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Penguin Pizza

FAIL

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 4:55 PM

Address
735 HUNTINGTON AV
Fenway, MA 02115
Category
FS
Violations
2 total
Facility History
89 inspections
48 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Floor behing seat and bench in the dinning area observed in need of cleaning .Clean to remove

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.111-C

Controlling Pests (C)

Multiple old/dry mice droppings observed stored on bottom shelvings in the storage room and stairway leading to storage room. Clean to remove *** PIC to provide detailed current IPM report from a licensed exterminator . IPM report should cite notation of ceiling inspection.

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
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