J & J Irish Pub & Grille

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings9
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️When to Wash (P)critical
  Inspector note: No Handwashing at handsink in kitchen sink is stopped up and slow to drain. No soap and papertowels are far away from the sink area- Train staff the importance of handwashing
  code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical
  Inspector note: Raw Chicken stored over ready to eat food in refrigerator in kitchen- PIC corrected onsite Store all Poultry on lower shelf-discontinue storing over ready to eat foods. Raw Beef and Ground Beef stored with raw pork- Discontinue storing meats of different species together.
  code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: PIC not properly washing hands no hand soap paper towels were not close by sink was stopped up and PIC admitted he wash his hands in bathroom- Provide soap and properly wash hands. There is no CFPM certified person Improper storage of meat and improper thawing method.- Provide proper certification from a
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: There is no soap at the handsink- Provide hand cleanser at the handsink at all times
  code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
  Inspector note: A Patrons dog sitting at the bar on one of the stools- Remove Pet Pets are prohibited in an eating and drinking establiahment
  code 590.006/6-501.115-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: There is no certiffied food protection manager on site- PIC states he is but no certification is posted - Provide an up to date CFPM certificate from a approved certification course
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Ice machine in basement needs cleaning - Clean to remove soils
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Handsink in Kitchen is stopping up and has slow drain- Repair Low temp dishwasher at the bar is leaking- Repair and Discontinue use wash rinse sanitize glasses and equipment in the kitchen warewash machine.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Ceiling over dry stroage area -Replace all discolored and missing tiles in basement over food storage area
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 1, 2020: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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