Lenox Hotel (5 Food Serv. Loc.)
PASSFriday, August 20, 2021 at 5:39 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-501.16-P
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Items in the left side continental open top unit(guacamole sliced tomato's salsa) reading 55--60F for 30-60 min per PIC. Mainatin cold holding 41F or below PIC instructed staff to remove items to alternate unit to cool/hold 41F or below Manager calling for service
Why This Matters
RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria can reach dangerous levels causing severe illness. Common result: 24-72 hours of diarrhea, vomiting, fever, potential hospitalization.
Code Requirements
Immediately discard foods held above 41°F for over 4 hours. Rapidly cool foods above 41°F if less than 2 hours. Check ALL cooler temps every 2 hours with calibrated thermometer. Repair/adjust refrigeration immediately. Never store food in non-refrigerated areas.
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
Provide an irreversible temperature indicator for the high temp bar machine.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Low temp machines in the solas kitchen & upper bar not reading chlorine.Repair Maintain chlorine 50PPM or per manufactures instructions
Why This Matters
Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Left side continental unit reading 55-60F.Repair maintain cold holding 41F or below
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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-601.11-C
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Clean the interior of the single door victory upright unit to remove spills. Interior gaskets 3 door reach in at the cook line observed soiled.Clean to remove soils. City bar:Interior of beer reach in observed with stagnate water.Clean to remove. Clean the crushed ice machine vents & adjoining walls to remove heavy dust build up.
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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-205.15-C
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Prep sink drain observed leaking.Repair Solas lower bar:Hot water fixture at the handwash station observed leaking.Repair
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Floor drain cover missing at prep table.Replace Grease trap cover with rust.Resurface
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Clean the floor beside the grease trap to remove stagnate water & debris. Clean the floor next to solas low temp machine to remove soils/debris
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.