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LAS PALMAS RESTAURANT

FAIL

Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 4:09 PM

Address
4337 WASHINGTON ST
Roslindale, MA 02131
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
Facility History
34 inspections
15 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

in the room with the 3 bay sink-paint the bare wood--no bare wood is allowedin a food estb. bare wood holds moisture and is not easy to clean--

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 15.4.202
• MINOR 21-3-304.14

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

store the wiping clothes in a sanitizing solution when not in use-this will help kill "germs" on the clothes and will help prevent spreading "germs with contaminated clothes--

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 37-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

clean the back wall & fan (in kitchen)-and clean wall behind the stove and clean the hood and filters-

Why This Matters

OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION: Peeling paint and debris fall into food. Condensation on ceilings drips bacteria onto prep surfaces. Studies found ceiling tiles harbor Bacillus cereus spores. Restaurant ceiling collapse contaminated food service for 200 guests.

Code Requirements

Walls/ceilings must be: Smooth and washable in food areas; Light-colored for easy soil detection; Free of holes, cracks, peeling paint; Sealed at all joints and attachments; Clean and free of grease, dust, cobwebs; Non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.

Corrective Actions

Repair all holes within 14 days; Repaint with washable paint; Replace damaged ceiling tiles; Seal all penetrations; Clean walls and ceilings monthly; Fix any leaks immediately; Install FRP panels in splash zones

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