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Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 6:18 PM

Address
84 PETERBOROUGH ST
Boston, MA 02215
Category
FT
Violations
15 total
⚠️ 5 critical
⚠ 4 major
Facility History
21 inspections
10 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
✓ Corrected

Compliance with Food Law (P)

Foods purchased from market basket in use by a food employee to make baked goods. Purchase foods from a licensed wholesale purveyor only.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(A) | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-701.11-P
✓ Corrected

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Acidified rice from the previous days business found in rice cooker at ambient room temperature. PIC voluntarily discarded.

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 590.004/4-602.11-P
✓ Corrected

Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)

Rice cooker pan insert with food soils from previous days business. Wash/rinse/sanitize/air dry with the proper frequency. Roller matts wrapped in plastic with visible dried food soils.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠️ CRITICAL 590.005/5-205.15-P

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Condensation drain from basment walkin cooler leading into bucket of standing water and overflowing onto floor below. Floor drain under bucket appears clogged. Make all necessary repairs.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
⚠️ CRITICAL 590.008/8-103.12-P
✓ Corrected

Conformance with Approved Procedures (P)

Sushi rice left out overnight from previous business day. Approved HACCP plan for acidified rice is for same day use then discard.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

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
⚠ MAJOR 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
✓ Corrected

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

On site PIC lacking knowledge of sushi HACCP plan proper sanitizing of equipment. Retrain 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 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
✓ Corrected

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Worker inside business preparing desserts for transport to a sister location Avi Sushi in Somerville. Business does not have a catering license. Priority violations cited. provide active managerial control.

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(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(D) | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-501.17-PF
✓ Corrected

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Multiple containers of prepared foods in refrigerators are not date marked. Provide.

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 temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-303.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Three compartment sink is not setup properly. Provide wash/rinse/sanitizer waters at the proper concentration and temperature when preparing foods.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.003/3-305.11-C
✓ Corrected

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Pot of stock stored on floor in walkin cooler. Store properly.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C
✓ Corrected

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Touch screen tablets with dried food soils near sushi line. Clean to remove.

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 590.004/4-904.11-C1

Kitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination (C)

Plastic cutlery out for self service with serving end exposed. Store to present handle. 10/14/2021 The utensils were still stored with the serving end exposed. I talked with the manager and staff about proper storage of utensils and that they need to be stored inverted so the don't get contaminated from customers. The manager washed his hands changed his gloves and inverted the utensils.

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 590.006/6-202.14-C
✓ Corrected

Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)

Provide self closing door hinge on restroom door.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.010(A)
✓ Corrected

Establishment is preparing foods to be transported to sister location in Somerville. Provide catering license.

Why This Matters

Violations can contribute to foodborne illness if not corrected

Code Requirements

Must comply with all applicable food code requirements

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.010(A)
• MINOR L1
✓ Corrected

8-304.11 (A) Post the current permit in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to consumers

Why This Matters

Violations can contribute to foodborne illness if not corrected

Code Requirements

Must comply with all applicable food code requirements

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