Did Kingston Station pass their Boston health inspection?

Kingston Station passed their inspection on September 4, 2012.

Where is Kingston Station located?

Kingston Station is located at 23 KINGSTON ST, Boston, MA.

Kingston Station

Q: What critical health violations were found at Kingston Station?

Critical violation: Location Accessible. 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.

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at 4:44 PM

Address

23 KINGSTON ST

Chinatown, MA 02111

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 31-5-204/05.11

Location Accessible

A sheet pan was observed across the basin of one of the hand sinks during the inspection. The sheet pan was removed. However the hand sinks must be maintained free from obstruction at all times to promote frequent and proper hand washing.

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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