J J Foley's Cafe
Latest: PASS
May 16, 2025
Address
117 EAST BERKELEY
South End, MA 02118
Inspection History
49 inspections
21 failures
License
License #27092
Last inspected: May 16, 2025
Inspection History (49 most recent)
PASS
May 16, 2025
at 4:05 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw shell eggs observed stored above ready to eat produce. Corrected on site. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety F...
FAIL
May 9, 2025
at 6:31 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw shell eggs observed stored above ready to eat produce. Corrected on site. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety F...
PASS
December 13, 2024
at 5:42 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No vomit & diarrhea kit on site. Provide vomit & diarrhea kit. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): No test kit for the dishmachine. Pro...
FAIL
December 6, 2024
at 3:44 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No vomit & diarrhea kit on site. Provide vomit & diarrhea kit. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): No test kit for the dishmachine. Pro...
PASS
November 13, 2024
at 7:26 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employees on production line observed without hair restraints. Provide. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Beef being thawed in stagnet 100F water. Discontinue. Run under cold running wat...
FAIL
November 6, 2024
at 5:31 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employees on production line observed without hair restraints. Provide. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Beef being thawed in stagnet 100F water. Discontinue. Run under cold running wat...
PASS
May 23, 2024
at 6:30 PM
6 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Current food protection manager certificate observed expired. Sign up for new class. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils stored in stagnet wa...
FAIL
May 15, 2024
at 6:38 PM
6 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Current food protection manager certificate observed expired. Sign up for new class. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils stored in stagnet wa...
PASS
November 3, 2023
at 5:51 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Interior of bar dish machine with soils and broken glass. Curtain for dish machine with black mold-like substance. Soda gun holders with soil...
FAIL
October 27, 2023
at 6:42 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Interior of bar dish machine with soils and broken glass. Curtain for dish machine with black mold-like substance. Soda gun holders with soil...
PASS
July 5, 2023
at 11:58 AM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker expired. Provide scheduled cleaning date
FAIL
May 26, 2023
at 5:45 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Cooked chowder cooling in deep plastic container at 145F. Spread out in shallow metal pans to allow to cool rapidly. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Ho...
FAIL
May 19, 2023
at 6:47 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Cooked chowder cooling in deep plastic container at 145F. Spread out in shallow metal pans to allow to cool rapidly. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Ho...
PASS
January 20, 2023
at 7:24 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Soda nozzle holder with soil build-up. Clean to prevent contamination. Corrected on site | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): ...
FAIL
December 20, 2022
at 4:33 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Soda nozzle holder with soil build-up. Clean to prevent contamination. Corrected on site | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): ...
PASS
May 17, 2022
at 3:43 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw tukey burgers stored in conrtainer with raw beef burgers. Store raw meats separately to avoid cross contamination. Corrected on site | 590.003/3-303....
FAIL
May 9, 2022
at 4:25 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw tukey burgers stored in conrtainer with raw beef burgers. Store raw meats separately to avoid cross contamination. Corrected on site | 590.003/3-303....
PASS
November 16, 2021
at 7:41 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.12-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C): Hood baffles and piping with grease and carbon build up clean to remove
FAIL
November 8, 2021
at 5:08 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.12-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C): Hood baffles and piping with grease and carbon build up clean to remove
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 14, 2021
at 7:05 PM
1 violation
L1 - : Post 2021 Health Permit
PASS
October 16, 2020
at 6:41 PM
3 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Safety Certification. Provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in some form of Food Safety Course for the r...
FAIL
October 9, 2020
at 2:48 PM
3 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Safety Certification. Provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in some form of Food Safety Course for the r...
PASS
December 10, 2019
at 7:13 PM
0 violations
PASS
January 10, 2019
at 2:08 PM
0 violations
PASS
September 4, 2018
at 12:41 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: 1) Raw Burgers @ 48f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below 2) Raw Chicken @ 47f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: 2 door flip unit @ cooking ...
PASS
August 30, 2018
at 11:39 AM
2 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Utensils stored in stagnant water at service/cooking line ensure water is 140f or above or store clean and dry | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: grease build up on vents of cooking lin...
FAIL
August 24, 2018
at 11:50 AM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: 1) Raw Burgers @ 48f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below 2) Raw Chicken @ 47f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: 2 door flip unit @ cooking ...
FAIL
May 17, 2017
at 5:49 PM
2 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Utensils stored in stagnant water at service/cooking line ensure water is 140f or above or store clean and dry | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: grease build up on vents of cooking lin...
PASS
February 8, 2016
at 4:40 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 22, 2014
at 4:39 PM
15 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: properly lael all spray bottles | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: chili 70 degrees/cooling on counter/provide proper cooling methods that meet time and temperature req...
FAIL
December 11, 2014
at 9:52 PM
15 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: properly lael all spray bottles | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: chili 70 degrees/cooling on counter/provide proper cooling methods that meet time and temperature req...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 15, 2013
at 4:38 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Secure the top edge of the kitchen hand sink to the wall. The sink is otherwise secure and operating properly. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean the basin of the mop sink.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 10, 2012
at 4:55 PM
1 violation
09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Provide proper ice scoops at all of the bar's ice wells.
PASS
October 25, 2011
at 4:29 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate foods 6" off floor in walk ins | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Provide scoops with handles for bulk food barrels. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Label food prep sink. | 17-...
FAIL
October 17, 2011
at 3:42 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate foods 6" off floor in walk ins | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Provide scoops with handles for bulk food barrels. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Label food prep sink. | 17-...
PASS
March 24, 2011
at 3:08 PM
9 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Bar- Provide tonic hose holder drain hoses | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean underside of shelving over ...
FAIL
March 15, 2011
at 3:59 PM
9 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Bar- Provide tonic hose holder drain hoses | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean underside of shelving over ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 7, 2010
at 4:51 PM
17 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Relocate potatoes prep unit from sanitizing sink. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Remove utensils from stagnant water. | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surface...
FAIL
December 31, 2009
at 5:48 PM
17 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Relocate potatoes prep unit from sanitizing sink. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Remove utensils from stagnant water. | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surface...
PASS
January 28, 2009
at 4:29 PM
4 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Provide food grade containers for all open food products. Replace all scored cutting boards. Replace all defective equipment. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Repair stair case land...
FAIL
January 21, 2009
at 4:52 PM
18 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: cold holding was 47 F shall be kept. at 41 or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Relocate pototoe prep equip. from warewashing area. Relocate customer ice from cold plate. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Stora...
FAIL
January 12, 2009
at 6:45 PM
18 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: cold holding was 47 F shall be kept. at 41 or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Relocate pototoe prep equip. from warewashing area. Relocate customer ice from cold plate. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Stora...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 21, 2008
at 2:28 PM
10 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace all scored cutting boards + replace worn equipment. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Reseal rusty interiors of all bar reachins. Provide proper shelving in cellar. | 17-4-204.112/.115 ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 14, 2008
at 4:12 PM
19 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: cover all foods in reach ins. elevate all foods off the freezer floor. | 12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: observed bare...
FAIL
May 7, 2008
at 6:27 PM
23 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: discontinue thawing pork in room temp. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: cover...
FAIL
April 30, 2008
at 1:56 PM
23 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: discontinue thawing pork in room temp. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: cover...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 27, 2007
at 7:48 PM
0 violations