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Las Vegas Express Restaurant

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Monday, April 30, 2018 at 1:21 PM

Address
1592 BLUE HILL AV
Mattapan, MA 02126
Category
FT
Violations
13 total
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
33 inspections
12 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 28-5-402.13
✓ Corrected

Sewage and Waste Water

repair all sewage and or waste water connections shall be properly plumbed by a lic. plumbler call water and sewer for proper connection.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 28.5.402
⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115
✓ Corrected

Insects Rodents Animals

provide extermination for evidence of dead insects noted in cellar and kitchen light fixture.

Why This Matters

DISEASE VECTORS: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 types of bacteria, 6 parasitic worms. Flies regurgitate and defecate on food, spreading E. coli, Shigella. One mouse can contaminate 10 times more food than it eats. Pest allergens trigger asthma in 26% of inner-city children.

Code Requirements

Facility must be pest-free: No live or dead pests; No droppings or urine; No gnaw marks or rub marks; No nesting materials; Effective pest control program; Monthly professional service recommended; All openings sealed; Remove harborage conditions.

Corrective Actions

Call pest control service immediately; Discard ALL contaminated food; Clean and sanitize all affected areas; Seal all openings larger than 1/4 inch; Install door sweeps; Eliminate standing water; Remove clutter; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.007(K) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.111, 6-501.115
• MINOR 15-4-202.16
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

reseal rusty shelving throughout walkin and kitchen/provide 2 plugs at3 comp sink/repair all defective doorgaskets throughout and repair all refrigeration in kitchen/walkin freezer has large amounts of frost buildup remove and repair as needed/seal all barewood doors that are stained and soiled/repair all damaged cushions at dining room benches.

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 16-4-301.12
✓ Corrected

Three Compartment Sink

provide air drying racks for proper air drying of all equipment.

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 16.4.301
• MINOR 32-6-301.11-02.11
✓ Corrected

Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

post signage at all handsinks for employees to wash hands/provide papertowels in dispencing units/provide soap at #2 handsink.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 32.6.301
• MINOR 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14
✓ Corrected

Toilet Enclosed Clean

restroom door shall be selfclosing/repair defective sub wood flooring and replace all missing tiles.

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
• MINOR 33-5-501.116
✓ Corrected

Improper Cleaning of Receptacles

clean and degrease grease containers at outside storage area/clean all trash receptacles in kitchen.

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 33.5.501
• MINOR 33-5-501.13-.17
✓ Corrected

Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof

provde covers for all trash receptacles in kitchen/dumpster doors shall remain close when not in use.

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 33.5.501
• MINOR 34-5-501.111/.115
✓ Corrected

Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

clean and degrease exterior grounds remove all buildup on the ground.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 34.5.501
• MINOR 36-6-201.11
✓ Corrected

Floors Designed Constructed Installed

repair floor throughout kitchen replace missing floor tile grout as needed/reseal rusty walkin floor/repair interior threshold.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

FDA Code: Section 36.6.201
• MINOR 37-6-201.11

Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

ceiling tiles in kitchen shall be made smooth and easy cleanable/replace all stained tiles/repair exterior walkin door frame/clean and remove grease from hood and filters

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition

FDA Code: Section 37.6.201
• MINOR 42-5-203.13
✓ Corrected

Mop Sink not Provided

replace missing mop sink in mop room.

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 42.5.203
• MINOR 42-6-501.113/.114
✓ Corrected

Premises Maintained

remove all unnecessary articles from outside/cellar/kitchen. provide a maintenance rack in mop room for proper storage of all mops and brooms. replace all worn brooms. remove all uncovered meat sauce containers and a large amount of currugated containers/remove all bevearge crates used for shelving support/remove all wodden pallets used for shelving support/remove all non in use equipment.

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 42.6.501
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