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Wagamama Restaurant

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Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 2:35 PM

Address
200 FANEUIL HALL MARKET PL
North End, MA 02109
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
87 inspections
38 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16(A)

Cold Holding

Portioned beef in plastic bags at cookline 52F. Maintain cold holding temperatures at 41F or below. PIC stated product commerically prepared frozen product thawed and placed into service out of temperature for one hour PIC placed in walkin cooler to cool to 41F. Cookline unit temperature 38F.

Why This Matters

THE DANGER ZONE KILLS: Between 41°F-135°F bacteria double every 20 minutes. At 70°F, 10 bacteria become 10,000 in 2 hours, 10 million in 4 hours. Staphylococcus aureus produces heat-stable toxins that cooking cannot destroy. Clostridium perfringens causes 1 million illnesses yearly from temperature abuse. Listeria grows even under refrigeration, killing 20% of victims including pregnant women and newborns.

Code Requirements

ALL TCS foods MUST be held at 41°F or below at ALL times. This includes: All meat, poultry, seafood; Dairy products; Cut melons, tomatoes, leafy greens; Cooked rice, pasta, potatoes; Tofu, soy products; Sprouts; Garlic in oil. Check temperatures every 2 hours (4 hours maximum). If above 41°F for less than 2 hours, rapidly cool. If above 41°F for 2-4 hours, use immediately. If above 41°F for over 4 hours, DISCARD.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Check ALL refrigerated foods NOW; Discard any food above 41°F for >4 hours; Rapidly cool foods 41-70°F if <4 hours; Repair/adjust all refrigeration immediately; Reduce inventory to prevent overstocking; Install thermometers in warmest part of all coolers; Implement 2-hour temperature checks; Create power outage procedure

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(D) | FDA Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(2)
⚠️ CRITICAL M-8-103.12

Conformance w/ Approved Procedures

Establishment offering unpasturized juice by the bottle for sale and has not submitted a HACCP plan to the health division. Discontinue offering fresh juice for sale until detailed HACCP plan provided to health division regarding processes for fresh juicing. Handouts and guidance documents have been provided to the CFPM via email.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper management & personnel procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

• MINOR 04-3-501.15/4-301.11

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Establishment pre portioning product into non permeable plastic bags sealing and placing into cookline reach in units without first incorporating a cooling step. Cooked chicken and vegetable dish in plastic bag 54F at the time of inspection. Cool PHF foods to 41F or below during portioning before being introduced to service.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 04.3.501
• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Gaskets at cookline reach in units broken. Replace. Units holding proper temperature at 41F and 38F

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 15.4.202
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department