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Yamato Japanese Cuisine

March 23, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings4
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Consumer Advisoriescritical

Inspector note: The consumer advisory is incomplete. There are some items labeled as undercooked but not every item is designated as undercooked. Provide a proper disclaimer and reminder on the menu.
code M-3-603.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: There are large rodent droppings on the stairs in the basement and in the kitchen. The establishment has had a problem with rats in the past they need to provide additional treatments and follow the instructions of the exterminator to irradicate the rodent problem. (will refer to Rodent Control Division)
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Inspector note: There is excess trash and the area is soiled. Clean to remove.
code 34-5-501.111/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: The hood vent is due for a cleaning. Have the vent cleaned by a licensed company. The cooking equipment and vents are soiled. Clean to remove. (Pass) There are holes in the wall. Repair to provide smooth cleanable durable surface and make sure holes are not allowing rats to enter establishment. Walls in the kitchen especially behind the dishwasher and three bay sink are soiled and in disrepair. Provide smooth cleanable durable surface. (Pass)
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Hot Holdingcritical

Inspector note: The eel in the toaster is 104F. Provide proper hot holding of 140F or above.
code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
PIC Knowledgecritical

Inspector note: The certified manager is Yao Ming Chen when he is not at the establishment it is difficult to communicate with the staff and they are opening another location. Provide an additional manager who can answer questions and oversee the establishment when the additional location is open.
code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Knives toasters and other food contact equipment is soiled. Clean to remove.
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Shelving refrigerators and other non-food contact surfaces are soiled. Clean to remove. There are chemicals bottles and plastic wrap packages that are encrusted with grease. Clean to remove.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Installed and Maintained

Inspector note: The water at the handsink is inconsistent in temperature. Provide consistent hot and cold water to properly wash hands.
code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: There is no soap and paper towels at the sushi handsink. Provide.
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: The floors are soiled. Clean to remove debris.
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on March 16, 2015: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 7 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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