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Samurai Express

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Thursday, July 18, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Address
31 SAINT JAMES AV
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
46 inspections
18 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL M-8-103.12

Conformance w/ Approved Procedures

Suschi chef did not fill in yesterday's or todays ph readings for rice. Follow haccp procedures as discussed and record all neccessary temperatures as discussed

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 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Clean inside of small refrigeration located unit under the ready to eat section of the unit

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 25-4-904.11

Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed

Some of the straws at the front counter are not wrapped and are being stored in the same container with the wrapped ones - removed during inspection

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
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