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CVS No. 1259

FAIL

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3:27 PM

Address
231 MASSACHUSETTS AV
Fenway, MA 02115
Category
RF
Violations
7 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
38 inspections
15 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-101.11-P
✓ Corrected

Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)

On dairy shelving in walk-in cooler observed an expired bottle of orange juice dated 7-11-25 accessible to consumers

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.002/2-501.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Provide caution tape to be able to block off 25' in all directions of a vomit or diarrheal event.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Observed rodent droppings and chewed in chip aisle; observed rodent droppings in pharmacy area; observed rodent droppings in corners and walls of storage area that was former Boston Market; provide updated detailed pest control report to damien.yee@boston.gov 7-23-2025: On compliance visit observed rodent droppings and chewed debris on lowest shelving unit at chip aisle and observed rodent droppings and chewed debris on floor below chips shelving due to kick plates being removed and being able to see under shelving.

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 590.004/4-602.13-C
✓ Corrected

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

On top of open air coolers below "Food" signage encrusted and noteable dust buildup clean to remove; on floor in walkin below dairy observed encrusted stains clean to remove; clean rodent droppings food debris on shelving of chips and snacks aisle.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-202.11-C
✓ Corrected

Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)

Ceiling light bulbs in walk-in cooler lack protective shielding provide to prevent possible physical contamination

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-301.14-C
✓ Corrected

Handwashing Signage (C)

Women's room missing handwashing signage provide.

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 personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.11-C

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Intake vents in men's and women's restrooms not functioning repair to provide sufficient ventilation in restrooms; gasket for freezer at Haagan Daz ice cream not attached to door repair or replace; in employee break room table surface around sink damaged and no longer cleanable repair or replace to make cleanable.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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