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Ocean Prime

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Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 4:04 PM

Address
100 PIER 4 BL
Boston, MA 02210
Category
FS
Violations
2 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
33 inspections
10 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-103.11
✓ Corrected

PIC Performing Duties

CFPM not monitoring adherence to HACCP plan.. Provide active managerial control as it is defined in the 1999 food code .

Why This Matters

EXTREME RISK: Without active management, ALL five CDC risk factors go unchecked. Studies show restaurants without certified managers have 2.5 times more critical violations. Lack of supervision leads to: temperature abuse (bacteria double every 20 minutes), cross-contamination spreading pathogens, sick employees working with food, improper cooking allowing pathogen survival. This single violation enables conditions for major outbreaks.

Code Requirements

PIC MUST: Be present during ALL operating hours; Hold valid food safety certification; Actively monitor employee health and hygiene; Ensure proper cooking, cooling, and holding temperatures; Verify foods from approved sources; Monitor handwashing compliance; Ensure equipment properly sanitized; Take immediate corrective actions for violations; Demonstrate knowledge to health inspector; Train and supervise all food employees.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Designate qualified PIC immediately; If no certified manager available, cease operations; Implement active managerial control system; Create monitoring logs for all CDC risk factors; Retrain management on responsibilities; Post PIC duties checklist

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(B) | FDA Code: Section 2-103.11
⚠️ CRITICAL M-8-103.12
✓ Corrected

Conformance w/ Approved Procedures

No HACCP plan found at sushi station. Logs for rice not up to date. No demonstration of testing of sushi rice. Provide HACCP plan for acidification of sushi rice and preparation of sushi to health division. Lab report on site for sushi rice is dated 2015. provide current. Provide letter or guarantee for sushi grade fish. Update HACCP plan to reflect how sushi rice is tested. plan on site

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.

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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department