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Happy Lamb Hot Pot

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Monday, March 20, 2023 at 10:03 PM

Address
130 BRIGHTON AV
Allston, MA 02134
Category
FS
Violations
6 total
⚠ 3 major
Facility History
15 inspections
9 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-603.11-PF

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Consumer advisory on the menu is missing the disclosure. Provide disclosure stating that items are served raw. (*) asterisk all affected items

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-203.11-PF

Temperature Measuring Devices Food-Accuracy (Pf)

Provide a metal stem food thermometer on site. (temperatures taken using the inspectors thermometer)

Why This Matters

BACTERIAL HARBORING: Cracks as small as 0.1mm harbor millions of bacteria protected from cleaning. Damaged cutting boards can contain 200 times more bacteria than toilet seats. Direct transfer to food with every use.

Code Requirements

Replace ALL damaged equipment immediately: cracked cutting boards, pitted pans, worn utensils. Use only smooth, non-porous materials. Resurface or replace within 7 days. No temporary repairs with tape/glue.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.007/7-102.11-PF

Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)

Properly label all chemical spray bottles.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.007. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.007 | FDA Code: Section 7
• MINOR 590.003/3-305.11-C

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Items observed stored directly on the walk in freezer floor.Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor during storage. PIC correcting

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-501.11-C

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Low temp dish machine guage reading "error" unable to record temperatures.Repair Discontinue using the machine dishroom machine to be used until repairs are complete. Dish room(basement)--Repair the leaking spray hose

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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-303.11-C

Intensity-Lighting (C)

Light bulb observed burnt out above the fry station.Replace bulb

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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