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Hei La Moon Restaurant

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Monday, March 1, 2021 at 4:51 PM

Address
88 BEACH ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FS
Violations
9 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
46 inspections
25 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.005/5-103.11-PF

Capacity-Quantity and Availability (Pf)

At the time of the inspection there was no hot water in the establishment. Water coming out of the hot water faucet only reaching 50F. Hot water had broke and sent water in to the basement dining area that at this time is not being used. Plumber has been called and in the process of addressing and making any necessary repairs.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.003/3-304.12-C

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Knives observed being stored in between coolers. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.003/3-304.14-C

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitzing solution.

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.003/3-501.13-C

Thawing (C)

Frozen seafood observed being thawed in stagnant water. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place.

Why This Matters

SURFACE CONTAMINATION: Room temperature thawing allows surface to reach 70°F+ while interior frozen. Bacteria multiply 7-fold every hour. Creates perfect conditions for Salmonella, Campylobacter growth. Major factor in poultry-related illnesses.

Code Requirements

Approved thawing methods ONLY: Under refrigeration (best), Under cold running water (70°F) in sink, In microwave if cooking immediately, As part of cooking process. NEVER at room temperature. Plan ahead for slow thawing.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-202.16-C

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Several bamboo covers used for steaming damaged. Replace. Scale stored on the metal storage rack with heavy food soils. Clean to remove or replace if necessary.

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 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Exterior of the 2 door cooler near the Wok station with cacked on foods. Clean to remove. Gaskets around the 2 door cooler near the Wok station with food debris. Clean to remove. Metal storage rack near the Coca Cola cooler visibly soiled and with debris. Clean to remove. Interior of the 2 door "Cold Drinks" coolers visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Exterior of bulk food containers with cacked on foods. Clean to remove. Carpet of the basement dining area saturated with water. Address and clean and sanitize to remove. Heavy ice build up on the inside of the first 2 door freezer in the main kitchen area. Defrost and clean to remove. Ceiling paint over the large coffin style freezer in the basement preparation area is peeling and hanging loosely. Resurface and repaint. Metal storage rack near the basement dish machine visibly soiled. Clean to remove.

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 590.005/5-205.15-C

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Hand sink next to the 3 bay sink is not functioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. All other hand sinks in the main kitchen area were fucntioning properly at the time of the inspection.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.005/5-205.15-C

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Pipe under the 2 bay sink in the basement area is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Hand sink on the first floor does not appear to be draining properly. Address and make any necessary repairs.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.006/6-202.11-C

Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)

Lights above wooden basement preparation table with no sheilds. Provide.

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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