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POPEYES CHICKEN

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Friday, February 19, 2010 at 7:26 PM

Address
21 BROOKLINE AV AV
Boston, MA 02215
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
22 inspections
14 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115
✓ Corrected

Insects Rodents Animals

The establishment is infested with small flies. Popeyes must contract their exterminator to mitigate the situation. By Wednesday December 9 2009 Popeyes must provide an action plan to the Health Division. The Health Division will return to the establishment on December 14 2009 to verify that the mitigation efforts have been successful.

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 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

provide/install air curtain which will provide food protection during food deliveries.

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 08.3.305
• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

The hoods and vents were cleaned per previous inspection order. However the vendor used was MD Cleaning which has been banned from doing business in the city of Boston. Please find another vendor on the list of approved vendors and have appropriate cleaning and maintenance performed immediately. Check www.cityofboston.gov/fire for ordinance requirements and list of approved vendors. Please call by Tuesday February 23 2010 to register new cleaning company. Susan Ahern phone 617-961-3273 fax 617-635-5388 email Susan.Ahern@cityofboston.gov

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 15.4.202
• MINOR 29-5-201/02.11
✓ Corrected

Installed and Maintained

While filling the three-bay sink with hot water no hot water was available to the hand sinks within the kitchen. Once the faucet to the three-bay sink was turned off hot water returned to the sinks. The automated system must be repaired to permit hot water to the hand sinks at all times.

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
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department