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PAPA GINO'S

FAIL

Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 2:19 PM

Address
19 AUSTIN ST
Charlestown, MA 02129
Category
FT
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
53 inspections
23 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-101.11

Person in charge Assigned

Certified PIC not on duty at time of inspection / Provide a certified PIC during all operational hours

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

Several mouse droppings noted in dining area back prep and office / Last IPM report on file from 2016 / Provide full up to date IPM reports on compliance

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 29-5-201/02.11

Installed and Maintained

Hand sink near 3 bay sink clogged / Unclog and maintain

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 29.5.201
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department