The Purple Shell

• official resultPass
• resultPass
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings0
• critical findings0

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Checks marked passed

• ✓Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed unwrapped food products in the deep freezer with heavy ice build up. Advised pic to remove and assure proper storage of products in all refrigeration units .
  code 590.003/3-101.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Missing soap at handsink. Provide
  code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: Missing paper towels at hand sink. Provide
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: Current servesafe expired. Provide and post accordingly
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Sponges Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Observed heavy soiled sponges being utilized for wiping purposes. Discard and discontinue use.
  code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
  Inspector note: Observed heavy soils and food debris on the interior and exterior of refrigeration units. Clean to remove
  code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Hood sticker exp 12/23. Provide valid inspection sticker or proof of scheduled cleaning.
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
  Inspector note: Heavy food soils and debris on interior and exterior of all handsink fixtures. Clean to remove
  code 590.006/6-501.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓flagged at inspection
  Inspector note: Fees outstanding for 2024 Health Permit. Provide
  code L1status: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 20, 2024: 9 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.