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Beard Papa Teazzi

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Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:37 PM

Address
232 NEWBURY ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FT
Violations
2 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
8 inspections
4 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF
✓ Corrected

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Flies observed in prep area and at pastry station. Clean thoroughly to avoid attracting pests.

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 590.004/4-602.13-C
✓ Corrected

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Soils and debris under dump sink and in dump sink drain. Soils under tables refrigeration units and ice machine. Floor and ledge under 3 compartment sink with soils and debris. Curtain to back prep area with food spills. Sliding door tracks of cabinets with soils and debris. Clean all areas to avoid attracting pests.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department