Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar

May 9, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings15
critical findings3

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Failed findings

Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw bar no sneeze guard in front of display. Install.
code 590.003/3-306.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Cooked short rib in walkin made one day prior 46F. Voluntarily discarded. Review proper cooling methods with staff.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)critical

Inspector note: Food prep sink has direct waste drain. Install air gap or indirect waste drain.
code 590.005/5-203.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Priority violations cited. Front bar added in with no plan review. Submit detailed plans to isdhealth@boston.gov Provide active managerial control.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)

Inspector note: Date of last sold not recorded on shell stock tags in file. Retrain staff.
code 590.003/3-203.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Front bar no handsoap. Mens room no hand soap. Corrected on site.
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: No paper towels at handsink at bar and raw bar. Corrected on site.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Prohibitions (C)

Inspector note: Broken glass window near clean equipment storage rack. wash/rinse/sanitize/air dry. Relocate until repairs made.
code 590.004/4-903.12-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Water heater in basement mechanical room appears to be leaking. Make all necessary repairs. Hot water is 110F at warewashing area and 100F+ at handsinks.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater (C)

Inspector note: Raw bar shellfish display is not plumbed. Properly plumb for draining ice into indirect waste.
code 590.005/5-403.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Clean equipment storage area with broken window in close proxmity. Repair. Wall above dish area with cleaning paint. Clean and resurface. Hole in ceiling above raw bar. Seal. Raw bar with galvanized metal above display appears unsealed. Seal with cleanable materials.
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Front door with large gaps all around. Seal with pest proof materials.
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: No signage at front bar handsink. Provide.
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood tag is expired. Provide current.
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Anti-Choking

Inspector note: Choke save is expired. Provide current. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
code 590.009(E)* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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