Joshua's Deli
FAILThursday, July 21, 2016 at 2:20 PM
Violations Cited
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 diced potatoes inside of the Blodgett oven with a temperature of 113F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at 140F and above.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Maintain all hot TCS foods at 135°F or above; Cannot use hot holding equipment to reheat
04-3-501.15/4-301.11
Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods
Chicken salad ins the open air cooler with an elevated temperature of 68F. PIC stated that it had been prepared from earlier in the morning. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hardous foods are being properly cooler prior to being placed out for service.
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.
23-4-602.13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Fan cover of the upright 2 door cooler visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
Why This Matters
INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.
Code Requirements
Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.
Corrective Actions
Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log
29-5-201/02.11
Installed and Maintained
Pipe under the preparation sink in the back room is leaking. Repair. Pipe under the hand sink in the back preparation room leaking. Repair. Pipes under the hand sink and mop sink in the basement storage area leaking. Repair all pipes.
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.
37-6-501.11-.12
Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
No tags on the Hood sysyatme at the time of the inspection. Provide prior to the re-inspection being conducted. Referral is being made to the City of Boston Fire Department for no tags on the front Hood System..
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
38-6-202.11
Fixture's not properly shielded
Several lights in the basment storage area not shielded. Provide.
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.
42-6-501.113/.114
Premises Maintained
Evidence of excess boxes being stored in the basement area. Remove all to minimize any rodent activity.
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.