Basho Express
FAILTuesday, January 24, 2023 at 3:53 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-402.11-P
Parasite Destruction (P)
Letter of Guarantees expired for raw fish served. Provide.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
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-P
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Three bay sink not set up and appears to be used as prep sink with a lot of food debris on all three bays. Employee observed to rinse large equipment (can not fit in dish machine) in the soiled sink. Set up three bay sink properly and provide proper warewashing Store soiled utensils/equipment on the soiled dishes rack.
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.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Cutting Surfaces (C)
Cutting board heavily scored. Resurface or replace.
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.