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Cafe @Mohr & McPherson

FAIL

Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 6:39 PM

Address
458 HARRISON AV
South End, MA 02118
Category
FT
Violations
2 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
20 inspections
7 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115

Insects Rodents Animals

fruit flies seen back wall area of cooking area clean to remove and supply exterminator report with findings and recommendations

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 37-6-201.11

Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

hole in wall where ice machine was repair

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition

FDA Code: Section 37.6.201
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department