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Jen Lai Noodle and Rice Co.

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Monday, September 15, 2025 at 12:03 PM

Address
1 FANEUIL HALL MKT PL PL
North End, MA 02109
Category
FT
Violations
2 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
116 inspections
52 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF
✓ Corrected

Controlling Pests (Pf)

1) Roaches found in prep sink clean to remove 2) Roaches found on multiple glue boards in dry storage area clean to remove 8-28-25: Roaches seen in 3 bay sink and running from under white buckets

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 590.006/6-201.11-C
✓ Corrected

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Grease on walls around 3 bay sink and shelving behind 3 bay sink clean to remove 8-28-25: White floor and wet from previous night and multiple roaches crawling around them. Pictures of buckets sent in email.

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department