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Sweet Rice

FAIL

Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 7:36 PM

Address
187 MAIN ST
Charlestown, MA 02129
Category
FS
Violations
8 total
⚠ 6 major
Facility History
32 inspections
15 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF

Assignment (Pf)

There is no manager in charge of the establishment when the owner is not there. Provide a full time certified food manager. None of the employees working knew how to test the sushi rice. Properly train employees. (I was able to follow the instructions and tested the rice pH at 4.2)

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(A) | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.002/2-501.11-PF

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

There is no kit or procedure available for the clean-up of a vommit or diarrhea accident. 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 590.002. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.003(A)/3-201.11-PF

Compliance with Food Law (Pf)

They are calling escolar on the menu "white tuna". Properly label fish.

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(A) | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-401.14-PF

Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf)

They are partially cooking their chicken. Apply for approval to use non-continuos cooking.

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 590.004/4-203.12-PF

Temperature Measuring Devices Ambient Air and Water-Accuracy (Pf)

There is no irreversible temperature device to measure the temperature of the dishwasher. Provide a maximum temperature thermometer so the temperatures can be verified.

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.008/8-103.12-PF

Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)

The pH of the sushi rice has not been tested in a week. Maintain the proper records required in HACCP plan. The employees cannot find the complete HACCP plan. Keep the plan at the establishment and train the employees.

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 590.003/3-501.13-C

Thawing (C)

They are thawing salmon at room temperature and tuna inside the ROP packaging. Properly thaw items and make sure to take reduced oxygen packed fish from package before thawing.

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 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

There is grease buildup on the cooking equipment. 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
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