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PAPA GINO'S

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Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 4:53 PM

Address
748 GALLIVAN BL
Dorchester, MA 02122
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
56 inspections
27 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL M-3-603.11
✓ Corrected

Consumer Advisories

provide allergin cert.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper management & personnel procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115

Insects Rodents Animals

rodent proof rear exit door.....noted evidence of 3 burrows at the outside garden area and no active activity were site indoors....1 dead mouse was found in the drop ceiling by the pest control tech...and papa ginos has increase pest control services to daily checks.....all reports will be sent to office....

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 15-4-202.16
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

replace or repair all defective counter edges shall be made smooth...replace all defective doorgaskets....caulk handsink at prep area....reseal all rusty storage shelving...

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 37-6-501.11-.12
✓ Corrected

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

replace missing wall tiles throughout restrooms kitchen...caulk walls in mens room....clean hood and replace missing cleaning tag with info on last cleaning info by a certified company....clean and degrease oven/hood/ceiling throughout...clean and degrease ceiling vents and vent covers...clean walls throughout establishmnent...clean ceiling vent. at rear of kitchen...clean ceiling light panel covers and replace cracked panels....

Why This Matters

OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION: Peeling paint and debris fall into food. Condensation on ceilings drips bacteria onto prep surfaces. Studies found ceiling tiles harbor Bacillus cereus spores. Restaurant ceiling collapse contaminated food service for 200 guests.

Code Requirements

Walls/ceilings must be: Smooth and washable in food areas; Light-colored for easy soil detection; Free of holes, cracks, peeling paint; Sealed at all joints and attachments; Clean and free of grease, dust, cobwebs; Non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.

Corrective Actions

Repair all holes within 14 days; Repaint with washable paint; Replace damaged ceiling tiles; Seal all penetrations; Clean walls and ceilings monthly; Fix any leaks immediately; Install FRP panels in splash zones

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(B) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department