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FAJITAS & RITAS INC.

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Friday, November 18, 2022 at 4:13 PM

Address
25 WEST ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
42 inspections
16 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF
✓ Corrected

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Dead roaches in basement Rat droppings in basement storage and under kitchen prep sink. Pest report noted rat and roach activity. Clean to avoid attracting pests Consult pest control for plan to eliminate rats and roaches.

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 590.004/4-602.13-C
✓ Corrected

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Spills debris and rat droppings under bar. Floor drains at bar with soils. Soils and rat droppings under prep sink in kitchen. Roaches rat droppings and debris in basement storage under shelves. Water on floor of mop area. Clean and dry. Clean all areas and monitor for activity.

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 590.006/6-501.11-C

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Hole in floor in kitchen next to garnish cooler. Repar to prevent pests from accessing kitchen

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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