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Monday, May 23, 2022 at 5:37 PM

Address
80 CAUSEWAY ST
West End, MA 02114
Category
FT
Violations
2 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
8 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.005/5-202.12-PF

Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Ladies room handsink reaching 80F. Handwashing sinks must have water 100F . Repair

Why This Matters

WITHOUT HOT WATER: Bacteria removal drops by 75%. Studies show proper handwashing with hot water and soap removes 99.9% of bacteria, while cold water only removes 25%. This dramatically increases risk of spreading E. coli, Salmonella, and Norovirus - responsible for 89% of foodborne illness outbreaks.

Code Requirements

Immediate action required: Provide hot water (100-120°F) at ALL handwashing sinks. Install water heater if needed. Temporary solution: heat water for handwashing until repairs complete. Staff must wash hands every 30 minutes, after touching face/hair, handling raw foods, using restroom.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.006/6-301.14-C

Handwashing Signage (C)

No employee hand washing signage in ladies room. Provide

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department