J & J IRISH PUB & GRILLE
Latest: PASS
June 3, 2025
Address
1130 DORCHESTER AV
Dorchester, MA 02125
Inspection History
81 inspections
41 failures
License
License #19749
Last inspected: June 3, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
June 3, 2025
at 6:43 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Repair leaky pipe at basement area.
FAIL
May 30, 2025
at 3:44 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Clean exterior or walk in cooler to remove visible soil. Clean stairs to basement area. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Repair leaky pip...
FAIL
May 16, 2025
at 6:50 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Clean exterior or walk in cooler to remove visible soil. Clean stairs to basement area. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-...
FAIL
May 9, 2025
at 6:43 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Clean exterior or walk in cooler to remove visible soil. Clean stairs to basement area. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-...
PASS
January 14, 2025
at 8:01 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): No labels on squeeze bottles provide with ingredient name. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Ut...
FAIL
January 6, 2025
at 8:10 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): No labels on squeeze bottles provide with ingredient name. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Ut...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 31, 2024
at 7:15 PM
0 violations
PASS
September 6, 2024
at 6:44 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Exhausthood sticker expired service exhausthood and provide current sticker.
FAIL
August 27, 2024
at 6:28 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): No labels on condiment bottles at the grill area provide with ingredient name. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): No test strip...
FAIL
August 21, 2024
at 6:23 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): No labels on condiment bottles at the grill area provide with ingredient name. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): No test strip...
PASS
February 23, 2024
at 8:26 PM
7 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): No food safety certification for person in charge onsite or Allergen awareness certification for person not onsite today. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with...
FAIL
February 9, 2024
at 7:53 PM
7 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): No food safety certification for person in charge onsite or Allergen awareness certification for person not onsite today. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with...
PASS
November 17, 2023
at 4:30 PM
0 violations
FAIL
November 1, 2023
at 3:55 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 4, 2023
at 3:13 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): PIC will need to have the hood cleaned. the sticker expired in June 2023. | L1 - : PIC will need to renew the Allergen certificate. The one posted is expired.
FAIL
July 24, 2023
at 6:09 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): PIC will need to have the hood cleaned. the sticker expired in June 2023. | L1 - : PIC will need to renew the Allergen certificate. The one posted is expired.
PASS
August 2, 2022
at 4:57 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean exterior of dishwasher od any build up grime. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters on cooking line will need to be cleaned. Hood sticker good until Aug ...
FAIL
July 28, 2022
at 4:21 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean exterior of dishwasher od any build up grime. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters on cooking line will need to be cleaned. Hood sticker good until Aug ...
PASS
March 14, 2022
at 6:21 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): PIC will need to defrost small freezer in kitchen area of ice build up. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Clean hood filters on cooking line. | 590.006/6-201.16-C - Wal...
FAIL
March 7, 2022
at 4:22 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): PIC will need to defrost small freezer in kitchen area of ice build up. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Clean hood filters on cooking line. | 590.006/6-201.16-C - Wal...
PASS
December 8, 2021
at 7:57 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No vomit and diarrhea kit- Provide supplies and instruction for Clean up kit | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw ...
FAIL
December 1, 2021
at 5:35 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No vomit and diarrhea kit- Provide supplies and instruction for Clean up kit | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 12, 2021
at 7:00 PM
4 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): There is no certiffied food protection manager on site- PIC states he is but no certification is posted - Provide an up to date CFPM certificate from a approved certification cours...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 10, 2021
at 6:18 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): No Handwashing at handsink in kitchen sink is stopped up and slow to drain. No soap and papertowels are far away from the sink area- Train staff the importance of handwashing | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Ce...
FAIL
August 2, 2021
at 6:37 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): No Handwashing at handsink in kitchen sink is stopped up and slow to drain. No soap and papertowels are far away from the sink area- Train staff the importance of handwashing | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Ce...
PASS
September 1, 2020
at 4:44 PM
3 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Management/ owner not performing duties by ensuring proper sanitizer criteria in low temerature machine enusre at all time | 590.004/4-501.19-PF - Manual Warewashing Equipment Wash S...
FAIL
August 25, 2020
at 4:26 PM
3 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Management/ owner not performing duties by ensuring proper sanitizer criteria in low temerature machine enusre at all time | 590.004/4-501.19-PF - Manual Warewashing Equipment Wash S...
