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Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 3:28 PM

Address
870 MASSACHUSETTS AV
South End, MA 02118
Category
FT
Violations
2 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
17 inspections
7 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115

Insects Rodents Animals

Multiple rodent burrows observed around the exterior of building under and around exterior menu board & storage trailors.PIC to contact pest control company.Provide full IPM report upon re-inspection. PIC to instruct Pest control to address under /around storage trailors once removed.

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.007(K) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.111, 6-501.115
• MINOR 34-5-501.111/.115

Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Multiple storage trailors located in parking lot area.PIC states 2 storage containers are construction related 1 storage container was observed with establishment storage(no food products). Remove all unnecessary storage trailors.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 34.5.501
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department