Lenox Hotel (5 Food Serv. Loc.)
PASS W/ CONDITIONSFriday, March 29, 2024 at 4:44 PM
Violations Cited
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Fruit/drain flies observed at the bar.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection
Why This Matters
SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.
Code Requirements
IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Items in the walk in unit observed stored on the floor.Discontinue. Elevate all storage at least 6 inches off the ground Kitchen: Items in the 2 door upright unit observed missing covers.Provide covers/wraps during storage(label & date)
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Single door reach in unit at the fish station is not closing properly.Repair the damaged interior gasket. Several reachin units throughout observed with damaged or torn gaskets.Repair as needed.
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.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean/sanitize the bar throughout to remove soils/spills/debris & evidence of fruit fly activity-City Bar Clean the coffee grinder machine & counter top to remove soils and coffee grounds.-City table Clean the interiors of the service station and bar reachin units to remove soils & spills-City table
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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
There are several missing & damaged floor tiles water is pooling.Repair/replace tiles regrout as needed
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.
590.006/6-202.11-C
Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
There are light shields above the dish machine that damaged.Replace light shields as needed.
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.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Clean the floor under/around the bar dish machine to remove soils & debris.
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