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Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 5:06 PM

Address
2193 COMMONWEALTH AV
Brighton, MA 02135
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
23 inspections
10 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-302.14-PF
✓ Corrected

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

PIC will need to provide a new test kit for the three bay sink. The one at location must have been dropped into the water and is wet.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF
✓ Corrected

Controlling Pests (Pf)

PIC is working with pest control company to address the mouse issue. The pest control inspects each month and ceiling has a lot of traps and glue boards. PIC will email me copies of the pest control reports.

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
• MINOR 590.006/6-101.11-C
✓ Corrected

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

PIC will need to be sure all ceiling tiles are properly installed and mice have no gaps to get into the room. All pipes and wires should be boxed in also to help with the issue.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C
✓ Corrected

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

As discussed PIC will need to clean the floor in the office and storage areas more often so to find the spots that mice are getting in the location from the ceiling. PIC stated that pest control inspects each week and will email me pest control reports.

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
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department