Lucy's American Tavern
FAILWednesday, January 17, 2018 at 6:44 PM
Violations Cited
M-2-103.11
PIC Performing Duties
Violation 8-303.20 being issued for the non payment of the 2018 Health permit. Owner/management is to come to 1010 Mass. Ave. in order to pay all of the necessary fees for the 2018 Health Permit.
Why This Matters
EXTREME RISK: Without active management, ALL five CDC risk factors go unchecked. Studies show restaurants without certified managers have 2.5 times more critical violations. Lack of supervision leads to: temperature abuse (bacteria double every 20 minutes), cross-contamination spreading pathogens, sick employees working with food, improper cooking allowing pathogen survival. This single violation enables conditions for major outbreaks.
Code Requirements
PIC MUST: Be present during ALL operating hours; Hold valid food safety certification; Actively monitor employee health and hygiene; Ensure proper cooking, cooling, and holding temperatures; Verify foods from approved sources; Monitor handwashing compliance; Ensure equipment properly sanitized; Take immediate corrective actions for violations; Demonstrate knowledge to health inspector; Train and supervise all food employees.
Corrective Actions
IMMEDIATE: Designate qualified PIC immediately; If no certified manager available, cease operations; Implement active managerial control system; Create monitoring logs for all CDC risk factors; Retrain management on responsibilities; Post PIC duties checklist
01-3-203.12
Tags & Records
Shell stock tags not being maintained for a minimum of 90 days (as stated by PIC). Discontinue and enusre all shell stock tags are being maintained on site for a minimum of 90 days as stated by the Food Code.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12
Food Container Labels
Several squeeze bottles with no labels. Provide.
Why This Matters
Improper labeling can lead to using wrong or expired ingredients
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food labeling procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
14-4-202.11
Food Contact Surfaces Design
Several long cutting boards with heavy scoar marks and visibly soiled. Clean to remove resurface or replace.
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.
39-6-304.11
Rooms and Equipment Vented
Smoker in the main kitchen area does not appear to be ventilating propery allowing for smoke residual to resinate back into the main kitchen area and had tin foil wrapped around the ventilation duct. Address and ensure all equipment is properly ventilated. Referral being made to the Cityv of Boston Fire Department for a properly ventilated smoker.
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.