Did Penang pass their Boston health inspection?

Penang passed their inspection on September 10, 2013.

Where is Penang located?

Penang is located at 687 WASHINGTON ST, Boston, MA.

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Q: What critical health violations were found at Penang?

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 10, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Address

687 WASHINGTON ST

Back Bay, MA 02116

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 31-5-204/05.11

Location Accessible

The hand sink cannot be used even temporarily as the base for a cutting board. Hand sinks are positioned throughout the kitchen to provide ready access to hand wash stations for all staff. The violation was corrected during the inspection.

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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