Hot Pot Buffet
PASSWednesday, February 8, 2023 at 7:37 PM
Violations Cited
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Dead rat behind hot water tank in basement. Rat droppings around hot water tanks. Rat droppings at upstairs server station. Rat droppings under dish machine. Clean all areas and monitor for activity.
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.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Broth burner in kitchen with carbon build-up. Grease trp under dish machine heavily soiled. Debris and grease under cookline and cookline prep table. Debris and soils under ice machine. Moisture and soils under second floor hand wash sink. Clean all areas to avoid attracting pests.
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.