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Joshua's Deli

Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 24, 2021

🍽️ Cuisine: Deli

📍 Neighborhood: Financial District

🚇 Nearest Transit: Aquarium (Blue Line)

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 ...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department