Ocean Prime
FAILTuesday, April 26, 2022 at 3:28 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-502.11-PF
Variance Requirement (Pf)
Establishment is acidifying rice for sushi and holding it at ambient room temperature for 4 hours. Apply for proper variance or submit detailed procedures for time as a public health control.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
No food thermometer on site. Provide.
Why This Matters
TEMPERATURE ABUSE: Without thermometers, 73% of foods are held at unsafe temperatures. Bacteria double every 20 minutes between 41-135°F. Undercooked ground beef (not reaching 155°F) causes E. coli outbreaks affecting hundreds.
Code Requirements
Provide calibrated probe thermometers immediately: One per cook station minimum, Range -40°F to 200°F, Accurate to ±2°F, Calibrate daily in ice water (32°F). Check temps every 2 hours for holding, always for cooking.
590.003/3-305.14-C
Food Preparation (C)
Observed cookline worker prepare raw stuffed lobster then subsequently prepare ready to eat cooked rice in the same work area without sanitizing surfaces. COS. Retrain staff.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.009(E)
Anti-Choking
No choke save certificate on site. Provide.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.009(E). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.