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Pho Pasteur

FAIL

Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 4:37 PM

Address
682 WASHINGTON ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FS
Violations
2 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
89 inspections
41 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115

Insects Rodents Animals

1) fruit flies found at side door / wait station clean to remove 2) fruit flies seen at back door of kitchen to alley clean to remove 3) back screen door not closed ensure screen door closed at all times to control insects

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 37-6-201.11

Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

holes in wall above side door seal or repair

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition

FDA Code: Section 37.6.201
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department