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The Purple Shell

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Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 2:10 PM

Address
11 W BROADWAY
South Boston, MA 02127
Category
FS
Violations
6 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
22 inspections
10 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.005/5-205.15-P

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

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

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
⚠ MAJOR 590.008/8-404.11-PF

(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

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.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.008. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.008 | FDA Code: Section 8
• MINOR 590.004/4-601.11-C

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Clean/sanitze all equipment and and food contact surfaces in all affected areas.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Clean/sanitize floors/walls all affected locations due to sprinkler break.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-101.11-C

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Ceiling observed heavily damaged from a sprinkler discharge.Repair ceiling locations as needed.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.11-C

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

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.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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