La La Restaurant
Last inspected: Aug 5, 2024
61
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at La La Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 5, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “controlling pests” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
By comparison, the average Dorchester facility scores 86, putting La La Restaurant on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 5, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Food inside basin of hand sink / Remove and ensure hand sink remains free and clear at all times
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Small rodent droppings noted under wire racks and on steps leading to outside / No IPM reports available and unclear on last extermination / Remove and contact pest control. Send last months worth of IPM reports via email
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide test kits for quaternary ammonia used in 3 bay sink
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Fish thawing in stagnant water / Discontinue and properly thaw as described below
590.003/3-501.13-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in June 2024 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP
590.006/6-201.17-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Screen door torn allowing for fly entry / Repair or keep back door closed
590.006/6-202.15-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Outdoor trash storage area cluttered with open boxes of rotten fruit. Lids on barrels are not able to close fully. Attracting a large fly presence / Clean and organize outdoor trash area and ensure lids are fully closed on barrels
590.005/5-501.115-C
61
Mar 20, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Several small rodent droppings noted throughout kitchen and down to the basement / No IPM reports available. Contact exterminator to begin weekly treatments until further notice Small flies noted in the kitchen / Ensure exterminator is treating for small flies during his weekly exterminations
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Areas in the basement corners of kitchen and on top of door frame with clutter providing possible harborage / Remove unused broken items from premis organize and maintain
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floors in kitchen and basement heavily soiled / Provide a deep clean to the floors especially behind equipment and under shelving
590.006/6-501.12-C
82
Feb 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Several small rodent droppings noted throughout kitchen and down to the basement / No IPM reports available. Contact exterminator to begin weekly treatments until further notice Small flies noted in the kitchen / Ensure exterminator is treating for small flies during his weekly exterminations
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Areas in the basement corners of kitchen and on top of door frame with clutter providing possible harborage / Remove unused broken items from premis organize and maintain
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floors in kitchen and basement heavily soiled / Provide a deep clean to the floors especially behind equipment and under shelving
590.006/6-501.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Bag of onions stored on floor of basement. Boxes of food stored on stairs leading to basement / Remove and store food at least 6" off of floor
590.003/3-305.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in November 2023 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP
590.006/6-201.17-C
74
Nov 1, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection there was heavy fruit fly activity noted in the basement storage area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection. Evidence of cockroach activity in the basement storage area. Address. Pest control has been scheduled Friday Oct. 27th.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Oct 20, 2023
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection there was evidence of a cat living on the premises. Remove.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection there was heavy fruit fly activity noted in the basement storage area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection. Evidence of cockroach activity in the basement storage area. Address. Pest control has been scheduled Friday Oct. 27th.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
82
Oct 12, 2023
Routine
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Management not poperly overseeing in pest control and general maintenance of the restaurant. Address and ensure all staff have been properly trained prior tot the re-inspection being conducted.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection there was heavy fruit fly activity noted in the basement storage area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection. Evidence of cockroach activity in the basement storage area. Address.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection there was evidence of a cat living on the premises. Remove.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no food thermometer available. Provide
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at the hand sink in the main kitchen area. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being stored out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Wall behind where blenders are being used visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Basement storage shleves visibly soiled adn with food debris. Clean to remove. Floor of the basement storage area visibly soiled with food debris and what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
55
Sep 15, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Employee observed handling ready to eat produce with bare hands. Discontinue and esure no bare hand contact with any ready to eat foods.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no food thermometer available. Provide
590.004/4-302.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Stainless steel storage rack next to the 3 bay sink visibly soiled and with cacked on foods. Clean to remove. Inside of blender visily soiled and with cakced on foods. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the basement storage area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection. Evidence of cockroach activity in the basement storage area. Address
590.006/6-501.111-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Clean knife observed being stored in between soiled wall and knife holder. Discontinue and store knives in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being stored out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Head of lettuce and tomato observed being stored inside of a basket in the hand sink. Discontinue and ensure all foods are being stored in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Glue board with what appears to be a dead mouse. Address and remove with more frequency.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Wall behind where blenders are being used visibly soile. Clean to remove. Basement storage shleves visibly soiled adn with food debris. Clean to remove. Interior of both small coffin style freezers with excess frost build-up and food spills. defrost and clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
50
Mar 1, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Excess debris and equipment observed in the basement storage area. Remove all unecessary equipment and tools that are not being used for the restaurant in order to minimize any harborage for possible rodents. Progress has been
590.006/6-501.114-C
95
Feb 16, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Oil in the fryer very dark and murky. Address and ensure oil is being changed on a more frequent basis.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were no test strips. Available. Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were no food thermometers available. Provide.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of live roach activity in the main kitchen area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inpsection. Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the basement storage shelves. Clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitzing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Excess debris and equipment observed in the basement storage area. Remove all unecessary equipment and tools that are not being used for the restaurant in order to minimize any harborage for possible rodents.
590.006/6-501.114-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in the main kitchen not draining properly. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Lower shelf of the preparation table visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Hand sink loctated in the restroom in not functioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Floor of the basement visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Basement storage shelves visibly soiled. Clean to rmeove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
55
Feb 8, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Oil in the fryer very dark and murky. Address and ensure oil is being changed on a more frequent basis.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were no food thermometers available. Provide.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of live roach activity in the main kitchen area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inpsection. Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the basement storage shelves. Clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were no test strips. Available. Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitzing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Lower shelf of the preparation table visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Hand sink loctated in the restroom in not functioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Floor of the basement visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Basement storage shelves visibly soiled. Clean to rmeove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in the main kitchen not draining properly. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
58
Jun 30, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked fish inside of the front service hot holding unit at 106F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. PIC to reheat to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be spoiled vegetables being stored on the basement shelves. Discard and ensure all foods are being checked on a regular basis.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the storage shelves of the basement storage room. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the reinspection. Evidence of fly activity noted in the basement storage area. Address.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Fry basket being used for service with heavy grease build-up and visibly damaged.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no soap at the hand sink in the main kitchen area. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from May 2022. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of both coffin style freezers with excess frost ice build-up and food debris. Defrost and clean to remove. Basement storage shelves visibly soiled and with what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean to remove. Floor of the main kitchen area visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Lower shelf of the first floor preparation table visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La La Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La La Restaurant on file is from Aug 5, 2024. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La La Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at La La Restaurant.
How does La La Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
La La Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has La La Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La La Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La La Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is La La Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La La Restaurant is inspected around five times per year on average.
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