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Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 3:42 PM

Address
1744 WASHINGTON ST
South End, MA 02118
Category
FT
Violations
5 total
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
47 inspections
24 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-301.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

At this time found three refrigerators not working. PIC has food stored in two small room style refrigerators and a commercial Pepsi refrigerator. PIC will need to provide proper working refrigeration for food in location. NS7 approved commercial grade equipment. 5-19-22 PIC has repaired one of the refrigeration units. He stated that he is working on getting the others fixed.

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF
✓ Corrected

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Evidence of rodent dropings behind equipment. Clean to remove. One roach was seen also. Have pest control do an inspection and location will need to clean. 5-16-22 PIC has cleaned the floor but is waiting for pest control company to do inspection. He stated that they are coming in this week. At re-inspection provide pest control report.

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 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
✓ Corrected

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Food Safety expired Jan 2022. PIC will need to provide a certificate for some that works at this location or paper work that some one is signed up for a class and its paid for. 5-16-22 PIC stated that he was signed up for a cleaa on 5-17-22 but his wife has Covid and was told not to go to the cleaa. At re-inspection PIC will need to provide a paid receipt with a date when you will be taken the class.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(C). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(C) | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.003/3-307.11-C
✓ Corrected

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Small freezer in kitchen will need to have a new door install or replace the freezer. Door is not attached and is falling apart on the product in the freezer. Pizza dough machine is leaking. Discontinue to use until repaired. PIC stated has not nbeen used for a week. 5-16-22 Door / lid to freezer still falling apart. Address

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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.14-C
✓ Corrected

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

PIC has cleaned the filters but the hood sticker is still expired. PIC stated that they are schduled to come in this week.

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 cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

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