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Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 2:29 PM

Address
50 HERALD ST
South End, MA 02118
Category
RF
Violations
8 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
6 inspections
3 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115
✓ Corrected

Insects Rodents Animals

Evidence noted of Rodents provide extermination report. Evidence noted of live Roaches provide pest control report. Rodent Proof all Delivery doors and Exit doors as herded throughout.Remove Multiple Rodent Droppings from 3rd floor Storage and Barbeque kitchens.

Why This Matters

DISEASE VECTORS: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 types of bacteria, 6 parasitic worms. Flies regurgitate and defecate on food, spreading E. coli, Shigella. One mouse can contaminate 10 times more food than it eats. Pest allergens trigger asthma in 26% of inner-city children.

Code Requirements

Facility must be pest-free: No live or dead pests; No droppings or urine; No gnaw marks or rub marks; No nesting materials; Effective pest control program; Monthly professional service recommended; All openings sealed; Remove harborage conditions.

Corrective Actions

Call pest control service immediately; Discard ALL contaminated food; Clean and sanitize all affected areas; Seal all openings larger than 1/4 inch; Install door sweeps; Eliminate standing water; Remove clutter; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.007(K) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.111, 6-501.115
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

Properly store all food products. Relocate meat slicer from wash compartment sink. maintain Variance logs for barbeque area.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 08.3.305
• MINOR 14-4-202.11
✓ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Replace all defective equipment as needed at fish prep area also replace all non food grade containers.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 14.4.202
• MINOR 15-4-202.16
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Replace defective door gasket at meat cooler.Reseal Rusty shelving in retail aisle and shelving racks. Repair defective produce and bakery display units repair sharp edges. Seal all bare wood shelving. Reseal all Rusty shelving at meat cooler.Replace defective door gasket reseal rusty Seafood Walkin cooler door and shelving. Reseal all rust throughout Barbeque kitchens Replace defective Equipment and gaskets.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 15.4.202
• MINOR 16-4-301.12
✓ Corrected

Three Compartment Sink

provide a drain board at 2 comp. sink. provide a drain board for 3 comp. sink. Provide a drain board at fish prep 3 comp. sink. The 2 compartment sink will be replaced with a 3 compartment Sink for the Bakery

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 16.4.301
• MINOR 37-6-201.11
✓ Corrected

Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

Replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout.Plug-up holes at wall/baseboard.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition

FDA Code: Section 37.6.201
• MINOR 38-6-202.11
✓ Corrected

Fixture's not properly shielded

Provide light fixture covers with end caps for all reach in units and prep areas.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 38.6.202
• MINOR 42-6-501.113/.114
✓ Corrected

Premises Maintained

Replace all milkcrates with proper shelving.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 42.6.501
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