Did 129 Lake Street Cafe pass their Boston health inspection?

129 Lake Street Cafe FAILED their Boston health inspection on October 31, 2023 with 1 violations including 1 critical violations.

Where is 129 Lake Street Cafe located?

129 Lake Street Cafe is located at 127 LAKE ST, Boston, MA.

129 Lake Street Cafe

Q: What critical health violations were found at 129 Lake Street Cafe?

Critical violation: (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P). RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria can reach dangerous levels causing severe illness. Common result: 24-72 hours of diarrhea, vomiting, fever, potential hospitalization.

FAIL

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 3:31 PM

Address

127 LAKE ST

Brighton, MA 02135

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-501.16-P

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Multiple items including cut tomatoes refried beans and cucumbers at 55F at the service line. Products were being held on a frozen pan of water Discontinue the practice of cold holding in this manner All products were removed and cooled to below 41F and cold holding procedures were reviewed with the PIC

Why This Matters

RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria can reach dangerous levels causing severe illness. Common result: 24-72 hours of diarrhea, vomiting, fever, potential hospitalization.

Code Requirements

Immediately discard foods held above 41°F for over 4 hours. Rapidly cool foods above 41°F if less than 2 hours. Check ALL cooler temps every 2 hours with calibrated thermometer. Repair/adjust refrigeration immediately. Never store food in non-refrigerated areas.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3

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