Sweet Rice

October 31, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings19
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed staff washing produce in the 3 bay sink. PIC to request variance with procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided while using 3 bay sink to wash produce since there's no space to install a prep sink.
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC to retrain staff on all P's and PF's violation noted.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Interior and exterior of both microwaves observed soiled interior of multiple refrigeration units observed soiled from visible food crust and spills interior exterior and around the low temp dishwasher observed heavily soiled cook range cookline observed soiled and exterior of storage bins observed soiled. Clean and sanitize to remove.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Sushi prep area handsinks observed blocked by trash can and sanitizer buckets. Discontinue maintain accessible at all time. (Corrected on site)
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Kitchen handsinks observed without soap. Provide (Corrected on site)
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Warewashing area handsinks observed without paper towels. Provide means to drying hands. (Corrected on site)
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple fruit flies observed in the warewashing handsinks area. PIC to provide current IPM report from a licensed exterminator at : inca.prince@boston.gov
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Observed staff working with RTE foods wihout hair restraint. Provide and maintain. (Corrected on site)
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Multiple squeeze bottles at the sushi station cookline condiments and storage bins observed without lables. Provide lables when removed from original containers
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Single use plastic containers being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. . Discontinue and use handled scoop to prevent contamination by hand.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Multiple buckets of food observed stored on the floor inside walkin. Discontinue and elevate.
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Observed sliced ginger and cutting board stored inside mop sink closet. Discontinue. Product was voluntary discard by PIC and cutting board was washed rinse and sanitized.
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector note: Observed shelvings in the basement area lined with cardboard. Discontinue
code 590.004/4-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Observed staff using yellow sponge to wipe down food prep surfaces. Discontinue (Corrected on site)
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Hood vent observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Numerous refrigeration units and walkins observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)

Inspector note: Hood vent observed dripping oil on the backsplash and equipment. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-204.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Grease Trap(C)

Inspector note: Grease trap observed ouderous by foul smell. Clean to remove.
code 590.005/5-402.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Observed floor under all equipments and under warewashing sink with heavy soiled build up.Clean to remove. Observed cardboard use to line the floor inside wakin units. Discontinue
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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