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Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 1:57 PM

Address
156 CAMBRIDGE ST
West End, MA 02114
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
28 inspections
15 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF
✓ Corrected

Controlling Pests (Pf)

1) Fruit flies found in dry storgae room donwstairs clean to remove and supply detailed pest reports from exterminator with findings and recommendations 9-13-24: no visible signs of fruit flies but we still have yet to get any pest control reports. Please forward the pest control reports to the Health Department ASAP. 9-20-24: No pest reports

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
• MINOR 590.004/4-202.18-C

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Hood sticker expired in December of 2024 have cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company with BFD.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.005/5-501.114-C

Using Drain Plugs (C)

Drain plug loose on pipe in dry storage repair or seal

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
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