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Lanta Asian Cuisine

FAIL

Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at 3:27 PM

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

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.007/7-204.11-P

Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)

The sanitizer was setup with over 200 ppm chlorine. Properly setup the sanitizer (the manager kept adding water and retesting the sink until it reached the proper level)

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.007. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.007 | FDA Code: Section 7
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-401.14-PF

Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf)

They are partially cooking their chicken and then immediately freezing it. Provide written procedures or stop non-continuos cooking of chicken.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.005/5-205.11-PF

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

The handsink next to the three bay sink is blocked and used for drying clean equipment. Keep the sink accessibleand dry clean equipment properly.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

The fryer and wall behind the cooking line is soiled with grease buildup. 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
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