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PAPA GINO'S

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at 3:31 PM

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

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-101.11
✓ Corrected

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. Droppings were found under unused pizza oven in back during the compliance manager is to remove droppings / Discussed implementing a daily routine to check all floors and problem areas for droppings as part of the opening duties. Areas need to be inspected daily

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
• MINOR 42-6-501.113/.114

Premises Maintained

Large pizza oven in back prep used only a few times per year as stated by the manager / Remove any and all unused equipment as it is providing potential rodent harborage.

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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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department