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4 remaining is removed and donated. The program pilot started at Diamond Middle School, Hastings Elementary school and the Lexington High school. Dr. Tung had a question regarding the provisions for keeping the pre-packaged food refrigerated during transportation. Ms. McBride stated the standard of operation plan outlines the transportation procedures. The Board agreed with the importance of this program. Mr. Sandeen expressed his appreciation on this program. Bertucci’s Emergency Closure Order Ms. Belanger provided the Bertucci’s Emergency closure Order and the re-open Order. The restaurant was discussed with “Ghost Kitchens” in the past. Ms. McCartin conducted health inspection on September 12th and found several separate violations of the State Food Code that lead to the determination that an imminent health hazard exists. The Emergency closure order also referenced raw chicken being stored above raw seafood, dirty floors and walls, leaking refrigerator units and floor drains in need of cleaning among additional violations. Ms. Belanger stated we do our best to keep food establishments open by making sure that they stay clean, they serve safe food, and they train their employees. The regulations that are in place helps the business and it helps the consumer. Ms. McCartin conducted another inspection of Bertucci’s on September 22nd, and found that the restaurant had addressed all violations and was able to reopen. Ms. Belanger stated Bertucci’s did an extensive cleaning. Several pieces of equipment have been removed and replaced. The Board expressed their appreciation on whole Health Department’s work on it. New Food Establishments: Vintage Tea and Cakes, 21 Muzzy St. Ms. Donegan, the owner of Vintage Tea and Cakes at 21 Muzzey St, Lexington, introduced her Food establishment - Vintage Tea and Cakes. The Board of Health expressed a warm welcome of Vintage Tea and Cakes. Variance Request: To Allow the continued use of an existing 1 ½ inch drain in a tub to shower conversion. Plumbing Code 248 CMR 10.10 (7) (b) 31 Fifer Lane Ms. Belanger provided the plumbing variance request letter and other documents relevant to the request. Dr. Perlmutter made a motion to approve the variance of continued use of an existing 1 ½ inch drain in a tub to shower conversion. Dr. Geller seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Wolf- Fordham – Yes, Dr. Tung – Yes, Dr. Geller – Yes, Dr. Perlmutter – Yes, Dr. Heiger-Bernays – Yes. Motion carried 5 to 0. All in favor. Unanimously moved. Tobacco Control Update: New Inspector Ms. Belanger briefly introduced Tobacco Control Coalition inspector Ms. Morello.