J.P. Licks @ Southbay

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings1
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed small balck flies in the service area behind the counter. Provide pest report
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Backflow Prevention (P)critical
  Inspector note: PIC stated that they use the middle sink of the 3 bay sink to thaw food products. Discontinue. A variance with proper procedures is required to use the middle sink for food thawing.
  code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: PIC was not able to demonstrate the procedure for ware washing in the 3 bay sink/ Illness policy for employees. Took corrective action and is scheduled for taking a certifiation for food safety.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: The sanitizer testing strip provided but was not the correct one. Provide the correct strip according to the manufactures instructions.
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: The front hand sink has no paper towel to dry hands.Provide
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
  Inspector note: No head restrain while serving the food. Provide
  code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
  Inspector note: Observed stagnant water near the Ice machine. Repair
  code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Observed heavy built of Ice in the Icecream freezers Hot fudge container had dry food. Clean
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Rinsing Procedures (C)
  Inspector note: Observed in the ware washing not rinsing the utensils before sanitizing. Retrain to follow correct procedures WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE
  code 590.004/4-603.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Handwashing Sinks Installation (C)
  Inspector note: Observed the hand sink in the restroom has an automatic faucet and only stays on for 5 sec. Adjust to run for minimum 15 sec.
  code 590.005/5-202.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
  Inspector note: Observed the floor near the ice machine had pool of water and is heavily soiled with dirt and grime. The black wall behind the freezer has heavily accumulated dirt Dry storage shelves near the freezer has also food deposits.Clean with frequency.
  code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 21, 2024: 1 finding recurred. 10 previous findings did not recur.

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