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Galway House

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Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 2:16 PM

Address
704 CENTRE ST
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
Facility History
23 inspections
11 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 590.004/4-202.16-C

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Due to the ansel system going off the the inplace cooking equipment will have to be cleaned. PIC will need to provide paperwork for this from the company you get to do the cleaning.

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 590.004/4-202.18-C

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Due to the ansel system going off the filters and hood will need to be cleaned. The ansel system is being worked on at this time and PIC will need to provide this paperwork to the Health Division.

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 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

PIC will need to clean the floor behind th coolers dishwasher and any other equipment at the bar. Please have pest control come back out after cleaning. Please patch any holes and gaps found and report to pest control. Please have pest control check the ceiling the kitchen and continue to chech the basement.

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 590.006/6-501.111-C

Controlling Pests (C)

Please remove and old droppings and debris along the bar and besure you have no opening or gaps.

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