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Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 4:03 PM

Address
474 SHAWMUT AV
South End, MA 02118
Category
FT
Violations
2 total
Facility History
72 inspections
33 failures

Violations Cited

β€’ MINOR 590.004/4-501.15-C
βœ“ Corrected

Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C)

Dishwasher not working in kitchen all china and silverware will need to be washed in high temperature in basement until repaired or use disposable plates and silverware in dinning room.

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
β€’ MINOR 590.006/6-501.111-C
βœ“ Corrected

Controlling Pests (C)

PIC will need to address fruit fly in basement prep restroom and some in dinning area. Have pest control inspect and provide paperwork at re-inspection. Needs to be monitored. 8-23-19 Pest control did come out but PIC will need to wash washs and have pest control inspect again to get rid of all fruit flies.

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
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department