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Samurai Boston

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at 3:49 PM

Address
827 BOYLSTON ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
44 inspections
13 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL M-8-103.12

Conformance w/ Approved Procedures

Although the sushi staff are well trained and were observed to be following proper procedures all kitchen staff involved with sushi preparation should sign both the "Employee Hygienic and Food Handling Practices and Reporting Agreement." A signed copy of Agreement should be maintained in the HACCP Plan for all sushi chefs/staff. They should all be familiar with the HACCP Plan for the acidification of sushi rice.

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 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

Three food protection violations were identified during the inspection. 1) Store all food products within the walk-in refrigerator on the storage racks/shelving to promote ready cleaning of the walk-in floor. 2) Do not store the water pitchers within the ice used for drinking water. If you desire to chill the pitchers they should be stored in the beer refrigeration units. 3) Avoid wrapping the food products in paper towels. The microban towels (antimicrobial towels) may be utilized but the use of paper towels should be discontinued.

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 08.3.305
• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

In the future replace the top sliding door/cover to the white freezer within the kitchen.

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 15.4.202
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