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Sakura Japan

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Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 7:24 PM

Address
350 LONGWOOD AV
Fenway, MA 02115
Category
FT
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
46 inspections
18 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 41-7-201/04.11
✓ Corrected

Separation/Sanitizer Criteria

tested sanitizer in 3rd bay and was reading of chlorine sanitizer was 200+ppm at beginning of inspection had assistant manager empty 3rd bay and start process over and chlorine tested at 100ppm.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 41.7.201
⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-103.11
✓ Corrected

PIC Performing Duties

Assistant manager and chef unsure of proper cooking temperatures train all employees on proper cooking temperatures. Also manager to train all employees on proper set-up of 3 bay sink. (manager arrived after inspection started and he knew all cooking and hot holding temperatures: will train all employees

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
• MINOR 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12
✓ Corrected

Food Container Labels

labels on bulk food containers in chinese only provide english labels

Why This Matters

Improper labeling can lead to using wrong or expired ingredients

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 02.3.602
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department