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Tora Japanese Restaurant

March 29, 2022 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings0
critical findings0

✓ No failed findings were recorded; 10 code checks were marked passed.

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Checks marked passed

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw meat stored over produce in reach-in prep cooler. Raw pork stored in bowl with raw shrimp. Keep different meats and species separated. Rwa meat should always be stored below produce and ready to eat foods. Corrected on site
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: No kit or procedures on site. Information provided via email.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Containers of prepped sauces and boiled eggs in walk-in cooler without date marking. Prepped foods held more than 24 hours need to dated to ensure rotation and safety.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Soda nozzle with soil build-up. Clean regularly to avoid build-up of soda and potential contamination.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple containers of sanitizing bleach solutions unlabeled under front service area. Clearly label and identify potentially poisonous chemicals.
code 590.007/7-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)

Inspector note: Lab test for sushi rice is out of date. Provide updated letter from licensed laboratory.
code 590.008/8-103.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)

Inspector note: Tofu for garnishing miso soup stored in water. Storing in water increases possible bacterial activity. Water discarded.
code 590.003/3-303.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Spoons for serving rice in 55F water. Store rice spoons in 135F water or higher. Pint cups floating in bucket of rice vinegar. Use utensils with handles such as ladels for dispensing bulk foods.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Thawing (C)

Inspector note: Reduced oxygen packaged tuna fillets thawing in walk-in cooler without cutting or removing from packaging. Pierce packaging prior to thawing.
code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Walls and shelves at prep area covered in aluminum foil. Discard and discontinue using foil because in can melt and crumble potentially contaminating food. It cannot be cleaned. Carboard lining shelves in dry storage. Discard. Use materials that are smooth cleanable & non-absorbent.
code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on March 22, 2022: 10 previous findings did not recur.

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About this record

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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