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Ernestos Pizza

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 2:48 PM

Address
69 SALEM ST
North End, MA 02113
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
Facility History
53 inspections
27 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 34-5-501.111/.115

Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

The cement in the back trash area is severly cracked. Patch the areas to repair.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 34.5.501
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Floors

The floors in the basement storage area are worn and the paint is peeling. Resurface to rpovide smooth cleanable surface.

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.

Code Requirements

Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.

Corrective Actions

Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(A) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
• MINOR 42-5-203.13

Mop Sink not Provided

There is no moosink in the establishment. Look into adding a mopsink (they will dump the mopwater in the toilet in the meantime)

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 42.5.203
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department