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J J FOLEY'S GRILL INC.

Latest: PASS March 7, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: BBQ

📍 Neighborhood: Leather District

Address
19 KINGSTON
Chinatown, MA 02111
Inspection History
47 inspections
19 failures
License
License #19233
Last inspected: March 7, 2025

Inspection History (47 most recent)

PASS March 7, 2025 at 7:39 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-303.11-PF - Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf): Detegerent on high temperature dish machine observed empty. Person in charge corrected. Ensure soap is available at all hours. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surface...
FAIL February 28, 2025 at 7:32 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-303.11-PF - Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf): Detegerent on high temperature dish machine observed empty. Person in charge corrected. Ensure soap is available at all hours. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surface...
PASS February 8, 2024 at 6:45 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-303.11-PF - Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf): Soap in bar high temperature dish machine observed empty. Person in charge corrected. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces ...
FAIL February 1, 2024 at 6:57 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-303.11-PF - Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf): Soap in bar high temperature dish machine observed empty. Person in charge corrected. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 4, 2023 at 6:50 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.112-C - Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C): Glue traps with dead roaches in basement. Discard to prevent accumulation
PASS January 26, 2023 at 8:23 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 18, 2023 at 3:24 PM
0 violations
PASS April 26, 2022 at 4:48 PM
15 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No clean up kit or procedures on site. Procedures provided via email. | 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): Provide documentation that a manager is enrolled in a Food Sfae...
FAIL April 19, 2022 at 6:01 PM
15 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No clean up kit or procedures on site. Procedures provided via email. | 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): Provide documentation that a manager is enrolled in a Food Sfae...
PASS December 1, 2021 at 4:53 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Stainless steel flooring of the basement walk-in cooler lifting creating a tripping hazard. Address and make any necessary repairs. First beer cooler behind the bar not draining properly. Address ...
FAIL November 16, 2021 at 5:49 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitzing solution. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Stainless steel floorin...
FAIL November 1, 2021 at 5:14 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitzing solution. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Stainless steel floorin...
PASS April 22, 2021 at 3:49 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Squeeze bottles filled with sauces have no labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being left ou...
FAIL April 8, 2021 at 5:25 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Squeeze bottles filled with sauces have no labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being left ou...
PASS November 9, 2020 at 7:23 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide. No one on site with a current Food Safety Ceritification. Provide documentation of at least one full time employ...
FAIL October 29, 2020 at 5:53 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide. No one on site with a current Food Safety Ceritification. Provide documentation of at least one full time employ...
PASS October 30, 2019 at 5:27 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 22, 2019 at 12:32 PM
2 violations
36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: Floors of walk-in loose and peeling and in disrepair repair or replace | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Floors at bar with bottle caps & papers clean to remove
PASS October 5, 2018 at 1:23 PM
0 violations
PASS May 1, 2018 at 12:45 PM
7 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Scoop at main ice machine stored on top of machine store properly | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: no soap at hand sink and blocked by equipment and not able to wash hands ensure proper...
FAIL April 17, 2018 at 1:19 PM
7 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Scoop at main ice machine stored on top of machine store properly | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: no soap at hand sink and blocked by equipment and not able to wash hands ensure proper...
PASS August 8, 2017 at 2:27 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers (Flour) without label label properly | 03-3-403.11 - Reheating: Chowder and Chili in steam table at 100f reheating ebsure proper methods of reheating on stove or grill and br...
FAIL August 1, 2017 at 3:08 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers (Flour) without label label properly | 03-3-403.11 - Reheating: Chowder and Chili in steam table at 100f reheating ebsure proper methods of reheating on stove or grill and br...
PASS September 15, 2016 at 4:38 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood sticker expired in July 2016 have cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company with Boston Fire Department
FAIL August 30, 2016 at 3:01 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood sticker expired in July 2016 have cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company with Boston Fire Department
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 1, 2015 at 5:17 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: products stored on floor elevate 6: off floor | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: slicer with old soils clean to remove | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: dish machine leaking at bottom d...
FAIL September 16, 2015 at 4:36 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: products stored on floor elevate 6: off floor | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: slicer with old soils clean to remove | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: dish machine leaking at bottom d...
PASS December 17, 2014 at 6:56 PM
6 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: knives and spatulas stored between wall and equipment store clean and dry between uses | 12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: Hands not able to be washed properly no soap nor paper towels at hand sinks ...
FAIL December 10, 2014 at 7:35 PM
6 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: knives and spatulas stored between wall and equipment store clean and dry between uses | 12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: Hands not able to be washed properly no soap nor paper towels at hand sinks ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS September 25, 2013 at 3:07 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS October 2, 2012 at 5:38 PM
4 violations
09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Provide proper ice scoops for the bar. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The non-food contact surfaces of the potato slicer was soiled and black. Clean the slicer equipment. | 32-6-301.11...
FAIL September 4, 2012 at 5:43 PM
4 violations
09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Provide proper ice scoops for the bar. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The non-food contact surfaces of the potato slicer was soiled and black. Clean the slicer equipment. | 32-6-301.11...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 26, 2012 at 5:43 PM
2 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Four soiled wiping cloths were observed on the drainage board of the three-bay sink/dish machine. Provide proper storage or clean and store dry. | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: ...
PASS December 23, 2011 at 3:12 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Label all sinks.Chain CO2 tanks. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometer for reach ins. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 2...
FAIL December 16, 2011 at 3:56 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Label all sinks.Chain CO2 tanks. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometer for reach ins. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 2...
PASS July 1, 2011 at 5:08 PM
8 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Do not store raw products over ready to eat foods in walk in | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Do not cover foods with cloths | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Prov...
FAIL June 22, 2011 at 4:52 PM
8 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Do not store raw products over ready to eat foods in walk in | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Do not cover foods with cloths | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Prov...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 7, 2010 at 3:04 PM
8 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Kitchen - Remove all frayed wiping cloths. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Kitchen -Provide thermometer for I door reach in | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Bar-clean interi...
FAIL September 30, 2010 at 2:06 PM
8 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Kitchen - Remove all frayed wiping cloths. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Kitchen -Provide thermometer for I door reach in | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Bar-clean interi...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 20, 2010 at 5:51 PM
10 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Kitchen Repair door and seal to reach in. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers for all reach ins | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Bar-clean tonic hose h...
FAIL April 13, 2010 at 3:15 PM
10 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Kitchen Repair door and seal to reach in. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers for all reach ins | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Bar-clean tonic hose h...
PASS May 1, 2009 at 3:19 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: BASEMENT -walk-in cooler-REPAIR floor of walk-in cooler ( floor is lifting up ) | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: CLEAN the ice machine ( outside of machine ) | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Clean...
FAIL April 27, 2009 at 2:30 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: BASEMENT -walk-in cooler-REPAIR floor of walk-in cooler ( floor is lifting up ) | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: CLEAN the ice machine ( outside of machine ) | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Clean...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 8, 2008 at 6:11 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide proper storage of meat chicken and fish within the refrigerator located to the left of the grill. To avoid cross contamination fish should be stored on the top shelf meat on the middle shelf and chick...
FAIL October 1, 2008 at 4:52 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide proper storage of meat chicken and fish within the refrigerator located to the left of the grill. To avoid cross contamination fish should be stored on the top shelf meat on the middle shelf and chick...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department