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Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 5:03 PM

Address
163 NEWBURY ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FS
Violations
9 total
⚠️ 3 critical
⚠ 4 major
Facility History
7 inspections
3 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-302.11-P
✓ Corrected

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Foam box for shipping raw fish used to store clean equipment. Discard box and assume containers for raw animal products are contaminated.

Why This Matters

DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.

Code Requirements

REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-402.11-P
✓ Corrected

Parasite Destruction (P)

No parasite destruction letters on site. Provide parasite destruction letters with sushi rice logs and HACCP plan.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-502.12-P
✓ Corrected

Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria (P)

Mutiple packages of raw fish in reduced oxygen packaging. Onions in oil in reduced oxygen packaging. Onions discarded. All fish packages cut open. Discontinue using reduced oxygen packaging for raw fish or cooked foods. Apply for HACCP variance to use reduced oxygen packaging for raw meats- not fish at: isdhealth@boston.gov

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-603.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Printed menu without disclosure or reminder regarding consumption of raw foods. Update menu with reminder and disclosure.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-501.17-PF
✓ Corrected

Warewashing Equipment Cleaning Agents (Pf)

Dish machine out of dish detergent. Monitor chemical levels to ensure dish machine has detergent at all times.

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.007/7-102.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)

Unlabeled spray bottle. Label all chemical spray bottles to prevent contamination

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.007. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.007 | FDA Code: Section 7
⚠ MAJOR 590.008/8-103.12-PF
✓ Corrected

Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)

No log for sushi rice test. Rice test not on site. Provide documentation for rice test lab test and parasite destruction letters on site.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.008. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.008 | FDA Code: Section 8
• MINOR 590.004/4-101.16-C
✓ Corrected

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Sponges observed used for washing food contact equipment. Discard sponges and discontinue using sponges for washing.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.004/4-101.17-C
✓ Corrected

Wood Use Limitation (C)

Bamboo skewers cleaned for reuse. Discard single use skewers after use. Bamboo oke bowl for seasoning sushi rice. Provide antibacterial plastic oke bowl for sushi rice.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
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