MASS ART DINING COMMONS
FAILTuesday, May 10, 2016 at 3:00 PM
Violations Cited
35-6-501.111/.115
Insects Rodents Animals
The entry doors to the building are not rodent proof. Provide rodent proof doors to eliminate pest entry. They are having the extermiator in every week and they are seeing less activity over the past few weeks. Provide copies of the pest reports and corrective action as needed.
Why This Matters
DISEASE VECTORS: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 types of bacteria, 6 parasitic worms. Flies regurgitate and defecate on food, spreading E. coli, Shigella. One mouse can contaminate 10 times more food than it eats. Pest allergens trigger asthma in 26% of inner-city children.
Code Requirements
Facility must be pest-free: No live or dead pests; No droppings or urine; No gnaw marks or rub marks; No nesting materials; Effective pest control program; Monthly professional service recommended; All openings sealed; Remove harborage conditions.
Corrective Actions
Call pest control service immediately; Discard ALL contaminated food; Clean and sanitize all affected areas; Seal all openings larger than 1/4 inch; Install door sweeps; Eliminate standing water; Remove clutter; Increase cleaning frequency