Did Basho Express pass their Boston health inspection?

Basho Express passed their inspection on October 12, 2022.

Where is Basho Express located?

Basho Express is located at 700 COMMONWEALTH AV, Boston, MA.

Basho Express

Q: What critical health violations were found at Basho Express?

Critical violation: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P). 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.

PASS

Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 5:52 PM

Address

700 COMMONWEALTH AV

Boston, MA 02215

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.004/4-501.114-P

✓ Corrected

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Low temp dish machine does not register any chlorine sanitizer level. Repair to mantain 50-100ppm.

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.

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

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