Boston Ale House
FAILThursday, May 8, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Violations Cited
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
As discussed please have pest control come in more often until issue has been corrected. Pest control inspects each week. Reports available. Please do a deep cleaning and have them come back out. Please send all report to my email going forward until inspection has been closed out. Evidence of droppings along the walls in the basement.
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.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
PIC will need to replace the moldy caulking at the dishwasher along the wall.
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.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
PIC will need to replace the missing hood filter. The hood sticker was non compliant. PIC stated that it is non compliant due to the missing filter.
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.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Patch the floor on the cooking line. Replace the missing ceiling in the basement back room by electrical box.
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.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Please clean the floor under and behind the cooking equipment refrigerators and the dishwasher in the kitchen. Also in the basement please clean along the walls and on wood molding. Behind the ice machine will need to be cleaned and the wall.
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