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Haju Kitchen

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Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 5:49 PM

Address
175 MASSACHUSETTS AV
Fenway, MA 02115
Category
FS
Violations
6 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
31 inspections
18 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.005/5-205.15-P
βœ“ Corrected

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

08/19/25 Provide Drain plug to 2 bay sink in nhe basement prep area

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
⚠ MAJOR 590.005/5-205.11-PF
βœ“ Corrected

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

the handsink in the back was blocked with prep table. Remove items and provide access to handsink. (There was a handsink in the front that was accessible and stocked where the employee could wash their hands)

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Evidence of Rodent dropping on the floor behing the fridge inside of the oven that is out of service on the glue trap in the basement in the white and blue shelf.Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report Provide door Sweep 08/19/25 Observed Evidence of Rodent dropping in the basement. clean to remove. Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report 08/26/25 provide a detailed licensed exterfmiator's report that show no evidence or acivity

Why This Matters

SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.

Code Requirements

IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
β€’ MINOR 590.004/4-202.16-C

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

08/19/25 clean grease build up in Frylator Replace the gasket in the 2 door unit 08/26/25 the Owner placed an order for new gasket for 2 door unit

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 590.005/5-402.12-C
βœ“ Corrected

Grease Trap(C)

Clean the Ground and the top of grease trap to remove all grease biuld up

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
β€’ MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C
βœ“ Corrected

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Gerout the floor in the kitchen and repair missing tiles

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
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department