EL PAISA RESTAURANTE
PASSMonday, October 31, 2022 at 5:29 PM
Address
88 CHELSEA ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Category
FT
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
7 inspections
4 failures
Violations Cited
⚠ MAJOR
✓ Corrected
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
Coffee hot foods and cookies sold in front of store without an immediate hand sink / Provide. Closest hand sink is more than 10 feet on the other side of the kitchen
Why This Matters
CONTAMINATION CYCLE: Using handwash sink for dishes spreads grease and food particles, making hand cleaning ineffective. Staff avoid dirty sinks, reducing handwashing by 60%. Creates breeding ground for bacteria at the most critical hygiene point.
Code Requirements
STOP all non-handwashing use immediately. Handwash sinks for HANDS ONLY. Clean and sanitize sink completely. Post signage 'HANDWASHING ONLY'. Designate separate sinks for food prep and dishwashing. Retrain all staff.
Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5