Inspection
Oct 5, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 5, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
Joe's Famous Subs & Pizza
140 Dudley St
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Quick Answers
- When was Joe's Famous Subs & Pizza last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 5, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 17 inspections on record, from Nov 20, 2023 to Oct 5, 2026.
- Has Joe's Famous Subs & Pizza ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 17 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 20, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
17 inspectionsInspection
Aug 25, 2026
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-201.16-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Scrape to remove all peeling paint located above the coffin style freezers in the basement where needed
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 25, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 2, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official Wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Post current allergen awareness certificate alongside your current food safety certificate as discussed
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 2, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 26, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official Wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Post current allergen awareness certificate alongside your current food safety certificate as discussed
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 26, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 18, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official Wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Post current allergen awareness certificate alongside your current food safety certificate as discussed
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesmajorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official Wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Ensure to make all the necessary changes to the menu as well as the new " name change " to the business as we discussed
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature
Official Wording
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Any menu item offered under cooked needs to be properly identified with a disclosure / reminder - make the corrections where needed [ including eggs any style
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 18, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 11, 2026
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official Wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Missing the " Allergen Awareness " certificate that is also needed to be posted alongside the current food safety certificate as we discussed
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesmajorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official Wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Ensure to make all the necessary changes to the menu as well as the new " name change " to the business as we discussed
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature
Official Wording
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Any menu item offered under cooked needs to be properly identified with a disclosure / reminder - make the corrections where needed [ including eggs any style
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 11, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 8, 2025
Passed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed damaged chlorine test strips. Provide new strips and maintain in good condition
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsmajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed soiled ice build up in deep freezer in basement; sliding 2 door in freezer unit in kitchen; spills inside upright 2 door refrigerated unit in kitchen. Thoroughly clean all to removed soils / spills / ice build up
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed multiple immature flies in prep area. Provide pest report for services
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 8, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 1, 2025
Failed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed damaged chlorine test strips. Provide new strips and maintain in good condition
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsmajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed soiled ice build up in deep freezer in basement; sliding 2 door in freezer unit in kitchen; spills inside upright 2 door refrigerated unit in kitchen. Thoroughly clean all to removed soils / spills / ice build up
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed multiple immature flies in prep area. Provide pest report for services
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 1, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 25, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed hood sticker expired January 2025; PIC contacted hood cleaning company for appt while on site. Instructed PIC to contact Health Division with appointment immediately
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 25, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 20, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official Wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed squeeze bottles / bulk containers stored unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.005/5-501.111-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Area Enclosures and Receptacles Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed scattered trash in dumpster area. Clean to remove and maintain
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed hood sticker expired January 2025; PIC contacted hood cleaning company for appt while on site. Instructed PIC to contact Health Division with appointment immediately
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 20, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 12, 2025
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official Wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed squeeze bottles / bulk containers stored unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.005/5-501.111-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Area Enclosures and Receptacles Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed scattered trash in dumpster area. Clean to remove and maintain
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed hood sticker expired January 2025; PIC contacted hood cleaning company for appt while on site. Instructed PIC to contact Health Division with appointment immediately
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 12, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 30, 2024
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official Wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed multiple squeeze bottles improperly identified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official Wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide drain plugs for each compartment @ 3 bay sink.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesminorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed leak underneath rinse bay @ 3 compartment sink. Contact licensed plumber for repair
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 30, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 23, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official Wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed multiple squeeze bottles improperly identified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official Wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide drain plugs for each compartment @ 3 bay sink.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesminorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed leak underneath rinse bay @ 3 compartment sink. Contact licensed plumber for repair
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 23, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 27, 2024
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official Wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed Certified Food Protection Manager and Allergen awareness certificates expired. Please submit confirmation of course registration to the Health Division upon receipt
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesmajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed ice and food debris inside sliding door freezer and 2 door upright refrigerated unit in cooking area. Clean to remove all spills / ice build up
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed leak from basement ceiling. Contact licensed plumber to repair and provide report upon completion
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 27, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 20, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official Wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed Certified Food Protection Manager and Allergen awareness certificates expired. Please submit confirmation of course registration to the Health Division upon receipt
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesmajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed ice and food debris inside sliding door freezer and 2 door upright refrigerated unit in cooking area. Clean to remove all spills / ice build up
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed leak from basement ceiling. Contact licensed plumber to repair and provide report upon completion
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 20, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 27, 2023
Passed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
Official Wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed tuna stored in refrigerated unit @ 50F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. Corrected on site
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 27, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 20, 2023
Failed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
Official Wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed tuna stored in refrigerated unit @ 50F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. Corrected on site
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 20, 2023 · Original Source