Samurai Express
Latest: PASS
March 4, 2022
Address
31 SAINT JAMES AV
Back Bay, MA 02116
Inspection History
46 inspections
18 failures
License
License #76937
Last inspected: March 4, 2022
Inspection History (46 most recent)
PASS
March 4, 2022
at 4:30 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Exterior of rice bulk food container with soils- Clean | 590.008/8-103.12-PF - Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf): Lab report expired November 2021- Provide updated lab testing for acidifie...
FAIL
February 25, 2022
at 6:54 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Exterior of rice bulk food container with soils- Clean | 590.008/8-103.12-PF - Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf): Lab report expired November 2021- Provide updated lab testing for acidifie...
PASS
September 21, 2021
at 5:29 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Multiple foods in reach in coolers not date marked. Provide. | 590.006/6-201.16-C - Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C): Stained ceiling tile a...
FAIL
September 13, 2021
at 3:02 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Multiple foods in reach in coolers not date marked. Provide. | 590.006/6-201.16-C - Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C): Stained ceiling tile a...
PASS
May 5, 2021
at 2:57 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Visible dust on duct work above vent hood. Clean to remove. | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Clean HVAC vents above sushi bar and cookli...
FAIL
April 26, 2021
at 4:23 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Visible dust on duct work above vent hood. Clean to remove. | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Clean HVAC vents above sushi bar and cookli...
PASS
November 24, 2020
at 4:54 PM
7 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): CFPM not ensuring copy of HACCP plan on site date marking of TCS foods labeling of foods proper thawing of ROP fish and cleaning of surfaces. Provide active managerial control. | 5...
FAIL
November 17, 2020
at 3:50 PM
7 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): CFPM not ensuring copy of HACCP plan on site date marking of TCS foods labeling of foods proper thawing of ROP fish and cleaning of surfaces. Provide active managerial control. | 5...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 6, 2020
at 4:58 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 5, 2020
at 4:17 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): In use wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution between uses | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Built up soils on exterior of dish machine - Ware washing | 590.005/...
FAIL
February 20, 2020
at 5:26 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): In use wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution between uses | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Built up soils on exterior of dish machine - Ware washing | 590.005/...
PASS
December 5, 2019
at 4:48 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 13, 2019
at 2:35 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-502.13-C - Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C): Reusing single use food containers for food storage | 590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C): Mop bucket brooms etc stored in w...
PASS
May 13, 2019
at 7:17 PM
2 violations
24-4-903.11 - Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage: Pots pans etc not inverted - Kitchen/prep area | M-3-603.11 - Consumer Advisories: Menu placemats missing consumer advisory for raw and undercooked foods and allergen advisory. Owner started ...
FAIL
April 22, 2019
at 12:57 PM
2 violations
24-4-903.11 - Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage: Pots pans etc not inverted - Kitchen/prep area | M-3-603.11 - Consumer Advisories: Menu placemats missing consumer advisory for raw and undercooked foods and allergen advisory. Owner started ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 4, 2018
at 8:16 PM
2 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Multiple squeeze bottles with missing or worn labels- Replace | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Front of ice machine repaired with tape- Make proper repairs
PASS
September 10, 2018
at 7:19 PM
0 violations
PASS
May 8, 2018
at 7:33 PM
9 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Observed sushi chef continuously wiping gloves on paper towels. Observed employee not properly drying hands after washing. Food handlers multitasking wearing disposable gloves. Employees multi...
FAIL
May 3, 2018
at 12:38 PM
9 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Observed sushi chef continuously wiping gloves on paper towels. Observed employee not properly drying hands after washing. Food handlers multitasking wearing disposable gloves. Employees multi...
PASS
November 20, 2017
at 7:51 PM
3 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Observed employee handle raw chicken with gloved hand placed chicken in fryolator removed glove and put on clean gloves without washing hands between tasks. Employees must wash hands before ...
FAIL
November 7, 2017
at 1:15 PM
3 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Observed employee handle raw chicken with gloved hand placed chicken in fryolator removed glove and put on clean gloves without washing hands between tasks. Employees must wash hands before ...
PASS
July 24, 2017
at 4:11 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Products in refrigeration that was not working properly at 59F. Ensure products are maintained at 41F or below. Per PIC foods prepped daily and foods in refrigeration for less than 2 hours. All foods removed and plac...
