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Roslindale Variety Store

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Friday, December 15, 2023 at 5:54 PM

Address
4254 WASHINGTON ST
Roslindale, MA 02131
Category
RF
Violations
3 total
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
14 inspections
6 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF
✓ Corrected

Controlling Pests (Pf)

At this time I found droppings along the ceiling in the stairway to the basement. PIC will need to replace missing tiles clean up droppings and provide a pest control report. Please email me the past few inspection.

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
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.115-PF
✓ Corrected

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Observed live cat in establishment. Remove. Discussed with PIC that live animals are prohibited from retail stores unless service animal. Corrected on site

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-101.11-C
✓ Corrected

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

PIC will need to replace all missing ceiling tiles in stairway to basement and basement in room food is being stored.

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
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department