Rox Diner
PASSMonday, April 14, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Violations Cited
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
In basement found rodent dropings on top shelf and in ceiling above shelves. Please clean and have pest control come back out.Inspections should be more than each month until problem is taken care of. Traps should be checked each day and reset and baited if needed. 4-3-25 At this time could not find a copy of the pest control report from the last week. Please email me a copy to review before I can pass this 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.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
One of the fans in the basement walk in not working and fan cover missing. Walk in is holding food below 40F at this time. 4-3-25 The fan is working in the walk and temperature is in the proper range. PIC stated that the fan cover is on order.
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.