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Joe's American Bar & Grill

April 3, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Numerous products in drawer refrigeration at the cookline at temperatures of 58F-60F for an undetermined amount of time. Foods were voluntarily discarded and denatured by PIC Disposition paperwork provided to PIC
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: Priority violations noted on inspection report- Properly monitor product and equipment temperatures
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector note: Drawer refrigeration unit under cook line with an internal temperature of 59F All fods were removed and voluntarily discarded and denatured at the time of the inspection Discontinue use of the unit until repairs are made to maintain a temperature of 41F or below
code 590.004/4-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Interior panel of ice machine with black buildup- Clean properly
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: No labeling on bulk food containers- Provide
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Scoops in bulk food containers with handles in contact with the product- Store handles up
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)

Inspector note: A free staying fryolator in use in back prep area with no hood above- Remove from area
code 590.004/4-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Floors in trash room with heavy encrusted soils and water buildup- Clean with proper frequency
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Storing Maintenance Tools (C)

Inspector note: Brooms and mops stored on the soiled wet floor in trash room- Provide area to hang equipment
code 590.006/6-501.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Vent above dishwasher with heavy dust buildup- Clean with proper frequency
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 3, 2022: 10 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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