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NHU LAN Restaurant

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Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 6:05 PM

Address
1157 DORCHESTER AV
Dorchester, MA 02125
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
42 inspections
20 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 41-7-101.11
✓ Corrected

Toxic Items: Original Container

Gallons of paint cans and other toxic items behind Restaurant. Remove all toxic items.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 41.7.101
⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115
✓ Corrected

Insects Rodents Animals

Clean all rat dropping and address all burrow hole. Provide pest control and IPM report.

Why This Matters

DISEASE VECTORS: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 types of bacteria, 6 parasitic worms. Flies regurgitate and defecate on food, spreading E. coli, Shigella. One mouse can contaminate 10 times more food than it eats. Pest allergens trigger asthma in 26% of inner-city children.

Code Requirements

Facility must be pest-free: No live or dead pests; No droppings or urine; No gnaw marks or rub marks; No nesting materials; Effective pest control program; Monthly professional service recommended; All openings sealed; Remove harborage conditions.

Corrective Actions

Call pest control service immediately; Discard ALL contaminated food; Clean and sanitize all affected areas; Seal all openings larger than 1/4 inch; Install door sweeps; Eliminate standing water; Remove clutter; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.007(K) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.111, 6-501.115
• MINOR 15-4-202.16
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Broken case at water meter. Repair and remove all soils in case

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 34-5-501.111/.115
✓ Corrected

Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Soils and debris surrounding outside area and dumpster area. Repair all pot holes and broken fence. Clean to remove all soils and debris.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 34.5.501
• MINOR 42-6-501.113/.114
✓ Corrected

Premises Maintained

Unused eqiuipment shopping cart old bread soil and debris wet mops tires throughtout outside area. Remove all debris and unused 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 42.6.501
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department