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The Joint

December 16, 2024 · Administrative record filed

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official resultAdministrative record filed
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings2
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Large freezer in basement will need to be defrosted and a new cover installed. 12-16-24 Freezer in basement has been defrosted and PIC is looking for a new door or will replace the freezer.
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Dishwasher at the front counter is not working. PIC has a new one on order. All equipment is being washed in basement low temperature dishwasher. 12-16-24 At this time the PIC is useing the dishwasher in the basement to wash equipment. Dishwasher at front counter will be replaced this and install by Thursday. Untill that point basement dishwasher will be used.
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Whole raw eggs out at room temperatur 54F. Egg need to be store at or below 45F.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Hand sink on cooking line did not have paper towles. Provide and monitor.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Evidence of rodent droppings in basement arounf grease trap and behind low temp dishwasher. Please have that areas cleaned up and address that with pest control. Please send me the last few reports to review.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: PIC will need to post an up to date Food Safety certificate for a staff member that works at this location. One posted expired on 12-3-24
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Bulk food containers will need to be labled to what inside. Multiple down stairs not labeled.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Hood filters will need to be cleaned. Hood sticker good until Feb 2025
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Side door will need to have a new door sweep installed.
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: PIC will need to clean the floor under shelves in walk in behind cooking equipment in kitchen. Arounfd the grease trap in basement. Visibly soiled.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on December 9, 2024: 2 findings recurred. 8 previous findings did not recur.

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About this record

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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