The Purple Shell

February 24, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings17
critical findings3

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Failed findings

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed raw pork stored above ready to eat dumplings. Observed raw chicken stored next to uncovered RTE foods. Store properly
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Separation-Storage (P)critical

Inspector note: Pipe sealer stored next to open container of nuts. Store properly. COS
code 590.007/7-201.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Conformance with Approved Procedures (P)critical

Inspector note: Prepared sushi rice from previous days business on site. Product discarded.
code 590.008/8-103.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple containers of prepared foods in several reach in coolers at the sushi bar and in walkin cooler not date marked. Provide.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Clean inside ice machine of visible soils.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: No soap at bar handsink. COS.
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: No paper towels in bar handsink dispenser. COS.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Plastic containers of foods in walkin cooler not labeled. Provide
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Observed bus bucket with cooked wontons inside uncovered on floor in walkin cooler. Store properly.
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Thawing (C)

Inspector note: Partially frozen chicken out on table to defrost. Defrost properly.
code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Replace or resurface sushi cutting boards.
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Visible buildup of food debri and dried spills under cookline. Clean floors under around and behind equipment of visible food debri and soils.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)

Inspector note: Light shield missing on light fixture above ice machine. Replace.
code 590.006/6-202.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Space between double doors at entrance with visible daylight emitting. Seal with pest proof materials.
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Intensity-Lighting (C)

Inspector note: Replace lightbulbs where needed.
code 590.006/6-303.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Anti-Choking

Inspector note: No choke save certificate. Provide.
code 590.009(E)* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 23, 2021: 17 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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