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La Fonda Colombiana

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Friday, May 20, 2022 at 6:16 PM

Address
972 SARATOGA ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
Facility History
12 inspections
5 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 590.003/3-304.12-C
✓ Corrected

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Knives stored in between equipement / Discontinue and properly store as described below

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 590.004/4-602.13-C
✓ Corrected

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Equipment on cookline with visible soils / Clean to remove Bottom of prep tables with visible soils and rusting / Clean and repaint Exterior of bulk rice bin with visible soils / 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 590.005/5-501.111-C
✓ Corrected

Area Enclosures and Receptacles Good Repair (C)

Grease is being dumped in a open garbage barrel / Discontinue dumping grease into the barrel and use the grease drums. There are currently 2 large grease drums on site and are heavily soiled on the exterior / Clean or replace the grease drums and update the frequency of grease pick up if need be.

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 590.005/5-501.115-C
✓ Corrected

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Outdoor trash storage area with loose trash cardboard and other refuse scattered / Provide a thorough cleaning of the outdoor refuse area and maintain.

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 590.006/6-201.17-C
✓ Corrected

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Hood tag expired in April 2022 / Cleaning scheduled for Wednesday 5/18/2022

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department