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Lone Star Taco Bar

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Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 5:33 PM

Address
465 CAMBRIDGE ST
Allston, MA 02134
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
โš ๏ธ 1 critical
โš  1 major
Facility History
43 inspections
20 failures

Violations Cited

โš ๏ธ CRITICAL 590.005/5-205.15-P

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Handsink at first floor warewashing area is inoperable. Repair. Provide proof of proper permits pulled from ISD plumbing. Food employees to utlize additional handsink at cookline until unit is repaired.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
โš  MAJOR 590.005/5-205.11-PF

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Utensils stored in basement handsink at warewashing area. Corrected on site. Glove use and handwashing 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
โ€ข MINOR 590.006/6-101.11-C

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Floor surfaces in basement warewashing area and walk in beer cooler constructed of unsealed concrete. Seal with smooth durable non porous easily cleanable materials.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
โ€ข MINOR 590.009(E)

Anti-Choking

No choke save certificate posted. Provide. (A)Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 ยง 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 ยง 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.009(E). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.009(E)
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