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Monday, September 23, 2024 at 5:13 PM

Address
166 HARVARD AV
Allston, MA 02134
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
11 inspections
5 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
✓ Corrected

Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)

Observed employee handling rice with bare hands- Product was discarded and the employee washed her hands and put on gloves

Why This Matters

Inadequate handwashing is a leading cause of foodborne illness transmission

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003(C). Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(C) | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
✓ Corrected

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Priority violations noted on the inspection report- 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 590.002(B). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(B) | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.005/5-204.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)

Handwashing sink in the lower level partially blocked by shelving- Move to allow full access to sink Handwashing sink in the kitche nand in the lower level with equipment in them- Maintain clear for proper handwashing

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.003/3-501.13-C
✓ Corrected

Thawing (C)

Observed beef defrosting in a bucket in the lower level- Reviewed proper thawing methods and corrected

Why This Matters

SURFACE CONTAMINATION: Room temperature thawing allows surface to reach 70°F+ while interior frozen. Bacteria multiply 7-fold every hour. Creates perfect conditions for Salmonella, Campylobacter growth. Major factor in poultry-related illnesses.

Code Requirements

Approved thawing methods ONLY: Under refrigeration (best), Under cold running water (70°F) in sink, In microwave if cooking immediately, As part of cooking process. NEVER at room temperature. Plan ahead for slow thawing.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.008/8-201.13-C
✓ Corrected

When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)

Establishment is using rice in a sushi rolling machine without a HACCP Rice was at 120F without acidification Products was removed and placed in refrigeration to properly cool

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.008 | FDA Code: Section 8
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