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Hei La Moon Restaurant

FAIL

Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 4:49 PM

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

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-302.14-PF
✓ Corrected

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

At the time of the inspection the wrong test kit was being used for the chlorine sanitizer. Address and provide the proper test kit in order to provide an accurate reading.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.003/3-304.12-C
✓ Corrected

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Knives observed being stored in between deli style 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 590.003/3-305.12-C
✓ Corrected

Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Boxes of meats and other food products observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in coolers in the basement preparation area. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.

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 590.004/4-202.16-C
✓ Corrected

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Lower shelf of the first deli style cooler in the main kitchen area with excess moisture. Address clean to remove and make any necessary repairs. Unit was operating at below 41F at the time of the inspection. Light out above stove top where dumplings are being steamed. Replace. Excess frost build-up observed on the compressor of the True Cold Beverage cooler. defrost and clean to remove. Unit was operatong below 41F at the time of the inspection. Portion of flooring by the dish machine with damaged and missing tiles. Address and make any necessary repairs. Tiles are on site and just waiting to be installed. Self closing mechanism to the basement walk-in cooler is damaged and not securely fastened. 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 590.004. 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
✓ Corrected

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Exterior of the Coke cooler in the main kitchen area visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Exterior of the bulk food containers in the side storage room on the first floor with cacked on foods. Clean to remove. Floor around freezer and stainless steel storage rack in the side storage room with excess food debris and visible spills. Clean to remove. Interior of the 2 door freezer labeled #6 visibly soiled and with food spills. Clean to remove. 2 Door basement freezer #8 with heavy ice build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. Large coffin style freezers in the basement area with excess frost build-up. Defrost and 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 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Hood and Ventilation tags with a non-compliant past expiration date from Nov. 2021. Repairs to the Hood system have been scheduled for the evening of 1/5/2022. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection. Hood and Ventilation cleaning has been scheduled for 1/11/2022.

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
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department