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Tip Tap Room

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Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 4:52 PM

Address
138 CAMBRIDGE ST
West End, MA 02114
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
43 inspections
17 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115

Insects Rodents Animals

Heavy presence of flies in back area at the time of inspection. Provide current pest control report upon reinspection. Door sweep to back door in disrepair. provide new door sweep.

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 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

Containers of veal bones being stored directly on floor in walk in cooler. store all foods elevated atleast 6" off the floor.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 08.3.305
• MINOR 39-6-304.11

Rooms and Equipment Vented

Basement prep room with high level of heat and humidity at the time of inpsection. Several induction cooktops electric range. and steam kettle slow cooking oven Provide manufacture cut sheets for commercial electric cooking equipment in use. Provide adequate ventilation for equipment in use. Referral to be made to BFD.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 39.6.304
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department