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Zaku

August 3, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings10
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical

Inspector note: Low temperature chlorine rinse dish washer is not showing a presence of chlorine sanitizer when tested. Make all necessary repairs. Alternative means to sanitize equipment in three compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer in place.
code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Conformance with Approved Procedures (P)critical

Inspector note: Sushi rice log is not updated. Retrain staff.
code 590.008/8-103.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: The certified food protection manager certificate on site is expired as of May 2026. Provide proof of enrollments in a CFPM upon re inspection.
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Date and label all prepared foods in refrigerators held more than 24 hours.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Label squeeze bottles at cookline. Label bags of foods in freezer in basement.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Grease trap cover in floor is rotted with holes in it. Replace.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Ceiling in dry storage area in basement with peeling paint. Clean and resurface.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood sticker is expired as of June 2026. Provide updated hood sticker.
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Variances (C)

Inspector note: The establishment is acidifying rice for sushi. There is no copy of a variance upon inspection. Provide copy of approved variance and post it with the health permit.
code 590.008/8-103.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Anti-Choking

Inspector note: Choke save certificate is expired. Provide current. 590.011 Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved 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

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