Giacomo's Ristorante
PASSWednesday, August 3, 2022 at 6:22 PM
Violations Cited
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.
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