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P & R ICE CREAM

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Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM

Address
1284 BLUE HILL AV
Mattapan, MA 02126
Category
FT
Violations
3 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
68 inspections
34 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Evidence of rodent droppings in the corner of the store to the left of the kitchen door. Clean to remove rodent droppings. Please email over the most recent pest report to the email provided and you will need to contact a licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report. The report needs to be free and clean of all rodent activity. This may mean more frequent visits. At the re inspection please provide the detailed IPM 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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Observed dust on the vent on the bottom of the ice cream cooler in the front of the store. Clean to remove the dust.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.14-C

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Hood sticker expired in April. Please contact licensed hood company to inspect and update hood sticker.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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