Joe's American Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
86
Score
Joe's American Bar & Grill has been inspected 14 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 8, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “controlling pests”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average is 86, putting Joe's American Bar & Grill squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove all verbiage pertaining to the " Consumer Advisory " for the kid's menu - remove the disclosure and reminder [*] for " Hamburger / cheeseburger as there shall be no foods offered under cooked for children hence it should not be written on the actual children's menu
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Outdoor storage surface (c)
Inspector notes: Several openings in the tar / concrete walkways located in the front of the restaurant - make all necessary corrections where needed
590.005/5-501.11-C
86
Aug 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw fish stored above ready to eat products. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Food product obserrved stored on ground. Elevate to prevent potential contaminants.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Shrimp observed thawing in stagnet water. Discontinue.
590.003/3-501.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Stand up refrigerator in salad station has a leak in compressor resulting in pooling water on sheet tray. Repair as necessary and remove water.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Uncovered food product in stand up refrigeration unit by salad station. Cover to prevent potential contaminants..
590.003/3-302.11-C
70
Apr 7, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: There is a designated hand sink in the kitchen abutting the prep sink [ no barrier set in placed address as we discussed during the inspection
590.003/3-305.11-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Soak all plastic cutting boards where needed with a strong PPM solution of bleach sanitizer as we discussed over night to remove the stubborn stains and soils - repeat process as needed - if the soils are not removed considerably replace them where needed.
590.004/4-201.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the vents inside the air conditioner located in the kitchen / prep area where needed from visible dirt dust and debris.
590.006/6-201.17-C
86
Nov 20, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Visible sightings of rodent activity coming from gaps in between the oceans concrete rocks - Address as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Missing barriers for the mop sink - acddres
590.005/5-203.13-C
Area enclosures and receptacles good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Ask your waste removal company to replace the current dumpster with a new one as an accumulation of visible soils appear to be uncleanable and compromised
590.005/5-501.111-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: May need to start putting the soiled linen container inside the restaurant somewhere to assist in reducing the rodent activity - amny restaurants think that by storing it inside it will allow rodents an easker access to get inside - if you maintan the exterior properly this sould not be an issue
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Area enclosures and receptacles good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Block the openings underneath the stockade fence surrounding the dumpster / trash area as I observed several rats running underneath the fence [ ask pest control company for assistance ]
590.005/5-501.111-C
74
Sep 18, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove all cutting boards with deep lacerations as they cannot be cleaned properly
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: The dinner - lunch and brunch menus are all missing the " consumer advisory" address in house as discussed - ensure to enlarge to font size of the written advisory as we discussed located at the bottom of the menus
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Do not stack wet pots and pans on top of each other when air drying - spead them out to properly air dry
590.004/4-301.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all cooking equipment in the kitchen from visible greas and grime
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No current copies of the food safety and allergen awareness certificates on site - address
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Shell stock condition (c)
Inspector notes: Discard broken shells of all oysters where needed - double check for quality when nrinsing them off before placing them in the refrigeration unit
590.003/3-202.19-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up accordingly - raw foods and ready to eat foods
590.003/3-304.14-C
64
Apr 26, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove all cutting boards with deep lacerations as they cannot be cleaned properly
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: The dinner - lunch and brunch menus are all missing the " consumer advisory" address in house as discussed - ensure to enlarge to font size of the written advisory as we discussed located at the bottom of the menus
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Shell stock condition (c)
Inspector notes: Discard broken shells of all oysters where needed - double check for quality when nrinsing them off before placing them in the refrigeration unit
590.003/3-202.19-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No current copies of the food safety and allergen awareness certificates on site - address
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all cooking equipment in the kitchen from visible greas and grime
590.004/4-602.13-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Do not stack wet pots and pans on top of each other when air drying - spead them out to properly air dry
590.004/4-301.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up accordingly - raw foods and ready to eat foods
590.003/3-304.14-C
64
Jan 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Coleslaw and dressings on production line at 55F. Person in charge removed. Ensure unit is working properly to hold cold items 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters on production line are soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: High temperature dish machine on first floor is leaking. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
78
Oct 18, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 1, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Floors with dust and debris clean to remove throuhgout prep and kitchen area
590.006/6-201.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelving outside walk-in cooler with dust and debris from new ceiling tiles being replaced clean to remove
590.004/4-101.19-C
90
Dec 1, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodents and roach activity throughout bars and on backstair case clean to remove and supply detailed exterminator reports with findings and recommendations
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Bars with debris and old food and soils clean to remove back staricase with droppings debris and roach activity clean to remove
590.006/6-201.12-C
86
Aug 5, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Area's around dumpster with broken bricks and burrow holes repair. Manager states they have a quote to have the work done but waiting on approval from Condo association for approval of the work
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Jul 21, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Area's around dumpster with broken bricks and burrow holes repair. Manager states they have a quote to have the work done but waiting on approval from Condo association for approval of the work
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface or repalce all cutting boards that are scoured and stained located on the hot line prep line or at other areas of the kitchen.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: On the hot line clean the drain compartments to the fryers. Remove grease buildup. Clean the interior of the Blodgett oven on the hot line. Remove soilsbuildup and food encrustments.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when cloths are not in use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: provide flashing at the botom of the delivery door to ensure that the restaurant delivery entrance is sealed off from outside elements.
590.005/5-501.113-C
74
Jun 22, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface or repalce all cutting boards that are scoured and stained located on the hot line prep line or at other areas of the kitchen.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when cloths are not in use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: On the hot line clean the drain compartments to the fryers. Remove grease buildup. Clean the interior of the Blodgett oven on the hot line. Remove soilsbuildup and food encrustments.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: provide flashing at the botom of the delivery door to ensure that the restaurant delivery entrance is sealed off from outside elements.
590.005/5-501.113-C
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joe's American Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joe's American Bar & Grill on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joe's American Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Joe's American Bar & Grill.
How does Joe's American Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Joe's American Bar & Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.
Has Joe's American Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Joe's American Bar & Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Joe's American Bar & 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 Joe's American Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Joe's American Bar & Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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