PASS
November 20, 2019
at 8:01 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No bodily fluid kit provide. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): no labels on bulk food containers. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - ...
FAIL
November 13, 2019
at 8:14 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No bodily fluid kit provide. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): no labels on bulk food containers. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - ...
PASS
March 1, 2019
at 7:28 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: No label on bulk food container provide. | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No thermometer for monitoring foods provide. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean dry storag...
FAIL
February 20, 2019
at 7:50 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: No label on bulk food container provide. | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No thermometer for monitoring foods provide. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean dry storag...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 16, 2018
at 5:58 PM
6 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace heavily scored and groove cutting board at salad unit. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean sides inbetween and backsplash to cooking equipment to remove visible soil. | 25-4-9...
FAIL
July 3, 2018
at 4:38 PM
6 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: No barrier between ice for drinks and cold plate with hose provide. Replace heavily scored and groove cutting board at salad unit. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean storage shelvin...
PASS
February 2, 2018
at 7:31 PM
4 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No Chefs thermometer provide. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean back splash wall behind cooking equipment to remove visible soil. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: C...
FAIL
January 25, 2018
at 7:54 PM
4 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No Chefs thermometer provide. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean back splash wall behind cooking equipment to remove visible soil. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: C...
PASS
June 27, 2017
at 4:15 PM
4 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Black residue in ice machine . Empty Clean and refill. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Soils and food debris in prep unit and interior of microwave . Soils in refrigeration unit at b...
FAIL
June 20, 2017
at 4:54 PM
4 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Black residue in ice machine . Empty Clean and refill. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Soils and food debris in prep unit and interior of microwave . Soils in refrigeration unit at b...
PASS
February 7, 2017
at 7:45 PM
3 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Heavy soiled and food debris in deep fryer. Empty clean and refill with new oil. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Heavly buildup of frost and soils in freezer chest. Defrost and clean....
FAIL
January 31, 2017
at 5:59 PM
3 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Heavy soiled and food debris in deep fryer. Empty clean and refill with new oil. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Heavly buildup of frost and soils in freezer chest. Defrost and clean....
PASS
July 1, 2016
at 12:44 PM
2 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Blue hood sticker 6mo . Should be every 3month servicing . Provide current cleaning and updated sticker. Or approval from fire inspector. Service is being done on 6/30/16 cleaning & r...
FAIL
June 23, 2016
at 7:09 PM
6 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Ice scoop stored director on top of ice machine . Remove store properly in ice handle up or ice holder. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Damaged equipment thermometer in prep unit. Replace | 22-4-60...
FAIL
June 16, 2016
at 6:19 PM
6 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Ice scoop stored director on top of ice machine . Remove store properly in ice handle up or ice holder. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Damaged equipment thermometer in prep unit. Replace | 22-4-60...
PASS
January 28, 2016
at 5:06 PM
9 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Sanitizer not working properly at dishwasher . Repair is being done today at 2:30. PIC is using only disposable plates and utensils. Sanitizer must be at 50PPM low temp washer. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food C...
FAIL
January 21, 2016
at 5:26 PM
9 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Sanitizer not working properly at dishwasher . Repair is being done today at 2:30. PIC is using only disposable plates and utensils. Sanitizer must be at 50PPM low temp washer. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food C...
PASS
August 14, 2015
at 3:38 PM
4 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean top of dishmachine to remove visible soil. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Repair leaky pipe at basement area. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean floor to rem...
FAIL
August 7, 2015
at 3:36 PM
4 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean top of dishmachine to remove visible soil. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Repair leaky pipe at basement area. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean floor to rem...
PASS
April 9, 2015
at 6:59 PM
5 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace heavily grooved and scoreded cutting board. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean storage shelving to remove visible soil. | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: Remove all c...
FAIL
March 26, 2015
at 4:30 PM
5 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace heavily grooved and scoreded cutting board. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean storage shelving to remove visible soil. | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: Remove all c...
PASS
August 15, 2014
at 4:08 PM
4 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Repair plumbing at 2 bay sink not draining adequately. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Exhausthood sticker expired post current sticker. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenan...
FAIL
August 8, 2014
at 6:14 PM
4 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Repair plumbing at 2 bay sink not draining adequately. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Exhausthood sticker expired post current sticker. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenan...