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BOCA GRANDE RESTAURANT

FAIL

Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 5:13 PM

Address
366 WASHINGTON ST
Brighton, MA 02135
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
27 inspections
10 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 30-5-203.14

Cross Connection Back Siphonage Backflow

Spray arm of dump sink next to dishwasher hangs below the fill line. Discontinue and ensure that the spray arm hangs above the fill line of sink.

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 30.5.203
⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115

Insects Rodents Animals

Evidence of what apears to be rodent droppings in basement area. Clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection. Evidence of an open pipe that appears to be originating from the exterior of the building to be capped to limit any rodent access into the establishment.

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

Pipe under 3 bay sink leaking. Repair. Back of small deli cooler next to grill top appears to be leaking. Repair if necessary. Pipe under single y sink appears to be leaking. Repair.

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 42-6-501.113/.114

Premises Maintained

Remove all unecessary debris and clutter from basement storage area to limit any rodent activity.

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 42.6.501
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