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Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 7:07 PM

Address
505 WASHINGTON ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
19 inspections
7 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-501.114-PF
✓ Corrected

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)

Low temp bar machine not reading chlorine.Repair Maintain chlorine 50PPM or per manufactures instructions. Staff to use the kitchen machine

Why This Matters

INEFFECTIVE SANITIZATION: Below 50ppm chlorine or 200ppm quat, bacteria survive on 'clean' dishes. Above 200ppm chlorine leaves toxic residue causing chemical burns, nausea. 70% of restaurant outbreaks linked to improper sanitization.

Code Requirements

Maintain sanitizer at: Chlorine 50-100ppm, Quaternary Ammonium 200-400ppm, Iodine 12.5-25ppm. Test every 2 hours with test strips. Change solution when cloudy/dirty. Train all staff on mixing procedures.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.008/8-201.13-C
✓ Corrected

When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)

Sushi is being prepared on site. The PIC could not provide a HACCP plan There is no lab report for acidified rice PIC explaining that vinegar is added to the rice for flavor only rice is held(using TPHC) for 2 hours then discarded. PIC could not produce any approved documents. This process will be reviewed at the ISD Health office

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.008. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.008 | FDA Code: Section 8
• MINOR L1
✓ Corrected

Provide a choke safe employee on site. No posted Allergen awareness certificate.Provide a current certificate from a full time employee

Why This Matters

Violations can contribute to foodborne illness if not corrected

Code Requirements

Must comply with all applicable food code requirements

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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department