The Banks Seafood & Steak
FAILThursday, July 31, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Violations Cited
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
The interior panels of the ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils
Why This Matters
Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
There was a live cockroach (cook line)observed on the floor along with drain flies around the dish machine.Provide a full pest report upon 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.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean the interior shelving units of the 1st floor beer cooler to remove soils & food debris. Clean the ceiling vent in the mop closet to remove dust build up. Clean the interior cabinets of the fryer units to remove grease buildup(1st/2nd floors)
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.
590.005/5-205.15-C
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
The floor drain at the salad station appears to be clogged(water is pooling).Repair Clean to remove excess water Dish room--3 bay sink is leaking from under the sanitizer bay.Repair 2nd floor bakery--Hand sink is leaking from the drainpipe.Repair
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.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
There are floor tiles at the cook line entrance that are cracked & damaged.Repair regrout as needed
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Clean the interior of the beer cooler to remove soils & mold like substance(floors/walls/ceiling)
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
590.006/6-303.11-C
Intensity-Lighting (C)
There are light bulbs out above the cook line.Repalce bulbs
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.