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Love Health

FAIL

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM

Address
444 BLUE HILL AV
Dorchester, MA 02121
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
Facility History
12 inspections
7 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 590.004/4-202.16-C

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Several floor tiles in the main kitchen area damaged and lifting. Address and make any necessary repairs.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.005/5-205.15-C

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Preparation sink not connected/operating properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Hand sink in the main kitchen area does not appear to be functioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Additional hand sink in the front service are to be used until repairs are to be made.

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 590.006/6-501.111-C

Controlling Pests (C)

Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the main kitchen area. Address.

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 590.006/6-501.114-C

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Outside trash area with excess boxes/trash and debris. Clean to remove all in order to minimize any type of rodent activity.

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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