Did Al's South St. Express pass their Boston health inspection?

Al's South St. Express passed their inspection on December 19, 2012.

Where is Al's South St. Express located?

Al's South St. Express is located at 179 ESSEX ST, Boston, MA.

Al's South St. Express

Q: What critical health violations were found at Al's South St. Express?

Critical violation: Location Accessible. FORCED NON-COMPLIANCE: Blocked sinks force employees to skip handwashing. Studies show 89% compliance when sinks accessible vs 35% when blocked. Each skipped handwash potentially contaminates multiple food items. Inaccessible sinks contributed to Hepatitis A outbreak affecting 660 people.

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at 5:16 PM

Address

179 ESSEX ST

Chinatown, MA 02111

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 31-5-204/05.11

Location Accessible

A tray had been placed on one of the three hand sinks during the inspection. The tray was removed during the inspection. Frequent hand washing was observed.

Why This Matters

FORCED NON-COMPLIANCE: Blocked sinks force employees to skip handwashing. Studies show 89% compliance when sinks accessible vs 35% when blocked. Each skipped handwash potentially contaminates multiple food items. Inaccessible sinks contributed to Hepatitis A outbreak affecting 660 people.

Code Requirements

Handwashing sinks must be: Accessible at ALL times; Used ONLY for handwashing; Located within 25 feet of food prep; Clear of all equipment and supplies; Never used for food prep, dishwashing, or chemical disposal; Minimum one sink per 5 workers during peak times.

Corrective Actions

Clear ALL handwashing sinks immediately; Post 'Handwashing Only' signs; Relocate any blocking equipment; Provide alternative sinks for other uses; Train staff on sink designation; Monitor hourly for compliance

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005(D) | FDA Code: Section 5-204.11, 5-205.11

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