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Giacomo's Ristorante

FAIL

Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 4:24 PM

Address
353 HANOVER ST
North End, MA 02113
Category
FS
Violations
2 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
18 inspections
8 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling Pests (Pf)

1) Droppings found along wall and in wall near downstairs bathroom clean to remove 2) Droppings found in wine storage area in basement clean to remove

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 590.006/6-201.12-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)

1) Wall in hallway near downstairs bathrooms with holes seal to prevent access to restaurant 2) hole in staircase seal or repair 3) Floors in wine storage with debris and soils clean to remove

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
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department