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Black Lamb

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Monday, February 12, 2024 at 2:54 PM

Address
571 TREMONT ST
South End, MA 02118
Category
FS
Violations
7 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
27 inspections
12 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-701.11-P

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Broken sprinkler pipe in above apartment food items in the kitchen exposed. Exposed food items to be denatured/discarded per disposal order in the trash dumpster(pick up is on 2.13.24 per the owner)

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Sprinkler pipe was damaged in the apartment above the restaurant.Water flooded the bar dining room & basement kitchen. Establishment was not operating at the time of the incident. Spoke with Principal Health inspector Theresa Senaschal Business will remain voluntarily closed Owner instructed to provided a professional cleaning company to clean/sanitize/disinfect provide all repairs as needed forward all cleaning/repair documents to ISDhealth@Boston.gov Be re-inspected by Building Electrical & Health for approval to re-open

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(D) | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Clean all equipment counters shelving prep stations to remove excess water & soils.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-101.11-C

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Water damage at several ceiling locations.Resurface/Repair as needed

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Water damage- broken sprinkler pipe from the above apartment Clean/sanitize/disinfect all affected locations using a professional cleaning company. Provide all documentation to ISD Health

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-202.11-C

Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)

Replace damaged light shields in the kitchen/prep locations

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-303.11-C

Intensity-Lighting (C)

Light fixtures observed damaged with water.Power is out at this time.Repair all damaged fixtures Restore power and provide an electrician report

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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