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Carmelina's North End

FAIL

Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 9:30 PM

Address
307 HANOVER ST
North End, MA 02113
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
47 inspections
19 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 41-7-102.11

Labeled Common Name

Properly label all chemical spray bottles in basement prep area.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 41.7.102
⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115

Insects Rodents Animals

Properly remove all evidence of live fruit flies in basement prep area.

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 05-4-302.12

Food Thermometers Provided

Provide metal stem food thermometer for all food prep personnel.

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 05.4.302
• MINOR 13-2-304/402.11

Clean Cloths Hair Restraint

Provide proper hair restraints for all food prep personnel in basement.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 13.2.304
• MINOR 38-6-303.11

Inadequate Lighting

Properly replace all burnt out light bulbs in basement prep area.

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 38.6.303
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