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LAZ CAFE

Latest: PASS September 6, 2022

🍽️ Cuisine: Cafe

📍 Neighborhood: South End

🚇 Nearest Transit: Massachusetts Avenue (Orange Line)

Address
1744 WASHINGTON ST
South End, MA 02118
Inspection History
47 inspections
24 failures
License
License #128008
Last inspected: September 6, 2022

Inspection History (47 most recent)

PASS September 6, 2022 at 6:31 PM
0 violations
PASS May 24, 2022 at 3:42 PM
5 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Food Safety expired Jan 2022. PIC will need to provide a certificate for some that works at this location or paper work that some one is signed up for a class and its paid for. 5-...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 16, 2022 at 4:43 PM
14 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Food Safety expired Jan 2022. PIC will need to provide a certificate for some that works at this location or paper work that some one is signed up for a class and its paid for. 5-...
FAIL May 9, 2022 at 3:46 PM
13 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Food Safety expired Jan 2022. PIC will need to provide a certificate for some that works at this location or paper work that some one is signed up for a class and its paid for. | 5...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 24, 2022 at 5:28 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Observed damaged deep freezer lid. Repair or replace | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Observed leak at 3 compartment sink. Repair all leaks | 590.006...
FAIL January 18, 2022 at 6:12 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Observed sliced cold cuts stored over 24hrs per PIC without date marking. Provide date marking on all ready to eat foods held over 24hrs. | 590.004/4-5...
FAIL January 6, 2022 at 7:33 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Observed sliced cold cuts stored over 24hrs per PIC without date marking. Provide date marking on all ready to eat foods held over 24hrs. | 590.004/4-5...
PASS September 21, 2021 at 2:48 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Large area of tile flooring is broken and missing several tiles / Repair floor to provide a smooth durable non-porous easily cleanable surface
FAIL June 24, 2021 at 3:55 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Large area of tile flooring is broken and missing several tiles / Repair floor to provide a smooth durable non-porous easily cleanable surface | 590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and C...
FAIL June 4, 2021 at 5:37 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood tag expired in March 2021 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 16, 2021 at 5:56 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Vent in back with visible dust build up / Clean to remove Box fan with visible dust build up / Clean to remove | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Floors tiles mis...
PASS December 30, 2020 at 4:25 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood tag is expired from February 2020 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP
FAIL December 7, 2020 at 6:31 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood tag is expired from February 2020 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP
PASS July 27, 2020 at 2:54 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Employee is unable to wash hands because there is no soap at the hand sink / Ensure hand sinks are properly stocked at all times in order for employes to properly wash hands | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (...
FAIL July 15, 2020 at 3:50 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Employee is unable to wash hands because there is no soap at the hand sink / Ensure hand sinks are properly stocked at all times in order for employes to properly wash hands | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (...
PASS February 11, 2020 at 7:12 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean in place cooking equipment Clean interior and exterior of refrigeration clean bulk food containers. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Clean hood filters and rep...
FAIL February 4, 2020 at 3:44 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean in place cooking equipment Clean interior and exterior of refrigeration clean bulk food containers. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Clean hood filters and rep...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 19, 2019 at 3:58 PM
15 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): Witnessed staff washing hand in three bay next to hand sink. Discontinue and wash hand in hand sink. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC need to monitor equipment and have ...
FAIL August 12, 2019 at 4:24 PM
15 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): Witnessed staff washing hand in three bay next to hand sink. Discontinue and wash hand in hand sink. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC need to monitor equipment and have ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 29, 2019 at 7:36 PM
17 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Egg wash at 57F room temperature. PIC replaced with new container and will keep at or below 41F. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Meat defrosting in prep sink at room temperature. Discontinue. Defrost as d...
FAIL January 24, 2019 at 7:34 PM
17 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Egg wash at 57F room temperature. PIC replaced with new container and will keep at or below 41F. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Meat defrosting in prep sink at room temperature. Discontinue. Defrost as d...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 27, 2018 at 3:47 PM
12 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Home fries stored on top of pizza oven at 107F. Must be hot held at 140F. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Raw chicken in prep sink thawing. PIC must properly thaw foods the day before under runing water or c...
FAIL August 20, 2018 at 3:50 PM
12 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Home fries stored on top of pizza oven at 107F. Must be hot held at 140F. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Raw chicken in prep sink thawing. PIC must properly thaw foods the day before under runing water or c...
PASS March 7, 2018 at 3:42 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked pan of home fries sitting on top of oven @ 110f ensure proper hot hold of 140f or above | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Carton of Eggs on counter @ 55f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 15-4-202.16 - No...
FAIL February 28, 2018 at 1:57 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked pan of home fries sitting on top of oven @ 110f ensure proper hot hold of 140f or above | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Carton of Eggs on counter @ 55f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 15-4-202.16 - No...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 5, 2017 at 6:03 PM
