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Lucca North End

FAIL

Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 4:43 PM

Address
226 HANOVER ST
North End, MA 02113
Category
FS
Violations
6 total
Facility History
44 inspections
19 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 04-3-501.15/4-301.11

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Provide proper internal temperature to 2 door undercounter refrigerator at salad station area. (58F). Properly maintain at 41F or below at all times.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 04.3.501
• MINOR 14-4-202.11

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Properly resurface or replace all scarred and stained cutting boards in kitchen food prep area's.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 14.4.202
• MINOR 17-4-204.112/.115

Equipment Thermometers

Provide internal thermometers for all reach-in refrigerators and freezers.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 17.4.204
• MINOR 17-4-302.14

Test Kit Provided

Provide proper chlorine test kit for low temp dish washer in warewashing area.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 17.4.302
• MINOR 21-3-304.14

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution in food prep area's.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 21.3.304
• MINOR 37-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

Properly clean and dust all ceiling tiles and vents above food prep tables in kitchen. Provide missing exhaust hood ventilation screen above hot cooking equipment.

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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