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Lanta Asian Cuisine

FAIL

Friday, May 10, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Address
38 BATTERYMARCH ST
North End, MA 02109
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
36 inspections
17 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.14

Cooling

The chicken is par-cooked and allowed to cool on top of the sandwich unit. The chicken was 58F and there was no change after fifteen minutes. Properly cook items and then cool them properly from 140F to 70F in two hours and then from 70F to 41F in an additional four hours.

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 03.3.501
• MINOR 04-3-501.15/4-301.11

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

The curries are stored at room temperature. Provide heating source to maintain items at 140F or above throughout the day.

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 17-4-302.14

Test Kit Provided

There are no chlorine test strips to for sanitizer. Provide.

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 17.4.302
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Floors

Floor tiles in the kitchen are damaged. Repair as needed to provide a smooth cleanable durable surface.

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.

Code Requirements

Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.

Corrective Actions

Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(A) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department