Avana Sushi

August 25, 2025 · Administrative hearing

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official resultAdministrative hearing
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings7
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical

Inspector note: At low temp dish machine ran machine twice and no sanitizer could be detected on testing strips. Repair machine to properly sanitize dishes. 8/25/25: On compliance visit the low temperature dish machine was run three times and no cholorine was detected by test strips. Repair or replace unit so that it sanitizes wares. PIC states location did purchase a bucket of new sanitizer and it was witnessed in use but there was still no sanitizer detected on the test strips. Repair the machine so it is sanitizing equipment properly (Three bay sink was set up properly and sanitizer tested at 100ppm in the sink so equipment can be washed rinsed and sanitized)
code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC present a vomit cleanup kit but has no procedures at location. Will provide procedures as discussed. 8/25/25: On compliance visit location lacks written procedures. Print and follow procedures provided in email or devlop procedures for cleaning an accident.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Pipe leading from AC unit in sushi prep area has pipe leading and draining into hand sink. Hand washing sinks cannot be used for anything else but hand washing redirect the drain pipe.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Clean and sanitize floors in back of house of heavy soils / clean and sanitize back of house freezers interiors and exteiors of heavy soils / clean and sanitize all fridge units exteriors and interiors / clean and sanitize hoods filters fryer cabinet interior and exterior and floors of fryolater station / clean and sanitize floors of warewashing area / clean and sanitize top of low temp dish machine
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Receptacles (C)

Inspector note: Grease container outside of restaurant has excessive grease buildup. Clean and sanitize.
code 590.005/5-501.116-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Inspector note: Provide covered waste receptacle in women's room.
code 590.005/5-501.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Mechanical-Ventilation (C)

Inspector note: Intake vents in men's and women's room not working replace or repair.
code 590.006/6-304.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)critical

Inspector note: Plastic sushi mats per PIC are not covered in plastic wrap and are cleaned and sanitized once per day. In use utensils must be cleaned and sanitized every four hours.
code 590.004/4-602.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC was unable to name any symptoms or diseases to exclude or restrict food service workers. Review policy and train staff. Employee observed rinsing dishes with water only in the three bay sink then placing it on rack above sink to air dry. PIC to train employees how to properly clean wash and sanitize at the three bay sink.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Mayonaise jars in fridges containing spicy mayo per PIC are held for more than 24 hours need to be date marked. All TCS held for more than 24 hours need date marking labels.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Inspector note: Throughout kitchen observed reused single-use plastic containers used for containing bulk foods. Discontinue use of single-use containers for foods.
code 590.004/4-202.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Underneath warewashing machine there were large rodent droppings. Clean and sanitize underneath warewashing machine. Provide updated pest control reports to damien.yee@boston.gov There is also a can of raid under the dishwasher. Make sure all pesticides are applied by a licesned exterminator.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)

Inspector note: HACCP plan at restaurant last signed in 2021. Every year review and sign off on HACCP plan and train employees on HACCP plan. Buffer solutions expired August 2024; replace. The lab test for the sushi rice expired in March. PRovide an updated lab report. The parasite destruction letter expired in January. PRovide updated letter.
code 590.008/8-103.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector note: In multiple freezers and fridges there are uncovered food products. All foods must be covered to prevent contamination.
code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Observed small containers used to dispense bulk foods in back of house. Discontinue use and only use scoops with handles.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Multiple buckets of wiping cloths in sanitizing solution observed stored directly on floor. Elevate buckets off floor away from food.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: In warewash area observed a styrofoam container of fish delivered in the morning stored directly on the floor with the container lid broken and pieces of styrofoam in the water and ice slurry. Observed food contact surfaces (bowls and hotel pans) stored not inverted. Store all food and food contact surfaces at least 6" off floor and store food contact surfaces inverted to prevent contamination.
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Thawing (C)

Inspector note: Edamame observed at cook line per PIC had been removed from freezer and thawing sitting out in ambient air had been outside freezer less than ten minutes. PIC placed edamame back in chest freezer. Properly that items.
code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Rear door was not fully closed and when fully closed there is a hole in the bottom left of the door. Keep all entrance and exit doors closed and repair door or add a sweep to prevent pest entry.
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)

Inspector note: Clean and sanitize women's room toilet and surrounding area of heavy soils.
code 590.006/6-501.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 12, 2025: 7 findings recurred. 13 previous findings did not recur.

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