LAS PALMAS RESTAURANT
PASS W/ CONDITIONSThursday, December 23, 2021 at 4:33 PM
Address
4337A WASHINGTON ST
Roslindale, MA 02131
Category
FS
Violations
1 total
Facility History
44 inspections
20 failures
Violations Cited
• MINOR
590.003/3-302.11-C
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Observed uncovered foods stored in reach in freezer. Discussed with PIC to maintain foods covered to protect from contamination.
Why This Matters
DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.
Code Requirements
REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.
Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3