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LALA LUNCHEONETTE RESTAURANT

Latest: PASS October 6, 2015

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: Dorchester

🚇 Nearest Transit: Ashmont (Red Line)

Address
792 WASHINGTON ST
Dorchester, MA 02124
Inspection History
36 inspections
16 failures
License
License #24227
Last inspected: October 6, 2015

Inspection History (36 most recent)

PASS October 6, 2015 at 1:57 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: 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 Fi...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 21, 2015 at 5:50 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked rice and fish inside of the upright refrigerator with an elevated temperatures ranging from 55-58F. PIC stated that the foods had been in the unit for over 24hrs. All foods that were out of temperature were vo...
FAIL September 11, 2015 at 4:14 PM
15 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked rice and fish inside of the upright refrigerator with an elevated temperatures ranging from 55-58F. PIC stated that the foods had been in the unit for over 24hrs. All foods that were out of temperature were vo...
FAIL September 10, 2015 at 3:40 PM
15 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: 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 o...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 19, 2015 at 5:29 PM
9 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Upright True refrigerator completely full at the time of the inspection. Management needs to ensure that the establishment has adequate facilities in order to maintain all of the menu i...
FAIL June 11, 2015 at 5:25 PM
9 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Cooked chicken inside of the 2 door True refrigerator with an elevated temperature of 75F. Manager stated that the chicken had been cooling in the unit from approximately 10am. Disconti...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 12, 2015 at 4:51 PM
13 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Raw chicken observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. Cooked rice observed being left out nat room temperature. Discontinue...
FAIL February 3, 2015 at 7:44 PM
13 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Raw chicken observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. Cooked rice observed being left out nat room temperature. Discontinue...
PASS November 20, 2014 at 7:12 PM
7 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Large pan of cooked rice observed being left out at room temperature (138F) to cool down. Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Su...
FAIL November 13, 2014 at 5:10 PM
14 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked beef inside of the hot holding unit at 122F. Discontinue and ensure all potantially hazardous foods are being maintained at 140F and above. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Large pan...
FAIL November 5, 2014 at 7:05 PM
14 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked beef inside of the hot holding unit at 122F. Discontinue and ensure all potantially hazardous foods are being maintained at 140F and above. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Large pan...
PASS June 12, 2014 at 2:20 PM
13 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked beef observed being left out on counter tops at 69F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. PIC removed and placed them in a refrigeration unit to maintain a ...
FAIL May 29, 2014 at 2:03 PM
13 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked beef observed being leftv out on counter tops at 69F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. PIC removed and placed them in a refrigeration unit to maintain a...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 21, 2014 at 5:01 PM
14 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Cooked chicken inside of the 2 door True refrigerator at 82F. PIC stated it was in the cooling process. Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place. | 08-3-305-307.11 - F...
FAIL January 10, 2014 at 4:33 PM
14 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Cooked chicken inside of the 2 door True refrigerator at 82F. PIC stated it was in the cooling process. Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place. | 08-3-305-307.11 - F...
PASS September 27, 2013 at 5:02 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: BAGS OF RICE - once open store rice in a foodservice grade container w / tight fitting lid & label container- | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: BETWEEN USE -store the wiping cloths in a saniti...
FAIL September 19, 2013 at 1:43 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: BAGS OF RICE - once open store rice in a foodservice grade container w / tight fitting lid & label container- | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: BETWEEN USE -store the wiping cloths in a saniti...
PASS April 12, 2013 at 5:27 PM
4 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between use- set a seperate bucket for cloths used on RAW food contact surfaces & seperate bucket for cloths used on READY TO EAT food contact surface...
FAIL April 10, 2013 at 2:33 PM
4 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between use- set a seperate bucket for cloths used on RAW food contact surfaces & seperate bucket for cloths used on READY TO EAT food contact surface...
PASS January 25, 2013 at 3:24 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: label all food containers - | 10-4.302.11 - Food Utensil Storage: PROVIDE proper scoops in food containers | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: REPLACE worn cutting boards ( boards are s...
FAIL January 15, 2013 at 3:06 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: label all food containers - | 10-4.302.11 - Food Utensil Storage: PROVIDE proper scoops in food containers | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: REPLACE worn cutting boards ( boards are s...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS October 5, 2012 at 2:58 PM
27 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: observed spoiled foods with fruit flies...discarded raw rice in a container with multiple mice droppings...replace frying oil in fryer with buildup of food particles.... | 01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: prov...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 10, 2012 at 3:37 PM
27 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: observed spoiled foods with fruit flies...discarded raw rice in a container with multiple mice droppings...replace frying oil in fryer with buildup of food particles.... | 01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: prov...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 1, 2012 at 2:39 PM
2 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: store 50 lb. bags of onions off the floor at least 6 inches- | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean the bottom shelves of the 2 prep tables-- & clean stove top-
PASS March 2, 2012 at 2:32 PM
20 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: NOTE - inspector entered restaurant as door was opened for customers - found food left out in kitchen out of temp-found appox 50 lb of cooked-brown rice at 76.4 F appox 30 lb. white rice at 74.3 -appox 30 lb.beef ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 26, 2012 at 2:01 PM
20 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: NOTE - inspector entered restaurant as door was opened for customers - found food left out in kitchen out of temp-found appox 50 lb of cooked-brown rice at 76.4 F appox 30 lb. white rice at 74.3 -appox 30 lb.beef ...
PASS December 14, 2009 at 7:00 PM
4 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: paper towels | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: clean wall on line | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: provide up to date ansul system cl...
FAIL November 30, 2009 at 4:45 PM
4 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: paper towels | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: clean wall on line | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: provide up to date ansul system cl...
PASS August 17, 2009 at 6:29 PM
2 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: food stored under handsink - remove & store properly | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: observed germen cockroach - provide exterminators report for control of roaches
FAIL July 31, 2009 at 3:49 PM
2 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: food stored under handsink - remove & store properly | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: observed germen cockroach - provide exterminators report for control of roaches
PASS January 16, 2009 at 7:01 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: food sitting at room temp = store below 41f | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: do not store food under handsink | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all food carts | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Clean...
FAIL January 8, 2009 at 6:54 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: food sitting at room temp = store below 41f | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: do not store food under handsink | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all food carts | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Clean...
PASS February 12, 2008 at 5:26 PM
4 violations
12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: PROVIDE CUPS WITH LIDS | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: PROVIDE FREQUENT PICK UP | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: CLEAN SHELVING OF DROPPINGS | 36-6-201.11 - Fl...
FAIL February 4, 2008 at 2:54 PM
4 violations
12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: PROVIDE CUPS WITH LIDS | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: PROVIDE FREQUENT PICK UP | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: CLEAN SHELVING OF DROPPINGS | 36-6-201.11 - Fl...
FAIL May 10, 2007 at 7:10 PM
13 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw chicken stored over whole tomatoes. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: bag of onions stored on floor. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: dry produce covered with ...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department