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MISONO RESTAURANT

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Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 6:14 PM

Address
669 VFW PW
Boston, MA 02467
Category
FT
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
70 inspections
34 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL M-8-103.12
✓ Corrected

Conformance w/ Approved Procedures

The HACCP plan has not been reviewed and updated within the past year. Review the HACCP plan with all the sushi staff. Organize the book so updated lab tests and parasite destruction letters are easily accessible review employee illness policy and sushi training. Employees are testing the rice but only taping the pH strip to the log and not recording the reading. The strips change color after a while and they are not an accurate way to keep records. Make sure that employees are recording the pH value properly on the charts.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper management & personnel procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

⚠ MAJOR 22-4-601/602.11
✓ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

The slicer in the kitchen is soiled with food buildup. Clean to remove and make sure the slicer and all food contact equipment is cleaned frequently.

Why This Matters

BIOFILM FORMATION: Visible soil indicates biofilms - communities of bacteria protected by slime layers that resist sanitizers. Biofilms on slicers have caused Listeria outbreaks killing 30% of victims. Meat slicer contamination sickened 300 across 6 states. Grease harbors Listeria which grows at refrigeration temperatures.

Code Requirements

Food contact surfaces must be: Visibly clean with no food debris; Free of grease accumulation; Smooth and cleanable; Cleaned and sanitized after each use; Cleaned every 4 hours if in continuous use; Equipment must be disassembled for cleaning when necessary.

Corrective Actions

Clean and sanitize ALL equipment immediately; Disassemble equipment for thorough cleaning; Establish cleaning schedule with assigned responsibilities; Use cleaning checklist; Train on proper disassembly; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
• MINOR 05-4-302.12
✓ Corrected

Food Thermometers Provided

The probe thermometer behind the sushi bar is not calibrated. Calibrate thermometers (there are instuctions for calibrating a thermometer in the HACCP plan.)

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 05.4.302
• MINOR 06-3-501.13
✓ Corrected

PHF's Properly Thawed

Crab is thawing under direct running water in the handsink. Properly thaw food items.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 06.3.501
• MINOR 23-4-602.13
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

There are surfaces in the kitchen soiled with food debris. Clean surfaces to remove built up food debris.

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department