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Osaka Shabu

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Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 2:28 PM

Address
197 ADAMS
Dorchester, MA 02122
Category
FS
Violations
12 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
8 inspections
2 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL M-3-603.11

Consumer Advisories

No consumer advisory or disclosure for raw and undercooked foods. Provide.

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.

• MINOR 10-3-304.12

Food Utensil Storage

utensils stored above ice machine. Discontinue and store properly.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 10.3.304
• MINOR 14-4-202.11

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Knives with wooden handles in kitchen service area. Discontinue. Use food grade utensils. 2 Bay sink located under waste pipe in basement. Food preparation area and equipment installed without plan review.

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 14.4.202
• MINOR 16-4-301.12

Three Compartment Sink

3 bay sink located next to mop sink. Provide proper separation between clean and soiled equipment. Provide proper drain boards for 3 compartment sink.

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 16.4.301
• MINOR 21-3-304.14

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Sponges at warewash area. Discontinue and use food grade wiping cloths or ware wash brush.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 21.3.304
• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Ameri Kooler walk-in with pungent ordor. Provide proper maintenance to address.

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
• MINOR 24-4-903.11

Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Microwave store above ice machine. Discontinue and store properly. Provide adequate Storage are for utensils not in use.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 24.4.903
• MINOR 25-4-904.11

Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed

No storage area provided for single service take out articles. Provide.

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 25.4.904
• MINOR 32-6-301.11-02.11

Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Soap dispenser in kitchen area not operating prosily. Provide proper operating Soap disperser.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 32.6.301
• MINOR 37-6-201.11

Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

Walls behind bar area designed with exposed wood. Provide walls cleanable durable smoothable. Base board and walls in basement with mold like substance. Address and make cleanable durable and smooth. Finish walls where floors meet walls next to bar area.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition

FDA Code: Section 37.6.201
• MINOR 38-6-303.11

Inadequate Lighting

Lighting in basement area inadequate. Provide adequate lighting.

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 38.6.303
• MINOR 42-6-501.113/.114

Premises Maintained

Unnecessary articles in basement stored withh other food service items. Discontinue and store properly.

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 42.6.501
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