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MAMMA MARIA RESTAURANT

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Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 7:32 PM

Address
3 NORTH SQ
North End, MA 02113
Category
FS
Violations
6 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
8 inspections
2 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF
✓ Corrected

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Visible rodent activity in the alleyway where the restaurants trash containers are being stored - some dropping by the rear delivery door as well - Address immediately and provide the proper paerwork we discussed during the interview

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 590.004/4-202.18-C
✓ Corrected

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Remoive the visibly soiled vents from the hood system and soak overnight to assist with the stubborn grease and grime deposits

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 590.005/5-402.12-C
✓ Corrected

Grease Trap(C)

Clean to remove visible grease spills rusted areas and obnoxious odors

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 590.005/5-501.116-C
✓ Corrected

Cleaning Receptacles (C)

Clean inside and outside of all trash receptacles in the alleyway from visible food waste and soils

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.006/6-101.11-C
✓ Corrected

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Clean the floors throughout the kitchen area especially under the cooking equipment from all visible food spills

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
• MINOR 590.006/6-305.11-C
✓ Corrected

Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers (C)

Keep all of the staff shoes elevated off the floos after use in the restaurant - start to scrape of any residule food soils on the bottom of each show to reduce potential rodent activity - you can try soaking the bottom of each shoe with bleach or some form of a sanitizer / cleanser as well

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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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department