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Joseph's Pizzeria

October 18, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings13
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector note: Some menu items offered under cooked are missing the proper disclosure / reminder - address where needed
code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Inspector note: Replace compromised wooden cutting boards with deep lacerations
code 590.004/4-202.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Prohibition-Jewelry (C)

Inspector note: Wedding bands only when working with foods - no watches or dangling bracelets
code 590.002/2-303.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Proper hair restraints needed when working with foods - cashier does not necessarily need to wear a hat
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Ensure all scoops have the handles facing outward when storing them insie the condiment containers
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Set up as discussed
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Ensure all foods are being stored at least six inches off the floors during storage
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wood Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Remove splintered wooden pizza boards where needed
code 590.004/4-101.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Clean in between all in place cooking equipment on the line as well as all freezer /refrigeration units from grease and grime
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Clean Linens (C)

Inspector note: Do not store directly beside soiled aprons - reduces potential confusion
code 590.004/4-801.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outside Receptacles (C)

Inspector note: Clean to remove all visible loose trash and debris oround the receptacles in the rear
code 590.005/5-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Clean the floors of the kitchen and the basement from all visible soils loose trash and debris
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)

Inspector note: Repair loose steps leading down to the steep basement stairway - some planks are very unsafe - address
code 590.006/6-201.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 16, 2023: 13 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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