J J Foley's Cafe
117 EAST BERKELEY, BOSTON, MA 02118
Last inspected May 1, 2026
Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.
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Inspection history
May 1, 2026
✓8 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
- Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
Apr 21, 2026
✕8 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
- Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
May 16, 2025
✓6 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Cleaning Receptacles (C)
May 9, 2025
✕6 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Cleaning Receptacles (C)
Dec 13, 2024
✓5 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Dec 6, 2024
✕5 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Nov 13, 2024
✓5 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Thawing (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
- Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Nov 6, 2024
✕5 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Thawing (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
- Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
May 23, 2024
✓5 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
May 15, 2024
✕5 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Nov 3, 2023
✓2 violations
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Oct 27, 2023
✕2 violations
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Jul 5, 2023
✓1 violation
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
May 26, 2023
✕7 violations
- (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
May 19, 2023
✕7 violations
- (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jan 20, 2023
✓3 violations
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Dec 20, 2022
✕3 violations
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
May 17, 2022
✓10 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)
- Thawing (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
May 9, 2022
✕10 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)
- Thawing (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
Mar 15, 2022
–Nov 16, 2021
✓1 violation
- Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
Nov 8, 2021
✕1 violation
- Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
Jan 14, 2021
✓Oct 16, 2020
✓3 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Oct 9, 2020
✕3 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
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