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China King Restaurant

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Friday, October 19, 2012 at 3:43 PM

Address
60 BEACH ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FS
Violations
1 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
30 inspections
11 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 31-5-204/05.11

Location Accessible

A water pitcher was observed within the hand sink. Nothing should be stored within the hand sink.

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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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department