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Kaze Shabu Shabu

PASS

Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 4:19 PM

Address
41 ESSEX ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
83 inspections
36 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115
✓ Corrected

Insects Rodents Animals

1. Dead american roaches found throughout basement of establishment clean to remove 2. Live roaches found in men's room and under dish machine in basement level of establishment (Supply exterminator IPm reports with findings and recommendations)

Why This Matters

DISEASE VECTORS: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 types of bacteria, 6 parasitic worms. Flies regurgitate and defecate on food, spreading E. coli, Shigella. One mouse can contaminate 10 times more food than it eats. Pest allergens trigger asthma in 26% of inner-city children.

Code Requirements

Facility must be pest-free: No live or dead pests; No droppings or urine; No gnaw marks or rub marks; No nesting materials; Effective pest control program; Monthly professional service recommended; All openings sealed; Remove harborage conditions.

Corrective Actions

Call pest control service immediately; Discard ALL contaminated food; Clean and sanitize all affected areas; Seal all openings larger than 1/4 inch; Install door sweeps; Eliminate standing water; Remove clutter; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.007(K) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.111, 6-501.115
• MINOR 36-6-201.11
✓ Corrected

Floors Designed Constructed Installed

1. baseboard along bottom of walk-in cooler for food products in disrepair repair 2. (10-26-15) cracks throughout basement walls and along baseboards seal all holes and cracks to help eliminate american roaches

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

FDA Code: Section 36.6.201
• MINOR 37-6-201.11
✓ Corrected

Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

1. Ceiling at back area of dish machine in disrepair repair 2. (10-26-15 ceiling in closet near bathrooms with gaping hole repair.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition

FDA Code: Section 37.6.201
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department