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Harrison Diner

FAIL

Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 3:23 PM

Address
805 HARRISON AV
South End, MA 02118
Category
FS
Violations
2 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
24 inspections
12 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115

Insects Rodents Animals

basement/fill and properly seal all holes/voids throughout basement boiler room/remove old wooden shelving/repair/seal all holes side room near restroom/remove all old debris and properly seal wall grounds and any piping oil tank room/seal all holes as needed repair exterior structure of building to eliminate any points of entry to store

Why This Matters

DISEASE VECTORS: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 types of bacteria, 6 parasitic worms. Flies regurgitate and defecate on food, spreading E. coli, Shigella. One mouse can contaminate 10 times more food than it eats. Pest allergens trigger asthma in 26% of inner-city children.

Code Requirements

Facility must be pest-free: No live or dead pests; No droppings or urine; No gnaw marks or rub marks; No nesting materials; Effective pest control program; Monthly professional service recommended; All openings sealed; Remove harborage conditions.

Corrective Actions

Call pest control service immediately; Discard ALL contaminated food; Clean and sanitize all affected areas; Seal all openings larger than 1/4 inch; Install door sweeps; Eliminate standing water; Remove clutter; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.007(K) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.111, 6-501.115
• MINOR 34-5-501.111/.115
✓ Corrected

Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

clean outside grounds in front of store trash area/clean grounds/remove all unecessary articles

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 34.5.501
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department