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Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 4:47 PM

Address
20 CHARLES ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Category
FT
Violations
2 total
Facility History
45 inspections
23 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 590.006/6-303.11-C
✓ Corrected

Intensity-Lighting (C)

Dish room overhead light not operating.Repair

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.111-C
✓ Corrected

Controlling Pests (C)

A large amount of fruit/drain flies were observed on the walls.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection. Pest control reports were provided at the time of re-inspection Upon re-inspection There was still evidence of fruit/drain flies in the basement dish room location. PIC instructed to contact pest control for an additional visit and forward pest reports to the Health Department PIC also instructed to continue to clean/sanitize the affected location

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
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