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Sweetgreen

FAIL

Monday, September 30, 2013 at 5:55 PM

Address
659 BOYLSTON ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FS
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
68 inspections
28 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115

Insects Rodents Animals

5+ Fruit/Drain flies noted in restroom and employee break area. Pest control is scheduled on a weekly basis. Last visit was today (9-30-13) and are actively working to resolve problem. Pest logs are current and on site.

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
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department