Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Center
PASSThursday, October 12, 2023 at 4:12 PM
Violations Cited
590.002/2-301.14-P
When to Wash (P)
Observed staff preparing products without properly washing hands- Corrected on site
Why This Matters
ILLNESS TRANSMISSION: 70% of foodborne outbreaks traced to poor handwashing. Unwashed hands after restroom carry 10 billion bacteria including E. coli. One contaminated hand can spread bacteria to 7 surfaces in 10 seconds. Causes 48 million illnesses annually.
Code Requirements
Wash hands for 20 seconds minimum with soap and 100°F water: After restroom ALWAYS, Before food prep, After touching face/hair/clothing, Between raw and ready-to-eat foods, After handling garbage, Every 30 minutes during continuous prep, After any contamination risk.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Both handwashing sinks at the coffee station covered at the time of the inspection- Review with all staff
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Priorityviolations noted on inspection report Provide information to the Health Department for approval of a HACCP for the acidification of rice
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(C). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-302.15-C
Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C)
Observed employees cutting vegetables without previously washing- Corrected on site
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.
590.008/8-201.13-C
When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)
Rice at the action station is being acidified and at the time of the inspection was at 54F-60F The location does not have an approved HACCP for the rice At the time of the inspection the rice was tested and was at 4.3ph Discontinue the process acidifying sushi rice to serve in ambient temperatures until a HACCP is approved by the Health Department Reviewed with Principal Inspector Diane Chalifoux Judge at the time of the inspection
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.