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C-Mart Herald Street

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Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:28 PM

Address
50 HERALD ST
South End, MA 02118
Category
RF
Violations
3 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
82 inspections
44 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF
✓ Corrected

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Evidence of what appers to be rodent droppings located on shelves where the candy and crackers are being stored. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection date. Pest control reports were provided at the time of the inspection.

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 590.004/4-602.13-C
✓ Corrected

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Storage shelves in isle #2 where candy/cookies with what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean and sanitize all affected shelves in this particular isle. Address make any necessay repairs and clean to remove. What appears to be rodent droppings observed on the storage shelves and floor of the second level dry storage area. Clean and sanitize to remove all.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Portion of flooring located near the entrance of the room with fish tank filtration units damaged and slightly sagging. Address and make any necessary repairs.

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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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department