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UNION OYSTER HOUSE

FAIL

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 5:17 PM

Address
41 UNION ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Category
FS
Violations
2 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
88 inspections
31 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling Pests (Pf)

1) Mouse droppings found in waitstaff area on first floor on floor under storage cabinets clean to remove 2) Dead mouse and droppings found under host stan area on second floor clean to remove (Mouse was removed to trash bag and disposed). 3) Debris and droppings found at waitstaion on second floor 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)

Baffles at hoods with carbon build up 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