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Monday, September 18, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Address
300 BOYLSTON ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
13 inspections
7 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.008/8-103.12-P
✓ Corrected

Conformance with Approved Procedures (P)

No testing strips for the acidification of sushi rice were available at the time of the inspection- Sushi rice PH is not properly being testing Provide adequate equipment and logging of sushi rice 09/08/23 Establishment continues to not have PH testing strips for the acidification of sushi PH meter available but staff does not know how to use it and there is no buffer solution to calibrate Discontinue use of sushi rice until proper testing equipment is available at the establishment to verify PH Last date PH was logged in the HACCP is 08/15/23

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

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 590.004/4-501.11-C
✓ Corrected

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Vulcan oven at the cookline is not operational- Make proper repairs 2 Door refrigeration unit at the entrance to the dry storage leaking water from the bottom- repair

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 590.006/6-501.11-C
✓ Corrected

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Ceiling throughout lower kitchen with numerous damaged areas and peeling paint- Noted on previous inspection Make proper repairs

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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