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PRIMO'S RESTAURANT

FAIL

Monday, April 2, 2012 at 2:31 PM

Address
28 MYRTLE ST
West End, MA 02114
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
61 inspections
25 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115

Insects Rodents Animals

Properly clean and remove all evidence of fresh mice droppings behind and next to dishwasher in kitchen. Properly remove all evidence of dead cockroaches on glue traps in basement.

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 16-4-501.11/.15

Dishwashng Facilities

Properly repair (Wash) temperature gauge on high temp dishwasher in kitchen. (Need 150F.)

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 16.4.501
• MINOR 24-4-903.11

Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Provide proper storage of all clean cutting boards acfter each use.Keep seperated to air dry.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 24.4.903
• MINOR 34-5-501.111/.115

Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Properly clean and remove all boxes and debris from outside grounds area's.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 34.5.501
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department