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Bar Volpe

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Sunday, February 5, 2023 at 8:45 PM

Address
170 W BROADWAY
South Boston, MA 02127
Category
FS
Violations
8 total
⚠️ 2 critical
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
16 inspections
9 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.005/5-205.15-P
✓ Corrected

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Pipe burst in the rest room ceiling water on floors of rest rooms. Repair damaged pipe provide all repair documentation

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
⚠️ CRITICAL 590.005/5-205.15-P

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Pipe burst in the rest room ceiling water on floors of rest rooms. Repair damaged pipe provide all repair documentation

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
⚠ MAJOR 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
✓ Corrected

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Pipe burst in the rest room ceiling water & wall damage in the rest rooms Water has been shut off to the establishment Establishment issued a voluntary closure PIC instructed to have pipe repaired wall damage repaired clean excess water from floors of rest rooms provide all cleaning & repair documentation be re-inspected for approval to re-open Building inspector has been notified but is not on site at this time. Call 311 or 617-635-4500 to request re-inspection from the On Call manager Call the Health department the next business day (617-635-5326) to request re-inspection if necessary

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(D) | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Pipe burst in the rest room ceiling water & wall damage in the rest rooms Water has been shut off to the establishment Establishment issued a voluntary closure PIC instructed to have pipe repaired wall damage repaired clean excess water from floors of rest rooms provide all cleaning & repair documentation be re-inspected for approval to re-open Building inspector has been notified but is not on site at this time. Call 311 or 617-635-4500 to request re-inspection from the On Call manager Call the Health department the next business day (617-635-5326) to request re-inspection if necessary

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(D) | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.006/6-101.11-C

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Walls observed damaged from water pipe break.Repair all damaged walls & rest room stalls

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-101.11-C

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Walls observed damaged from water pipe break.Repair all damaged walls & rest room stalls

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.13-C
✓ Corrected

Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Clean/sanitize rest rooms to remove excess water from burst pipe. Provide cleaning documentation

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
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.13-C

Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Clean/sanitize rest rooms to remove excess water from burst pipe. Provide cleaning documentation

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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