The Lansdowne
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Address
9 LANSDOWNE ST
Boston, MA 02215
Category
FT
Violations
1 total
Facility History
44 inspections
16 failures
Violations Cited
• MINOR
590.002/2-402.11-C
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Food handlers observed without hair restraints. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers.
Why This Matters
CONTAMINATION RISK: Average person sheds 50-100 hairs daily. Each hair can carry up to 1 million bacteria. Staphylococcus aureus from hair causes rapid food poisoning (1-6 hours) with severe nausea, vomiting, and cramps. Cannot be killed by reheating once toxin forms.
Code Requirements
All staff handling food MUST wear: hairnets, caps, or effective hair restraints covering all hair; beard nets for facial hair over 1/4 inch; no loose hair touching shoulders. Provide hair restraints for all staff immediately.
Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2