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BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 7:00 P.M. Parker Room, Town Hall Building 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA Board of Health Members in Attendance: Wendy Heiger- Bernays, PhD, Chair, John J. Flynn, J.D., Sharon MacKenzie R.N., CCM, Burt Perlmutter, MD Board of Health Members not in Attendance: David S. Geller, M.D, Health Department Attendees: Gerard F. Cody, Health Director Linda Rainville, Clerk Wendy Heiger-Bernays, PhD. called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. 1.) Minutes of September 17, 2013 were approved with 2 edits. Motion made by B. Perlmutter and seconded by S. MacKenzie. All approved 2.) Community Health a.) CHNA Health Community grant Update 3.) Environmental Health a.) Food Inspection Program 1) Ruyi Maureen Lee reported to the Board about the progress at Ruyi Restaurant. The cleaning schedule is working. Pest Control is doing some training with staff. There is very little pest activity. The Board moved to close the case and continue with the normal inspection schedule. B. Perlmutter motioned, S. MacKenzie seconded- All in favor 2) You Ville Place, Joanne Scianna,COO Variance Request Joanne Scianna and Mike Dickinson met with the Board to request a variance. They would like to install a non- commercial grade refrigerator and stove. This equipment would be used to store and/or prepare an occasional hot drink or snack for residents between meal times. All regular meals will continue to be made in the main kitchen. B. Perlmutter motioned, S. MacKenzie seconded- All in favor 3) Avenue Deli, Yong Jae You, owner New Owner Yong Jae You came before the Board to request a permit to operate a Food Establishment. Mr. You explained that there would be no menu changes. He has set up a log for grease trap maintenance. The Lexington Board of Health grants an Annual Permit to Operate a Food Establishment to Avenue Deli upon successful completion of a pre-operational inspection. J. Flynn motioned, B. Perlmutter seconded - All in favor 4)Upper Crust, Brandon Pitman,Manager Variance Request Brandon Pitman spoke to the Board about Upper Crust. They serve Pizza by the slice. Pizza is reheated to customer preference. The use pizza boxes to distribute the pizza. Time variance is written on the boxes. A written plan will be sent to the Health Director and Health Inspector. The Lexington Board of Health approves the variance request from the requirement of Food Code Chapter 3, section 501.16, Potentially Hazardous Foods, Hot and Cold Holding" S. MacKenzie motioned, B. Perlmutter seconded - All in favor b.) State Sanitary Code Case Review Update