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Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 10:12 PM

Address
1 MARINA PARK DR
Boston, MA 02210
Category
FS
Violations
8 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 5 major
Facility History
28 inspections
9 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-202.12-P

Additives (P)

Establishment using dry ice in drinks and on sushi display. Provide documentation that additive is safe.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial conrtrol.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(D) | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.003(D)/3-501.19-PF

Time as a Public Health Control ( Pf)

Establishment has switched sushi preparation to TPHC without notifying the health division. Provide detailed written procedures for processes used to prepare sushi. Revert adherence to orginally submitted HACCP plan for sushi preparation.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(D) | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-401.14-PF

Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf)

Establishment partially cooking tempura chicken without written procedures submitted to ISD health for review. Discontinue until procedures are submitted for review.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-302.13-PF

Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

No irreversible indicator for dish machine.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.008/8-103.12-PF

Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)

Establishment has no logs for rice acidification as approved. Provide.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.008. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.008 | FDA Code: Section 8
• MINOR 590.003/3-501.15-C

(B) Cooling Methods (C)

Mango salsa stored in mixing bowl prepared 30 minutes prior stored above refrigeration line at flip top at 51F. COS.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.005/5-501.110-C

Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)

Large pile of boxes in prep kitchen. COS.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
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