Umai Japanese Restaurant

April 26, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings14
critical findings6

Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Salmon 45 F
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical

Inspector note: Raw fish stored with ready to eat foods in refrigeration unit on cooking line - PIC took corrective action during inspection
code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical

Inspector note: Observed no hand washing by employees/food handlers Sushi chef handling raw animal products and resuming duties - No hand washing by both sushi chef during inspection PIC took corrective action during inspection.
code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: Green scrub pad at hand sink - Wait station Items stored around hand sink - Sushi bar Observed PIC rinsing PH meter at hand sink - Sushi bar Access to hand sink blocked by chest type freezer - Sushi bar
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Separation/Sanitizer Criteriacritical

Inspector note: Can of raid under hand sink basin/chemical stored on wall ledge - Ware washing/food prep
code 41-7-201/04.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

Inspector note: Standard solution for PH meter has no expiration date - label worn No proof of annual review lab report for PH sushi rice no updated seafood documentation no proof that sushi chef have been trained in HACCP sushi Proof that employees have not been properly trained in food safety and sanitations 105CMR590.00/1999 FDA food code by the Certified Food Protection/Allergen Awareness manager as required by code. The PIC shall oversee day to day operations to insure that establishment is operating in compliance with 105CMR590.00/1999 food code. PIC started taking corrective action during inspection. Owner arrived on premises prior to my departure.
code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Thermometers Provided

Inspector note: No food thermometer
code 05-4-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Reusing fish tubs to stored ready to foods - Lid labeled Fresh Fish
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Utensil Storage

Inspector note: Scoop handle in direct contact with ice - Wait station
code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Refrigeration unit 49 F - Wait station No divider between hand sink and sushi prep station
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Inspector note: In use wiping cloths not stored a sanitizing solution - Ware washing/food prep/sushi bar and wait station.
code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: No drying device at hand sink - Kitchen/prep/ware washing and wait station
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Broken floor tiles in side hallway - Egree area
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Built up soils on walls and attachments/walls in disrepair - Ware washing and prep area
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 26, 2017: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 6 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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