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Bruegger's

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 5:11 PM

Address
667 VFW PK
West Roxbury, MA 02132
Category
FT
Violations
3 total
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
73 inspections
32 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.005/5-103.11-PF

Capacity-Quantity and Availability (Pf)

At this time location did not have any hot water due to hot water heater leaking. PIC will have repaired and would like to reopen in the AM

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF
✓ Corrected

Controlling Pests (Pf)

PIC has pest control inspecting twice a month. She has not seen any activity. PIC will address our findings with them on the next inspection. PIC will need to clean areas more often to be able to track locations that need to be addressed.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C
✓ Corrected

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

PIC will need to clean back stairs of droppings as discussed and around water heater and desk next to it.

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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