Himayalan Bistro
FAILFriday, February 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Violations Cited
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
In basement found droppings behind walk in refrigerators around water heater and under the wooden white shelves. Please clean and let pest control know. Also multiple holes along the wall behind the walk ins and along the walls in the basment.
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.
590.003/3-304.12-C
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Discontinue to store tongs on oven door handle.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
PIC will need to clean... top of the dishwasher shelves in the kitchen warewashing walk ins up right freezers and white wooden shelves in basement. Exterior of the cooking equipment have a grease build up.
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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
PIC will need to replace the caulking behind the three bay sink. Moldy
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
PIC will need to clean the floor in the basement around water heater and behinf all the walk ins. Please keep clean so pest control can put traps out . Clean the floor under the cooking equipment in the kitchen. Clean the walls in the kitchen area behind prep tables.
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