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Hot Pot Buffet

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Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 4:57 PM

Address
70 BEACH ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FS
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
46 inspections
17 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115

Insects Rodents Animals

Provide an integrated pest management (IPM) report for the cockroach condition that was identified beneath the right end of the wok station. The frequency of treatments should be increased until the condition is mitigated. A treatment is scheduled for the evening.

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
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department