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Happy Lemon

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Friday, November 14, 2025 at 3:50 PM

Address
417 WASHINGTON ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Category
FT
Violations
2 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
44 inspections
22 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF
βœ“ Corrected

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Mise dropping observed in front service area under the shelving 2 bay sink in warewashing room / clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov. 10/20/25 Large Rat dropping observed on the floor in the back near 3 bay sink and under the shelving/ Clean and sanitize 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
β€’ MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C
βœ“ Corrected

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Floor under equipments oberved soiled with build up. clean and sanitize to remove..The establishment needs deep cleaning

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