Jo Jo Taipei

June 22, 2010 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking
  • failed findings18
  • critical findings6

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Failed findings

  • Cold Holdingcritical
    Inspector note: Several trays of whole shelled eggs were observed on the bottom shelf of a food preparation table. To limit the growth of salmonella bacteria the eggs must be stored under refrigeration.
    code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical
    Inspector note: Within the top of the flip-top refrigeration unit containers of chicken were stored behind containers of beef and vegetables (items with lower final cooking temperatures). High risk foods such as chicken beef pork and fish must be stored at the front of the unit. Vegetables and food items with lower final cooking temperatures should be stored behind. The wait staff were observed preparing pea pods with bare hands on a dining room table during lunch. The dining room table is not an appropriate food preparation surface. The wait staff were not observed to have washed their hands before preparing the pea pods.
    code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical
    Inspector note: Most of the hand sinks were blocked with equipment condiments etc. Staff must review proper hand washing procedures.
    code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical
    Inspector note: The dish machine was not properly sanitizing. The machine was tested three times. No sanitizer was registering. BISD demonstrated how to properly prime the sanitizer. The sanitizing line failed to properly prime. A service call was placed. Staff are to sanitize the dishes in the kitchen's three basin sink until the dish machine can be repaired.
    code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Number Convenientcritical
    Inspector note: The hand sinks at the hostess station wait station and basement food preparation area were blocked with food storage containers and/or equipment. The hand sinks must remain open so that the wait and kitchen staff can wash their hands.
    code 31-5-203.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • PIC Performing Dutiescritical
    Inspector note: Kitchen staff and management have not been performing their duties. Staff must review and comply with the food code at all times.
    code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: The cutting boards food preparation equipment food storage containers buckets and food preparation surfaces that have been negatively impacted by the mouse infestation must be cleaned and sanitized.
    code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Insects Rodents Animals
    Inspector note: The basement of the establishment is infested with mice. Dead mice were observed in several of the enclosed traps. A dead mouse was observed on the floor behind the water heater. The dead mice must be removed from the basement. The mouse droppings must be cleaned from the floor equipment and packaging.
    code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • PHF's Properly Thawed
    Inspector note: One plastic bin of frozen meat was observed thawing on the floor. A fan was placed beside the plastic bin to hasten the thawing process. Frozen food items must be properly thawed in the refrigerator or under running water.
    code 06-3-501.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Protection
    Inspector note: An open uncovered container of soy sauce was observed on the bottom shelf of a food preparation table beside a trash container and beneath the hand sink. Splatter from either the trash container or hand sink could readily enter the soy sauce. The sauce must be stored elsewhere. Condiment trays were stored within one of the hand sink. Condiment trays cannot be stored anywhere near the hand sink.
    code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Utensil Storage
    Inspector note: The cooks and food preparation staff are storing knives in the openings between equipment. The sides of the equipment are not frequently cleaned or sanitized. Knives must be stored properly when not in use.
    code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Test Kit Provided
    Inspector note: Proper test strips must be provided for the kitchen and basement three-basin sinks and the low temperature dish machine. Staff must be trained to use the test strips. Staff must utilize the test strips each day.
    code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
    Inspector note: Wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing buckets when not in use. Soiled wiping cloths were observed in both the kitchen and basement food preparation areas.
    code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Clean the following: 1) the tops and sides of both of the grease traps 2) the underside of the three-basin sinks the drain pipes from the sinks and the sides of the dish machine 3) the bottom shelving beneath the food preparation tables 4) the tin foil must be removed from the shelving in the kitchen and basement 5) the bulk food containers in the kitchen and basement food preparation area to remove food debris and mouse droppings 6) all shelving in the basement and walk-in refrigerators that are soiled with food debris and 7) the sides to all of the cooking equipment.
    code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
    Inspector note: Hand towels and soap were missing from several of the hand sinks. The hand sinks must be properly equipped at all times.
    code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    Inspector note: The floors throughout the kitchen and the basement food preparation area must be thoroughly cleaned. Mouse droppings dead mice and food debris were observed throughout the establishment. Staff should focus on the floor beneath the food preparation equipment refrigeration tables and the areas around the grease traps.
    code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • premises not properly maintained or cleaned
    Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
    Inspector note: The holes utilized by the mice to enter the establishment must be patched. Several holes were observed at the base of the stairs by the hot water heater and in the rear storage areas. The walls behind the three-basin sink around the dish machine within the food storage and preparation areas in the rear hall in the stair well and in the basement storage areas must be cleaned to remove food debris. The damaged ceiling at the bottom of the stairs should be repaired. The source of the water damage should be identified and repaired before the ceiling is repaired.
    code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Premises Maintained
    Inspector note: Soiled mops brooms and dust pans were observed at the foot of the stairs. Mice appear to be eating the food debris that has collected on the equipment. The mops brooms and dust pans must be stored clean.
    code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on May 9, 2008: 18 findings appeared for the first time.

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