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The Gallows

FAIL

Monday, February 10, 2020 at 7:59 PM

Address
1395 WASHINGTON ST
South End, MA 02118
Category
FS
Violations
2 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
21 inspections
7 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling Pests (Pf)

1) Droppings found in office around walls clean to remove 2) Droppings found in dry storage area in basement near water heaters clean to remove 3) Hole in wall of utility closet seal to prevent harborage

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
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

1) Floors in dry Storage water heater room with debris clean to remove 2) Floors in office area with dusts and debris clean to remove 3) Floors in dinning area with debris and dusts clean to remove

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

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