Scholars Restaurant
PASSTuesday, November 4, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Violations Cited
590.006/6-501.111-C
Controlling Pests (C)
Mise dropping observed in the kitchen area under the pizza oven shelving / 3 bay sink and dishmachine clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov. IPM report should cite notation on drop ceiling inspection. 10/24/2025 on compliance visit mise dropping observed under the dishwashing and in kitchen areas/ clean and sanitize to remove/ pest control loyal was on site 10/23/2025 found German roaches on monitoring devices under the dishwashing
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.