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Purple Cactus

October 24, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings2
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)critical

Inspector note: Prep sink drain not indirect to use / no air gap. Provide. continue to use a collander until repaired
code 590.005/5-203.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Open mop sink in kitchen. Enclose or install away from food equipment and paper products.
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Cleaning Procedure (P)critical

Inspector note: Employee wiping hands on soiled apron. Discontinue. Properly wash and dry hands as trained. PIC instructed employee.
code 590.002/2-301.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)critical

Inspector note: Chlorine solution for wiping cloths exceeds 200PPM. Corrected by PIC.
code 590.007/7-204.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C)

Inspector note: Wash produce before cutting (romaine greens).
code 590.003/3-302.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
(B) Cooling Methods (C)

Inspector note: Foods stored in deep containers to cool. Other recently prepped foods covered. Review proper procedures and verify cooling.
code 590.003/3-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Using sponge to clean food contact surfaces. Discontinue.
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Can opener blade worn. Replace. Irrversible thermometer not working. Pressure gauge not working on dishmachine. Repair.
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector note: Carbon build up on grill and interior of oven. Foil on the pipes. Remove and maintain clean.
code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Rinsing Procedures (C)

Inspector note: Employee soaking in 1st bay washing in 2nd bay and then sanitizing without rinsing in between. Follow proper procedures to Wash-rinse -sanitze. PIC corrected during the inspection.
code 590.004/4-603.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Pressure on hand sinks fluctuate when warewash water is running in kitchen. Leaks at 3 bay hand sink and waste pipe in basement. Repair.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)

Inspector note: Ceiling tiles missing or broken in restroom and dry storage. Repair.
code 590.006/6-201.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Dripping grease on hood filters. Clean to remove. Schedule cleaning due in November.
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 17, 2023: 2 findings recurred. 11 previous findings did not recur.

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About this record

This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Analyze Boston.