LA SULTANA BAKERY
Latest: PASS
May 7, 2025
Address
40 MAVERICK SQ
East Boston, MA 02128
Inspection History
56 inspections
27 failures
License
License #19921
Last inspected: May 7, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
May 7, 2025
at 6:34 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Several bags of flour stored on the floor at both levels. Some food items stored on the floor inside walk-in units. Elevate all properly. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Rea...
FAIL
April 30, 2025
at 3:35 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Several bags of flour stored on the floor at both levels. Some food items stored on the floor inside walk-in units. Elevate all properly. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Rea...
PASS
April 5, 2024
at 3:39 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-501.15-C - Outside Receptacles (C): Large dumpster at the rear missing covers to fully cover it. Repair or provide a new dumpster.
FAIL
March 29, 2024
at 4:11 PM
9 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Allergen Awarness Certification expired. Provide a current one. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Boxes with food products and ice stored on the floor at l...
FAIL
March 22, 2024
at 3:42 PM
9 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Allergen Awarness Certification expired. Provide a current one. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Boxes with food products and ice stored on the floor at l...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 3, 2024
at 8:23 PM
0 violations
PASS
April 14, 2023
at 4:05 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Hand sink in basement prep area blocked by a table and pots and pans / Remove and ensure the hand sinks are kept free and clear for proper hand washing | 590.006/6-201....
FAIL
April 6, 2023
at 4:14 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Hand sink in basement prep area blocked by a table and pots and pans / Remove and ensure the hand sinks are kept free and clear for proper hand washing | 590.006/6-201....
PASS
October 5, 2022
at 6:12 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 11, 2022
at 6:09 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Bulk food bins without labels / Provide | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Sausage 120F Empanand...
FAIL
February 2, 2022
at 4:07 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Bulk food bins without labels / Provide | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Sausage 120F Empanand...
PASS
May 28, 2021
at 2:40 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Several food products stored ...
FAIL
May 21, 2021
at 6:41 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Several food products stored ...
PASS
December 31, 2020
at 4:18 PM
11 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain Staff with regard to proper cooling methods. Monitor cooling process and ensure the time/temperatur parameters are met. Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing and prop...
FAIL
December 23, 2020
at 5:53 PM
11 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain Staff with regard to proper cooling methods. Monitor cooling process and ensure the time/temperatur parameters are met. Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing and prop...
PASS
July 15, 2020
at 4:59 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No written procedures and clean up kit missing several components. Provide. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Some bulk foo...
FAIL
July 8, 2020
at 3:38 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No written procedures and clean up kit missing several components. Provide. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Some bulk foo...
PASS
May 20, 2019
at 2:34 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Bottom of back screen door missing weather stripping / Provide | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Observed dishes and utensils being washed and rinsed with regular dish soap under running water /...
FAIL
May 9, 2019
at 3:08 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Bottom of back screen door missing weather stripping / Provide | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Observed dishes and utensils being washed and rinsed with regular dish soap under running water /...
PASS
February 20, 2018
at 11:34 PM
8 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Establishment with no power food products observed out of temp. PIC to discuss with health department for disposal of product. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Refrigeration units 50-60F multiple items out o...
PASS
October 25, 2017
at 6:02 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Potato salad placed previously on the ice. Ice melted at this time it registered 68F. PIC placed it inside the walk-in unit. Maintain all PHFs at 41F or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Some paper good bo...
FAIL
October 18, 2017
at 4:53 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Potato salad placed previously on the ice. Ice melted at this time it registered 68F. PIC placed it inside the walk-in unit. Maintain all PHFs at 41F or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Some paper good bo...
PASS
February 10, 2016
at 7:24 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers missing proper labels. Provide. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Knifes stored soiled inside the knife box. Clean properly. Not in use meat cutting machine at the ...
FAIL
February 3, 2016
at 5:42 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers missing proper labels. Provide. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Knifes stored soiled inside the knife box. Clean properly. Not in use meat cutting machine at the ...
PASS
July 29, 2015
at 6:18 PM
8 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Counter -Provide visible thermometers where necessary | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Kitchen Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: ...
