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La Pinata

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Monday, September 16, 2024 at 5:10 PM

Address
199 SUMNER ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Category
FS
Violations
2 total
Facility History
20 inspections
8 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 590.006/6-201.15-C
✓ Corrected

Floor Covering Mats and Duckboards (C)

Floor at serving line damaged. Repair.

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
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.111-C
✓ Corrected

Controlling Pests (C)

Licensed Exterminator treating establishment every week. PIC will cntinue to send IPM reports to the Health Dept. Ensure that all necessary corrections are performed as described in IPM report and no pest 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.

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