Vegas Restaurant
🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENTWednesday, June 12, 2024 at 4:22 PM
Violations Cited
590.005/5-205.15-P
System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
Basement - Stagnant water in the basement due to power washing. Sump pump still has water almost to the top. Photo taken.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
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.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Observed live rodent on the stove top in the kitchen. Rodent droppings around grease trap and under 3 bay sink. Observed flies in kitchen. Contact licensed exterminator and provide an updated detailed IPM report. Remove all rodent dropping. Clean floors and behind equipment to remove rodent droppings. No door sweep on the back door. Repair and provide door sweep.
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.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Hood vent and fryolators are visibily soilded. Clean to remove grease on the hood vent filters and fryolators.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-205.15-C
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Both Prep sinks have been repaired. Waiting on a licensed plumber report on letter head. Utilize a colander until licensed plumber report is reviewed. Basement - Stagnant water in the basement due to power washing. Sump pump still has water almost to the top. Photo taken. Waiting on licensed plumber report on letter head.
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.
590.005/5-501.11-C
Outdoor Storage Surface (C)
Clean and remove any equipment/trash on the side of the building. Photos taken Remove tires and any unnessary equipment and items in the kitchen area.
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 storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Observed no handle on the walk in freezer. 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.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Staircase to the basement needs to be secured. Observed the wall near the sump pump still needs to be repaired. Repair wall.
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.