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Monday, July 27, 2015 at 4:55 PM

Address
1282 BLUE HILL AV
Mattapan, MA 02126
Category
RF
Violations
2 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
14 inspections
2 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115

Insects Rodents Animals

Cat observed in back room at the time of inspection. Remove cat from premises.Spoke with PIC who stated cat was on premises to control rodents. Advised to contact licensed pest control company to control vermin.

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 32-6-301.11-02.11

Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

No paper towels in bathroom. Provide. Bathroom odorous clean with proper frequency. Dirty litter box on floor in restroom. Remove.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 32.6.301
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department