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FARAH'S CAFE RESTAURANT

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Friday, October 8, 2021 at 3:36 PM

Address
1158 RIVER ST
Hyde Park, MA 02136
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
52 inspections
24 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.005/5-205.15-P

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Water leaking from pipe below 3 bay sink repair.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

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
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Observed live roaches on walls and floor at seating and kitchen area and basement area Provide current intergrated pest management report. Observed below dry and paper products at basement area. ( on reinspection noticed live roaches at kitchen area must provide intergrated pest management report.

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 590.006/6-201.11-C
✓ Corrected

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Repair holes on wall basement behind kitchen equipment

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.009(E)
✓ Corrected

Anti-Choking

No anti-choking certification provide.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.009(E). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.009(E)
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department