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CHICKEN LOU'S

FAIL

Monday, September 21, 2015 at 3:08 PM

Address
50 FORSYTH ST
Fenway, MA 02115
Category
FT
Violations
2 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
39 inspections
15 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16

Hot Holding

Multiple products in hot hold line at sandwich station at temperatures 0f 95F-110F. Cooked chicken 96F Marinara 98F Chili 100F. Products in hot hold for less than 2 hours. Removed at time of inspection and reheated to 165F. Ensure products are hot held at 140F or above.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Maintain all hot TCS foods at 135°F or above; Cannot use hot holding equipment to reheat

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115

Insects Rodents Animals

Doors to prep area open at time of inspection- Provide screens to eliminate insects from entering

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
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department