Inspection record
Joe's American Bar & Grill
100 Atlantic Av · Boston, MA 02110
3inspections since May 2026
16violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Jul 14, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
2 bay prep sink observed direct to waste/ missing air gap. Plumbers report in process (6.9.26) PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If air gap is installed prior to compliance inspection a permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of anyPlumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
Jun 9, 2026HE_FailExt8 violations
*Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Observed equipment lined with aluminum foil and plastic bag. Discontinue
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Multiple cutting boards observed heavily stained and scored. Resurface/ Replace
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Door to the trash area observed with wide crack. Repair to prevent pest/rodent entryway
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Food storage bulk bins observed missing labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
***Backflow Prevention (P)
2 bay prep sink observed direct to waste/ missing air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If air gap is installed prior to compliance inspection a permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of anyPlumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Mop sink observed not enclosed. Open into the kitchen. Provide enclosure
*Controlling Pests (C)
Old rat dropping observed outdoor in the dumpster area. Clean to remove PIC to provide IPM report from a licensed exterminator report to: inca.prince@boston.gov
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
2 bay prep sink observed direct to waste/ missing air gap. Plumbers report in process (6.9.26) PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If air gap is installed prior to compliance inspection a permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of anyPlumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
Jun 2, 2026HE_Fail7 violations
***Backflow Prevention (P)
2 bay prep sink observed direct to waste/ missing air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If air gap is installed prior to compliance inspection a permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of anyPlumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Food storage bulk bins observed missing labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
*Controlling Pests (C)
Old rat dropping observed outdoor in the dumpster area. Clean to remove PIC to provide IPM report from a licensed exterminator report to: inca.prince@boston.gov
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Door to the trash area observed with wide crack. Repair to prevent pest/rodent entryway
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Mop sink observed not enclosed. Open into the kitchen. Provide enclosure
*Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Observed equipment lined with aluminum foil and plastic bag. Discontinue
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Multiple cutting boards observed heavily stained and scored. Resurface/ Replace
Violation severity marks (*, **, ***) are the city's published violation levels. Result codes are Boston ISD's own codes, shown verbatim - we found no public legend. Methodology