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Friday, December 13, 2019 at 5:40 PM

Address
1357 WASHINGTON ST
South End, MA 02118
Category
FS
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
17 inspections
7 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF
✓ Corrected

Controlling Pests (Pf)

1) droppings found in multiple rooms in basement (Utility closet bulk food storage and hallway near outside door) clean to remove 2) door sweep on outside door in basement worn and broken replace 3) dropping found around dining room area under couches and along front window area clean to remove 4) droppings found under cooking line in kitchen clean to remove 5) openings found along wall on utility closet seal

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