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Lala Luncheonette Restaurant
September 10, 2015 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
- failed findings15
- critical findings3
Failed findings
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Cold HoldingcriticalInspector note: Cooked rice dishes vegetables and chicken inside of the upright refrigerator with an elevated temperatures ranging from 50-61F. PIC stated that the foods had been in the unit for over 24hrs. All foods that were out of temperature were voluntarily disposed and denatured at the time of the inspection. Fish vegetables and meats inside of the coffin style freezer in the basement at 56F. PIC stated that the freezer was not oeprating and they were defrosting it to remove all the foods. PIC to remove and dispose of all foods that were out of temperature inside of the unit.
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Food Contact Surfaces CleancriticalInspector note: Employee observed washing and rinsing equipment in the rinse portion of the 3 bay sink. Discontinue and ensure all staff have been properly trained on how to wash rinse and sanitize all equipment. PIC to have the 3 bay sink set up and ready to be used for the re-inspection date.
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PIC Performing DutiescriticalInspector note: Management not ovserseeing staff in the overall sanitary conditions of the establishment.
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Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: Top of the knife holder visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
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Insects Rodents AnimalsInspector note: Evidence of heavy fruit fly activity in the basement storage area. Eividence of live roach activity in the basement storage area. Address and provide a detailed IPM report for the re-inspection date.
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Food ProtectionInspector note: Can of tomatoe paste observed being stored on hand sink at the time of the inspection. Disconinue and store all food products in a clean and protected area. Bags of rice observed being stored on the staircase to the rear of teh restaurant. Discontinue and store elevated at lpeast 6 inhes off the ground. Fly traps observed being placed directly above bags of potatoes.
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Food Contact Surfaces DesignInspector note: Plastic cup being used to dispense of of bulk food containers. Discotninue and use a handled scoop to prevent contamination from hands.
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Non-Food Contact SurfacesInspector note: Upright True refrigerator with an elevated temperature of 50F. Discontinue the use of the unit unless it is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Freezer in the basement area not operating properly and with a damaged door. Discontinue using.
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Wiping Cloths Clean SanitizeInspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left in a soap and water solution. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: All storage shelves in the basement area visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Storage shelves in the main kitchen area visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
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Installed and MaintainedInspector note: Faucet at the 3 bay sink leaking. Address and make all of the necessary repairs.
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Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue SignageInspector note: No paper towles at the hand sink in the main kitchen area. Provide.
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Improper Maintenance of FloorsInspector note: Floor throughout the basment storage area visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean and sanitize all floors in establishment. Staircase leading to the basement area heavily soiled and with 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 9/5/15. Address and provide up to date Tags prior to the re-inspection being conducted. Referral being made to the City of Boston Fire Department for expired tags.
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Premises MaintainedInspector note: Excess trash and debris in the basement storage area. Clean to remove all. Remove all unecessary articles from the basement area that are not being used in the day to day operations of the reataurant.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Fail on June 11, 2015: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.
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