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Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 2:55 PM

Address
540 COMMONWEALTH AV
Boston, MA 02215
Category
FT
Violations
5 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
26 inspections
11 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Large amount of fruit flies observed throughout lobby on walls/ceiling & attached fixtures.Fruit flies also observed in kitchen/basement location.PIC states he has contacted pest control company.Provide full pest control report upon re-inspection. Upon re-inspection Eco Lab has provided a pest control treatment establishment has made significant progress regarding the fruit fly issue.Eco lab to provide a follow up treatment on 9.26.19.PIC also o provide full pest report upon re-inspection

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 590.004/4-602.13-C
✓ Corrected

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Clean interior of cabinets under the lobby drink machine to remove soils & spills Clean drip tray to remove built up soils. Clean interior of 2 door trash recepticle unit to remove debris.

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
✓ Corrected

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Observed leak from ceiling.Repair PIC instructed to provide full plumbers report. Clean floor drain under lobby drink machine to remove 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 food safety 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)

Multiple ceiling tiles in basement storage heavily damaged & missing.Repair/Replace missing tiles PIC also instructed to move all stored items from under area of concern.

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 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Clean/sanitize walls & ceilings in lobby to remove evidence of fruit flies spills & soils. Maintain clean & sanitized

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department