🚨 Recent Restaurant Closures 🚨

Piattini

FAIL

Monday, January 28, 2013 at 3:47 PM

Address
226 NEWBURY ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FS
Violations
2 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
59 inspections
24 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 31-5-204/05.11

Location Accessible

Do not block access to handwash sink in kitchen. Sink was covered with plastic lid and not in use. Leave open and accessible at all times.

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
• MINOR 06-3-501.13

PHF's Properly Thawed

Provide proper method of defrosting all PHF's. Observed frozen chicken breasts in food prep sink thawing without cold running water.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 06.3.501
View Facility Profile →
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department