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Monday, August 26, 2024 at 3:59 PM

Address
10 WEST ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FS
Violations
2 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
45 inspections
20 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling Pests (Pf)

1) Mouse droppings found behind bench near front windows next to small fradge entering kitchen on left dropping found in downstairs storage room clean to remove 2) flies found in customer seating area and in downstairs storage room clean to remove

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
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.12-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)

Floors in customer area and in basement with debris and dusts clean to remove

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

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