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Joseph's Pizza & Sub Shop

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Friday, December 18, 2015 at 6:11 PM

Address
1200 BLUE HILL AV
Mattapan, MA 02126
Category
FT
Violations
3 total
Facility History
54 inspections
20 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 15-4-202.16
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Gasket on third door of reach in freezer in disrepair. Repair. Commercial mixer with peeling paint.resurface. Rear counter with visibly worn and scored formica counter surface. Resurface/repair to maintain smooth durable and cleanable.

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 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14
✓ Corrected

Toilet Enclosed Clean

Restroom with raw plywood wall. Seal to maintain smooth durable and cleanable. Missing and broken tiles on floor around toilet. Replace/repair.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 32.6.501
• MINOR 37-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

Ceiling tiles above cookline and food preparation areas consturcted of accoustic absorbent tiles. Replace with smooth durable non porous and cleanable tiles.

Why This Matters

OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION: Peeling paint and debris fall into food. Condensation on ceilings drips bacteria onto prep surfaces. Studies found ceiling tiles harbor Bacillus cereus spores. Restaurant ceiling collapse contaminated food service for 200 guests.

Code Requirements

Walls/ceilings must be: Smooth and washable in food areas; Light-colored for easy soil detection; Free of holes, cracks, peeling paint; Sealed at all joints and attachments; Clean and free of grease, dust, cobwebs; Non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.

Corrective Actions

Repair all holes within 14 days; Repaint with washable paint; Replace damaged ceiling tiles; Seal all penetrations; Clean walls and ceilings monthly; Fix any leaks immediately; Install FRP panels in splash zones

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