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Vegas Restaurant

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Friday, June 14, 2024 at 3:12 PM

Address
1592 BLUE HILL AV
Mattapan, MA 02126
Category
FT
Violations
6 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
43 inspections
26 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF
✓ Corrected

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C
✓ Corrected

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 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.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.005/5-501.11-C
✓ Corrected

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.11-C
✓ Corrected

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Staircase to the basement needs to be secured. Observed the wall near the s

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
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