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Taste of Eden

FAIL

Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 3:41 PM

Address
38 NORFOLK ST
Dorchester, MA 02124
Category
FT
Violations
3 total
Facility History
57 inspections
24 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Floor around the stainless steel storage rack next to the walk-in cooler visibly soiled and with what appears to be rodent droppings. 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 590.005/5-205.15-C

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Mop sink does not appear to be draining properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. 3 Bay sink appears to have a slo drain. Address and make any necessary repairs.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.111-C

Controlling Pests (C)

Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the floor around the stainless steel stprage rack. Clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department