NORTHEASTERN UNIV. RYDER HALL
PASS W/ CONDITIONSTuesday, July 31, 2012 at 2:40 PM
Violations Cited
35-6-501.111/.115
Insects Rodents Animals
drain flies (4) present in area provide pest control from Ecollab enzymatic drain cleaner to clean drains and remove drain fly food source. Fax or email copy of next two pest control reports to Susan Ahern @ 617 635 5388 or Susan.Ahern@cityofboston.gov
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