Wens Rice Noodle & Ramen
FAILFriday, March 18, 2022 at 4:23 PM
Violations Cited
590.002/2-301.14-P
When to Wash (P)
All available handsinks blocked at the time of the inspection- Employees unable to properly wash- Corrected
Why This Matters
ILLNESS TRANSMISSION: 70% of foodborne outbreaks traced to poor handwashing. Unwashed hands after restroom carry 10 billion bacteria including E. coli. One contaminated hand can spread bacteria to 7 surfaces in 10 seconds. Causes 48 million illnesses annually.
Code Requirements
Wash hands for 20 seconds minimum with soap and 100°F water: After restroom ALWAYS, Before food prep, After touching face/hair/clothing, Between raw and ready-to-eat foods, After handling garbage, Every 30 minutes during continuous prep, After any contamination risk.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
Observed multiple emplyees touching cooked noodles with bare hands during the cooling process- Discontinue and wear gloves during process
Why This Matters
Inadequate handwashing is a leading cause of foodborne illness transmission
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003(C). Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
All available handwash sinks filled with equipment- Corrected
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-301.14-C
Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)
Numerous areas in kitchen where self contained hood units have been removed and induction burners have been added with no ventilation above. Observed the cooking of products with heavy condensation and steam Referred to Boston Fire
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.