J J Foley's Grill
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited J J Foley's Grill six times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 25, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest”, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so J J Foley's Grill trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all excess items from kitchen that is not currently in use.
590.006/6-501.114-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop stored on box next to ice machine. Discontinue.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor on bar area has debris and soils. Floor in kitchen with soils. Shelfing in kitchen area has dust and debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled trap in back of house. Remove
590.006/6-501.112-C
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Feb 28, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Detegerent on high temperature dish machine observed empty. Person in charge corrected. Ensure soap is available at all hours.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tile in ice machine room. Replace.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Sludge and debris at the bottom of beer cooler. Floor of bar observed with soils and debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled glue trap behind ice machine. Remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
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Feb 1, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Soap in bar high temperature dish machine observed empty. Person in charge corrected.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine observed with soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled glue traps in kitchen area as well as boiler room. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in back storage room with ice machine. Replace.
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Aug 4, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Glue traps with dead roaches in basement. Discard to prevent accumulation
590.006/6-501.112-C
95
Jan 26, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 19, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Ssnitizer not registering. Corrected to chlorine 100ppm.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Separation-storage (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple spray bottle of chemical cleaners stored on shelf with food items. Store all chemicals away from food to prevent possible contamination. Corrected on site.
590.007/7-201.11-P
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer or thermal strips for measuring final rinse temperature of high temperature dish machine at bar. Provide either thermometer or strips.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in basement without towels. Provide towels at all times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple flies in basement warewash area around exposed grease trap and stagnant water. Clean entire area and leave washed rinsed sanitized and dry to rpevent attracting pests.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide documentation that a manager is enrolled in a Food Sfaety Certification program and comploete food allergen training.
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in basement without soap. Provide soap at all times.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No clean up kit or procedures on site. Procedures provided via email.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior chute of ice machine with black mold-like substance. Clean and maintain. Meat slicer in basement soiled. Store clean. French fry cutter soiled. Store clean. Microwave in kitchen with spills. Clean and maintain. Basement dish machine is not operating or being used. Area is heavily soiled with food and stagnant water. Grease trap is exposed. Clean area completely to avoid attracting pests and possible contamination.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Toilets and floors of wmoen's bathrooms observed soiled. Clean and maintain.
590.006/6-501.18-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: One of wmoen's bathrooms does not have a covered waste container. Provide cover.
590.005/5-501.17-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple glue traps with dead roaches.Remove and replace with clean traps regularly.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cover of grease trap in kitchen is rusty and soilsed. Resurface as necessary.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges used at warewash sink for equipment. Discard sponges and discontinue using sponges on food contact surfaces.
590.004/4-101.16-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scopp stored on soiled shelf. Store scoop in clean sanitized container to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-304.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was J J Foley's Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at J J Foley's Grill on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at J J Foley's Grill?
Across the inspection record, “removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at J J Foley's Grill.
How does J J Foley's Grill compare to other restaurants in Boston?
J J Foley's Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has J J Foley's Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at J J Foley's Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at J J Foley's Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is J J Foley's Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, J J Foley's Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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