Laz Cafe
Last inspected: Sep 6, 2022
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Score
Laz Cafe appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. Laz Cafe was last inspected on Sep 6, 2022. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Laz Cafe's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 6, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Restaurants in Roxbury average 83, so Laz Cafe is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Sep 6, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 24, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: At this time found three refrigerators not working. PIC has food stored in two small room style refrigerators and a commercial Pepsi refrigerator. PIC will need to provide proper working refrigeration for food in location. NS7 approved commercial grade equipment. 5-19-22 PIC has repaired one of the refrigeration units. He stated that he is working on getting the others fixed.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent dropings behind equipment. Clean to remove. One roach was seen also. Have pest control do an inspection and location will need to clean. 5-16-22 PIC has cleaned the floor but is waiting for pest control company to do inspection. He stated that they are coming in this week. At re-inspection provide pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Small freezer in kitchen will need to have a new door install or replace the freezer. Door is not attached and is falling apart on the product in the freezer. Pizza dough machine is leaking. Discontinue to use until repaired. PIC stated has not nbeen used for a week. 5-16-22 Door / lid to freezer still falling apart. Address
590.003/3-307.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Food Safety expired Jan 2022. PIC will need to provide a certificate for some that works at this location or paper work that some one is signed up for a class and its paid for. 5-16-22 PIC stated that he was signed up for a cleaa on 5-17-22 but his wife has Covid and was told not to go to the cleaa. At re-inspection PIC will need to provide a paid receipt with a date when you will be taken the class.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: PIC has cleaned the filters but the hood sticker is still expired. PIC stated that they are schduled to come in this week.
590.006/6-501.14-C
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May 9, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Poisonous or toxic material containers-container prohibitions (p)
Inspector notes: I found open bait for rodents on the floor in the kitchen area. PIC removed. Provide a pest control report.
590.007/7-203.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: 45 Doz eggs stored at room temperature (74F). Must be store at or below 45F. Eggs have been discarded. PIC stated that eggs delivered yesterday.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: At this time found three refrigerators not working. PIC has food stored in two small room style refrigerators and a commercial Pepsi refrigerator. PIC will need to provide proper working refrigeration for food in location. NS7 approved commercial grade equipment.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC / Owner will need to provide a pest control report from this up coming week and stop putting out open bait. Repaires will need to be made to all equipment and location (floors). Food Safety Certificate will need to be updated. General cleaning of location and hood on cooking line will need to be cleaned and inspected.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Slioced meats not date marked in and refrigerators. Provide labels and dates.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent dropings behind equipment. Clean to remove. One roach was seen also. Have pest control do an inspection and location will need to clean.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Food not properly covered in the freezer. Provide food grade storage bags.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Small freezer in kitchen will need to have a new door install or replace the freezer. Door is not attached and is falling apart on the product in the freezer. Pizza dough machine is leaking. Discontinue to use until repaired. PIC stated has not nbeen used for a week.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean all refrigeration units working and not working clean all shelves and prep areas. Soiled
590.004/4-202.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean hood filters and replace missing filters. Hood will need to be cleaned. Hood sticker expired April 2022.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to install a screen door on the back door if door is going to be open. PIC will need to replace missing and broken floor tiles.
590.006/6-101.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Food Safety expired Jan 2022. PIC will need to provide a certificate for some that works at this location or paper work that some one is signed up for a class and its paid for.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor under and behind cooking equipment storage shelves and refrigeration equipment of grime and old rodent dropings. Clean floor arounf grease trap. Have grease trap cleaned if full.
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Laz Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Laz Cafe on file is from Sep 6, 2022. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Laz Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Laz Cafe.
How does Laz Cafe compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Laz Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Laz Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Laz Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Laz Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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