Lala Luncheonette Restaurant

May 29, 2014 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
  • failed findings13
  • critical findings3

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Failed findings

  • Cold Holdingcritical
    Inspector note: Cooked beef observed being leftv out on counter tops at 69F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. PIC removed and placed them in a refrigeration unit to maintain a temperature of 41F and below.
    code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Prevention of Contamination from Handscritical
    Inspector note: Employee observed chopping ready to eat celery and onions. Discontinue any bare hand contact with any ready to eat foods.
    code 12-3--301.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • PIC Performing Dutiescritical
    Inspector note: Management not overseeing employees in the cleanliness and food safety of the establishment. Address and properly train all staff.
    code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Fryer oil extrememly dark and murky. Discontinue and ensure fryer oil is being changed more frequently. Fryer baskets with excess grease build-up and visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
    code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Insects Rodents Animals
    Inspector note: Evidence of raoch and mice activity in the basement storage area. Address and provide a DETAILED Pest Control Report stating the prcedures that are in place to help minimize rodent and insect activity for the re-inpsection.
    code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Protection
    Inspector note: Bag of potatoes observed being stored inside of an extrememly dirty mop sink Discontinue and store all foods in a clean and protected area's.
    code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Design
    Inspector note: Blender being used in the kitchen area is damaged and tape was used to repair it. Replace.
    code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Inspector note: Card board being used under the fryer in the main kitchen area. Discontinue using cardboard on the floors. Floor under and around the fryer wih grease build-up and food soils. Clean to remove.
    code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
    Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being stored in a soap and water solution. Discontinue and store all wiping cloths in the appropriate santizing solution.
    code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
    Inspector note: Clean pots observed being stored on the ground in the main kitche area. Dicontinue and store all clean equipment in clean and protected area's.
    code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof
    Inspector note: Trash barrel in the main kitchen are with no lid. Provide to use in between uses.
    code 33-5-501.13-.17* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • premises not properly maintained or cleaned
    Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
    Inspector note: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date of April 2013. Provide up to date tags for the re-inspection. Referral is being made to the City of Boston Fire Department.
    code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Premises Maintained
    Inspector note: Basement area clutttered with excess debris equipment and tools allowing Harborage for insects and rodents. REMOVE all uncedessary equipment toold and debris to allow pest control to their job efficiently.
    code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on January 10, 2014: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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