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Tiki Rock/Niku Ramen

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 6:38 PM

Address
131 STATE ST
North End, MA 02109
Category
FS
Violations
2 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
23 inspections
9 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-501.16-P1

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

The temperature in the upstairs walk-in cooler is elevated; veggie broth 46F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. (the fridge was open for a while because today is the deep clean day the manager will check to see if the temp drops and if not discard the broth that is the only tcs food in the fridge since it's mostly bar syrups)

Why This Matters

RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria can reach dangerous levels causing severe illness. Common result: 24-72 hours of diarrhea, vomiting, fever, potential hospitalization.

Code Requirements

Immediately discard foods held above 41°F for over 4 hours. Rapidly cool foods above 41°F if less than 2 hours. Check ALL cooler temps every 2 hours with calibrated thermometer. Repair/adjust refrigeration immediately. Never store food in non-refrigerated areas.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.114-C

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

There is a piece of broken equipment in the basement. Remove unecessary items.

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
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