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EL PENOL RESTAURANT

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at 5:44 PM

Address
54 BENNINGTON ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
Facility History
44 inspections
16 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 13-2-304/402.11

Clean Cloths Hair Restraint

One staff employee not wearing a hair restraint. corrected during interview

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 13.2.304
• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Bottome doors of the refrigeration unit being used to prep beef has duct tape holding some of the parts together. Repair as discussed

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 15.4.202
• MINOR 36-6-201.11

Floors Designed Constructed Installed

Along the bottom of the basement floor there is an opening that runs the whole length of the floor. It is collecting trash and debris. Clean as discussed

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

FDA Code: Section 36.6.201
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department