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FAILFriday, January 3, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Violations Cited
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Multiple rodent droppings observed behind heating oven. Clean sanitize to remove. PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to inca.prince@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.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Observed staff working with RTE foods without hair restraint. Provide and maintain. Corrected on site
Why This Matters
CONTAMINATION RISK: Average person sheds 50-100 hairs daily. Each hair can carry up to 1 million bacteria. Staphylococcus aureus from hair causes rapid food poisoning (1-6 hours) with severe nausea, vomiting, and cramps. Cannot be killed by reheating once toxin forms.
Code Requirements
All staff handling food MUST wear: hairnets, caps, or effective hair restraints covering all hair; beard nets for facial hair over 1/4 inch; no loose hair touching shoulders. Provide hair restraints for all staff immediately.
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*2025 Health Permit is outstanding . Please contact ISDHealth@boston.gov via email and provide the proper permit# to request the link for applcable payments. Thank You
Why This Matters
Violations can contribute to foodborne illness if not corrected
Code Requirements
Must comply with all applicable food code requirements