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Friday, August 18, 2023 at 3:20 PM

Address
14 BROMFIELD ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Category
FT
Violations
2 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
32 inspections
14 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF
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Controlling Pests (Pf)

Front bar - Large rodent droppings noted under 1 booth / Remove and determine any access points surrounding Back bar - Several small flies along bar **Unclear on exterminations company has contracted a new company. Going forward exterminations will be on a weekly schedule until further notice. Provide the last 6 months of IPM reports and have new company out at least once before the compliance date with IPM printed out on site. All IPM reports are to be printed and kept in chronological order in a binder on site

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 590.006/6-201.17-C
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Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Hood tag expired in July / Scheduled cleaning for next week.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department