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Hemenway Variety

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 4:11 PM

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

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Evidence of rodent activity observed at the chip/snack shelving & the upper storage shelving locations. Provide pest report upon re-inspection.

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 590.004/4-601.11-C

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Clean shelving units in the upper storage & packaged chip/snack location to remove evidence of rodent droppings. PIC to check disposition of of items on the shelving units & remove any damaged items No damaged items observed at the time of inspection.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department