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La Fogata

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Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at 12:29 PM

Address
226 SUMNER ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Category
FT
Violations
10 total
⚠️ 3 critical
Facility History
13 inspections
6 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 12-3--301.11
✓ Corrected

Prevention of Contamination from Hands

Were hair resrtaints when hangling ready to eat foods

Why This Matters

Inadequate handwashing is a leading cause of foodborne illness transmission

Code Requirements

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

⚠️ CRITICAL 41-7-101.11
✓ Corrected

Toxic Items: Original Container

REMOVE GLASS CLEANERS LOCARED BY TH DOUIGH MIXER - REMOVE PERDNAL MEDICINES STORED TO CLOSE TO FOODS AND KEEP SEGRAGARED AS DISCUSSED.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 41.7.101
⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-102.11

PIC Knowledge

No food allergen certificaton - POST

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

• MINOR 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12
✓ Corrected

Food Container Labels

Label all bulk food conters to properly identify product

Why This Matters

Improper labeling can lead to using wrong or expired ingredients

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 02.3.602
• MINOR 14-4-202.11
✓ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Provide food grade sheving for walk-in.Propduct should not be placed on the ground directly

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 14.4.202
• MINOR 21-3-304.14
✓ Corrected

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

set cloths and solution as discussed

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 21.3.304
• MINOR 23-4-602.13
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK FOOD CONTAIERS FROM VISBLE FOOD SOILS. Clean exterior of all large equipment/ warewashing sinks - clean all prep tables under countersfrom old food spills

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
• MINOR 26-4-502.13
✓ Corrected

Re-use of Single Service Articles

Discontinue use of heavily soiled re-usable plastic containers

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 26.4.502
• MINOR 32-6-301.11-02.11
✓ Corrected

Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

No signage or soap nat several hand washing locations. 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 personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 32.6.301
• MINOR 37-6-201.11
✓ Corrected

Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

A.C in the window is heavily soilied. Clean or replace as discussed

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition

FDA Code: Section 37.6.201
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