J-Pizzle Kitchen

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings9
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
  Inspector note: The menu is missing the consumer advisory disclosure ("*these items are served raw undercooked or cooked to order") also some menu items that could be cooked to order are missing the (*) asterisk.Provide an (*)asterisk at all necessary items on the paper menu
  code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
  Inspector note: There is prep being done in the basement no handwash sink available. Provide a proper handwash station. Discontinue prep in the basement PIC instructed to contact ISD Health to discuss with a supervisor(617-635-5326)
  code 590.005/5-203.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Fruit/drain flies were observed in the basement & 3 bay sink location.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection. Discussed with the PIC to clean/sanitize all affected locations.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Identifying Information Prominence-Original Containers (Pf)
  Inspector note: Provide labels on all chemical spray bottles.
  code 590.007/7-101.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: Posted certified food protection managers & allergen awareness certificates observed expired. Provide current certificates from a full time employee
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
  Inspector note: Hood filters above the flat top grill observed with soils & grease build up.Clean to remove soils.
  code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Clean the walls around the cook line and in the basement to remove soils.
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Intensity-Lighting (C)
  Inspector note: Replace burnt out light bulb above the char broiler station.
  code 590.006/6-303.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: The rear kitchen door is open no protective screen observed.Provide a screen or barrier to prevent possible pest access or keep the door closed. PIC closed the door.
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 1, 2022: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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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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