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Nick's Pizza & Seafood/Broadway Best Pizza

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Monday, October 5, 2015 at 4:18 PM

Address
467 W BROADWAY
South Boston, MA 02127
Category
FT
Violations
2 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
43 inspections
20 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115

Insects Rodents Animals

remove mouse droppings from floor of basement. Also remove heavy fly activity from the dumpster and dumpster area. Provide extermination service to address both issues. Provide exterminators report with details and game plan for dealing with rodent issues. Seal hole in pavement at back door entrance. Provide door sweep for back door and seal door to ensure no entry to establishment fro outside pests.

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
✓ Corrected

Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Provide drain plug for dumpster. Dumpster has no drain plug.

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