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Limani Grille

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Friday, September 29, 2023 at 5:04 PM

Address
100 NORTHERN AV
Boston, MA 02210
Category
FS
Violations
7 total
⚠ 4 major
Facility History
12 inspections
5 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
✓ Corrected

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. No door between raw bar area and bar/dining room. Provide signage or Install door. "PERSONS unnecessary to the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT operation are not allowed in the FOOD preparation FOOD storage or WAREWASHING areas except that brief visits and tours may be authorized by the PERSON IN CHARGE if steps are taken to ensure that exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT UTENSILS and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES are protected from contamination; Pf

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(D) | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-203.12-PF
✓ Corrected

Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)

No shellstock tags with mussells & oysters in walkin cooler shellstock tags maintained in a disorganized way in file. Tags located and affixed to containers in walkin food employees organized filed tags. COS.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-502.12-PF
✓ Corrected

Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria (Pf)

Establishment is ROP packaging meat and fish without a variance. Discontinue and apply for variance and submit HACCP plan to isdhealth@boston.gov. ROP packaged food removed from service.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.005/5-205.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Prep kitchen handsink obstructed with laundry bag one of two cookline handsinks obstructed with a breading station. COS. Handwashing practices are satisfactory.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.002/2-402.11-C
✓ Corrected

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Food employees observed without hair restraints. Provide.

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RISK: Average person sheds 50-100 hairs daily. Each hair can carry up to 1 million bacteria. Staphylococcus aureus from hair causes rapid food poisoning (1-6 hours) with severe nausea, vomiting, and cramps. Cannot be killed by reheating once toxin forms.

Code Requirements

All staff handling food MUST wear: hairnets, caps, or effective hair restraints covering all hair; beard nets for facial hair over 1/4 inch; no loose hair touching shoulders. Provide hair restraints for all staff immediately.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.003/3-501.13-C
✓ Corrected

Thawing (C)

Squid thawing in standing water. COS.

Why This Matters

SURFACE CONTAMINATION: Room temperature thawing allows surface to reach 70°F+ while interior frozen. Bacteria multiply 7-fold every hour. Creates perfect conditions for Salmonella, Campylobacter growth. Major factor in poultry-related illnesses.

Code Requirements

Approved thawing methods ONLY: Under refrigeration (best), Under cold running water (70°F) in sink, In microwave if cooking immediately, As part of cooking process. NEVER at room temperature. Plan ahead for slow thawing.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.008/8-201.13-C
✓ Corrected

When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)

Provide detailed HACCP plan and email to isdhealth@boston.gov for ROP packaging. Discontinue processes until HACCP plan submitted and variance approved.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.008. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.008 | FDA Code: Section 8
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