FAIL
July 12, 2017
at 4:10 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Products in refrigeration that was not working properly at 59F. Ensure products are maintained at 41F or below. Per PIC foods prepped daily and foods in refrigeration for less than 2 hours. All foods removed and plac...
PASS
March 7, 2017
at 7:37 PM
0 violations
PASS
November 7, 2016
at 2:11 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Miso soup in hot holding 127F. Ensure product is maintained at 140F or above. Product in unit for 1.5hours. Unit temp increased at time of inspection | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple fried products including sw...
FAIL
November 2, 2016
at 6:53 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Miso soup in hot holding 127F. Ensure product is maintained at 140F or above. Product in unit for 1.5hours. Unit temp increased at time of inspection | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple fried products including sw...
PASS
September 6, 2016
at 3:08 PM
5 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Provide proper seperation between raw and cooked sushi products in refrigeration unit.PIC corrected on site. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Observed salad mixture stored unc...
FAIL
August 30, 2016
at 4:04 PM
5 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Provide proper seperation between raw and cooked sushi products in refrigeration unit.PIC corrected on site. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Observed salad mixture stored unc...
PASS
May 6, 2016
at 2:48 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several sauce containers with no labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Several pieces of salmon and tuna inside of the front cold holding unit at 45F. Discontinue and ensure all potenti...
FAIL
April 29, 2016
at 3:33 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several sauce containers with no labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Several pieces of salmon and tuna inside of the front cold holding unit at 45F. Discontinue and ensure all potenti...
PASS
November 9, 2015
at 3:31 PM
2 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of ice machine soiled.Maintain clean and sanitized. | M-8-103.12 - Conformance w/ Approved Procedures: Lab report expired.Provide updated lab report. Provide Master training sheet and Illness...
FAIL
November 2, 2015
at 4:47 PM
2 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of ice machine soiled.Maintain clean and sanitized. | M-8-103.12 - Conformance w/ Approved Procedures: Lab report expired.Provide updated lab report. Provide Master training sheet and Illness...
PASS
June 24, 2015
at 6:06 PM
2 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Grout crumbling around sink and wall in dish area.Repair and seal properly | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of Ice machine with rust colored substance.Clean to remove.Maintain clean and...
FAIL
June 15, 2015
at 3:38 PM
2 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Grout crumbling around sink and wall in dish area.Repair and seal properly | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of Ice machine with rust colored substance.Clean to remove.Maintain clean and...
PASS
March 2, 2015
at 7:39 PM
5 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Hot water in the hand wash sink with low pressure flow. Repair to maintain proper pressure flow. | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: Waste bin stored in front of hand wash sink. PIC removed it. Keep ...
FAIL
February 23, 2015
at 6:53 PM
5 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Hot water in the hand wash sink with low pressure flow. Repair to maintain proper pressure flow. | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: Waste bin stored in front of hand wash sink. PIC removed it. Keep ...
PASS
October 27, 2014
at 6:06 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Large containers of food stored on floor in back area- Ensure stored minimum 6" off of floor | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Refrigerators with no conspicuous thermometers- Provide | M-2-102.11...
FAIL
October 20, 2014
at 3:50 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Large containers of food stored on floor in back area- Ensure stored minimum 6" off of floor | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Refrigerators with no conspicuous thermometers- Provide | M-2-102.11...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
July 25, 2013
at 6:38 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean inside of small refrigeration located unit under the ready to eat section of the unit | 25-4-904.11 - Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed: Some of the straws at the front counter are not wr...
FAIL
July 18, 2013
at 5:32 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean inside of small refrigeration located unit under the ready to eat section of the unit | 25-4-904.11 - Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed: Some of the straws at the front counter are not wr...
PASS
February 27, 2013
at 3:31 PM
3 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide proper liquid handsoap dispenser at handsink in front food prep area. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Properly clean all grease buildup on floor under the tempur...
FAIL
February 20, 2013
at 4:26 PM
3 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide proper liquid handsoap dispenser at handsink in front food prep area. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Properly clean all grease buildup on floor under the tempur...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
August 6, 2012
at 2:48 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 1, 2012
at 3:56 PM
0 violations