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Joshua's Deli

February 7, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

Labeled Common Namecritical

Inspector note: Multiple spray bottles with toxic chemicals and no labels. Provide labels for all chemical spray bottles.
code 41-7-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: heavy rust buildup on to cover of grease trap. Clean unit and remove / seal rust buildup. Heavy ice buildup inside one door white freezer in kitchen. Remove ice buildup.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Inspector note: wiping cloths left out on prep tables and counter tops. Keepo in a solution when not in use.
code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: ledges along windows have built up food debris and soils. Clean as needed.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: no paper towels for hand sink in basement outside of restroom. Provide paper towels for sink. Owner reports paper towels just ran out. Hank sink soiled with soiles and debris. Clean sink also.
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: In the basement multiple boxes of supplies stored directly on floor. Keep al supplies 6 inches off the floor. Floor of basement restroom soiled with bbuildup of debris. Clean floor.
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: Food spills/splashes b uilt up on walls along hot line. Clean and remove. Hood filters to hood in kitchen have built up debris and soils. Clean as needed.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Soiled Linen Storage

Inspector note: In basement dirty linen container overlowing with no cover. Provide cover for linin storage container.
code 44-4-802/03.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 12, 2017: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 5 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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