Did DOUZO JAPANESE RESTAURANT pass their Boston health inspection?

DOUZO JAPANESE RESTAURANT passed their inspection on April 24, 2012.

Where is DOUZO JAPANESE RESTAURANT located?

DOUZO JAPANESE RESTAURANT is located at 131 DARTMOUTH ST, Boston, MA.

DOUZO JAPANESE RESTAURANT

Q: What critical health violations were found at DOUZO JAPANESE RESTAURANT?

Critical violation: Location Accessible. 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.

PASS

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 3:37 PM

Address

131 DARTMOUTH ST

Back Bay, MA 02116

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 31-5-204/05.11

✓ Corrected

Location Accessible

hand sink at sushi bar blocked by equipment remove to allow proper access to properly wash hands

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

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