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Sam LaGrassa's

FAIL

Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 4:28 PM

Address
44 PROVINCE ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
Facility History
39 inspections
12 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

Remove all non ice related materials stored on top of the ice machine. Keep only ice related materials stored on top of the ice machine.

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 08.3.305
• MINOR 14-4-202.11

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Cutting boards on multiple cold units are scoured and stained. Resurface or replace cutting boards.

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 36-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Floors

Remove all loose debris built up on freezer floor in the basement kitchen.Floor tiles near basement stairs are damaged and coming loose from the floor. Repair all damaged floor tiles. Remove grease buildup on floor under deep fryers in the basement.

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.

Code Requirements

Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.

Corrective Actions

Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(A) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
• MINOR 38-6-202.11

Fixture's not properly shielded

Remove food encrustments on walls behind the shelving of the walk in cooler.

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 38.6.202
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