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The Purple Shell

July 16, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings9
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (Pf)

Inspector note: Ensure there is an ample and clean enough area to properly air dry clean pots pans and utensils
code 590.004/4-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Discontinue placing soiled dishes inside the basin of the hand sinks - keep clear and clean as discussed
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Set up as discussed
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Clean exterior of all cooking equipment refrigeration equipment freezers and exterior of bulk food storage bins from all visible soils
code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: No barrier on shelving unit containing clean pots and pans stored directly beside a containers of soiled aprons - relocate or provide a barrier as discussed
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Clean all areas where needed from visible food spills stains and soils
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Identify all hand sinks as discussed
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector note: No signs of rodent activity at this time but there are many glue boards and rodent traps behind the cooking line - provide an IPM report as discussed
code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)

Inspector note: Clean all plumbing pipes where needed [ from the grease trap - under the sinks ] from visible soils
code 590.006/6-501.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 12, 2021: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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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.

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