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Luke's Lobster

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Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at 4:13 PM

Address
53 NORTHERN AV
Boston, MA 02210
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
6 inspections
2 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-103.11

PIC Performing Duties

No allergen awareness certificate on site. - allergen awareness verbiage on menu board is not sucficient enlarge font as discussed and place on menus and / or at place of order as discussed

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(B) | FDA Code: Section 2-103.11
• MINOR 14-4-202.11

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Remove wooden crates in the kitchen being used to hold paper supplies to go containers and utensils. Ensure containers are food grade ( clean - smooth - durable and non absorbent)

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 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Hand sink in kitchen shall have barriers on either side to reduce potential contamination. Address as discussed

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 15.4.202
• MINOR 16-4-301.12

Three Compartment Sink

No ample shelving in the kitchen to properly air dry clean pots pans and utensils Address as discussed during inspection

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 16.4.301
• MINOR 42-5-203.13

Mop Sink not Provided

Identify slop sink area as discussed - store all soiled mops and brooms inside the enclosure and not in betweem clean equipment

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 42.5.203
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department