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La Hacienda Restaurant Bar

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Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 3:17 PM

Address
148 MERIDIAN ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Category
FS
Violations
11 total
⚠️ 2 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
46 inspections
23 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 41-7-201/04.11

Separation/Sanitizer Criteria

Three Bay Sink -Sanitizer level over 500ppm. Maintain between 200-400ppm. PIC adjusted it.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 41.7.201
⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-103.11

PIC Performing Duties

Re-train staff with regard to proper warewashing and cooling.

Why This Matters

EXTREME RISK: Without active management, ALL five CDC risk factors go unchecked. Studies show restaurants without certified managers have 2.5 times more critical violations. Lack of supervision leads to: temperature abuse (bacteria double every 20 minutes), cross-contamination spreading pathogens, sick employees working with food, improper cooking allowing pathogen survival. This single violation enables conditions for major outbreaks.

Code Requirements

PIC MUST: Be present during ALL operating hours; Hold valid food safety certification; Actively monitor employee health and hygiene; Ensure proper cooking, cooling, and holding temperatures; Verify foods from approved sources; Monitor handwashing compliance; Ensure equipment properly sanitized; Take immediate corrective actions for violations; Demonstrate knowledge to health inspector; Train and supervise all food employees.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Designate qualified PIC immediately; If no certified manager available, cease operations; Implement active managerial control system; Create monitoring logs for all CDC risk factors; Retrain management on responsibilities; Post PIC duties checklist

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(B) | FDA Code: Section 2-103.11
⚠ MAJOR 01-3-203.12

Tags & Records

Oysters stored inside walk-in without proper tag. Tags not maintained properly(90 days in chronological order). Maintain tags properly.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 01.3.203
• MINOR 04-3-501.15/4-301.11

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Large amount of rice placed for cooling at a deep plastic container and covered with aluminiun registered 153F. PIC removed the cover and placed it inside the walk-in refrigerator. Use proper cooling methods.Monitor the cooling process properly (140F to &70F within 2 Hours 70F to 41F within another 4 hours)

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 04.3.501
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

Large amount of food and beverage containers stored on the floor at the basement level and at the walk-in freezer and walk-in refrigerator at the basement level. Elevate 6 inches or above. Inside the upper level freezer raw beef and and fish stored above ready to eat foods. Store properly separated.

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 08.3.305
• MINOR 14-4-202.11

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Several cutting boards at the cooking line /prep area heavily scored. Resurface or replace.

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 16-4-501.11/.15

Dishwashng Facilities

High temp dish machine does not perform Wash Rinse Sanitize automatically. Warewashing being performed at three bay sink.Repair.

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 16.4.501
• MINOR 19-4-501.18-.110

Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.

Equipment placed for air drying still soiled to the sight and touch. Perform proper washing.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 19.4.501
• MINOR 32-6-301.11-02.11

Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Handwashing sink at the cooking line missing proper signage provide.

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 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14

Toilet Enclosed Clean

Door for the restroom not self-closing. Provide self-closing door. Hand Dryer broken inside the restroom area. Repair or provide paper towels.

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 32.6.501
• MINOR 34-5-501.111/.115

Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Observed employee pressure-washing shelves on the rear sidewalk behind the kitchen. Sidewalk soiled with grease. Clean properly sidewalk. Discontinue cleaning of equipment on the outside sidewalk.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 34.5.501
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