Falafel King II in BOSTON, MA Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/12/23

BOSTON, MA - Health inspectors documented violations at Falafel King II during a routine inspection conducted on 04/12/2023.

Located at 262 WASHINGTON ST in the Downtown Boston area, the establishment serves the local community. The Downtown Boston neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.

The inspection identified 5 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.

The first violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C). Regulatory standards exist to minimize health risks to consumers.

The second violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C). Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.

The third violation involved hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C). According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks.

The fourth violation concerned handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf). According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Inadequate handwashing can transmit Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and other pathogens directly to food.

The fifth violation involved food storage. Inspectors documented: Common Name-Working Containers (Pf). Storing food at incorrect temperatures accelerates spoilage and pathogen growth.

Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.

This inspection data is provided by Boston Public Health Commission. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/12/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Boston Public Health Commission. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Massachusetts Food Code. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.