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Friday, February 9, 2024 at 4:26 PM

Address
145 HANOVER ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Category
FS
Violations
2 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
78 inspections
40 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling Pests (Pf)

1) Droppings found at end of 1st floor bar clean to remove 2) Droppings found along wall under prep sink and behind cold units in kitchen clean to remove

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 590.006/6-201.12-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)

1) Bottle Caps and debris found under 1st floor bar clean to remove 2) Bottle caps and debris found under 2nd floor bar 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