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Genki Ya of Boston

FAIL

Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 5:56 PM

Address
232 TREMONT ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FT
Violations
6 total
⚠ 3 major
Facility History
106 inspections
53 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-302.13-PF

Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

No irreversible thermometer or thermal strips for testing final rinse temperature of high temp dish machine. Provide either thermometer or strips.

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 590.004/4-302.14-PF

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

No test strips for sanitizer at low temperature dish machine for bar. Provide test strips to confirm sanitizing solution for bar 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 cleaning & sanitization 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)

Rice pH test log out of date. Lab test for sushi rice from last year not current. Certification letters from fish purveyors not current. Provide current logs and letters at compliance inspection.

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 590.004/4-101.16-C

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Sponges observed in kitchen rewashing area. Discontinue using sponges for washing food contact surfaces to avoid possible contamination.

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
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.11-C

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

Interior of ice machine with pink mold-like substance. Clean and maintain to avoid possible contamination.

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
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Wall and counter at hand sink in sushi station soiled with splashes. Interiors of coolers in kitchen with food debris. Florr under dish machine in kitchen with soils and debris. Old rat droppings under prep table in basement. Wall behind prep table in basement visibly soiled. Clean all areas to prevent possible contamination. Monitor basement for rat activity and consult pest control company as needed.

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
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