Bukhara Indian Bistro

3698 Washington St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Indian

Last inspected: May 13, 2022

Score

Low Risk

Bukhara Indian Bistro appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. On May 13, 2022, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Bukhara Indian Bistro dates to May 13, 2022.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about 12 violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “wiping cloths use limitation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Jamaica Plain restaurant scene, where the average is 83, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 13, 2022

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Set up sanitizers seperately as we discussed

590.003/3-304.14-C

Outside receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Cl;ean to remnove visible grease and soils on the trash receptacles in the alleyway

590.005/5-501.15-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Repair openings in the screan door by the alleyway entrance

590.006/6-202.15-C

May 11, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 12 minor violations.

View 14 violations

Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)

Inspector notes: Several cutting boards and knives have food soils remaining on them from previous usage - clean to remove all visible soils properly

590.004/4-202.11-PF

Preventing contamination from hands (pf)

Inspector notes: Discontinue blocking handsink in the prep kitchen area of the kitchen with soiled equipment / pots and pans - leave easy access so staff can wash hands properly

590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Identify all hand sinks in the food proep areas accordingly " Hand washing only"

590.006/6-301.14-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Repair openings in the screan door by the alleyway entrance

590.006/6-202.15-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean all surfaces in the kitchen with visible food spills stains and soils

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean insode and outside od all refrigeration / freezer units- under all prep tables and exterior of all food storage bins from food spills stains and soils

590.004/4-602.13-C

Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure there is an ample clean area to properly air dry pots and pans - currently placing pots and pand on top of each other - discontinue

590.004/4-204.119-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the filters where needed from visble carbon soils

590.004/4-202.18-C

Cip equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Clean all cooking equipment on the line from an accumulation of visible food soils

590.004/4-202.12-C

(b) cooling methods (c)

Inspector notes: When cooling large amounts of foods discontinue using large deep plastic containers - break down into small stainless steel containers as discussed sauce has been cooling for about an hourand is at 120F or so

590.003/3-501.15-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Set up sanitizers seperately as we discussed

590.003/3-304.14-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Post curerent copy of current food safety certificate as discussed

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints as discussed

590.002/2-402.11-C

Outside receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Cl;ean to remnove visible grease and soils on the trash receptacles in the alleyway

590.005/5-501.15-C

May 4, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)

Inspector notes: Several cutting boards and knives have food soils remaining on them from previous usage - clean to remove all visible soils properly

590.004/4-202.11-PF

Preventing contamination from hands (pf)

Inspector notes: Discontinue blocking handsink in the prep kitchen area of the kitchen with soiled equipment / pots and pans - leave easy access so staff can wash hands properly

590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF

Cip equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Clean all cooking equipment on the line from an accumulation of visible food soils

590.004/4-202.12-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Identify all hand sinks in the food proep areas accordingly " Hand washing only"

590.006/6-301.14-C

(b) cooling methods (c)

590.003/3-501.15-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean all surfaces in the kitchen with visible food spills stains and soils

590.006/6-201.11-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints as discussed

590.002/2-402.11-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Post curerent copy of current food safety certificate as discussed

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean insode and outside od all refrigeration / freezer units- under all prep tables and exterior of all food storage bins from food spills stains and soils

590.004/4-602.13-C

Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure there is an ample clean area to properly air dry pots and pans - currently placing pots and pand on top of each other - discontinue

590.004/4-204.119-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the filters where needed from visble carbon soils

590.004/4-202.18-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bukhara Indian Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bukhara Indian Bistro on file is from May 13, 2022. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bukhara Indian Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths use limitation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bukhara Indian Bistro.

How does Bukhara Indian Bistro compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?

Bukhara Indian Bistro most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.

Has Bukhara Indian Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bukhara Indian Bistro have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bukhara Indian Bistro means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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