Yamato Ii

January 17, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings17
critical findings4

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Failed findings

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

Inspector note: Raw pork above raw greens in walkin cooler. COS.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Tuna mix in walkin cooler 47F. Placed in freezer to cool to below 41F. Product made within the hour.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)critical

Inspector note: Two food prep sinks in rear of kitchen with no air gaps in drain pipes. Install.
code 590.005/5-202.13-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Conformance with Approved Procedures (P)critical

Inspector note: Food employee using tap water to make rice slurry for sushi rice PH test. Use distilled water only. HACCP plan on site states to use tap water. Edit plan to use distilled water. Sushi rice log not updated. Retrain staff.
code 590.008/8-103.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: Manager could not state all symptoms of exlusion for proper employee health policy. Retrain staff. Handout provided.
code 590.002/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple priority violations. Provide active managerial control.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Fried sweet potatoe chicken in reach in cooler not date marked. Provide.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector note: No consumer advisory for raw foods on online menu. http://yamato02116.com/menu.asp Provide.
code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Label all items in freezer
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Thawing (C)

Inspector note: Commerically packaged ROP frozen eeel defrosting in sink. Remove overwrap. COS.
code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Clean shelving under sushi bar of visible soils clean door handles to walkin coolers of buildup of soils.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater (C)

Inspector note: Groundwater making entry at front portion of dining room with puddling water under booths several floor fans and dehumidifiers in place. Determine source of water and make all necessary repairs. Clean and disinfect all affected areas. Close off portion of dining area that is afffected to the public.
code 590.005/5-403.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Restroom doors with bottoms missing and damged. Replace. Missing ceiling tiles and wall panel held to wall with duct tape in mens room. Repair/replace.
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Persistent leaks as a repeat issue after weather events in vault section under sidewalk portion of basement. Make all necessary repairs.
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood tag is expired. Provide current.
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Anti-Choking

Inspector note: No choke saver certificate on site. Provide. Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
code 590.009(E)* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Frozen dessert machine on site. No frozen desserts manufacturers permit on record. Remove machine from service. Apply for license emailed isdhealth@boston.gov. I. Licensing Authority for Wholesale for Retail Frozen Dessert Manufacturers The regulatory authority for inspection and licensing of frozen dessert establishments is stated in M.G.L. c.94 § 65G-U. The law states that frozen desserts manufacturers both retail and wholesale shall be licensed and inspected by local boards of health. Frozen desserts are further regulated in 105 CMR 500.000 Good Manufacturing Practices for Food. All wholesale or retail frozen dessert manufacturers require licensing by the local board of health • Online menu is missing allergen statement. Provide. http://yamato02116.com/menu.asp Notice on printed menus and menu boards. Such food establishments shall include on all printed menus and menu boards a clear and conspicuous notice requesting a customer to inform the server before placing an order about the customer's allergy to a major food allergen. The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.
code L1status: Fail

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