Joe's American Bar & Grill

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings1
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
  Inspector note: 2 bay prep sink observed direct to waste/ missing air gap. Plumbers report in process (6.9.26) PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If air gap is installed prior to compliance inspection a permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of anyPlumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
  code 590.005/5-204.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Backflow Prevention (P)critical
  Inspector note: 2 bay prep sink observed direct to waste/ missing air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If air gap is installed prior to compliance inspection a permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of anyPlumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
  code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Food storage bulk bins observed missing labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
  Inspector note: Mop sink observed not enclosed. Open into the kitchen. Provide enclosure
  code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Observed equipment lined with aluminum foil and plastic bag. Discontinue
  code 590.004/4-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cutting Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Multiple cutting boards observed heavily stained and scored. Resurface/ Replace
  code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Outer Openings Protected (C)
  Inspector note: Door to the trash area observed with wide crack. Repair to prevent pest/rodent entryway
  code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Controlling Pests (C)
  Inspector note: Old rat dropping observed outdoor in the dumpster area. Clean to remove PIC to provide IPM report from a licensed exterminator report to: inca.prince@boston.gov
  code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 2, 2026: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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