City Tap House
PASSMonday, December 2, 2019 at 4:25 PM
Violations Cited
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of mice activity throughout. Droppings found under booths behind sliding door in private dining area on shelving storing condiments in wait station on shelving near single use articles. In dry storage room on top of canned goods. Provide update IPM pest control report. Thoroughly documenting problems areas and course of action to remediate. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Repeat violation. Remove decorations and other items stored under booths to prevent harborage.
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.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Observed what appears to be mice droppings on top of canned goods in dry storage room. Clean and sanitize.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean and sanitize under booths behind barn door in private dining room all shelving at wait stations.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Opening in wall where host station meets wall. Opening in wall behind sliding metal barn door in private dining room. Broken door sweep on rear door to establishment. Seal all outer openings and potential entry points for rodents.
Why This Matters
PEST INVASION: Open doors allow entry of flies (carry 100+ pathogens), rodents (35+ diseases), and airborne contaminants. One fly can contaminate entire prep area in minutes, landing on 30+ surfaces spreading E. coli, Salmonella.
Code Requirements
Install self-closing devices on ALL exterior doors immediately. Doors must close completely within 3 seconds. No gaps over 1/4 inch. Consider air curtains for frequently used doors. Keep doors closed when not in active use.
590.006/6-303.11-C
Intensity-Lighting (C)
Loading dock area dimly lit. Provide additional lighting.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.