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J & J Irish Pub & Grille

September 11, 2008 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings14
critical findings4

Failed findings

Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical

Inspector note: Raw chicken beef and french fries all stored together in basement freezer. Store separately to ensure no cross-contamination.
code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Prevention of Contamination from Handscritical

Inspector note: Witnessed PIC cutting cooked Pork shoulder with bare hands. Ensure that all food handlers are wearing gloves to prevent contamination from bare hands.
code 12-3--301.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Knowledgecritical

Inspector note: PIC Joe was ubable to state proper defrosting methods cooking cold holding hot holding temperatures. Ensure all staff are properly trained on safe food handling practices.
code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

Inspector note: PIC Joe not performing safe food handling duties while on site. Address.
code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Top of knife holder in kitchen visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
PHF's Properly Thawed

Inspector note: Scallops being defrosted in 2 bay sink. Discontinue to ensure proper defrosting methods are in place.
code 06-3-501.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Utensil Storage

Inspector note: Tongs being stored on gas pipe connected to 4 top burner. Discontinue and store protected.
code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Wooden handled knives being used in kitchen area. Discontinue and use food grade equipment.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Dishwashng Facilities

Inspector note: ADS dishwasher not cleaning and sanitizing simply. Address.
code 16-4-501.11/.15* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Inspector note: Soiled clothes left out on counter. Provide proper sanutizing solution for cloths.
code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Interior of Imperial fryer with heavy grease build-up. Clean to remove. Gibson upright freezer with heavy frost build up. Defrost to remove. Flour container under the Star grill heavily soiled. Clean to remove. Interiors of both coffin style freezers in basement with heavy frost build up and visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Exterior of silver freezer in basement with heavy Soils. Clean to remove. Floor under food rack in basement walk-in heavily soiled. Clean to remove. Fans of Compressor in basement with-in with visible dust. Clean to remove.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Inspector note: Pots and pans stored in grease trap. Discontinue and store protected.
code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: 2 Ceiling tiles with visible water stains. Replace.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Inadequate Lighting

Inspector note: Light out in upright cooler. Replace or repair.
code 38-6-303.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on March 25, 2008: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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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.

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