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A-1 Convenience

FAIL

Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 7:19 PM

Address
285A MAIN ST
Charlestown, MA 02129
Category
RF
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
45 inspections
16 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-306.13-PF

(B) and (C) Consumer Self-Service Operations (Pf)

Customers are allowed to scoop their own slush / Discontiue. Slush must be scooped by the employee

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Small rodent droppings on the back stairs / Unclear on how frequent exterminations are or where the IPM reports are / Contact exterminators and provide IPM reports on compliance.

Why This Matters

SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.

Code Requirements

IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department