SIDEWALK CAFE
PASSFriday, May 31, 2024 at 6:21 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Observed sliced deli meat stored in plastic bags without labels or date marking. Provide to assure proper use by date and proper identification. Retrain staff
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-601.11-C
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Heavy soils in the interior of refrigeration units. Clean to remove Heavy soils on the exterior of refrigeration multiple deep freezer chest and dishmachine. Clean to remove.
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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Controlling Pests (C)
Observed rodent droppings behind the dish machine and behind the handsinks near the pizza oven. Clean to remove. Provide via email the latest pest control report to shemica.debnam@boston.gov.
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.
590.006/6-501.18-C
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Multiple handsinks with heavy soils. Clean to remove
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 cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.