J & J Irish Pub & Grille
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2022, J & J Irish Pub & Grille has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 2, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
“Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Dorchester restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to get a sanitizer test kit for both dishwasher. The one in the kitchen is empty and could not find them at the bar. Both tested ok with my kit.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have the hood cleaned on the cooking line. It expired in July 2025. Please hace done before re-inspection date.
590.004/4-202.18-C
86
Jun 3, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Repair leaky pipe at basement area.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
May 30, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Repair leaky pipe at basement area.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior or walk in cooler to remove visible soil. Clean stairs to basement area.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Repair ceiling panel of beer walk in loose repair.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service by license hood cleaner and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
82
May 9, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service by license hood cleaner and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Repair ceiling panel of beer walk in loose repair.
590.006/6-201.17-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Ice unit interior panel soiled clean and sanitize. Clean exterior.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior or walk in cooler to remove visible soil. Clean stairs to basement area.
590.004/4-101.11-C
82
Jan 6, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: Provide a current antichoking certification
590.009(E)
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean storage shelving below cooking range.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on squeeze bottles provide with ingredient name.
590.003/3-302.12-C
86
Sep 6, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service exhausthood and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Aug 21, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips for testing Chlorine Sanitizer provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on condiment bottles at the grill area provide with ingredient name.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No hand wash signage at hand wash sink provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service exhausthood and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
78
Feb 9, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No food safety certification for person in charge onsite or Allergen awareness certification for person not onsite today.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Consumer advisory disclosure missing on menu provide.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on food storage containers provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Remove foil paper from storage shelving and provide commercial food service grade equipment.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor at basement area to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired was last clean in August 2023 provide current exhausthood sticker serviced by licensed exhausthood cleaner.
590.006/6-501.14-C
67
Nov 1, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have the hood cleaned. the sticker expired in June 2023.
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Jul 28, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters on cooking line will need to be cleaned. Hood sticker good until Aug 2022.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of dishwasher od any build up grime.
590.004/4-202.16-C
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was J & J Irish Pub & Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at J & J Irish Pub & Grille on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at J & J Irish Pub & Grille?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at J & J Irish Pub & Grille.
How does J & J Irish Pub & Grille compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
J & J Irish Pub & Grille most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Dorchester average of 86.
Has J & J Irish Pub & Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at J & J Irish Pub & Grille have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at J & J Irish Pub & Grille 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 Irish Pub & Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, J & J Irish Pub & Grille is inspected around three times per year on average.
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