Tsurutontan Udon Noodle
PASSThursday, February 8, 2024 at 6:21 PM
Violations Cited
590.008/8-103.12-P
Conformance with Approved Procedures (P)
When tested with PH meter rice was 4.7 PIC found out food employee had not added enough vinegar to batch and corrected and rice tested at 4.0. Retrain staff. No product had yet been made with inferior rice. COS.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
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.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Online menu missing consumer advisory. Provide. https://www.order.store/store/tsurutontan-udon-noodle-brasserie-boston/mgbN3p1pT-6L5Fas1WKFZg?mod=quickView&modctx=%257B%2522storeUuid%2522%253A%25229a06cdde-9d69-4fee-8be4-56acd5628566%2522%252C%2522sectionUuid%2522%253A%252216c7bb38-13d5-4e8f-802b-cb709fdc8e26%2522%252C%2522subsectionUuid%2522%253A%25228963528c-0614-40a5-a503-1628f76e8961%2522%252C%2522itemUuid%2522%253A%25228c97d111-3450-4dfa-84b1-20a1175ecdf8%2522%252C%2522showSeeDetailsCTA%2522%253Atrue%257D&ps=1
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.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Thawing (C)
Commercially packaged ROP fish thawing in wrapper. COS.
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.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean floors under and around equipment at sushi and cooklines.
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.
590.005/5-205.15-C
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Handsink drain is leaking. Repair.
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.
590.009(E)
Anti-Choking
No choke save certificate on site. Provide. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.009(E). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
L1
2024 Health permit has not been paid. Pay at once. contact isdhealth@boston.gov
Why This Matters
Violations can contribute to foodborne illness if not corrected
Code Requirements
Must comply with all applicable food code requirements
L1
Online menu missing allergen statement. Provide. https://www.order.store/store/tsurutontan-udon-noodle-brasserie-boston/mgbN3p1pT-6L5Fas1WKFZg?mod=quickView&modctx=%257B%2522storeUuid%2522%253A%25229a06cdde-9d69-4fee-8be4-56acd5628566%2522%252C%2522sectionUuid%2522%253A%252216c7bb38-13d5-4e8f-802b-cb709fdc8e26%2522%252C%2522subsectionUuid%2522%253A%25228963528c-0614-40a5-a503-1628f76e8961%2522%252C%2522itemUuid%2522%253A%25228c97d111-3450-4dfa-84b1-20a1175ecdf8%2522%252C%2522showSeeDetailsCTA%2522%253Atrue%257D&ps=1
Why This Matters
Violations can contribute to foodborne illness if not corrected
Code Requirements
Must comply with all applicable food code requirements