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Yamato Japanese Cuisine

November 25, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings10
critical findings3

Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Crab in the sushi case is 45F salmon being prepared is 54F shrimp in case is 47F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical

Inspector note: There is no sanitizer reading in the low-temperature dishwasher. Provide proper sanitizer reading. (Manager was able to setup three compartment sink with quats sanitizer)
code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Conformance w/ Approved Procedurescritical

Inspector note: The pH meter was not working at the onset of the insepction. Make sure the rice is beingtested daily and that the manager ischecking the equipment daily.
code M-8-103.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: There are rat droppings in the basement. Clean and provide IPM reports showing the treatment of rats.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: There are no splash guards at the handsink in the sushi bar. Provideto have a separation between handwashing and food prep. They are preparing large amounts of salmon at room temperature and the temperatures have elevated to 54F. Work in smaller batches to keep temperature bnelow 41F.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Installed and Maintained

Inspector note: The water at the handsink inthemiddle of the sushi bar is draining very slow. Repair.
code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: There is no soap at the handsink in the kitchen. Provide. The paper towel dispenser in the kitchen is encrusted with grease. Clean. The handsink fixtures throughout are encrusted with grease. Clean to remove.
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Inspector note: There is trash alongthe side of the building and on the sidewalk from where they are hosing out the trash barrels. Clean area.
code 34-5-501.111/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: The floor around the bulk storage containers is soiled. Clean to remove.
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: The cooking equipment is encrusted with grease. Clean to remove. The hood vent is due for a cleaning and the last sticker has a defficiency on the sticker. Have the vent cleaned and the defficiency needs to be corrected.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 25, 2014: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 4 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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