Hemlock Grill
PASSWednesday, November 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Address
420 WEST ST
Hyde Park, MA 02136
Category
FS
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
4 inspections
3 failures
Violations Cited
⚠ MAJOR
✓ Corrected
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
No hand sinks in the kitchen/bar area. Provide hand sink.
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