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Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 2:44 PM

Address
683 TREMONT ST
South End, MA 02118
Category
FT
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
20 inspections
8 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 41-7-201/04.11
✓ Corrected

Separation/Sanitizer Criteria

Sanitizer tested in 3 bay Sink tested at 400 Ppm -Mgr. first tested Soap and water in 1st bay (Mgr. didn't know how must water was in sink.) staff need to Know how to properly fill and test Sanitizer. Inspector constantly is training staff at this location on proper set up.Staff along with Inspector corrected Sanitizer strength and had sanitizer at 200 PPM before Inspection ended.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 41.7.201
⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115
✓ Corrected

Insects Rodents Animals

Numerous dead and live insects/ flies in basement.

Why This Matters

DISEASE VECTORS: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 types of bacteria, 6 parasitic worms. Flies regurgitate and defecate on food, spreading E. coli, Shigella. One mouse can contaminate 10 times more food than it eats. Pest allergens trigger asthma in 26% of inner-city children.

Code Requirements

Facility must be pest-free: No live or dead pests; No droppings or urine; No gnaw marks or rub marks; No nesting materials; Effective pest control program; Monthly professional service recommended; All openings sealed; Remove harborage conditions.

Corrective Actions

Call pest control service immediately; Discard ALL contaminated food; Clean and sanitize all affected areas; Seal all openings larger than 1/4 inch; Install door sweeps; Eliminate standing water; Remove clutter; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.007(K) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.111, 6-501.115
• MINOR 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12
✓ Corrected

Food Container Labels

Bulk containers in basement not labeled.

Why This Matters

Improper labeling can lead to using wrong or expired ingredients

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food labeling procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 02.3.602
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department