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West Seventh Mini Market

PASS

Thursday, October 2, 2014 at 4:07 PM

Address
51 W SEVENTH ST
South Boston, MA 02127
Category
RF
Violations
2 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
35 inspections
13 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115
✓ Corrected

Insects Rodents Animals

Keep front door to store closed at all times or provide a screen to the door way whent he door is open.

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 43-6-202.111/.112
✓ Corrected

Living/Sleeping Quaters/Laundry

Observed the store owner sleeping on floor of back storage area with pillows and blanket. Sleeping in a commercial retail establishment is not permitted. Raemove all sleeping materials from floor of back food storage room.

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 43.6.202
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department