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Avana Sushi II

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Friday, April 6, 2018 at 3:26 PM

Address
58 FRANKLIN ST
Financial District, MA 02110
Category
FS
Violations
10 total
⚠️ 3 critical
Facility History
22 inspections
10 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 31-5-204/05.11
✓ Corrected

Location Accessible

hand sink at service area is fioled with food particles. Use hand sink for hand washing only.

Why This Matters

FORCED NON-COMPLIANCE: Blocked sinks force employees to skip handwashing. Studies show 89% compliance when sinks accessible vs 35% when blocked. Each skipped handwash potentially contaminates multiple food items. Inaccessible sinks contributed to Hepatitis A outbreak affecting 660 people.

Code Requirements

Handwashing sinks must be: Accessible at ALL times; Used ONLY for handwashing; Located within 25 feet of food prep; Clear of all equipment and supplies; Never used for food prep, dishwashing, or chemical disposal; Minimum one sink per 5 workers during peak times.

Corrective Actions

Clear ALL handwashing sinks immediately; Post 'Handwashing Only' signs; Relocate any blocking equipment; Provide alternative sinks for other uses; Train staff on sink designation; Monitor hourly for compliance

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005(D) | FDA Code: Section 5-204.11, 5-205.11
⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-102.11
✓ Corrected

PIC Knowledge

Provide knowledgeable PIC. Manager is unfamiliar with a test kit and ccan't explain the HACCP process of acidifing rice. Manager is also unfamiliar with a buffer solution and can not locate the buffer solution.

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.

⚠️ CRITICAL M-3-603.11
✓ Corrected

Consumer Advisories

Manager can not find the buffer solution used as part of the process for making the acidified rice and can not produce reciepts for today's fish on hand.Review the HACCP plan and ensure that all steps in the making of the acidified rice are eing follow and preformed properly.

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.

• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

remove all non ice related materials from storage on top of the ice machine. Only use scoops with handles for dispensing bulk food products. Discontinue using plastic bowls.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 08.3.305
• MINOR 17-4-302.14
✓ Corrected

Test Kit Provided

no test kit available to measure the sanitizer strength at the 3 bay sink

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 17.4.302
• MINOR 21-3-304.14
✓ Corrected

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution whenb not used.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 21.3.304
• MINOR 29-5-201/02.11
✓ Corrected

Installed and Maintained

A/C unit is in ceiling is drained with a plastic tube though the ceiling and into the dish area. Discontinue draining the A/C unit in this manner.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 29.5.201
• MINOR 32-6-301.11-02.11
✓ Corrected

Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Hand sink in the kitchen has a beoken soap dispenser. Repair or replace dispenser.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 32.6.301
• MINOR 34-5-501.111/.115
✓ Corrected

Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Oil trash and other debris on ground at the oil storage container in the back alley. Container appears to be leaking also. Clean grounds and replace leaking oil storage container.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 34.5.501
• MINOR 42-6-501.113/.114
✓ Corrected

Premises Maintained

employees jackets and personal items stored on product shelves mixed in with products. Keep all employees perspnal items seperate from product and product shelves.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 42.6.501
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