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CAFE PORTO BELLO

FAIL

Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 5:33 PM

Address
672 E BROADWAY
South Boston, MA 02127
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
Facility History
58 inspections
27 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

No Active Certified Food Protection Manager available- Provide a current or proof Certification from an accredited food safety program

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(C). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(C) | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.111-C
✓ Corrected

Controlling Pests (C)

I observed rodent droppings on staircase leading to the basement- Provide a current pest report from a licensed pest control company

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 590.008/8-103.15-C

Variances (C)

There is no service sink and dumping soiled mop water outside - Written request for service sink if there is no room for sink discontinue dumping outside.and request to have a variance to dump in toilet

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.008. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.008 | FDA Code: Section 8
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department