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The Purple Shell

September 28, 2023 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings0
critical findings0

✓ No failed findings were recorded; 6 code checks were marked passed.

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Checks marked passed

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)critical

Inspector note: 2 sprinklers went off in the dining area.Repair sprinkler heads & affected pipes. Provide necessary documentation from a licensed company before approval to re-open
code 590.005/5-205.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector note: A sprinkler pipe break occured on 2/5/23 at the location. Dining room & parts of the kitchen floors were flooded with ceilings damaged. PIC instructed to have pipe repaired wall/ceiling damage repaired clean and disinfect all affected floors & walls and surfaces and provide all cleaning & repair documentation to isdhealth@boston.gov. Establishment must be re-inspected by Building & Health divisions prior to approval to re-open.
code 590.008/8-404.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector note: Clean/sanitze all equipment and and food contact surfaces in all affected areas.
code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Clean/sanitize floors/walls all affected locations due to sprinkler break.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Ceiling observed heavily damaged from a sprinkler discharge.Repair ceiling locations as needed.
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Make all necessary repairs to all wall & ceiling surfaces equipment and life safety mechanisms. Obtain clearance from ISD building department prior to being allowed to reopen. Email all pertinent work orders receipts and invoices to isdhealth@boston.gov.
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Closed by the city on March 9, 2023: 6 previous findings did not recur.

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