La Hacienda Restaurant Bar
Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 18, 2022
Address
148 MERIDIAN ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Inspection History
46 inspections
23 failures
License
License #30303
Last inspected: March 18, 2022
Inspection History (46 most recent)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 18, 2022
at 12:37 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-204.115-PF - Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf): Provide an irreversible temperature measuring device for the high temp dish machine | 590.004/4-501.112-PF - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization ...
FAIL
March 14, 2022
at 3:44 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-204.115-PF - Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf): Provide an irreversible temperature measuring device for the high temp dish machine | 590.004/4-501.112-PF - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization ...
PASS
July 6, 2021
at 6:56 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Observed pork belly and soup placed under hand sink a...
FAIL
June 28, 2021
at 4:33 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Observed pork belly and soup placed under hand sink a...
PASS
February 3, 2021
at 6:58 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Observed employees eating at the prep area prep table. Discontinue. Eat at a designated place. Employee moved to the sitting area to continue eating. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storag...
FAIL
January 27, 2021
at 5:52 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Observed employees eating at the prep area prep table. Discontinue. Eat at a designated place. Employee moved to the sitting area to continue eating. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storag...
PASS
August 20, 2020
at 2:17 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Provide allergen certificate. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC not monitoring and training employees for COVID19 protocols and procedures date ...
FAIL
August 13, 2020
at 2:40 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Provide allergen certificate. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC not monitoring and training employees for COVID19 protocols and procedures date ...
PASS
July 14, 2020
at 2:11 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No written procedures/clean up kit for vomiting and diarrheal events provide. | 590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Observed beef tong being cooled in deep plastic ...
FAIL
July 7, 2020
at 6:35 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No written procedures/clean up kit for vomiting and diarrheal events provide. | 590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Observed beef tong being cooled in deep plastic ...
PASS
January 21, 2020
at 5:07 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.11-P - Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P): Raw shrimp thawing in the rinse bay of the 3 bay sink without a barrier / Sink appears to be soiled and not washed before using it for food prep. Ensure all the shrimp t...
FAIL
January 8, 2020
at 6:28 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.11-P - Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P): Raw shrimp thawing in the rinse bay of the 3 bay sink without a barrier / Sink appears to be soiled and not washed before using it for food prep. Ensure all the shrimp t...
PASS
April 29, 2019
at 6:15 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cut tomatoes 50F Guacamole 47F / Items cut and made daily / Items were returned to walk in to cool down. Discussed prepping items earier in the morning and cooling down before putting in service line. Also discus...
FAIL
April 19, 2019
at 4:28 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cut tomatoes 50F Guacamole 47F / Items cut and made daily / Items were returned to walk in to cool down. Discussed prepping items earier in the morning and cooling down before putting in service line. Also discus...
PASS
May 22, 2018
at 2:39 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Beef cooked at 10am 94F Potatoes cooked at 10am 91F / Items were brought back to grill and re-heated to 165F / Discussed proper cooling methods and procedures such as cooling food on a sheet pan in the walk in instead of tr...
FAIL
May 3, 2018
at 5:37 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Beef cooked at 10am 94F Potatoes cooked at 10am 91F / Items were brought back to grill and re-heated to 165F / Discussed proper cooling methods and procedures such as cooling food on a sheet pan in the walk in instead of tr...
PASS
November 15, 2017
at 7:00 PM
7 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Observed pork in plastic bag leaking onto the cabbage below. PIC voluntarily discarded the cabbage. Store properly separated. | 16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: Three Bay Sin...
FAIL
November 8, 2017
at 4:05 PM
7 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Observed pork in plastic bag leaking onto the cabbage below. PIC voluntarily discarded the cabbage. Store properly separated. | 16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: Three Bay Sin...
PASS
March 31, 2016
at 2:23 PM
1 violation
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: High temp dish machine does not perform Wash Rinse Sanitize automatically. Warewashing being performed at three bay sink.Repair.
FAIL
March 22, 2016
at 5:34 PM
11 violations
01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: Oysters stored inside walk-in without proper tag. Tags not maintained properly(90 days in chronological order). Maintain tags properly. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Large amount ...
FAIL
March 15, 2016
at 3:17 PM
11 violations
01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: Oysters stored inside walk-in without proper tag. Tags not maintained properly(90 days in chronological order). Maintain tags properly. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Large amount ...
