The Real Deal
PASSThursday, March 21, 2024 at 5:58 PM
Violations Cited
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of rodent droppings under shelves along the wall in basement. Please clean to remove and have pest control inspect.
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)
At this time could not find the Food Safe or the Allergen Certificates. Please print and post
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.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
At this time found product on the floor in the walk in by kitchen and basement freezer. Please store product 6 inches off the floor.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-203.13-C
Service Sink (C)
In the kitchen I found mops and mop buckets by the dishwasher. I asked staff where soiled water gets dumped and was told out side. Location does not have a mops sink. Please provide one. If not able to put one in please provide paperwork from a plumber so you can fill out a variance to use a toilet. Please review with staff not to dump soiled water outside in hand sinks or three bay sink.
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)
PIC will need to clean the floor under and behond cooking equipment dishwasher and three bay sink. Visibly soiled. The wall to the right of the dishwasher with the fan will also need to be cleaned. Basement floor under and behind shelves found rodent droppings. Clean the floor in the walk in freezer.
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