Jae's Cafe & Grill Inc

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings10
• critical findings5

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical
  Inspector note: Staff observed only rinsing utensil that was lying in handSink before use (staff put utensil in ice).
  code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Location Accessiblecritical
  Inspector note: Staff observed putting utensil is handsinK bucket of ice and filling up sanitizer buckets in handSinK.
  code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Labeled Common Namecritical
  Inspector note: Unlabeled chemical Spray bottles. I have repeatedly asked mgmt. to ensure compliance with.
  code 41-7-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️PIC Performing Dutiescritical
  Inspector note: Staff on site can't Explain Basic Safe food Principles.Staff on Site couldn't Explain Type of Sanitizer used Time and Temperature controls for Anything Employee Health Policy Proper handwashing procedures etc..All Staff explained "I don't know". No mgmt. on site at time of Inspection and No posted reference material at time of Inspection.
  code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Conformance w/ Approved Procedurescritical
  Inspector note: Sushi Rice (acidified rice) left in container overnight. HACCP plan clearly states to discard at end of shift.Following procedures Written by establishment Consistently Can not be performed.Sushi Cooks putting food product into Refridges reading between 50-60F.
  code M-8-103.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️PHF's Properly Thawed
  Inspector note: Raw chicken thawing in sink at room temperature. Propely thaw.
  code 06-3-501.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Clean Cloths Hair Restraint
  Inspector note: Staff alone (by herself) performing food prep and utility work without Clean Apron or hair restraint.Other staff observed Setting up area's in street clothes.
  code 13-2-304/402.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Installed and Maintained
  Inspector note: Multiple loose faucets and leaky faucets. Repair.
  code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Improper Maintenance of Floors
  Inspector note: Floors under fryers (sides of fryers) greasy. Clean frequently.Floors under And behind Equipment dirty. Clean all area's Regularly.
  code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Premises Maintained
  Inspector note: Utility closet off prep kitchen in basement unacessable. Evidence of rodent droppings on floor.Properly organize-maKe all areas accessable.Old greasy pipes equipment out back. Remove.
  code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on December 23, 2008: 10 findings appeared for the first time.

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