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Dining Hall @Emerson

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 3:04 PM

Address
122 BOYLSTON ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
30 inspections
13 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF
✓ Corrected

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Evidence of rodent activity with what appears to be rat droppings under dunnage racks near back door in several areas throughout trash and loading dock areas. Clean and disinfect all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.

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 590.004/4-501.11-C
✓ Corrected

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Ice machine in process of being repaired and out of use.

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 590.005/5-501.115-C
✓ Corrected

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Rat droppings trash litter and debris strewn in outside area. Clean to remove.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.005/5-502.11-C
✓ Corrected

Frequency-Removal (C)

Numerous trash dumpsters overflowing with trash. Increase pickups as needed for student move in.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department