Yamato II
FAILMonday, April 3, 2023 at 6:36 PM
Violations Cited
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Rodent dropping noted in establishment in numerous areas- Establishment shall provide a detailed IPM remprt from a licensed pest control company. Provide procedures to handle pest activity due to construction at the front of the establishment from the pest control company Establishment shall increase frequency of treatments
Why This Matters
SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.
Code Requirements
IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Numerous areas throughout establishment with food soils and encrusted buildup- Areas include but not limited to Cabinets below sinks at sushi bar Floors along cabinets and under equipmet Storage shelving Flooring in employee storage room Extriors of refrigeration Ceilings and walls at ceiling vents with heavy dust buildup Clean all areas with proper frequency 04/03/23: Numerous areas throughout establishment with food soils and encrusted buildup- Areas include but not limited to Cabinets below sinks at sushi bar Floors along cabinets and under equipmet Storage shelving Flooring in employee storage room Extriors of refrigeration Ceilings and walls at ceiling vents with heavy dust buildup Service areas in dining room All areas of the establishment shall be thouroughly cleaned
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.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Outer Openings Protected (C)
At the front of the establishment there is a storage room that is located below the exterior stairs. This storage room leads directly into the dining area. During the inspection water from the rain was draining down into the space. Noticable gaps are noted in the stairs. The door to the storage area is heavily water damaged causing spaces it the bottom of the door. Repairs shall be made to this area to adequately deter rodent activity from accessing the establishmnt 04/03/23 Area below the stairs that was heavily damaged at the time of the initial inspection has increased damage
Why This Matters
PEST INVASION: Open doors allow entry of flies (carry 100+ pathogens), rodents (35+ diseases), and airborne contaminants. One fly can contaminate entire prep area in minutes, landing on 30+ surfaces spreading E. coli, Salmonella.
Code Requirements
Install self-closing devices on ALL exterior doors immediately. Doors must close completely within 3 seconds. No gaps over 1/4 inch. Consider air curtains for frequently used doors. Keep doors closed when not in active use.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Numerous gaps noted in ceilings and walls in kitchen-Repair Accoustacle tiles used in kitchen- Replace with food service ceiling tiles Numerous areas of floor in kitchen especially at warewashing and prep sinks with heavily damaged or missing floor grout between tiles- Repair Ceiling in dining room with broken plaster and water damage-Repair 04/03/23 Inreased damage to ceiling in dining room- Customers are sitting directly below the damage at the time of the inspection Accoustacle tiles noted throughout kitchen-Remove and replace with tiles that a smooth durable nonpourous and cleanable Numerous areas of floor in kitchen especially at warewashing and prep sinks with heavily damaged or missing floor grout between tiles-Repair Numerous gaps noted in ceilings and walls in kitchen-Repair
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.