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Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at 6:57 PM

Address
240 CAMBRIDGE ST
West End, MA 02114
Category
FS
Violations
13 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 4 major
Facility History
61 inspections
31 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.004/4-602.11-P
βœ“ Corrected

Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)

Built up soils on interior of bulk food containers in basement

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

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

Proof that all employees are not trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties per code No proof employees have been trained by the PIC in HACCP Plan Last valid lab report 02-24-2020 Not in compliance with approved HACCP plan

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 590.004/4-204.115-PF
βœ“ Corrected

Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

β€’Temperature Measuring Devices: Requires an irreversible registering temperature indicator for mechanical warewashing. No irreversible measuring device for high temp 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 590.004/4-302.12-PF
βœ“ Corrected

Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

No thin probe thermomter

Why This Matters

TEMPERATURE ABUSE: Without thermometers, 73% of foods are held at unsafe temperatures. Bacteria double every 20 minutes between 41-135Β°F. Undercooked ground beef (not reaching 155Β°F) causes E. coli outbreaks affecting hundreds.

Code Requirements

Provide calibrated probe thermometers immediately: One per cook station minimum, Range -40Β°F to 200Β°F, Accurate to Β±2Β°F, Calibrate daily in ice water (32Β°F). Check temps every 2 hours for holding, always for cooking.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-501.112-PF

Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)

High temp dish machine final rinse 107 F All ware washing must be performed in 3 bay sink with Quats sanitizer - At time of inspection quats 200 PPM

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

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
β€’ MINOR 590.003/3-304.14-C

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitzing solution - Kitchen/prep/sushi/ ware washing areas

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
β€’ MINOR 590.004/4-101.16-C
βœ“ Corrected

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Using sponges in Sushi prep

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
β€’ MINOR 590.004/4-501.11-C

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Broking door gaskets on 3 door sandwich unit in kitchin on cooking.

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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
β€’ MINOR 590.004/4-602.12-C
βœ“ Corrected

Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)

Built up soils on cooking equipment

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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
β€’ MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Clean all exterior of bulk food containers free of built up soils - Basement/kitchen Clean all shelving of build up soils - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/sushi bar/basement/walk in units throughout

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
β€’ MINOR 590.004/4-903.11-C
βœ“ Corrected

(A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)

Pots pans etc not inverted on shelving - Must be up off the floor 6" above the floor

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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
β€’ MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C
βœ“ Corrected

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Clean floors walls ceilings and all attachments - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/sushi bar and throughtou basement

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
β€’ MINOR 590.006/6-501.114-C

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Remove all unused and unnecessary articles from basement

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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