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Matsu Nori Handroll Bar
May 22, 2026 · Pass
😇clean
- official resultPass
- resultPass
- inspection typeEating & Drinking
- failed findings0
- critical findings0
✓ No failed findings were recorded; 11 code checks were marked passed.
Checks marked passed
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Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)criticalInspector note: Quats in spray bottles tested over 500ppm using the location's and the Health Inspector's testing devices; the person in charge states they followed regular operating procedures for making the sanitizer solution. Rework operating procedures on making the quats sanitizer solution so that the solution tests at recommended PPM by manafacturer. The person in charge was able to dilute the solution with water in sanitizer bottles so that they tested at 200ppm.
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Conformance with Approved Procedures (P)criticalInspector note: No parasite destruction letter for raw fish (yellowtail) was able to be presented during the inspection; provide.
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Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)Inspector note: In the main sushi prep line observed a food handler chewing or eating food while preparing sushi rolls; the person in charge had the employee discard the gum or food and wash their hands; food handlers should not eat or drink in food prep areas.
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Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)Inspector note: Observed employee at the appetizer prep area handling food without an effective hair restraint; provide effective hair restraints for food handlers. Corrected on site.
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Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)Inspector note: Observed an employee in the back kitchen area drying sanitized food contact surfaces with a reusable towel; sanitized food contact surfaces should be air dried only | There are multiple sticky insect traps in use during service in the back prep area; remove insect traps during food prep and service.
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Sponges Use Limitation (C)Inspector note: Observed sponges in the dishwashing area and person in charge confirmed that location uses sponges on food contact surfaces; sponges should not be used on food contact surfaces.
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Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)Inspector note: Multiple cold holding units lacking internal thermometers; provide internal thermometers for all cold holding units.
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Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)Inspector note: The gaskets for the appetizer refrigerator are torn and damaged; repair or replace the gaskets.
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System Maintained in Good Repair (C)Inspector note: The prep sink in the back kitchen area leaks water onto the floor when the sink's water is in use; repair or replace the leaking pipes.
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Outer Openings Protected (C)Inspector note: At the front double doors there is a gap when the doors are closed where daylight is visible; repair or replace the doors or repair or replace the weather stripping to prevent pest entry.
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flagged at inspectionInspector note: Post allergen poster in back of house for staff Post signage visible to customers stating "A copy of the most recent health inspection is available to view upon request."
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Fail on May 15, 2026: 11 previous findings did not recur.
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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.
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