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2 Open Forum (2 minutes per person, state your name and address) None Food Establishment – Food Consultant recommendation Arka Restaurant – 135 Massachusetts Ave Ms. Belanger and Ms. McCartin provided the food establishment inspection report and other relevant documents for Arka Restaurant for the Board’s review. Dr. Perlmutter inquired about the reopening follow-up inspection: whether we will learn of what the food consultant says regarding their inspections. Ms. Belanger stated that any correspondence from the food consultant will be sent to the Board for review. Dr. Heiger-Bernays questioned the duration that the food consultant should be on board. Ms. Belanger stated that is to be determined. Dr. Heiger-Bernays suggested the food establishment contract with a consultant within two or three weeks. Ms. McCartin stated this food establishment is still in the process of their food plan review, and they have not started their construction. But the food consultant can do the training in the meantime before re-opening and help with the process of submission of documents for the plan review. Dr. Geller made a motion that Arka Restaurant has two weeks to hire an appropriate health consultant to improve and rectify issues at the restaurant. Dr. Perlmutter seconded. Roll Call Vote: Dr. Tung – Yes, Dr. Perlmutter – Yes, Dr. Geller – Yes, Dr. Heiger-Bernays – Yes. Motion carried 4 to 0. All in favor. Unanimously moved. Food Establishment – Non-compliance - Repeated violations for expired food Alexandria’s Convenience Store – 335 Woburn St Ms. Belanger and Ms. McCartin provided the food establishment inspection report and other relevant documents of Alexandria’s Convenience Store for Board’s review. Dr. Perlmutter inquired about whether the owner understands that they are at risk of closure if they do not comply with the food code. Ms. Belanger stated yes, and it has been relayed to them on more than one occasion. Dr. Heiger-Bernays asked if they appreciate the severity of this situation with the possibility of suspension and revocation. Ms. Belanger stated they have been informed. Dr. Geller inquired about whether they are still preparing food there. Ms. Belanger stated in terms of the food preparation, no, but they were still using the kitchen area for their own consumption, which has stopped. Dr. Heiger-Bernays suggest the food establishment to hire a food consultant within a week, and then the food consultant can help them with the process to be in compliance with the food code to re-open for food preparation. The consultant can also help them understand the other aspects of the food code. Dr. Geller inquired about any previous violations or is this because the management changed. Ms. Belanger stated according to the records, they took over in December, 2021. Ms. McCartin stated the previous owner did have food violations for selling expired food.