J J Foley's Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings7
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Blanched french fries on counter at 62F. Store cooked potatoes in refrigeration 41F or below to prevent pathogen growth.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical
  Inspector note: Restaurant side bar dish machine not testing for chlorine sanitizer. Discontinue using and service as needed. Bar side bar dish machine was out of sanitizer. Ensure warewashing machines have chemicals and are dispensing correctly
  code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
  Inspector note: Cooked chowder cooling in deep plastic container at 145F. Spread out in shallow metal pans to allow to cool rapidly.
  code 590.003/3-501.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Soda gun holders with mold-like build up. Clean to prevent contamination
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)
  Inspector note: Water at kitchen hands sinks not above 75F. Water at 3 compartment sink 120F. Service/calibrate hand sinks for water minimum 100F
  code 590.005/5-202.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Floor under cookline with soils and debris. Clean to avoid attracting pests
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Hood sticker expired. Provide scheduled cleaning date
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 20, 2023: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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