Society On High
FAILMonday, November 8, 2021 at 5:27 PM
Violations Cited
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)
The water at the handwash sink in the kitchen is not reaching 100F. Repair (The other sinks in the kitchen are reaching 100F so employees were instructed to wash their hands in the other locations)
Why This Matters
WITHOUT HOT WATER: Bacteria removal drops by 75%. Studies show proper handwashing with hot water and soap removes 99.9% of bacteria, while cold water only removes 25%. This dramatically increases risk of spreading E. coli, Salmonella, and Norovirus - responsible for 89% of foodborne illness outbreaks.
Code Requirements
Immediate action required: Provide hot water (100-120°F) at ALL handwashing sinks. Install water heater if needed. Temporary solution: heat water for handwashing until repairs complete. Staff must wash hands every 30 minutes, after touching face/hair, handling raw foods, using restroom.