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Sprinkle's Ice Cream

PASS

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 2:41 PM

Address
100-199 FANEUIL HALL MARKET PL
North End, MA 02109
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
42 inspections
8 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115
✓ Corrected

Insects Rodents Animals

Evidence of fruit flies in prep area/ware washing area Provide treatment and professional exterminator report prior to reinspection.

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.007(K) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.111, 6-501.115
• MINOR 15-4-202.16
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Seal openings in rear of cabinets

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 15.4.202
• MINOR 38-6-202.11
✓ Corrected

Fixture's not properly shielded

No light shield on light in walk in freezer

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 38.6.202
• MINOR 38-6-303.11
✓ Corrected

Inadequate Lighting

Provide adequate lighting in walk in freezer

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 38.6.303
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