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Black Rose

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Friday, August 11, 2017 at 4:07 PM

Address
160 STATE ST
North End, MA 02109
Category
FS
Violations
6 total
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
84 inspections
42 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 01-3-202.18

Shellstock ID

Observed mussels in kitchen reach in unit without shell stock tag. Maintain shellstock tag with the supply until product is exhausted. PIC took corrective action.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 01.3.202
⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115

Insects Rodents Animals

Observed several fruit flies throughout establishment. Provide updated pest control report stating steps taken to control flies. Recomendation to install fly lights on pest control report dated 8.8.17. Follow recomendations of IPM reports.

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

Food Protection

Raw chicken stored next to raw fish at cookline. Store seperately. Ice observed stored on floor in basement freezer. Store elevated 6"

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 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Shelving with dry food goods and flour in basement with flaking paint and exposed wood. Clean and resurface with smooth durable non porous easily cleanable material.

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 21-3-304.14

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Observed wiping cloths at cookline in use not being stored in sanitizer. Store wiping cloths in approved sanitizer between uses.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 21.3.304
• MINOR 36-6-201.11

Floors Designed Constructed Installed

Floor panel in basement walkin constructed of raw wood. Replace with smooth durable cleanable material.

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

FDA Code: Section 36.6.201
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