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Tora Japanese Restaurant

FAIL

Thursday, December 22, 2022 at 5:07 PM

Address
20 TYLER ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
38 inspections
16 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-301.12-PF

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Hand sink at service line out of towels. Corrected on site. Ensure hand sinks have soap and towels at all times.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.003/3-304.12-C

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Rice spoon stored in 70F water. Store utensils clean and dry or in water over 135F. Corrected on site.

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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-101.16-C

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Sponges observed at service line for washing knives and at warewashing. Discard sponges and discontinue using for washing food contact surfaces. Sponges may harbor high levels of bacteria.

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 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Wall at end of sushi line behind trash can soiled. Clean to avoid attracting pests. Interior os sushi cooler with spills. Clean and maintain.

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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