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Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 5:28 PM

Address
91 WESTLAND AV
Fenway, MA 02115
Category
RF
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
66 inspections
29 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 01-3-101/701.11

Spoilage Unsafe Food

remove outdated packaged cold cuts june 2011

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 01.3.101
⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115

Insects Rodents Animals

potato chip shelving/remove rodent droppings from floor area under chips and remove snap traps from retail area during operating hours

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 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

1 door freezer/remove ice build up from ice cream containers upper storage/properly store all food products 6 inches off floor

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 08.3.305
• MINOR 17-4-204.112/.115

Equipment Thermometers

provide accurate thermometer to 1 door rachels unit

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 17.4.204
• MINOR 42-6-501.113/.114

Premises Maintained

clean/organize upper storage room

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 42.6.501
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