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Zuma Restaurant

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Friday, May 10, 2019 at 5:09 PM

Address
1 DALTON ST
Fenway, MA 02115
Category
FS
Violations
7 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
29 inspections
18 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 31-5-204/05.11
✓ Corrected

Location Accessible

tempura station/provide proper access to handsink/space is to narrow

Why This Matters

FORCED NON-COMPLIANCE: Blocked sinks force employees to skip handwashing. Studies show 89% compliance when sinks accessible vs 35% when blocked. Each skipped handwash potentially contaminates multiple food items. Inaccessible sinks contributed to Hepatitis A outbreak affecting 660 people.

Code Requirements

Handwashing sinks must be: Accessible at ALL times; Used ONLY for handwashing; Located within 25 feet of food prep; Clear of all equipment and supplies; Never used for food prep, dishwashing, or chemical disposal; Minimum one sink per 5 workers during peak times.

Corrective Actions

Clear ALL handwashing sinks immediately; Post 'Handwashing Only' signs; Relocate any blocking equipment; Provide alternative sinks for other uses; Train staff on sink designation; Monitor hourly for compliance

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005(D) | FDA Code: Section 5-204.11, 5-205.11
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

provide lab test for ice cream made at restaurant/ice cream will be puchased from wholesaler until lab report is submitted provide sop for dehydrating of rice/submitted for health department review sushi haccp plan/provide proper recipe lab report for acidification employee sign off sheet and distilled water/haccp plan and variance submitted for health department review and approval/rice will be kept at 135 degrees until haccp plan approved provide specification sheet for dishware rop will be submitted at a later date

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 08.3.305
• MINOR 15-4-202.16
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

chemical storage room/provide dungage rack replace all non working reach in units throughout kitchen

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
• MINOR 17-4-204.112/.115
✓ Corrected

Equipment Thermometers

high temp machines/provide irreversible mechanical thermometer or strips

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 17.4.204
• MINOR 29-5-201/02.11
✓ Corrected

Installed and Maintained

mop closet/provide proper plumbing to mop sink all handsinks/repair mixing valves to all handsinks tested 57-72 degrees

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 29.5.201
• MINOR 32-6-301.11-02.11
✓ Corrected

Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

barista station handsink/provide refill of liquid soap restrooms/provide covered waste receptacle and employee handwash signage

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 32.6.301
• MINOR 42-6-501.113/.114
✓ Corrected

Premises Maintained

provide proper storage of brooms and mops 6 inches off floor

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 42.6.501
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department