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Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 6:08 PM

Address
331 COLUMBUS AV
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
82 inspections
42 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF
✓ Corrected

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Drain/fruit flies observed at lower bar live roach & evidence of rodent activity(kitchen/storage).Provide full pest report upon re-inspection.

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 590.004/4-601.11-C
✓ Corrected

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Clean all bar equipment & shelving to remove soils & residue.

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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.13-C
✓ Corrected

Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Clean floors under cook line equipment upper kitchen & basement storage floor to remove evidence of rodent droppings.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department