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Joshua's Deli

July 21, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings7
critical findings1

Failed findings

Hot Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Cooked mashed potatoes in steam table at 122F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at 140F and above. PIC removed mashed and reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth. Cooked diced potatoes inside of the Blodgett oven with a temperature of 113F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at 140F and above.
code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Inspector note: Chicken salad ins the open air cooler with an elevated temperature of 68F. PIC stated that it had been prepared from earlier in the morning. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hardous foods are being properly cooler prior to being placed out for service.
code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Fan cover of the upright 2 door cooler visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Installed and Maintained

Inspector note: Pipe under the preparation sink in the back room is leaking. Repair. Pipe under the hand sink in the back preparation room leaking. Repair. Pipes under the hand sink and mop sink in the basement storage area leaking. Repair all pipes.
code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: No tags on the Hood sysyatme at the time of the inspection. Provide prior to the re-inspection being conducted. Referral is being made to the City of Boston Fire Department for no tags on the front Hood System..
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Fixture's not properly shielded

Inspector note: Several lights in the basment storage area not shielded. Provide.
code 38-6-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Premises Maintained

Inspector note: Evidence of excess boxes being stored in the basement area. Remove all to minimize any rodent activity.
code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 22, 2016: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 10 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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