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Lexington Board of Health Meeting, September 15, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
Cary Hall, Estabrook Hall
1605 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA
Attendees: Chair; Sharon MacKenzie, Deborah Thompson; Judith Feldman.
Health Department Attendees: Gerard F. Cody, Ann Belliveau
MacKenzie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Food Code Compliance Program – Lemon Grass
Cody informed the Board that Lemon Grass will probably be asking for an extension for
their plan review in order to have a better place to store and prepare food and they will
need more time to put these plans together. Cody mentioned the Board will not need to
make a decision on their proposals tonight but rather grant extra time until December to
submit a solid plan review. Maureen Lee, a food consultant for Lemon Grass, advised
the Board that as a result of the letter dated June 30, 2008, Lemon Grass is continuing on-
site training being conducted at the establishment. As a result, the staff demonstrated the
standards, and the audits have been very favorable. Also, staff attended PIC training
offered by the Health Department. Mr. Pichetshote is requesting an extension from the
requirement to submit a Food Plan Review Application by September 5, 2008 until
December 1, 2008. MacKenzie motioned to extend the Food Plan Review for Lemon
Grass pending the landlord’s decision until December 1, 2008. Feldman seconded. All
approved.
Food Code Compliance Program – Via Lago
Lisa Berger, of Berger Food Safety Consulting, informed the Board that she has been
working with Via Lago for several weeks. Cody mentioned that Via Lago is before the
Board to give an update as to where they stand since receiving the order letter from the
Board. Berger began training on August 6 for the entire staff followed by inspections a
week later. Berger witnessed good procedures and a true commitment. Berger reviewed
the most recent report for the Board. Cody would like to receive an outline of the flow of
the food from preparation to final destination. MacKenzie asked that Via Lago relook at
the outcome of the administrative meeting and make an addendum to the few things that
they are not in agreement with the consultant being responsible for such as, cleaning
schedule, etc. Cody stated he would like for Via Lago to have two more inspections and
then go before the Board in November or December.
Cody reviewed the environmental health updates and community health updates.
Cody updated the Board regarding the EDS training held on Sept. 9 in Cary Hall. The
training was conducted by the State and 33 members of the Medical Reserve Corp.
attended the class.
Feldman motioned to adjourn. Thompson seconded. All approved.