Joe's American Bar & Grill

• official resultPass
• resultPass
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings0
• critical findings0

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Checks marked passed

• ✓Cooling (P)critical
  Inspector note: Beef stock from previous day in walk-in refrigerator at 60F. Discarded. Ensure proper cooling using metal pans and ice baths. Reviewed cooling procedures sent cooling log
  code 590.003/3-501.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Garlic in oil on counter at 65F. Dicarded. Ensure garlic in oil is refrigerated at all times.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
  Inspector note: Cooked soup cooling in deep plastic container at 125F. Spread out into two pans on ice bath- 80F after 15 minutes
  code 590.003/3-501.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)
  Inspector note: Counter top fryer in use in prep area is not protected by fire suppression. Only use fryer under exhaust hood system.
  code 590.004/4-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cutting Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Cutting board at salad station scoured and stained. Replace stained cutting boards to prevent contamination. Corrected on site
  code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Food debris under dry storage shelving. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Detergent dispenser water pipe at 3 compartment sink leaks. Repair as needed.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 22, 2024: 7 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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