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Puritan Restaurant

July 24, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings6
critical findings1

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed raw chicken cold holding at 48-52f. PIC removed and placed in the walk in unit without covers to cool properly.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: Missing testing device for 3 compartment sink. Provide at all times.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Handsink observed block by equipment on cookline. PIC removed. Assure all handsinks are accesible at all times.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector note: Heavy food soils observed inside all refrigeration units. Clean to remove. Heavy food soils observed on window ledge next to the pizza station. Clean to remove. Heavy food soils and grease build up observed under the frying and pizza oven. Clean to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Observed heavy debris under multiple shelving units and refrigeration units. Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)

Inspector note: Multiple handsinks observed with food soils and debris on the fixtures. Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-501.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 7, 2026: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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