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Avana Sushi
October 23, 2025 · Closed by the city
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- official resultClosed by the city
- inspection typeEating & Drinking
- failed findings12
- critical findings1
Failed findings
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Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)criticalInspector note: Bag of rice of rice observed chewed on with rat bite marks . PIC Voluntary discarded the 50 pound bag of rice its was denature with bleach on site
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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. Properly date mark all ready to eat foods Provide made/discard date to all food prepped before storing in the refrigerator
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Controlling Pests (Pf)Inspector note: Mise dropping observed in the storage area under the shelving near prep sink / clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov. Please increase the inspects and make any repairs to the walls and ceilings. PIC will need to fill the hole out side by the back door and any other holes found under debris. Observed chewed bags rice in the storage room
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(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)Inspector note: Due to unsanitary conditions found at the time of inspection voluntary closure was issue until establisment is deemed safe to reopen.
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Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)Inspector note: Multiple uncovered food products stored in the freezer. All foods must be covered to prevent contamination • Reach-in fridge /properly store all raw foods(eggs) below vegetables and ready to eat foods
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Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)Inspector note: Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
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In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)Inspector note: Observed plastic containers used to dispense bulk foods in back of house (sugar Rice). Discontinue/ Provide scoops with handles
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Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)Inspector note: Clean and sanitize the floors in front of the house and back of house to remove heavy soils and debris / clean and sanitize/ All fridge units and freezer exteriors and interiors observed with soils / clean and sanitize . fryer cabinet interior and exterior observed with grease build up clean and sanitize floors of warewashing area / clean and sanitize mop closet / clean and sanitize inteior of ice machine
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Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)Inspector note: Floor under equipments observed heavily soiled by grease build up and debris accumulation. Clean to remove
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Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)Inspector note: Ceiling tile in the office observed with pest gnawing damage/ replace damage ceiling tile
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Outer Openings Protected (C)Inspector note: Rear exit door noted open at the time of inspection door observed damage Provide door sweep to prevent all day light Keep all entrance and exit doors closed to prevent pest entry.
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Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)Inspector note: 1 roach observed in warewashing room behind the dishewasher. Remove all dead insects with more frequency
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on September 10, 2025: 12 findings appeared for the first time.
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