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Lexington Board of Health Meeting, Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
Town Office Building, Room G-15, 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA
Board of Health Attendees: Wendy Heiger-Bernays, Chair; David S. Geller;
John J. Flynn
Health Department Attendees: Gerard F. Cody, Health Director; Ann Belliveau, Health
Clerk/Office Manager
Wendy Heiger-Bernays called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
The Board reviewed the minutes of September 19, 2012. Geller motioned to approve the
minutes with correction. Flynn seconded. All approved.
Community Health Update/Report – The Board reviewed the Community Health Report
for October 2012 prepared by David Neylon, R.N., and follow-ups for the five (5)
communicable diseases had been done in a timely manner.
Environmental Health Report
Clover Taipei – Cody informed that Board that Clover Taipei requested relief in
the form of a variance from the use of a three bay sink; Food Code 4-301.12. After a
discussion, Geller motioned that the Lexington Board of Health grants the variance
request from the requirement of a three compartment sink as listed under Food Code 4-
301.12 to Clover Taipei, 211 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420. The
variance applies to the current owner. In the event of a change in ownership, the variance
request is null and void. Flynn seconded. All approved.
Clover Taipei – Cody advised the Board that Clover Taipei had completed a food
plan review with the Health Division and all necessary equipment has been installed
according to code with the exception of the three bay sink. After a discussion, Geller
motioned that the Lexington Board of Health grants an annual permit to operate a food
establishment to Clover Taipei at 211 Massachusetts Avenue. Flynn seconded. All
approved.
Lexington Power Yoga - Yolanda Taylor appeared before the Board to request a
Variance from the requirement of using ANSI certified equipment as listed under Food
Code 4-205.10 to Lexington Power Yoga, 1762 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA
02420. The variance applies to the current owner. In the event of a change in ownership,
the variance request is null and void.
Lexington Power Yoga – Cody informed the Board that Yolanda Taylor is
requesting a permit to operate a retail food establishment at Lexington Power Yoga.
All pre-operational inspections have been completed and there have been no issues or
complaints since the pre-operational inspection. After a discussion, Heiger-Bernays
motioned that the Lexington Board of Health grants an annual permit to operate a retail
food establishment to Lexington Power Yoga at 1762 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington,
MA 02420. Geller seconded. All approved.
Vine Brook Tavern – Marcus Palmer of the Vine Brook Tavern on Waltham
Street, to describe his proposed tavern featuring American comfort food which will be
reasonably priced. Palmer stated that his manager and chefs will be ServeSafe Certified.
Cody informed Mr. Palmer of the local grease trap regulations as well as the free PIC
training offered by the Health Division. Palmer plans on recycling the grease. Cody
informed Palmer that he will need to request a food establishment permit from the Board
of Health when his establishment is completed.
15 Oxford Street – Cody informed the Board that a consultant has been hired to
observe, document and report on the conditions in this area.
Geller motioned to adjourn. Flynn seconded. All approved.
Documents submitted: Agenda
Community Health Report
Environmental Health Report