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Food Establishment Inspection Report 120 Main Street, North Andover MA 01845
Tel. (978) 688-9540-8640 Fax (978) 688-9542
Email: twolfenden@northandoverma.gov
Name: The Loft Steak and Chop House Inspection Date: 11/15/2023 Number of P and PF Violations
Address: 1140 Osgood Street Time In/Out: 02:35 pm /04:08 pm (Items 1 though 29):
Phone: 978-686-0026 Permit No.: 52323 Number of Repeat P and PF ^
Email: Risk Category: 0 HACCP: No Violations(Items 1 though 29): 1
Owner: Jim Dietz Type of Operation: Food Service
Person-in-charge: Shawn Buckley Type of Inspection: Routine Previous Inspection Date:
Inspector: C.Lachendro Date of Re-Inspection: 11/25/2023 or After
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
In =in complaince Out =out compliance n/o =not observed n/a =not applicable Cos =corrected on-site r =repeat violation
Compliance Status IN OUT N/A N/O COS R Compliance Status IN OUT N/A N/O COS R
Supervision Protection from Contamination
1 Person-In-Charge present, In 15 Food separated and protected In
demonstrates knowledge, and 16 Food contact surface; cleaned Out r
performs duties and sanitized
2 Certified Food Protection Manager In 17 Proper disposition of returned, In
Employee Health previously served, reconditioned
3 Management, food employee and In and unsafe food
conditional employee; Knowledge, Time/Temperature Control for Safety
responsibilities, and reporting 18 Proper cooking time &temperature n/o
4 Proper use of restriction and exclusion In 19 Proper reheating procedures for hot n/o
5 Procedures for responding to vomiting In holding
and diarrheal events 20 Proper cooling time and temperature n/o
Good Hygienic Practices 21 Proper hot holding temperature Out
6 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or In 22 Proper cold holding temperature Out r
tobacco use 23 Proper date marking and disposition n/o
7 No discharges from eyes, nose and In 24 Time as a Public Health Control n/a
mouth Consumer Advisory
Preventing Contamination by Hands 25 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ In
8 Hands clean and properly washed In under cooked food FF
9 No bare hand contact with RTE food Tn
Requirements for Highly Susceptble Populations
10 Adequate handwashing sinks properly 26 Pasteurized foods used; prohibited n/a
17
supplied and accessible foods not offered
Approved Source Food/Color Additives and Toxic Substances
11 Food obtained from source In 27 Food additives; approved and n/a
12 Food received at proper temperature n/o properly used
13 Food received in good condition, safe, In 28 Toxic substances properly identified, In
and unadulterated stored and used
14 Required records available, shellstock n/a Conformance with Approved Procedures
tags, parasite destruction 29 Compliance with variance/ n/a
OFFICIAL ORDER FOR CORRECTION: Based on an inspection specialized process/HACCP plan
today,the items marked"OUT'indicated violations to 105 CMR 590.000 and applicable sections of 2013 FDA Food Code.This report,when signed
below by a Board of Health member or its agent constitutes an order of the Board of Health. Failure to correct violations cited in this report may result in
suspension or revocation of the food establishment permit and cessation of food establishment operations. If you are subject to a notice of suspension,
or non-renewal pursuant to 105 CMR 590.000 you may request a hearing before the board of health in accordance with 105 CMR 590.015(B).
Inspector: //1 V Person In Charge:
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Establishment: The Loft Steak and Chop House Date: 11/15/2023 Page 2 of 4
GOOD RETAIL PRACTICES AND MASSACHUSETTS-ONLY SECTIONS
In =in complaince Out =out compliance n/o =not observed n/a =not applicable Cos =corrected on-site r =repeat violation
Compliance Status IN OUT N/A N/O COS R Compliance Status IN OUT N/A N/O COS R
Safe food and Water 48 Warewashing facilities: installed,
30 Pasteurized eggs used where n/a maintained, and used; test strips
required 49 Non-food contact surfaces clean Out r
31 Water and ice from approved source Physical Facilities
32 Variance obtained for specialized n/a 50 Hot and cold water available;
processing methods adequate pressure
Food temperature control 51 Plumbing installed; proper
33 Proper cooling methods used; n/o backflow devices
adequate equipment for 52 Sewage and waste water properly
temperature control disposed
34 Plant food properly cooked for hot n/o 53 Toilet features; properly,
holding constructed supplied,and cleaned
35 Approved thawing methods used n/o 54 Garbage and refuse properly
36 Thermometer provided and accurate disposed; facilities maintained
Food Identification 55 Physical facilities installed,
37 Food properly labeled: original maintained, and clean
container 56 Adequate ventilation and lighting;
Prevention of Food Contamination designated areas used
38 Insects, rodents, and animals not Massachusetts Requirements
present M1 Anti-choking procedures in food In
39 Contamination prevented during service establishment
food prepa ration,storage and M2 Food allergen awareness In
display M3 Caterer
40 Personal cleanliness M4 Mobile Food Operation
41 Wiping cloths: properly used and M5 Temporary Food Establishment
stored M6 Public Market; Farmers Market
42 Washing fruits and vegetables M7 Residential Kitchen; Bed-and-
Proper Use of Utensils Breakfast Operation
43 In-use utensils properly stored Out M8 Residential Kitchen: Cottage Food
44 Utensils, equipment and linens: Operation
properly stored,dried, and handled M9 School Kitchen; USDA Nutrition
45 Single-use/single-service articles: Program
properly stored and used M10 Leased Commercial Kitchen
46 Gloves used properly M11 Innovation Operation
Utensils, Equipment and Vending M12 Frozen Desert
47 Food and non-food contact surfaces Local Requirements
cleanable, properly designed, L1 Local law or regulation
constructed and used L2 COVID-19
L3 Reserved
The Loft Steak and Chop House Date: 11/15/2023 Page 3 of 4
DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION
Fail Code
Repeat OBSERVATION: Observed low-temperature warewashing machine behind bar not
dispensing a detectable amount of bleach sanitizer after being run for
multiple cycles. PIC to call for service on machine. Discussed with PIC
to use warewashing machine in kitchen or three bay sink to wash, rinse,
and sanitize dishes until machine is repaired and operating in
compliance. PIC to send status update or repair slip to health office
within 24 hours.
