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Committee

FAIL

Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 6:03 PM

Address
50 NORTHERN AV
Boston, MA 02210
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 2 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
32 inspections
15 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 31-5-203.11

Number Convenient

Establishment juicing in back storage room for citrus juice sold by the glass for bar drinks without access to a handsink. Provide a handsink or relocate preparation to another area with access to a handsink.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 31.5.203
⚠️ CRITICAL M-3-603.11

Consumer Advisories

Consumer advisory missing reminder component next to menu items cooked to order. Provide. COS.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115

Insects Rodents Animals

Heavy presence of fruit flies in kitchen and bar area. Provide updated IPM pest control report.

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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