THE BOSTON ICE CREAM FACTORY
PASSFriday, December 1, 2023 at 5:02 PM
Violations Cited
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings behind equipment and on several storage shelves. Address 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.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
No one on site with a current Food Safety Certification. Provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in some type of Food Safety Course for the re-inspection.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(C). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings behind equipment and on storage shelves. Clean and sanitize to remove. Area behind Coke cooler visibly soiled and with debris. Clean to remove all. Area behind the Coke and ice machines is visibly soiled and with debris. Clean to remove all. Several ice cream freezers with excess frost and ice build-up. Defrost and clean to remove all. Excess moisture observed on the floor in the back dish room . 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.
590.005/5-205.15-C
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
It appears that the small Vevor ice machine is leaking onto the floor. Address and make any necessary repairs. Drainage tube to the water well holding ice cream scoops is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Pipe to the hand sink in the back dish room is completley disconnected. Address and make any necessary repairs. Additional hand sinks to be used until repairs have been made. Pipe under the 3 bay sink is leaking. 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.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Wall behind where the Coke machine is located is damaged and with missing tiles. Address and make any necessary repairs.
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