Purple Cactus
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2026
100
Score
Purple Cactus appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 29, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “wall and ceiling coverings and coatings” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jamaica Plain restaurant scores 83. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Apr 29, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 9, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to fix the leak in the ceiling from the rain in the warewashing area. PIC is working with owner of the build now.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Please clean the hood filters on the cooking line. Hood sticker good until Aug 2025
590.004/4-202.18-C
90
Mar 21, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
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Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temperature dishwasher rinse gauge not working. A new dishwasher was delivered and it cam in broken and another one is on the way. PIC will have the plumber install the washer when it delivered. At the plate it was 170.4F. PIC stated that it will take another 2 weeks for another one to come in and a week to get installed. Please let me know if its repaired before re-inspection date.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temperature dishwasher rinse gauge not working. A new dishwasher was delivered and it cam in broken and another one is on the way. PIC will have the plumber install the washer when it delivered. At the plate it was 170.4F. PIC stated that it will take another 2 weeks for another one to come in and a week to get installed. Please let me know if its repaired before re-inspection date.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
82
Mar 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
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Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temperature dishwasher rinse gauge not working. A new dishwasher was delivered and it cam in broken and another one is on the way. PIC will have the plumber install the washer when it delivered. At the plate it was 170.4F. PIC stated that it will take another 2 weeks for another one to come in and a week to get installed. Please let me know if its repaired before re-inspection date.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
90
Aug 19, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Location has a mop sink in the kitchen area. PIC stated that she has a variance to use the toilet. Mop sink in kitchen is not used. PIC will need to print variance and post.
590.005/5-203.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers not labeled. Please provide labels.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Service sink (c)
590.005/5-203.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at front counter leaking from faucet. Please have repaired.
590.006/6-501.11-C
82
Jan 17, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please replace the caulking behind three bay sink.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to repair or replace light sheild above three bay sink.
590.006/6-202.11-C
90
Nov 8, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink drain not indirect to use / no air gap. Provide. continue to use a collander until repaired
590.005/5-203.14-P
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Open mop sink in kitchen. Enclose or install away from food equipment and paper products.
590.003/3-307.11-C
82
Oct 17, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Employee wiping hands on soiled apron. Discontinue. Properly wash and dry hands as trained. PIC instructed employee.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Chlorine solution for wiping cloths exceeds 200PPM. Corrected by PIC.
590.007/7-204.11-P
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink drain not indirect to use / no air gap. Provide. continue to use a collander until repaired
590.005/5-203.14-P
Washing fruits and vegetables (c)
Inspector notes: Wash produce before cutting (romaine greens).
590.003/3-302.15-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Open mop sink in kitchen. Enclose or install away from food equipment and paper products.
590.003/3-307.11-C
(b) cooling methods (c)
Inspector notes: Foods stored in deep containers to cool. Other recently prepped foods covered. Review proper procedures and verify cooling.
590.003/3-501.15-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Using sponge to clean food contact surfaces. Discontinue.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Can opener blade worn. Replace. Irrversible thermometer not working. Pressure gauge not working on dishmachine. Repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Carbon build up on grill and interior of oven. Foil on the pipes. Remove and maintain clean.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Rinsing procedures (c)
Inspector notes: Employee soaking in 1st bay washing in 2nd bay and then sanitizing without rinsing in between. Follow proper procedures to Wash-rinse -sanitze. PIC corrected during the inspection.
590.004/4-603.16-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pressure on hand sinks fluctuate when warewash water is running in kitchen. Leaks at 3 bay hand sink and waste pipe in basement. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles missing or broken in restroom and dry storage. Repair.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Dripping grease on hood filters. Clean to remove. Schedule cleaning due in November.
590.006/6-501.14-C
39
May 19, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 16, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Purple Cactus last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Purple Cactus on file is from Apr 29, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Purple Cactus?
Across the inspection record, “wall and ceiling coverings and coatings” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Purple Cactus.
How does Purple Cactus compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?
Purple Cactus most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.
Has Purple Cactus' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Purple Cactus have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Purple Cactus means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Purple Cactus inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Purple Cactus is inspected around three times per year on average.
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