Did Avana Sushi pass their Boston health inspection?

Avana Sushi FAILED their Boston health inspection on April 5, 2023 with 12 violations including 0 critical violations.

Where is Avana Sushi located?

Avana Sushi is located at 58 FRANKLIN ST, Boston, MA.

Avana Sushi

FAIL

Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 2:49 PM

Address

58 FRANKLIN ST

Financial District, MA 02110

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

✓ Corrected

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Manager instructed to monitor day to day operations & provide proper training to employees. Provide cleaning and repair schedules. Repair items as needed

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(D) | FDA Code: Section 2

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⚠ MAJOR 590.005/5-205.11-PF

✓ Corrected

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Frozen chicken wings observed thawing under cool running water at the handwash station near the fryers.Discontinue. Handwash sinks are for handwashing only. PIC corrected

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5

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⚠ MAJOR 590.007/7-102.11-PF

✓ Corrected

Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)

Provide labels on all chemical spray bottles.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.007. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.007 | FDA Code: Section 7

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⚠ MAJOR 590.008/8-103.12-PF

✓ Corrected

Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)

Posted sushi rice lab report has expired.Provide current report. Buffer solutions observed with expired use by dates.Provide current buffer solutions

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.008. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.008 | FDA Code: Section 8

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• MINOR 590.004/4-202.18-C

✓ Corrected

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Hood filters above the fry station observed soiled.Clean to remove soils.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4

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• MINOR 590.004/4-204.13-C

✓ Corrected

Dispensing Equipment Protection of Equipment and Food (C)

Bulk food containers observed with plastic bowls for dispensing.Discontinue. Provide food grade scoops.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4

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• MINOR 590.004/4-502.13-C

✓ Corrected

Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C)

Remove soiled cardboard from shelving plastic & foil from walls around the fry station. Maintain walls smooth/durable/cleanable

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4

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• MINOR 590.004/4-601.11-C

✓ Corrected

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Clean the exteriors of the rice cookers to remove built up soils & food debris. Clean the fryers & adjacent 2 burner range to remove encrusted soils.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4

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• MINOR 590.006/6-303.11-C

✓ Corrected

Intensity-Lighting (C)

Lightbulbs above the fry station not operating.Replace bulbs.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6

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• MINOR 590.006/6-501.13-C

✓ Corrected

Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Clean the floors to remove heavy soils at fry station dish room storage room.

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6

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• MINOR 590.006/6-501.14-C

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Hood sticker observed expired on 10.8.22.Provide proper hood servicefrom a licensed company.Post new sticker. PIC instructed to call for an appt and forward Email appt confirmation to the Health Department. Upon re-inspection appt is on 4.16.23

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6

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• MINOR L1

✓ Corrected

Posted Allergen awareness certificate observed expired.Providefull time employee with a current certificate. Documentation to take the test provided to the PIC

Why This Matters

Violations can contribute to foodborne illness if not corrected

Code Requirements

Must comply with all applicable food code requirements

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Avana Sushi

Violations Cited

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Dispensing Equipment Protection of Equipment and Food (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C)

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Code Requirements

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

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Code Requirements

Intensity-Lighting (C)

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Code Requirements

Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

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Code Requirements

Why This Matters

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