The Purple Shell
Last inspected: Aug 1, 2024
55
Score
The Purple Shell, located at 11 W Broadway in South Boston, MA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on August 1, 2024, resulting in a score of 55. This inspection identified four major and four minor violations, including issues with handwashing cleanser availability, handwashing sink operation, and pest control. Across ten scored inspections, The Purple Shell has historically maintained a medium-risk profile.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 1, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
55
Jul 24, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
55
Feb 27, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
55
Feb 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
55
Sep 28, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
64
Feb 3, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 3, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
37
Dec 28, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
35
Aug 19, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
35
Aug 17, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
35
Violations — Aug 1, 2024 Inspection
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple handsinks missing soap. Provide at all times
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled equipment and food soils inside designated handsinks. Retrain staff on proper use of handsinks
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent activity behind refrigeration units and next to fryer. Clean to remove and provide updated pest control report
590.006/6-501.111-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of refrigeration units observed with heavy food soils. Clean to remove Interior of all refrigeration and freezer units observed with food spills and debris. Clean to remove. Exterior of dishmachine with heavy debris and food soils. Clean to remove Exterior of rice cooker with food soils and debris clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing testing device for low temp dishmachine. Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Expired food safety certificate. Provide
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Logging of sushi accidification not logged per proper guidelines since 7/1/24. Advised pic to retrain staff to log properly daily.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink at bar missing signage. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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