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Santo Domingo Restaurant

FAIL

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 4:51 PM

Address
179 WASHINGTON ST
Dorchester, MA 02121
Category
FT
Violations
3 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
26 inspections
13 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115

Insects Rodents Animals

Provide up to date pest control report.

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 34-5-501.111/.115
✓ Corrected

Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Outside dumpster not stored on a solid surface. Address. provide grease pick up receipt.

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
• MINOR 38-6-202.11
✓ Corrected

Fixture's not properly shielded

Lights above preparation table with no shields. Provide.

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 38.6.202
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