SOUTH BOSTON CHINESE
PASSMonday, October 5, 2015 at 2:53 PM
Violations Cited
35-6-501.111/.115
Insects Rodents Animals
Remove evidence of rat droppings in the empty basement room under the basement stairs and under the stairs near the basement back door. After the bsement clean out provide extermination service and have exterminator leave report with details of the rodent status and gameplan for dealing with the rodent infestation.
Why This Matters
DISEASE VECTORS: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 types of bacteria, 6 parasitic worms. Flies regurgitate and defecate on food, spreading E. coli, Shigella. One mouse can contaminate 10 times more food than it eats. Pest allergens trigger asthma in 26% of inner-city children.
Code Requirements
Facility must be pest-free: No live or dead pests; No droppings or urine; No gnaw marks or rub marks; No nesting materials; Effective pest control program; Monthly professional service recommended; All openings sealed; Remove harborage conditions.
Corrective Actions
Call pest control service immediately; Discard ALL contaminated food; Clean and sanitize all affected areas; Seal all openings larger than 1/4 inch; Install door sweeps; Eliminate standing water; Remove clutter; Increase cleaning frequency
36-6-201.11
Floors Designed Constructed Installed
Clean floor under basement stairs. Clean floor under stairs at back door in basement. Remove large piles of debris sand and dirt. Clean floor throughout empty basement room. Remove large piles of dirt debris and other items.
Why This Matters
Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning
Code Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean