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Pho Hoa restaurant/Drink Lab

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 3:51 PM

Address
1370 DORCHESTER AVE
Dorchester, MA 02122
Category
FS
Violations
2 total
Facility History
84 inspections
46 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Small portion of wall next to the 3 bay sink in the drink lab is damaged and missing. Address and make any necessary repairs.

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
✓ Corrected

Controlling Pests (C)

Eviedence of fruit fly activity noted in the Drink Lab near the front service area and near the 3 bay sink. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-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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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department