Laz Cafe

January 24, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings17
critical findings5

Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Egg wash at 57F room temperature. PIC replaced with new container and will keep at or below 41F.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical

Inspector note: Discontinue to store raw whole eggs on top shelf with bread and above multiple containers of food.
code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Good Hygienic Practicescritical

Inspector note: Review with staff to properly wash hand between tasks and change gloves.
code 12-2-401.11-.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical

Inspector note: Staff at this time not able to wash rinse and sanitize equipment. Staff washed but did not sanitze untensil.
code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

Inspector note: PIC will need to address all repairs and review with all staff proper warewashing holding temperatures cleaning and maintenance of location.
code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: PIC will need to have pest control come and do an inspection for fruit fly and roaches. Cleaning all areas and removing old equipment that does not work will help.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
PHF's Properly Thawed

Inspector note: Meat defrosting in prep sink at room temperature. Discontinue. Defrost as discussed.
code 06-3-501.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Product on floor in backroom must be 6 inches off the floor. Product in freezer not properly covered.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Repair or replace freezer doors that are falling apart and missing gaskets.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Dishwashng Facilities

Inspector note: Label all three bays of the three bay sink.
code 16-4-501.11/.15* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Equipment Thermometers

Inspector note: Replace all missing thermometers for refrigerators.
code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: PIC will need to clean all equipment in location. Interior and exterior Clean all shelves in location. Remove ice build up in freezers.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Installed and Maintained

Inspector note: Have a plumber repair leak in two bay sink in back room and address water build up in room with water heater and office. Remove pipe from wash bay in three bay sink.
code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: Replace soap at hand sink. Monitor
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Clean floor under and behind all equipment in location. Very soiled with grease and grime. Clean water build up in basement office and steps. Repair broken floor tiles at front door and others that are broken and loose at pizza oven.
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: Clean hood filters on cooking line. Clean exterior of hood as well. Repair ceiling in dinning room by front door.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Premises Maintained

Inspector note: Remove all old equipment so pest control can do a good inspection to help with pests.
code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 20, 2018: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 8 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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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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