Samurai Boston

• official resultPass
• resultPass
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings0
• critical findings0

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Checks marked passed

• ✓Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical
  Inspector note: Sushi bar employees are just rinsing their hands. Train employees to properly wash their hands with soap.
  code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓PIC Knowledgecritical
  Inspector note: High temperature dishwasher is broken and employees do not know how to setup 3-compartment sink. Train employees to properly wash dishes. Provide a manager who is knowledgeable in food safety.
  code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Conformance w/ Approved Procedurescritical
  Inspector note: Lab test needs to be updated. HACCP plan is due for review and employees need to be retrained. pH logs are not current records stop a few weeks ago. Provide daily logs.
  code M-8-103.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Protection
  Inspector note: Bar: Soda tube is turning through customer ice. Provide separation. Sushi bar: the hardsinlcs we adjacent to prep. Provide separation. Items are stored on top of the ice machine.Store items separate.
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Contact Surfaces Design
  Inspector note: Bulk rice is dispensed with a bowl. Provide a food grade scoop with a handle.
  code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Cooking equipment is soiled. Clean cooking line to remove debris. Prep sinks are soiled. Clean to remove.
  code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Installed and Maintained
  Inspector note: Bathroom water is cold Provide hot water.
  code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓premises not properly maintained or cleaned
  Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
  Inspector note: Hood vent is soiled with grease and there are no tags to indicate when it was cleaned. Clean vent.
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 17, 2008: 8 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.

Source: Analyze Boston.