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Friday, September 12, 2025 at 3:46 PM

Address
764 E FOURTH ST
South Boston, MA 02127
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
59 inspections
33 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.115-PF

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Observed a dog inside of establishment at the time of inspection. Retrain staff to ask appropriate questions for prohibiting animals. Provide proper signage. Observed rodent activity in the basement on the staircase next to the freezer chest and on the wood shelving unit. Clean to remove

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.003/3-307.11-C

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Observed ice utilized for drinks stored in a cooler without a lid. Provide a proper lid to prevent contamination. The lid should be utilized when you are not scooping ice.

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 safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-101.19-C

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Observed heavy soils on the exterior of all refrigeration and freezer equipment. 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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-101.11-C

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Observed opening in at the base of the wall with signs of distruction. Repair

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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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