Inspection record
The Joint
605 Centre St · Boston, MA 02130
2inspections since May 2026
12violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Oct 30, 2026HE_Pass6 violations
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Sliced deli cheese inside of the first flip top cooler on the cooking line with an elevated temperature (55F). Address and esnure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. All other foods inside of the unit were at below 41F. Elevated temperature possibly due to the cheese being stacked above the pionch lines in the hotel pans.
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of fruit fly activity noted behind the service counter and in the basement storage area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Sept. 2026. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection date specified.
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Basement hand sink located next to the 3 compartment sink is not functioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs.
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Squeeze bottles filled with sauces/dressings have no labels. Provide.
*(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
No one on site with a current Allergen Certification. Provide for the re-inspection date specified.
Oct 14, 2026HE_Fail6 violations
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of fruit fly activity noted behind the service counter and in the basement storage area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Sliced deli cheese inside of the first flip top cooler on teh cooking line with an elevated temperature (55F). Address and esnure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. All other foods inside of the unit were at below 41F. Elevated temperature possibly due to the cheese being stacked above the pionch lines in the hotel pans.
*(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
No one on site with a current Allergen Certification. Provide for the re-inspection date specified.
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Basement hand sink located next to the 3 compartment sink is not functioning proeprly. Address and make any necessary repairs.
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Squeeze bottles filled with sauces/dressings have no labels. Provide.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Sept. 2026. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection date specified.
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