Avana Sushi
FAILWednesday, November 30, 2022 at 4:41 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-402.12-PF
Records Creation & Retention (Pf)
PH Log is not up to date. Last entry for the PH of a batch of acidified rice is 11-24-2022. Proivde a PH entry for each bach of acidified rice made daily.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-501.114-PF
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
5 gallon container of sanitizer feeding into the low temp dish machine is empty.Proivde a sanitizer for the low tem dish machine. Dish machine will not be used until sanitizer is available and the PPM is within required range. PIC is replacing the sanitizer as of this inspection.
Why This Matters
INEFFECTIVE SANITIZATION: Below 50ppm chlorine or 200ppm quat, bacteria survive on 'clean' dishes. Above 200ppm chlorine leaves toxic residue causing chemical burns, nausea. 70% of restaurant outbreaks linked to improper sanitization.
Code Requirements
Maintain sanitizer at: Chlorine 50-100ppm, Quaternary Ammonium 200-400ppm, Iodine 12.5-25ppm. Test every 2 hours with test strips. Change solution when cloudy/dirty. Train all staff on mixing procedures.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Hand sink at the prep are is blocked with equipment. Remove the equiment and keep hand sink open and accessable for handwashing.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Used wiping cloths left on counter tops. Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Mop sink has food debris and soils buildup inside the sink. Clean out the mop sink.
Why This Matters
Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning
Code Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean