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J. P. Seafood Cafe Inc.

October 27, 2023 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings0
critical findings0

✓ No failed findings were recorded; 17 code checks were marked passed.

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Checks marked passed

When to Wash (P)critical

Inspector note: No evidence of employees washing hands. Sinks dry blocked with equipment some without soap / paper towels. Corrected (COS) during inspection.
code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Three different species of raw fish stored together. Store propely separated.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Rice stored in walkin for 2 days 44F-45F. Discarded by PIC. Squid 53F tofu 45F kimchi 46F sproiuts (stored above th fill line) 46F octopus 46F tuna 50F shrimp 50F salmon 45F fish roe 47F dried tofu 44F.Foods were prepped 30 minutes earlier and not chilled or were stored in refrigerated unit 44F for less than 4 hours. Foods removed to chill in colder unit.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: No air gap / indirect waste drain for sushi prep sink.
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Employees not monitored for hand washing prepped /cooked foods not properly cooled illness policy incomplete and other retraining required as stated for violations noted.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector note: Advisory does not identify which foods are raw; only states offered under cooked. Provide.
code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)

Inspector note: High temperature dish machine not registering 160F at the plate. Temperature gauge not operating properly. Do not use until repaired.
code 590.004/4-501.112-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Breading containers soiled knife rack soiled ice machine in kitchen soiled. Shelving in the walkin soiled. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Discontinue placing barrels and other equipment in front of hand sinks.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: No soap available at rear prep and bar stations.
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Squeeze bottles without labels. Provide
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Broken plastic spoons stored on top of fish roe in container. Remove and provide proper storage / utensil.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector note: Dry goods removed from cartons stored under sewage pipes. Store protected or remove.
code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Fish wapped in paper towels. Discontinue. Use food grade wrap to store.
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
(B) Cooling Methods (C)

Inspector note: Foods placed to chill after prep are tightly wrapped. Rice in deep container stored to cool in walkin. Discontinue. Retrain on proper cooling methods.
code 590.003/3-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Two door refrigerator registers 44F. Repair. Discontinue storing foods in units unless maitained at or below 41F.
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Floor under cookline and pipes behind with grease and soils. Exterior of the two door refrigerated unit in basement Floor of walkin soiled. Clean to remove. Top of grease container soiled.Clean to remove.Paper towels used to line shelves.Remove paper towels from shelving where glassware is stored and maintain clean.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 24, 2023: 17 previous findings did not recur.

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