4-501 .114-P REGULATION: Item 16 Food contact surface; cleaned and sanitized --
Warewashing Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH Concentration
Repeat OBSERVATION: Observed ice machine with accumulation of what appears to be
mold around chute area. PIC to ensure machine is emptied, cleaned, and
sanitized.
4-602 .11 REGULATION: Item 16 Food contact surface; cleaned and sanitized --
Equipment Cleaning FCS Frequency
OBSERVATION: Observed steamed broccoli in steamer basket in steam table at
75°F. Upon discussion of hot holding requirements, PIC voluntarily
discarded vegetables.
3-501 .16 (A) (1) -P REGULATION: Item 21 Proper hot holding temperature -- Holding TCS Food, Hot
OBSERVATION: Observed crocks of spinach dip stored on top of ovens at
95°F. Upon discussion of hot holding requirements, PIC voluntarily
discarded crocks of spinach dip.
3-501 .16 (A) (1) -P REGULATION: Item 21 Proper hot holding temperature -- Holding TCS Food, Hot
Repeat OBSERVATION: Observed raw hamburger patties, steak tips, and raw chicken
all in top section of in-line refrigerator to right of grill between
45-47°F. Observed steak tips, beef kabobs, and cooked hamburger patties
all in cabinet section of unit between 45-48°F. Employee states steak
tips have remained in refrigerator overnight. PIC to call for service on
unit and send status update or repair slip to health office within 24
hours. PIC voluntarily discarded temperature abused foods during time of
inspection.
3-501 .16 (A) (2) (B) -P REGULATION: Item 22 Proper cold holding temperature -- Holding TCS Food,
Cold
OBSERVATION: Observed utensils being stored in container of room
temperature water. Discussed proper in-use utensil storage methods with
PIC.
3-304 .12 REGULATION: Item 43 In - use utensils properly stored -- In-Use Utensils,
Between-Use Storage
Repeat OBSERVATION: Observed fan in single-door refrigerator near entrance to
kitchen and fans in walk-in refrigerator with accumulation of dust and
soil residues. PIC to ensure fans are clenaed at a frequency necessary to
decrease such accumulations.
4-602 .13 REGULATION: Item 49 Non - food contact surfaces clean -- Nonfood Contact
Surfaces
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DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION
Fail Code
In Compliance Observed sliced tomatoes and tartar sauce both in single-door
refrigerator near entrance to kitchen at 41°F. Observed hard-boiled eggs
and sliced tomatoes in top section of in-line refrigerator near table-top
hot holding unit at 41°F. Observed sliced tomatoes in cabinet section of
unit at 41°F. Observed cooked lobster meat, pasta, and raw shrimp all in
four drawer refrigerator under grill at 41°F. Observed cooked chicken and
chicken pot pie filling both in walk-in refrigerator at 40°F. Observed
mashed potatoes and clam chowder both in steam table at 155°F. Observed
french onion soup and chili both in table-top hot holding unit at 137°F
and 152°F respectively. Observed high-temperature warewashing machine
operating at 165.3°F via dish plate thermometer. Observed quaternary
sanitizer in sanitizer bucket at 200ppm. Testing strips available.
Observed foods in freezer units to be frozen solid.
Discussion Observed hood sticker in compliance, next service due in
February 2024 .
Closing Correct Priority Item and Priority Foundation Item violations immediately;
Core Item violations within 10 days. Correct all violations in entirety
and maintain. Train and supervise staff. Failure to correct all
violations and maintain corrections may result in administrative action
and or fines. The text in this report is an unofficial version of the
state regulations. Official version of the state regulations may be found
at www.mass.gov/dph/fpp or by contacting the State House Book Store.