Blue Island
PASSTuesday, September 25, 2012 at 7:25 PM
Violations Cited
35-6-501.111/.115
Insects Rodents Animals
remove evidence of rodent droppings. Provide contract with licensed pest exterminator and provide sevice ASAP.
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
15-4-202.16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces
repair duct work running up side of building to roof in back area. duct work has seperated at seams causing significant grease leakage for hood system. Provide contract with licensed hood cleaning company that is approved by the City of Boston's Fire Department.
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.
29-5-201/02.11
Installed and Maintained
At main drain in basement when restaurant toilet is flushed raw sewage leaks into basement due to open main drain pipe and leaks in pipes in basement. Provide letter from licensed plumber indicating that when restaurant toilet is flushed no leaks occur in basement and that all required plumbing work has been brought up to code.
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.