Joe's American Bar & Grill

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings5
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical
  Inspector note: Establishment in process of using dishwasher with 0ppm chlorine. Ensure sanitizer is maintained at 50-100ppm
  code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Dishwashng Facilities
  Inspector note: Dishwasher in warewashing with 0ppm chlorine- Repair to ensure sanitizer is maintained at 50-100ppm Discontinue use until repairs are made Ecolab called at time of inspection
  code 16-4-501.11/.15* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Installed and Maintained
  Inspector note: Pedal used for handwash sink at cookline missing- Replace Additional sink available
  code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Improper Maintenance of Floors
  Inspector note: Floor in trash room heavily soiled and with debris- Clean properly with proper frequency
  code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• 🧹premises not properly maintained or cleaned
  Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
  Inspector note: Walls in trash room with food splashes and soils- Clean with proper frequency
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 14, 2017: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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