PASS
November 2, 2015
at 4:31 PM
12 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Provide proper method of thawing frozen foods. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open food products in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove all tin foil from equipment....
FAIL
October 27, 2015
at 3:38 PM
12 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Provide proper method of thawing frozen foods. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open food products in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove all tin foil from equipment....
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 27, 2015
at 2:10 PM
22 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open prepared food products in reach ins. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Dining -keep all opened salad dressings refrigerated. | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Bar- Provide scoop wit...
FAIL
May 18, 2015
at 2:14 PM
22 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open prepared food products in reach ins. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Dining -keep all opened salad dressings refrigerated. | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Bar- Provide scoop wit...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 15, 2014
at 5:56 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Do not do food prep at ware wash area. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Repair temp gauge to dishwasher. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean underside of shelving over prep tables ...
FAIL
October 9, 2014
at 4:07 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Do not do food prep at ware wash area. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Repair temp gauge to dishwasher. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean underside of shelving over prep tables ...
PASS
February 6, 2014
at 3:11 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Clean cooking vent hood and update cleaning sticker.
FAIL
January 21, 2014
at 5:49 PM
11 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide food thermometer. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove any outdated dairy products. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost walk in freezer vent. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment T...
FAIL
January 13, 2014
at 4:17 PM
10 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide food thermometer. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove any outdated dairy products. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost walk in freezer vent. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment T...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
January 11, 2013
at 4:38 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep food 6 inches off floor of walk in cooler in basement. do not store anything on top of ice machine located in basement. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: seal all wood on exteriors of new walk in co...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
FAIL
December 26, 2012
at 3:59 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep food 6 inches off floor of walk in cooler in basement. do not store anything on top of ice machine located in basement. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: seal all wood on exteriors of new walk in co...
PASS
August 20, 2012
at 2:58 PM
10 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: in basement remove all canned goods without a label. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: in basement walk in cooler keep all suppliesw at least 6 inches off floor area and clean floor area. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Foo...
FAIL
July 30, 2012
at 2:57 PM
10 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: in basement remove all canned goods without a label. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: in basement walk in cooler keep all suppliesw at least 6 inches off floor area and clean floor area. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Foo...
PASS
June 23, 2011
at 4:19 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Walk-in -several foods stored directly on the floor Cartons of raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods. Some raw foods are not covered [ wrapped ] during refrigeration storage. Correct violations as disc...
FAIL
June 22, 2011
at 12:37 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Walk-in -several foods stored directly on the floor Cartons of raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods. Some raw foods are not covered [ wrapped ] during refrigeration storage. Correct violations as disc...
FAIL
June 10, 2011
at 2:13 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Walk-in -several foods stored directly on the floor Cartons of raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods. Some raw foods are not covered [ wrapped ] during refrigeration storage. Correct violations as disc...
PASS
November 10, 2010
at 3:40 PM
0 violations
PASS
January 29, 2010
at 6:52 PM
2 violations
01-3-202.18 - Shellstock ID: Shellstock tags for fresh mussels are not being saved.Discussed importance during interview | M-3-603.11 - Consumer Advisories: No disclosure on menu.Provide
FAIL
January 22, 2010
at 8:30 PM
13 violations
01-3-202.18 - Shellstock ID: Shellstock tags for fresh mussels are not being saved.Discussed importance during interview | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Cow feet beef tripe being thawed in stagnant water.Discontinue and thaw as discus...
FAIL
January 15, 2010
at 5:11 PM
13 violations
01-3-202.18 - Shellstock ID: Shellstock tags for fresh mussels are not being saved.Discussed importance during interview | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Cow feet beef tripe being thawed in stagnant water.Discontinue and thaw as discus...
PASS
February 12, 2009
at 4:38 PM
3 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Foods tightly wrapped in deep containers after assembling. Ensure proper cooling methods. Product 59 F. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Pigs feet thawing in water 90 F. Ensu...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 6, 2009
at 5:42 PM
22 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Raw beef in walk in is dated 1-20-09. Odorous smell coming from product. Rotten cucumbers and tomatoes in walk-in. Discarded by PIC. | 01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: Tags not maintained on site for 90 day...
FAIL
January 29, 2009
at 4:40 PM
20 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Raw beef in walk in is dated 1-20-09. Odorous smell coming from product. Rotten cucumbers and tomatoes in walk-in. Discarded by PIC. | 01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: Tags not maintained on site for 90 day...