Village Pizza & Grill
PASSWednesday, November 8, 2023 at 4:35 PM
Violations Cited
590.004/4-101.11-P
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (P)
The business has installed a plumbed and wired ice cream mixing machine without first notifying ISD health division. Discontinue using until isdhealth@boston.gov is in receipt of all cut sheets and manuals associated with the unit and it can be verified NSF grade safe for use. The unit drain is also improperly plumbed direct into waste.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
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.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Ice cream mixing machine basin is hard plumbed into shared waste drain. Install air gap.
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.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Priority violations. Provide active managerial control.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
No consumer advisory on menu for steak and burgers cooked to order. Provide on online menu.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Heating element has broken and was removed from pizza display. Replace and discontinue holding pizza on display until capable of holding at above 135F
Why This Matters
Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-301.12-PF
Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (Pf)
Install three compartment sink or apply for variance for two compartment sink.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
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.
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
There is no handsink in the warewashing area. Install. Business has one handsink at the cookline handsink in restroom off kitchen doesn't count for food preparation areas.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of mice and heavy fly activity with droppings apparent on base of mixer machine and under cookline equipment. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
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.
590.004/4-301.12-C
Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (C)
Two compartment sink in use with repeat violation of the unit not being setup properly. Apply for variance for use or replace with a three compartment sink.
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.
590.005/5-203.13-C
Service Sink (C)
No mop sink in the business. Install.
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.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Seal holes in basement ceiling above takeout container storage and soda storage.
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
590.006/6-501.114-C
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Remove old broken equipment and out of use utensils and clutter from basement.
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.
L1
Online menu https://villagesouthboston.com/ and menu board in restaurant missing allergen statement. Provide. Notice on printed menus and menu boards. Such food establishments shall include on all printed menus and menu boards a clear and conspicuous notice requesting a customer to inform the server before placing an order about the customer's allergy to a major food allergen. The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy. (a)Location. The notice must be included on printed menus and on indoor and outdoor menu boards including drive-through menu boards. (b)Menu Boards. 1. All notices on menu boards must be easily readable from the point of service at which food is ordered. On the menu board itself the font size of the notice must be equal to or greater than the font size of the smallest menu item listed on the menu board. 2. In lieu of placing the notice directly on the indoor or outdoor menu board itself the food establishment may post the notice adjacent to the menu board or at each point of service where food is ordered. Such notice must be securely posted in a manner so that it may be easily seen and read from a distance of five feet by a person standing at or approaching the point of service shall directly face the purchaser and shall not be obstructed from view.
Why This Matters
Violations can contribute to foodborne illness if not corrected
Code Requirements
Must comply with all applicable food code requirements