Crudo

78 Salem St, Boston, MA 02113

Italian

Last inspected: Oct 8, 2024

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, Crudo has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 8, 2024. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 13 violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

“Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Crudo trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 8, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 13 violations

Food contact with equipment utensils and linens (p)

Inspector notes: Clean interior of the ice machine - an accumulation of visible soils present during inspection - address immediately

590.003/3-304.11-P

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Make the necessary corrections to the menu as we discussed during inspection [ disclosure - reminder ]

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Conformance with approved procedures (pf)

Inspector notes: Reading from the PH testing of sushi rice was just off the correct numbers count needed [ corrections were addressed immediately ] -- no HACCP paperwork on site to monitor - make all necessary corrections needed as discussed-

590.008/8-103.12-PF

Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)

Inspector notes: Deep lacerations and soils evident on all cutting boards - addressed immediately

590.004/4-202.11-PF

Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: Missing the front barrier - replace

590.005/5-203.13-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible soils within the sushi section where needed including all equipment - utensild as well as the floors . walls and ceiling areas

590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean entire floor- walls and ceiling surface areas where needed from all visible food spills stains and soils

590.004/4-602.13-C

Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure all hanging equipment [ knife rack ] is properlt secured

590.004/4-201.11-C

Wood use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Limit wooden utesil use as discussed - information provided for acceptable surfaces

590.004/4-101.17-C

Wood use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Discxard all wooden utensils with splintered and burnt edges - see notes about " the correct use of wooden utensils allowed in the commercial kitchen "

590.004/4-101.17-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Address

590.003/3-304.14-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Post copies of both your current food safety andf allergen awareness certificates on site as we discussed during inspection

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Grease trap(c)

Inspector notes: Resurface to remove heavy grime and grease deposits

590.005/5-402.12-C

Mar 10, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 7, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: No reminder on new menu's supply on all menu's *Maybe be raw or undercooked Consuming raw or undercooked meat poultry seafood or eggs may increase your risk of foodbourne illness especially if you have a medical condition

590.003/3-603.11-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Order came in with allergy and manager and chef did not ensure that it was followed thru properly Ensure all allegies are a priority and floowed up.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: managers serv safe expired renew or sign up for class before re-inspection date

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crudo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crudo on file is from Oct 8, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Crudo?

Across the inspection record, “consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Crudo.

How does Crudo compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Crudo most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Crudo's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Crudo have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Crudo means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Crudo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Crudo is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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