George Howell Coffee
PASS W/ CONDITIONSFriday, June 23, 2023 at 2:56 PM
Address
505 WASHINGTON ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FS
Violations
1 total
Facility History
20 inspections
4 failures
Violations Cited
• MINOR
590.002/2-402.11-C
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Kitchen staff without hair restraints. Provide hats or hairnets for kitchen staff to prevent contamination.
Why This Matters
CONTAMINATION RISK: Average person sheds 50-100 hairs daily. Each hair can carry up to 1 million bacteria. Staphylococcus aureus from hair causes rapid food poisoning (1-6 hours) with severe nausea, vomiting, and cramps. Cannot be killed by reheating once toxin forms.
Code Requirements
All staff handling food MUST wear: hairnets, caps, or effective hair restraints covering all hair; beard nets for facial hair over 1/4 inch; no loose hair touching shoulders. Provide hair restraints for all staff immediately.
Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2