NHU LAN Restaurant
PASSThursday, August 26, 2021 at 3:25 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-302.11-P
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Employee had Raw Pork and Raw Chicken Thawing together in same bucket- Discontinue Storing different species in same container. In walk-in Cooler raw beef stored on top of raw fish- corrected on site- Discontinue storing meat from a different species together
Why This Matters
DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.
Code Requirements
REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.
590.007/7-207.11-P
Restriction and Storage-Medicines (P)
On Counter at the drink station there was a pill bottle and another bottle of medicine on counter close by- Corrected on site- Discontinue storing medications in food service areas.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.007. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Soiled knives on clean rack - Remove and properly wash rinse and sanitize food contact equipment. Meat slicer is soiled - Clean to remove soils. Sides of Fryolator is heavily soiled with grease and soils- Clean to remove Stove is heavily soiled with encrusted grease and soils- Clean to remove soils and grease.
Why This Matters
Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
I observed a live cockroach crawling on the floor inside the dining area. Sam Provided a exterminators report for 8/5/21 I advised to have an updated one to address the cockroach and the immature flies all over the restaurant especially the drink area.
Why This Matters
SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.
Code Requirements
IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Ice Machine- needs cleaning - Clean to remove soils
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.