Blue Hill Market
FAILThursday, December 7, 2023 at 6:11 PM
Violations Cited
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
PIC will need to have pest control come out and do an inspection. Evidence found around chips for mice and dead roach found on the floor in the retail area. 12-7-23 At this time PIC stated that pest control is coming tomorrow 12-8-23. Please email me the report for me to review. PIC will need to have copies past reports. PIC stated that building owner takes care of the pest control. You may want to get more inspections.
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.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Discontinue to store product on the floor in the retail area. All must be store 6 inches off the floor.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
PIC will need to clean retail shelves of dust build up. Replace card board on chip shelves that are soiled or remove.
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.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
PIC will need to clean up the basement so that pest control can do a full inspection.
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.