ONLY ONE JAMAICAN RESTAURANT
FAILThursday, April 25, 2024 at 2:59 PM
Violations Cited
590.005/5-203.14-P
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Prep sink is direct to waist. Contact a licensed plumber to add an air gap.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
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.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of rodent activity in the mop room soda room on the window ledge in the front of the store and under the front counter. Clean to remove rodent droppings. PIC showed me the recent pest control report.
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.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed debris and soil on the floor inside the walk in freezer unit under the front counter mop sink and soda room. Clean floors to remove debris and soil and to prevent rodent activity.
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