FAIL
July 20, 2015
at 7:40 PM
8 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Counter -Provide visible thermometers where necessary | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Kitchen Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: ...
PASS
January 13, 2015
at 4:32 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins and walk ins. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Basement -Replace rusted can opener and holder | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Provide proper operation of ...
FAIL
January 5, 2015
at 5:44 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins and walk ins. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Basement -Replace rusted can opener and holder | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Provide proper operation of ...
PASS
February 7, 2014
at 6:51 PM
6 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometer for CAKE case. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide sanitizer test kit | 24-4-904.11AB - Improper Storage of Re-usable Utensils: Do not store knives in behind pipes at front cou...
FAIL
January 29, 2014
at 3:52 PM
6 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometer for CAKE case. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide sanitizer test kit | 24-4-904.11AB - Improper Storage of Re-usable Utensils: Do not store knives in behind pipes at front cou...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
August 20, 2013
at 4:50 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: discontinue using new walk in cooler and freezer in basement until area has been approved for use by Health Division. Currently basement is under condtruction and room is filled with construction materials tool...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 13, 2013
at 6:14 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: discontinue using new walk in cooler and freezer in basement until area has been approved for use by Health Division. Currently basement is under condtruction and room is filled with construction materials tool...
FAIL
July 30, 2013
at 3:21 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: discontinue using new walk in cooler and freezer in basement until area has been approved for use by Health Division. Currently basement is under condtruction and room is filled with construction materials tool...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
August 31, 2012
at 6:13 PM
11 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: walk in cooler.......56 F. Provide temperature of cooler of 41 degrees or be3low. All items in cooler have been removed and place in other refrigerators. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protec...
FAIL
August 10, 2012
at 3:00 PM
11 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: walk in cooler.......56 F. Provide temperature of cooler of 41 degrees or be3low. All items in cooler have been removed and place in other refrigerators. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protec...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 3, 2012
at 3:48 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers as discussed | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Employee was frosting a cake with his fingers.- no handwashing observed during time of inspectio...
FAIL
December 14, 2011
at 8:05 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers as discussed | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Employee was frosting a cake with his fingers.- no handwashing observed during time of inspectio...
FAIL
December 7, 2011
at 7:44 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers as discussed | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Employee was frosting a cake with his fingers.- no handwashing observed during time of inspectio...
FAIL
November 30, 2011
at 7:04 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers as discussed | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Employee was frosting a cake with his fingers.- no handwashing observed during time of inspectio...
PASS
May 3, 2011
at 4:43 PM
5 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: ICE MACHINE | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: No paper towels at handsink | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: CXlean floors throughout basement | 37-6-501.11-...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 26, 2011
at 6:58 PM
5 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: ICE MACHINE | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: No paper towels at handsink | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: CXlean floors throughout basement | 37-6-501.11-...
FAIL
April 19, 2011
at 6:31 PM
13 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Broken glass on deli case.repair as needed | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: ICE MACHINE | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean exterior of all food containers especially the...
FAIL
April 11, 2011
at 6:47 PM
11 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Broken glass on deli case.repair as needed | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No tast strips on site provide | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Some clean utensils have signs of visible soils. Was...
FAIL
April 4, 2011
at 4:36 PM
11 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Broken glass on deli case.repair as needed | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No tast strips on site provide | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Some clean utensils have signs of visible soils. Was...
PASS
March 24, 2010
at 6:13 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Grease trap downstairs is heavily soiled. Re-surface as discussed Remove aluminum foil from bottom of prep table in basement and re-surface as discussed | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clea...
FAIL
March 16, 2010
at 3:45 PM
16 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food container to identify product properly | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Thawing raw beef in stagnant water. Discontinue and thaw as discussed | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food...
FAIL
March 8, 2010
at 4:17 PM
16 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food container to identify product properly | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Thawing raw beef in stagnant water. Discontinue and thaw as discussed | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food...
PASS
July 8, 2009
at 2:06 PM
20 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all exposed foods covered in refrigeration during storage. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Spatulas and tongs being stored on pipes. Discontinue and store as discussed. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact...