El Oriental De Cuba
PASSTuesday, October 11, 2022 at 2:39 PM
Violations Cited
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)
Handsink reaching temp of 65F. Repair and direct staff in prep area to use adjacent sink temporarily.
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.