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Cape Verdeon Food Terra Terra

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at 2:46 PM

Address
77 HANCOCK ST
Dorchester, MA 02125
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 2 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
10 inspections
4 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 01-3-202.11-.17
✓ Corrected

Recieving/Sound Condition/Proper Temperatures

Heavily dented cans on storage rack. Remove.

Why This Matters

Improper temperatures allow rapid bacterial growth, potentially causing severe foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 01.3.202
⚠️ CRITICAL 41-7-206.12/.13
✓ Corrected

Pesticide Usage

Remove cans of Raid. Ensuns licensed exterminator provides pest control.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

No evidence of pests; Seal all openings; Remove harborage; Professional treatment when needed

FDA Code: Section 41.7.206
⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115
✓ Corrected

Insects Rodents Animals

Live roach activity observed in clean storage bin. Person in charge removed from food establishment. Provide a detailed IPM report from licensed exterminator.

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 42-6-501.113/.114

Premises Maintained

Dumpster overloaded--PIC said today was pick up day.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 42.6.501
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department