Burger King
🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENTMonday, April 25, 2022 at 5:51 PM
Violations Cited
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Flies apparent in dining room upon reinspection. Provide updated IPM pest control report for treatment of flies. Provide detailed assessment and treatments of all areas inside and outside the business for any potential or present rodent activity. Provide updated detailed IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Weekly treatments continue to occur.
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.
590.006/6-102.11-C
Surface Characteristics-Outdoor Areas (C)
Curbed areas surrounding restaurant with exposed soils under gravel that has been burrowed into by rodents per IPM pest control report from Waltham dated 4/5/22. Seal all suspect and potential areas with concrete after pest treatments and removals have been applied.
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.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Voids in foundation on side of store and near trash storage enclosure. Seal all potential entry points on the perameter of the building with pest proof materials.
Why This Matters
PEST INVASION: Open doors allow entry of flies (carry 100+ pathogens), rodents (35+ diseases), and airborne contaminants. One fly can contaminate entire prep area in minutes, landing on 30+ surfaces spreading E. coli, Salmonella.
Code Requirements
Install self-closing devices on ALL exterior doors immediately. Doors must close completely within 3 seconds. No gaps over 1/4 inch. Consider air curtains for frequently used doors. Keep doors closed when not in active use.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Persistent noxious pungent odors in dining room subject of constituent complaint on 4.8.22 still remains. Ceiling in lobby has since been removed and replaced with one dead rodent extricated. Ceiling in ladies room is slated to be removed and inside assessed for source of odors on 4.18.22 per on site PIC. Odors seem to be concentrated in the dining area and restrooms. Some odors apparent in kitchen office. Maintain kitchen office door closed. Make all necessary repairs. Determine source of longstanding odors and remediate with haste. Provide detailed plan of action and all applicable work orders to isdhealth@boston.gov ASAP.
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.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Dead rat was observed extricated from the ceiling above the lobby per photographic evidence and as witnessed during inspection on 4.8.22. Remove any and all additional dead pests in ceiling and wall cavities after full assessment in conjunction with Burger King General Contractor and pest control provider. Noxious odors persist inside dining room and restrooms. Plumbing had been checked and was found in working order as of 4.8.22.
Why This Matters
DISEASE VECTORS: Flies carry 100+ pathogens, land on feces then food. Transfer 2 million bacteria per landing. Roaches spread 33 bacteria types, 6 parasitic worms. One roach can contaminate entire kitchen overnight. Major asthma trigger.
Code Requirements
Eliminate immediately: Kill visible pests, Find and eliminate breeding sites, Fix all screens/seal openings, Remove standing water, Clean drains weekly, Professional treatment if over 5 insects seen, Install fly lights/traps.