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Deno's Pizza and Subs

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Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 8:34 PM

Address
2040 CENTRE ST
West Roxbury, MA 02132
Category
FT
Violations
6 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
25 inspections
18 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Evidence of droppings around the heating system and water heaters in the basement small room to the lift of the walk in also in the basement. On the shelf in the mop storage Behind the large oven in prep room arounf the pipe. Please do a deep cleaning and have pest control come out as many times as it will take to clean up the location. Please email me the last two pest control reports to review.

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 590.003/3-305.11-C

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Discontinue to store product on the floors in the walk ins. Must be 6 inches off the fllor so the floors can be cleaned and not contaminate the product.

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-202.16-C

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

PIC will need to clean... top of the dishwasher shelves on the cooking line shelves above the delivery table of loose staples. green shelves in the walk in used for the cold cuts.

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 590.004/4-202.18-C

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Hood filters will need to be cleaned on cooking line. Hood sticker both expired Jan 2025 and Oct 2024 (Pizza) Have both clean right away.

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 590.004/4-501.12-C

Cutting Surfaces (C)

PIC will need to clean to remove deep dark stains on cutting boards on the cooking line. If not please replace or resurface.

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 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

PIC will need to do a deep cleaning of the floors under equipment. Along the walls in the kitchen and prep room. Clean floors in the walk ins. Clean the floor around the heating system and water heaters and small room to the light of the walk in

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