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Tora Japanese Restaurant

August 16, 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

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: No kit or procedures on site. Guidance provided via email.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector note: Consumer reminder on menu is incomplete for under cooked eggs. Need symbol for under cooked denoting all soft boiled or undercooked (onsen tonago) egg on menu.
code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)

Inspector note: Unlabeled spray bottle of glass cleaner under prep sink at sushi line. Clearly label all chemical bottles.
code 590.007/7-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)

Inspector note: Sushi rice logs are up to date but annual rice lab test letters from fish purveyors and copy of HACCP plan are not on file. Provide required documents.
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 garnish for miso soup stored in water. Discard water and discontinue storing tofu in water because it can increase bacterial activity.
code 590.003/3-303.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Spoons tongs and chopsticks observed stored in water between 77F and 85F. Store utensils clean and dry or in water 135F or higher to prevent cross contamination.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths on counter. Store cloths in sanitizer between uses to prevent cross contamination.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Cases of avocado stored on floor of dry storage. Store food off the ground to prevent contamination.
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Sponges obsevred at every sink and wasrewashing area. Sponges can harbor dangerous levels of pathogens. Discard sponges and discontinue using sponges to clean food contact surfaces.
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Floor drain near warewashing machine soiled and with food debris. Clean and maintain to avoid attracting pests.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 8, 2022: 10 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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