Did Tori Japan pass their Boston health inspection?

Tori Japan FAILED their Boston health inspection on June 28, 2022 with 11 violations including 2 critical violations.

Where is Tori Japan located?

Tori Japan is located at 315 CENTRE ST, Boston, MA.

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Q: What critical health violations were found at Tori Japan?

Critical violation: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P). DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.

FAIL

Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Address

315 CENTRE ST

Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-302.11-P

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Discontinue storing raw foods above beside or on top of fresh produce or any other ready to eat foods in the sandwich unit of the cooking line - raw foods are coming into contact with ready to eat foods when busy during lunch hour- clearly segragate as discussed

Why This Matters

DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.

Code Requirements

REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3

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⚠️ CRITICAL 590.004/4-201.12-P

Food Temperature Measuring Devices (P)

Ensure there is a properly operating thermometer in house

Why This Matters

Improper temperatures allow rapid bacterial growth, potentially causing severe 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

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⚠ MAJOR 590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF

Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)

Remove all soiled pots and pans loaded inside the basin of the hand sink by the sushi station

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(C). Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(C) | FDA Code: Section 3

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• MINOR 590.003/3-302.12-C

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Clearly and properly identify all bulk food storage bins to identify the contents

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

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• MINOR 590.003/3-304.12-C

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Us eonly scoops with handles when dispensing condiments such as flour sugar salt ect.

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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• MINOR 590.004/4-202.12-C

CIP Equipment (C)

Clean exterior of all in place cooking equipment from visible food spills

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4

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• MINOR 590.004/4-202.18-C

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Clean vents where needed from deep carbon deposits

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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• MINOR 590.004/4-501.12-C

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Use clean cutting surfaces dedicated for foods only - do not cut on any other surfaces such as drain boards

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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• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units - exterior of the bulk food storage bins from all visible food spills stains and soils

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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• MINOR 590.005/5-402.12-C

Grease Trap(C)

Clean to remove all soils and then resurface as discussed

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

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

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• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Clean all kitchen surfaces where needed from visible food spills stains and soils

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6

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Tori Japan

Violations Cited

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Food Temperature Measuring Devices (P)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

CIP Equipment (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Grease Trap(C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

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