🚨 Recent Restaurant Closures 🚨

MILK ST CAFE

FAIL

Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 3:19 PM

Address
50 MILK ST
North End, MA 02109
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
80 inspections
29 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.14

Cooling

Beef Barley soup prepared from the previous day ( as stated by management) with an elevated temperature of between 50-55F. PIC voluntarily discarded the soup at the time of the inspection. Discontinue and ensure all staff have been trained on how to properly cool food products.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115

Insects Rodents Animals

Evidence of fruit fly activity near the 3 bay sink where sushi is being prepared. Address. Pest control reports were up to date at the time of the inspection.

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 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

Boxes of food product observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in freezer. Discontinue and store elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 08.3.305
• MINOR 17-4-204.112/.115
✓ Corrected

Equipment Thermometers

No equipment thermometer observed inside of the 2 door deli style cooler in the catering kitchen. Provide

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 17.4.204
• MINOR 38-6-202.11

Fixture's not properly shielded

Lights above dry storage racks with no shields. Provide.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 38.6.202
View Facility Profile →
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department