Joshua's Deli
Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 24, 2021
Address
42 BATTERYMARCH ST
North End, MA 02109
Inspection History
38 inspections
21 failures
License
License #90916
Last inspected: May 24, 2021
Inspection History (38 most recent)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 24, 2021
at 3:05 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): There is buildup on the equipment and along the floors. Clean to remove. The hood vent was due for a cleaning in April. Have the hood cleaned by a licensed company | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Cont...
FAIL
May 12, 2021
at 3:25 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): There is buildup on the equipment and along the floors. Clean to remove. The hood vent was due for a cleaning in April. Have the hood cleaned by a licensed company | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Cont...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 1, 2021
at 4:45 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): The hood vent is due for a cleaning and there is visible grease buildup on the filters and attachments. Have the vent cleaned by a licensed company and clean all the filters and There are soile...
FAIL
January 14, 2021
at 4:26 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-306.11-P - Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P): There are loaves of bread stored on top of the display case that are not covered. Keep all food products covered and protected. (The bread was moved and they'll ke...
FAIL
January 6, 2021
at 4:48 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-306.11-P - Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P): There are loaves of bread stored on top of the display case that are not covered. Keep all food products covered and protected. (The bread was moved and they'll ke...
PASS
August 11, 2020
at 7:33 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Surfaces throughout are soiled with food debris and buildup. Clean the floors walls hood vent etc to remove debris. The hood vent is due for a cleaning. Have the hood vent cleaned by a licens...
FAIL
July 29, 2020
at 4:21 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): There is no kit or procedure for cleaning up an accident or vomit accident. Provide a kit and procedure. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safe...
FAIL
July 21, 2020
at 3:13 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): There is no kit or procedure for cleaning up an accident or vomit accident. Provide a kit and procedure. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safe...
PASS
September 6, 2019
at 4:05 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Multiple in use wiping cloths left on counter tops in prep areas. Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equ...
FAIL
August 30, 2019
at 3:37 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Multiple in use wiping cloths left on counter tops in prep areas. Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equ...
PASS
June 13, 2019
at 5:45 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide splash gaurds for the hand sink at the service counter to protect food items stored near the hand sink. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace worn and stained cutting board on the cold uni...
FAIL
May 30, 2019
at 3:16 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide splash gaurds for the hand sink at the service counter to protect food items stored near the hand sink. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace worn and stained cutting board on the cold uni...
PASS
November 30, 2018
at 5:50 PM
9 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: resurface or replace scoured and stained cutting boards on cold units at the service area. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove heavy ice buildup inside the white freezer in the basement. | ...
FAIL
November 16, 2018
at 6:25 PM
9 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: resurface or replace scoured and stained cutting boards on cold units at the service area. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove heavy ice buildup inside the white freezer in the basement. | ...
PASS
February 22, 2018
at 4:16 PM
8 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: 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. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean...
FAIL
February 7, 2018
at 3:52 PM
8 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: 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. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 20, 2017
at 3:01 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Deli meats inside of the front service cooler with elevated temperatures of 53F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41 F. All foods were removed from the cooler at th...
FAIL
September 12, 2017
at 5:56 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Deli meats inside of the front service cooler with elevated temperatures of 53F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41 F. All foods were removed from the cooler at th...
PASS
April 21, 2017
at 2:25 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood and Ventilation Tags with a past expiration date from Feb. 2016. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection date. Referral being made ton the City of Boston Fire Departm...
FAIL
March 10, 2017
at 4:18 PM
12 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked chicken at the front service line at 110F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maitained at 140F and above. Chicken was removed at the time of the inspection to be re-heated to 165F. |...
FAIL
March 1, 2017
at 3:23 PM
12 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked chicken at the front service line at 110F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maitained at 140F and above. Chicken was removed at the time of the inspection to be re-heated to 165F. |...
PASS
August 5, 2016
at 3:00 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: All foods inside of the 2 door deli style cooler with elevated temperatures between 50-60F. PIC stated that the foods were prepared from earlier in the day. Discotinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are b...
FAIL
August 1, 2016
at 6:26 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked mashed potatoes in steam table at 122F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at 140F and above. PIC removed mashed and reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth. Cooked ...
FAIL
July 21, 2016
at 2:20 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked mashed potatoes in steam table at 122F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at 140F and above. PIC removed mashed and reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth. Cooked ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 2, 2016
at 3:49 PM
14 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Suace containers with no labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken noodle soup at 108F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at 140F and above. PI...
FAIL
February 22, 2016
at 3:13 PM
14 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Suace containers with no labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken noodle soup at 108F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at 140F and above. PI...
PASS
March 31, 2015
at 4:14 PM
3 violations
28-5-402.13 - Sewage and Waste Water: Sewage back up coming from the Restrooms and flooding the basement level. Repair to provide proper sewage disposal. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Floor soiled with sewage and debris at th...
FAIL
March 27, 2015
at 12:31 PM
3 violations
28-5-402.13 - Sewage and Waste Water: Sewage back up coming from the Restrooms and flooding the basement level. Repair to provide proper sewage disposal. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Floor soiled with sewage and debris at th...
PASS
December 29, 2014
at 3:35 PM
2 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Back hand sink is leaking / Repair. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Walls throughout with visible soils and paint chipping / Clean and repaint all walls.
FAIL
November 25, 2014
at 3:38 PM
7 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting boards are heavily scored and worn / Replace. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Cooking equipment with visible soils and grease build up / Clean to remove. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Insta...
FAIL
November 18, 2014
at 3:42 PM
7 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting boards are heavily scored and worn / Replace. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Cooking equipment with visible soils and grease build up / Clean to remove. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Insta...
PASS
May 6, 2014
at 2:42 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Seafood salad 51F on line - Raw shell eggs 68F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Bag of onions stored on floor / Ensure food items are stored at least 6" from floo...
FAIL
April 29, 2014
at 6:31 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Seafood salad 51F on line - Raw shell eggs 68F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Bag of onions stored on floor / Ensure food items are stored at least 6" from floo...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
October 22, 2013
at 2:23 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The interior and exteriors of the refrigerators are soiled with debris. Clean. The exterior of the ice machine is soiled. Clean. Handsink fixtures are soiled. Clean to remove. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - I...
FAIL
October 9, 2013
at 3:01 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The interior and exteriors of the refrigerators are soiled with debris. Clean. The exterior of the ice machine is soiled. Clean. Handsink fixtures are soiled. Clean to remove. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - I...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 29, 2013
at 3:37 PM
6 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Meatloaf is cooled tightly wrapped in the freezer or refrigerator. Provide proper cooling methods and verify that items are dropping from 140F to 70F in two hours and then from 70F to ...
FAIL
May 15, 2013
at 6:29 PM
6 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Meatloaf is cooled tightly wrapped in the freezer or refrigerator. Provide proper cooling methods and verify that items are dropping from 140F to 70F in two hours and then from 70F to ...