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Loretta's Last Call/Back Door Donuts

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Friday, December 12, 2008 at 3:50 PM

Address
1 LANSDOWNE ST
Boston, MA 02215
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
58 inspections
26 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16

Hot Holding

The chicken in the hot holding area was at 90 to 100 degrees F during the inspection. The staff explained that the chicken had been cooked in the oven torn into strips then then boiled. The boiled chicken was placed into a pan covered with plastic wrap and placed into hot holding. As such it should not have been between 90 and 100 degrees F. Determine where the breakdown in temperature control was and correct.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Maintain all hot TCS foods at 135°F or above; Cannot use hot holding equipment to reheat

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
⚠ MAJOR 22-4-601/602.11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

The ice wells at the bar contained ice from the previous night indicating that the ice wells had not been properly cleaned and sanitized at the end of service. Food contact surfaces including ice wells should be cleaned and broken down with proper frequency.

Why This Matters

BIOFILM FORMATION: Visible soil indicates biofilms - communities of bacteria protected by slime layers that resist sanitizers. Biofilms on slicers have caused Listeria outbreaks killing 30% of victims. Meat slicer contamination sickened 300 across 6 states. Grease harbors Listeria which grows at refrigeration temperatures.

Code Requirements

Food contact surfaces must be: Visibly clean with no food debris; Free of grease accumulation; Smooth and cleanable; Cleaned and sanitized after each use; Cleaned every 4 hours if in continuous use; Equipment must be disassembled for cleaning when necessary.

Corrective Actions

Clean and sanitize ALL equipment immediately; Disassemble equipment for thorough cleaning; Establish cleaning schedule with assigned responsibilities; Use cleaning checklist; Train on proper disassembly; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Clean the mold and dust from the condenser fans of the walk in.

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
• MINOR 32-6-301.11-02.11

Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Hand towels and soap were missing from each of the bar's hand sinks. Although the establishment was not open during the inspection towels and soap should have been present from the night before. Towels were also missing at the sink beside the dish machine.

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
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department