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Tora Japanese Restaurant

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 5:49 PM

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

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-601.11-PF

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Holder for soda gun soiled with build-up. Clean and maintain to rpevent contamination. Bottle of juice stored in ice bin. Discontinue storing bottles in beverage ice. Beverage ice is food and must contact only clean srufaces.

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 equipment 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)

No letters for parasite destruction from fish purveyors or current lab test for sushi rice. Provide letter and lab test.

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 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

No allergen awareness posted. Provide certificate of allergaen awareness for full time employee.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(C). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(C) | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.003/3-304.12-C

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Ice scoop stored in ice bin. Store ice scoop outsode of ice bin in clean container.

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
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