Lala Luncheonette Restaurant

November 13, 2014 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
  • failed findings7
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods
    Inspector 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.
    code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Inspector note: 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.
    code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
    Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and store in a proper sanitizing solution.
    code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Installed and Maintained
    Inspector note: Cold water faucet at the hand sink in the main kitchen area not operatin. Repair.
    code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    Inspector note: Floor of the basement storage area with excess food debris. Clean to remove.
    code 36-6-501.11-.12* · 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 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.
    code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Premises Maintained
    Inspector note: Remove all unecessary equipment and debris from the basement storage area. Remove.
    code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

  • Hot Holdingcritical
    Inspector 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.
    code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Insects Rodents Animals
    Inspector 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.
    code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Pass
  • Food Protection
    Inspector 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.
    code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Test Kit Provided
    Inspector note: No test kits available for sanitizing buckets. Provide.
    code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Surface of the 6 top burner heavily soiled. Clean to remove.
    code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
    Inspector 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.
    code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof
    Inspector note: Large trash receptacle with no lid. Provide lid for in between uses.
    code 33-5-501.13-.17* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on November 5, 2014: 7 findings recurred. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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