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Restaurant: The Purple Onion
Address: 1717 South 10th Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35205
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: May 30, 2012

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96

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2-301.14 Wash hands at station for at least 15 seconds when returning from outside the work area. / Employee prepped ranch cups after cleaning dining area without washing hands.
4-202.16 Replace damaged gasket on cooler door. / Gasket torn on cooler door in rear kitchen.
5-501.113 Keep dumpster closed.

2-401.11 Store personal drinks below and away from food, utensils, equipment, linens, and unwrapped single service/single use articles. / Several personal drinks in food prep areas.
3-501.17 Properly date mark all potentially hazardous food prepared in-house when held for more than 24 hours.3-501.16 Maintain potentially hazardous food at 41 F or below. / Prepped items not date marked in freezer. Chicken fingers on cook line 88F.
5-403.11 Dispose of sewage through an approved facility. / Sewage overflow from clogged drain onto rear of building and under storage house.
4-602.12 Clean food contact cooking and baking equipment at least every 24 hours.4-602.13 Clean non food contact surfaces as often as necessary to prevent accumulation of residue. / accumulation of grease on items behind grill, equipment handles.
4-202.16 Paint or seal bare wood surfaces in dry storage. / Many wooden shelves exposed or have peeling or worn surfaces.
4-901.11 Allow utensils to air dry before stacking. / Water between lexans on drainboard.
5-205.15 Repair slow or inoperative drain (indoor or outdoor). / Drain in mop service basin clogged.
6-305.11 Provide lockers or other suitable facilities for storage of employees personal belongings. / Personal items on shelf with condiments.

4-202.16 Paint or seal bare wood surfaces in dry storage. / shelves in storage worn, need repainting.
4-901.11 Allow utensils to air dry before stacking. / some lexans on shelf with water in-between.
4-402.11 Provide seal between hand washing sink and adjoining wall. / Space between kitchen handsink and wall tile.

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Parking:

Garage Private Lot Street Valet Validated

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Beer & Wine Only Full Bar Happy Hour

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