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PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 3:35 PM

Address
407 NEWBURY ST
Fenway, MA 02115
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
30 inspections
15 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115

Insects Rodents Animals

Temporarily increase frequency of extermination to address pests observed on stairs to basement and beneath equipment in basement. Evidence of pests was not observed in food service or storage areas. During a reinspection completed on 7-16-08 a juvenile mouse was observed in the basement and droppings were observed around the mop storage area. Provide a written Integrated Pest Management Report for BISD to review proof of contract with a professional pest control service and a copy of extermination report dated between July 16 2008 and July 23 2008. Staff should not be providing pest control duties.

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
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

Reroute the refrigeration condensate drainage out of the vegetable prep sink in the basement walk in. Clean and sanitize the sink before use to prevent cross contamination of vegetable products. Management has contracted plumber to reroute discharge.

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 15-4-202.16
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Provide socket and switch covers where missing.

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 15.4.202
• MINOR 42-6-501.113/.114
✓ Corrected

Premises Maintained

Maintain the mop buckets and storage area in a clean state.

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 42.6.501
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