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Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 6:06 PM

Address
260 NORTHERN AV
Boston, MA 02210
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
26 inspections
11 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-601.11-PF

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Interiors of the crushed ice machines observed with heavy soils.(1st/2nd floors)Clean to remove soils. PIC instructed to discontinue using the machines Clean/sanitize before returning to use.

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

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Live roaches observed in the trash room evidence of dead roaches-1st floor kitchen Fruit/drain flies observed at the 1st & 3rd floor bar/kitchens Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection Clean/sanitize all affected locations PIC also instructed to forward all previous & future pest reports to ISDHealth@Boston.gov

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 590.005/5-205.15-C

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Handsink drain leaking-pantry station-1st floor.Repair 3rd floor kitchen handsink is leaking.Repair

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.12-C

Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Clean the floors/drains to remove evidence of soils & fruit/drain flies. Clean the floors to remove excess water in the kitchen/bars as needed.Maintain floors clean & dry

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