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Lala Luncheonette Restaurant
November 5, 2014 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
- failed findings14
- critical findings1
Failed findings
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Hot HoldingcriticalInspector note: Cooked beef inside of the hot holding unit at 122F. Discontinue and ensure all potantially hazardous foods are being maintained at 140F and above.
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Insects Rodents AnimalsInspector note: Evidence of fruit fly activity in the basement area. Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the basement storage shelves. Clean to remove and provide an up to date detailed pest control report for the re-inspection date.
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Inadequate Facilities/Cooling MethodsInspector note: Large pan of cooked rice observed being left out at room temperature (138F) to cool down. Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place.
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Food ProtectionInspector note: Box produce observed being stored on the ground near the stairs leading to the basement. Disconitnue and store all foods elevated at least 6 inches off the ground. Bags of produce observed being stored on the ground of the basment storage area. Discontinue and store elevated.
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Non-Food Contact SurfacesInspector note: Exterior of the small pot with excess carbon build-up. Replace. Lower shlef under preparation table visibly soiled and with what appears to be a rust like substance. Clean to remove and resurface with non-toxic material. Storage shelves in the basment storage are made of exposed wood. Discontinue and ensure all shelves are made of a cleanable durable smooth material.
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Test Kit ProvidedInspector note: No test kits available for sanitizing buckets. Provide.
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Wiping Cloths Clean SanitizeInspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and store in a proper sanitizing solution.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: Surface of the 6 top burner heavily soiled. Clean to remove.
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Clean Equipment & Utensils StorageInspector note: Clean utensils observed being stored in between a soiled wall and knife holder. Discontinue and store all utensils/equipment in clean and protected area's.
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Installed and MaintainedInspector note: Cold water faucet at the hand sink in the main kitchen area not operatin. Repair.
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Adequate Number Frequency Vermin ProofInspector note: Large trash receptacle with no lid. Provide lid for in between uses.
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Improper Maintenance of FloorsInspector note: Floor under the fryers damaged and with food debris. Address clean to remove and make all necessary repairs. Floor of the basement storage area with excess food debris. Clean to remove.
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premises not properly maintained or cleanedOfficial wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/CeilingsInspector note: Hood and ventilation tags with a past expiration date of Sept. 2014. Provide up to date Tags for the re-inspection date. Referral being made to the City of Boston Fire Department. Whole in wall behind rice cooker. Repair.
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Premises MaintainedInspector note: Remove all unecessary equipment and debris from the basement storage area. Remove.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on June 12, 2014: 14 findings appeared for the first time.
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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.
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