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Los Pinos Restaurante Mexican Grill

FAIL

Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 3:41 PM

Address
82 BENNINGTON ST ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Category
FT
Violations
2 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
35 inspections
14 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16

Hot Holding

Fried chicken 85F Fish 110F / Provide proper hot holding of 140F at all times / PIC re-heated items to 165F

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
• MINOR 37-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

3 ceiling tiles over customer service side with water damage / Replace Door to back ware wash area with visible soils and paint worn / Clean and repaint.

Why This Matters

OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION: Peeling paint and debris fall into food. Condensation on ceilings drips bacteria onto prep surfaces. Studies found ceiling tiles harbor Bacillus cereus spores. Restaurant ceiling collapse contaminated food service for 200 guests.

Code Requirements

Walls/ceilings must be: Smooth and washable in food areas; Light-colored for easy soil detection; Free of holes, cracks, peeling paint; Sealed at all joints and attachments; Clean and free of grease, dust, cobwebs; Non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.

Corrective Actions

Repair all holes within 14 days; Repaint with washable paint; Replace damaged ceiling tiles; Seal all penetrations; Clean walls and ceilings monthly; Fix any leaks immediately; Install FRP panels in splash zones

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(B) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department