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Samurai Express

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Monday, November 20, 2017 at 7:51 PM

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

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 12-2-301.12-.15
✓ Corrected

Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How

Observed employee handle raw chicken with gloved hand placed chicken in fryolator removed glove and put on clean gloves without washing hands between tasks. Employees must wash hands before placing on clean gloves. Establishment may provide tongs to handle raw chicken instead of using gloved hands

Why This Matters

Inadequate handwashing is a leading cause of foodborne illness transmission

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 12.2.301
⚠ MAJOR 22-4-601/602.11
✓ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Vegetable slicer with dried on food soils stored with clean equipment- Clean properly

Why This Matters

BIOFILM FORMATION: Visible soil indicates biofilms - communities of bacteria protected by slime layers that resist sanitizers. Biofilms on slicers have caused Listeria outbreaks killing 30% of victims. Meat slicer contamination sickened 300 across 6 states. Grease harbors Listeria which grows at refrigeration temperatures.

Code Requirements

Food contact surfaces must be: Visibly clean with no food debris; Free of grease accumulation; Smooth and cleanable; Cleaned and sanitized after each use; Cleaned every 4 hours if in continuous use; Equipment must be disassembled for cleaning when necessary.

Corrective Actions

Clean and sanitize ALL equipment immediately; Disassemble equipment for thorough cleaning; Establish cleaning schedule with assigned responsibilities; Use cleaning checklist; Train on proper disassembly; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
• MINOR 15-4-202.16
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Rack for dishwasher heavily worn- Replace

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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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department