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BLACKSTONE GRILL

FAIL

Friday, March 11, 2011 at 4:59 PM

Address
15 UNION ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
33 inspections
14 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115

Insects Rodents Animals

Properly clean and remove all evidence of dead cockroaches on glue traps in basement.

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 29-5-201/02.11

Installed and Maintained

Provide proper temperature to hot water at all handsinks in public restrooms and kitchen area. (Hot water should not exceed 115F-120F.) Provide proper and adequate flow of hot water to handsink at front bar area.

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 29.5.201
• MINOR 32-6-301.11-02.11

Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Provide proper handwash signage in employee/public restrooms. ("Employees must wash hands before returning to work."). Provide proper liquid handsoap and paper towels for handsink in kitchen area.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 32.6.301
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