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Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6:46 PM

Address
227 HANOVER ST
North End, MA 02113
Category
FT
Violations
1 total
Facility History
13 inspections
5 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 590.003/3-302.11-C

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Ensure that the specified location where" Sushi " will be prepared has a clear seperation from " Raw protiens / sushi to " ready to eat fo foods " such as fresh cut produce - ensure designated cuting boards knives and sanitizing solution buckets are seperate as well with seperate wiping cloths

Why This Matters

DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.

Code Requirements

REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department