Basho Japanese Sushi@B.U.(G.S.U.)
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Address
775 COMMONWEALTH AV
Boston, MA 02215
Category
FT
Violations
1 total
Facility History
32 inspections
10 failures
Violations Cited
• MINOR
590.003/3-501.13-C
Thawing (C)
Reduced oxygen packaged tuna thawed in refrigerator in ROP packaging. Remove packaging per package instructions before thawing.
Why This Matters
SURFACE CONTAMINATION: Room temperature thawing allows surface to reach 70°F+ while interior frozen. Bacteria multiply 7-fold every hour. Creates perfect conditions for Salmonella, Campylobacter growth. Major factor in poultry-related illnesses.
Code Requirements
Approved thawing methods ONLY: Under refrigeration (best), Under cold running water (70°F) in sink, In microwave if cooking immediately, As part of cooking process. NEVER at room temperature. Plan ahead for slow thawing.
Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3