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Snappy Sushi

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Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 2:24 PM

Address
108 NEWBURY ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
29 inspections
14 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 20-4-703.11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Provide proper chlorine reading to low temp chemical dishwasher in downstairs kitchen area (10ppm). Need 50ppm.

Why This Matters

INVISIBLE KILLERS: Bacteria survive on 'clean-looking' surfaces for days. Inadequate sanitization caused Salmonella outbreak affecting 1,500 people via ice cream. Cutting boards can harbor 200 times more fecal bacteria than toilet seats. E. coli survives 1-4 hours on surfaces. Norovirus survives 2 weeks. One contaminated slicer infected 300 people with Listeria.

Code Requirements

SANITIZATION MANDATORY: Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary Ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds by immersion; Contact time: minimum 7-30 seconds depending on sanitizer; Test concentration EVERY 2 hours; Change solution when visibly soiled; ALL food contact surfaces must be sanitized: After each use with different foods; When switching raw to ready-to-eat; Every 4 hours in continuous use.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Set up proper sanitizer at ALL stations; Test and adjust concentration NOW; Re-sanitize ALL food contact surfaces; Obtain test strips immediately; Post sanitizer concentration chart; Train staff on test strip use; Create sanitization log; Change solutions every 2 hours minimum

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-703.11
• MINOR 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12

Food Container Labels

Properly label all white food storage bins in kitchen (Rice Flour etc )

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
• MINOR 29-5-201/02.11

Installed and Maintained

Provide proper temperature to hot water at food prep/slop sink in uostairs bar area not to exceed 110F - 115F. (Temp - 174F.). Provide proper temperature to all handsinks in restrooms and kitchen area's not to exceed 110F-115F. Properly repair on/off valve for hot water at downstairs sushi bar area.

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 29.5.201
• MINOR 32-6-301.11-02.11

Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Provide proper employee handwash signage at handsinks in employee/public restrooms. ("Employees must wash hands before returning to work")

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 32.6.301
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