Blessing of God African Market
FAILTuesday, April 29, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Violations Cited
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of rodent dropping on the floor at 1078 Hyde Park Ave. Photos Taken. Clean to remove all droppings. Contact licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report inspect 1078 and 1076 both basements both main floors bathrooms exterior and both drop ceilings and empty apartmen and the 2 holes that are in the ground near the trash. Provide 2 extermination reports prior to the next inspection. Recommend having more frequent visits before the next inspection to ensure reports state no catches and no evidence of droppings. No door sweep on the exterior door leading to the apartment. Photo taken. Provide door sweep
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.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed stained ceiling tiles in the front of the store and in the back room. Replace or paint stained ceiling tiles.
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
590.006/6-501.114-C
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Observed pallets trash bags equipment and furniture being stored in and around the trash area out back. Shola stated the trash pick up is on Friday. Contact trash company to come and remove all trash outside. Photos taken. 4/29/25- At the time of the inspection one of the staff was cleaing out back and was due to come back at 11am today to clean the rest of the trash. Please take a photo when the trash area has been addressed and send the photo over to the email provided by the end of the day.
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.