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JOE'S AMERICAN BAR & GRILL

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Monday, January 5, 2009 at 5:24 PM

Address
100 ATLANTIC AV
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FS
Violations
2 total
Facility History
12 inspections
4 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

PAINT to seal the bare plywood panel in the kitchen hallway (to left of the black door marked electric room ) NO BARE WOOD ALLOWED-bare wood holds moisture--& remove rust from the wire rack opposite the ice machine--

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 15.4.202
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Floors

KITCHEN-patch broken floor tiles--

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.

Code Requirements

Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.

Corrective Actions

Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(A) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department