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AFC Zenshi @ Shaw's No. 602

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Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 3:24 PM

Address
53 HUNTINGTON AV
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
RF
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 5 critical
Facility History
70 inspections
23 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16(A)
✓ Corrected

Cold Holding

Cooked shrimp tempura sitting in covered container with cooked white rice at 57.8F. Various different sushi rools in open air low boy out of temperature.Grilled salmon roll(48/50F) Sushi cream cheese roll(46/48F) Sicy tuna roll(46F) Classic miso roll(50F-single layer).All other product double stacked in holding refridge.Recommend cover for refridge like the one on 2nd low boy refridge by salad buffet.Mgmt. needs to ensure proper practices and proper product temperature until product is purchased by customer.

Why This Matters

THE DANGER ZONE KILLS: Between 41°F-135°F bacteria double every 20 minutes. At 70°F, 10 bacteria become 10,000 in 2 hours, 10 million in 4 hours. Staphylococcus aureus produces heat-stable toxins that cooking cannot destroy. Clostridium perfringens causes 1 million illnesses yearly from temperature abuse. Listeria grows even under refrigeration, killing 20% of victims including pregnant women and newborns.

Code Requirements

ALL TCS foods MUST be held at 41°F or below at ALL times. This includes: All meat, poultry, seafood; Dairy products; Cut melons, tomatoes, leafy greens; Cooked rice, pasta, potatoes; Tofu, soy products; Sprouts; Garlic in oil. Check temperatures every 2 hours (4 hours maximum). If above 41°F for less than 2 hours, rapidly cool. If above 41°F for 2-4 hours, use immediately. If above 41°F for over 4 hours, DISCARD.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Check ALL refrigerated foods NOW; Discard any food above 41°F for >4 hours; Rapidly cool foods 41-70°F if <4 hours; Repair/adjust all refrigeration immediately; Reduce inventory to prevent overstocking; Install thermometers in warmest part of all coolers; Implement 2-hour temperature checks; Create power outage procedure

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(D) | FDA Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(2)
⚠️ CRITICAL 12-2-301.12-.15
✓ Corrected

Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How

Staff observed washing hands for a maximum 5 second interval.Properly wash hands for a minimum of 20 seconds.Please review with all staff.

Why This Matters

Inadequate handwashing is a leading cause of foodborne illness transmission

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 12.2.301
⚠️ CRITICAL 12-2-401.11-.12
✓ Corrected

Good Hygienic Practices

PIC/mgr. observed coughing multiple times without covering her mouth.Inspector reiterated proper practices.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 12.2.401
⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-103.11

PIC Performing Duties

Mgr. not checking product temperature in low boy refridge by her own admission.Mgmt. not assuring proper procedures at all times by her own admission.

Why This Matters

EXTREME RISK: Without active management, ALL five CDC risk factors go unchecked. Studies show restaurants without certified managers have 2.5 times more critical violations. Lack of supervision leads to: temperature abuse (bacteria double every 20 minutes), cross-contamination spreading pathogens, sick employees working with food, improper cooking allowing pathogen survival. This single violation enables conditions for major outbreaks.

Code Requirements

PIC MUST: Be present during ALL operating hours; Hold valid food safety certification; Actively monitor employee health and hygiene; Ensure proper cooking, cooling, and holding temperatures; Verify foods from approved sources; Monitor handwashing compliance; Ensure equipment properly sanitized; Take immediate corrective actions for violations; Demonstrate knowledge to health inspector; Train and supervise all food employees.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Designate qualified PIC immediately; If no certified manager available, cease operations; Implement active managerial control system; Create monitoring logs for all CDC risk factors; Retrain management on responsibilities; Post PIC duties checklist

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(B) | FDA Code: Section 2-103.11
⚠️ CRITICAL M-8-103.12

Conformance w/ Approved Procedures

2nd batch of rice made at 8am and not recorded as of 10am.Use of a new item(brown rice).Health Dept.not given prior notification documentation on additional product used in Sushi operation.Product not recorded in ph log.There is no clear distinction in log between white and brown rice.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper management & personnel procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department