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D Street Pizza

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 12:44 PM

Address
309 D ST
South Boston, MA 02127
Category
FT
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 2 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
16 inspections
6 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-102.11
✓ Corrected

PIC Knowledge

No current Certified food protection manager certificate & Allergen Awareness Certificate. Provide.

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.

⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-103.11
✓ Corrected

PIC Performing Duties

The PIC is not monitoring pest control CFPM & Allergen Awareness Certifcates and general facility maintenance. Provide active managerial control as it is defined in the 1999 food code.

Why This Matters

EXTREME RISK: Without active management, ALL five CDC risk factors go unchecked. Studies show restaurants without certified managers have 2.5 times more critical violations. Lack of supervision leads to: temperature abuse (bacteria double every 20 minutes), cross-contamination spreading pathogens, sick employees working with food, improper cooking allowing pathogen survival. This single violation enables conditions for major outbreaks.

Code Requirements

PIC MUST: Be present during ALL operating hours; Hold valid food safety certification; Actively monitor employee health and hygiene; Ensure proper cooking, cooling, and holding temperatures; Verify foods from approved sources; Monitor handwashing compliance; Ensure equipment properly sanitized; Take immediate corrective actions for violations; Demonstrate knowledge to health inspector; Train and supervise all food employees.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Designate qualified PIC immediately; If no certified manager available, cease operations; Implement active managerial control system; Create monitoring logs for all CDC risk factors; Retrain management on responsibilities; Post PIC duties checklist

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(B) | FDA Code: Section 2-103.11
⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115
✓ Corrected

Insects Rodents Animals

Evidence of rodent activity with what appears to be mice droppings in rear dry storage area evident throughout shelving on the floor and on top of dry food storage container of clam fry flour. Instructed PIC to clean and sanitize entire area. No foods appear to be contaminated. daylight emitting from bottom of both rear doors to establishment. Hole in siding on rear of establishment. Seal all outer openings and potential entry points and provide pest proof door sweeps. Provide an updated detailed IPM pest control report upon reinspection.

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
• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Dry storage shelving with exposed wood. Seal to maintain smooth durable non porous and easily cleanable. Shelving in back area lined with paper. Remove. Bottom shelf of prep table rusty and lined with cardboard. Remove cardboard and resurface shelf.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 15.4.202
• MINOR 37-6-201.11

Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

Rear door to establishment missing door knob with hole exposed to outside

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition

FDA Code: Section 37.6.201
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department