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Friday, November 21, 2025 at 6:36 PM

Address
190 HARVARD AV
Allston, MA 02134
Category
FS
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
8 inspections
4 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.002/2-501.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Upon reinspection procedures have been provided but all materials listed on the procedures are not present at the location; provide all materials listed for cleanup of a vomit or diarrhea event in provided procedures.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF
✓ Corrected

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Throughout the basement behind freezer units and in between storage racks there are areas of excessive small dark rodent droppings; in the storage closet next to the warewashing area there is a glue trap with a deceased mouse. Clean and sanitize all areas in the basement of droppings and check glue traps with more frequency to remove captured pests. Provide pest reports to damien.yee@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
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department