8 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: defrost ice cream chest raise all shelving behind 3 door reach in 6 inches off floor repair freezer chest doors/insulation cover cracked on inside | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: hot line/c...
FAIL August 29, 2017 at 6:00 PM
8 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: defrost ice cream chest raise all shelving behind 3 door reach in 6 inches off floor repair freezer chest doors/insulation cover cracked on inside | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: hot line/c...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 8, 2017 at 2:51 PM
15 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: 2 door reach in/provide roper storage of all raw foods | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: raise all shelving 6 inche off floor | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: ...
FAIL May 31, 2017 at 2:04 PM
15 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: 2 door reach in/provide roper storage of all raw foods | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: sandwich station/change all containers at end of shift/clean cover all foods in reach i...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 13, 2017 at 5:18 PM
17 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: pizza reach in/remove food products from opened #10 cans rinse vegetables in prep sink/remove from 3 bay sink store all opened bulk food bags in covered containers | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint...
FAIL January 5, 2017 at 4:55 PM
17 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: pizza reach in/remove food products from opened #10 cans rinse vegetables in prep sink/remove from 3 bay sink store all opened bulk food bags in covered containers | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 12, 2016 at 4:28 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: properly cover all foods in freezer | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: repair/replace interior of freezer chest | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean sanitize can opener/knives and cuttin...
FAIL June 27, 2016 at 6:22 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: properly cover all foods in freezer | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: repair/replace interior of freezer chest 2 door reach in/replace damaged door gaskets | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 23, 2016 at 5:30 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: replace all damaged freezer chest doors | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: remove stagnate water from basement floor | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: hot cooking line/pr...
FAIL February 16, 2016 at 5:30 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide proper employee break areas for meals properly cover all foods in freezer store all opened bulk food bags in covered containers provide scoop with handle for bulk food bins | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contac...
FAIL February 8, 2016 at 4:39 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide proper employee break areas for meals properly cover all foods in freezer store all opened bulk food bags in covered containers provide scoop with handle for bulk food bins | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contac...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 8, 2015 at 6:59 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: No labels on bulk food containers provide. | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: No hair restraints for staff provide. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Freezer unit lid and ...
FAIL December 1, 2015 at 5:27 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: No labels on bulk food containers provide. | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: No hair restraints for staff provide. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Freezer unit lid and ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 26, 2015 at 3:15 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: reseal all rusty shelving....replace missing handles on all equipment....repair door gaskets....repair all cracked indoor panels and seal all exposed insulation...replace worn storage container....reseal ru...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 19, 2015 at 3:37 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: reseal all rusty shelving....replace missing handles on all equipment....repair door gaskets....repair all cracked indoor panels and seal all exposed insulation...replace worn storage container....reseal ru...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 12, 2015 at 4:25 PM
8 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace rusty pan....provide food grade bags for all food storage.... | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: reseal all rusty shelving....replace missing handles on all equipment....repair door gaske...
FAIL March 5, 2015 at 7:10 PM
19 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: properly store all raw eggs in 1dr. pepsi unit....elevate foods 6 to 8 inches off the floor...cover all foods in freezer...discard all loose foods in freezer.... | 13-2-304/402.11...
FAIL March 4, 2015 at 6:45 PM
19 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: properly store all raw eggs in 1dr. pepsi unit....elevate foods 6 to 8 inches off the floor...cover all foods in freezer...discard all loose foods in freezer.... | 13-2-304/402.11...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 9, 2014 at 6:02 PM
2 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: reseal rusted mixer bowl... | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: repair or replace defective indoor panel and door gasket at 1 dr. freezer unit...
FAIL May 19, 2014 at 5:57 PM
7 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: reseal rusted mixer bowl... | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: seal or replace rusted/pitted mixer...replace all scored cutting boards.. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: repair or re...
FAIL May 13, 2014 at 3:57 PM
7 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: seal or replace rusted/pitted mixer...replace all scored cutting boards.. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: reseal rusty shelving...repair or replace defective doorgaskets and cracked indoor fre...
FAIL April 24, 2014 at 2:42 PM
7 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: seal or replace rusted/pitted mixer...replace all scored cutting boards.. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: reseal rusty shelving...repair or replace defective doorgaskets and cracked indoor fre...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department