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Joe's American Bar & Grill

February 5, 2018 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking
  • failed findings6
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical
    Inspector note: The large dishwasher is only reaching 170F on the rinse cycle. Provide proper final rinse temperature between 180F and 195F to be sure that equipment is being cleaned and sanitized.
    code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Food Protection
    Inspector note: The live mussels are stored with ice on top of them. Provide proper storage to have ice drain away from food product as it melts.
    code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Design
    Inspector note: The cutting boards are heavily scored. Resurface or replace.
    code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    Inspector note: The floors are missing grout near the dishmachine. Repair or replace damaged areas.
    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: There is peeling paint on the exposed hood duct work. Remove loose paint and provide a smooth cleanable durable surface.
    code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Rooms and Equipment Vented
    Inspector note: There is an electric flat top grill that is not under the hood vent. Provide proper ventilation (will refer to the Boston Fire Department)
    code 39-6-304.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 31, 2017: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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