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LAS PALMAS RESTAURANT

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Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at 4:18 PM

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

Violations Cited

• MINOR 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12
✓ Corrected

Food Container Labels

Provide labels for bulk food containers that do not have them. Monitor. Label hand sink in basement.

Why This Matters

Improper labeling can lead to using wrong or expired ingredients

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 02.3.602
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

Provide covers for food while in storage. Multiple with out covers in basement freezer and three door in kitchen.

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 15-4-202.16
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Replace ripped gaskets on three door refrigerator or repair if possible. Discontinue to use tin foil on cooking equipment and card board on shelves. As discussed must be a smooth durable and cleanable surface.

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 23-4-602.13
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Clean interior and exterior of refrigerators. Visibly soiled. Handles have dry food on them. General cleaning of the exterior of bulk food containers.

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
• MINOR 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14
✓ Corrected

Toilet Enclosed Clean

Provide a self closing door to restroom in basement prep area.

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
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