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Crudo

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Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 2:55 PM

Address
78 SALEM ST
North End, MA 02113
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 3 critical
Facility History
30 inspections
12 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 12-3--301.11

Prevention of Contamination from Hands

Observed sushi chef handling cooked shrimp and cutting cucumber with bare hands / Restrict bare hand contact with all ready to eat foods

Why This Matters

Inadequate handwashing is a leading cause of foodborne illness transmission

Code Requirements

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

⚠️ CRITICAL 31-5-204/05.11

Location Accessible

Sushi hand sink clogged with food debris / Remove and ensure hand sink remains free and clear for hand washing only. Sushi has a prep sink.

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-8-103.12

Conformance w/ Approved Procedures

pH logs for sushi stop logging at 2/6/17 / Ensure every batch of sushi rice is tested and pH is logged.

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.

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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department