Joshua Tree

November 12, 2009 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking
  • failed findings5
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods
    Inspector note: Foods held on counters at room temperature. Provide proper equipment for hot and cold holding of potentially hazardous foods. (PHF's)
    code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Dishwashng Facilities
    Inspector note: Reviewed manufacturers operating instructions.
    code 16-4-501.11/.15* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Installed and Maintained
    Inspector note: Grease trap open piping not maintained. Provide report. Repair broken faucets in restrooms. • Repair broken faucets on restroom hand sinks.
    code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
    Inspector note: Provide signage for designate "hand wash stations"
    code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Toilet Enclosed Clean
    Inspector note: Clean floors of grime around toilets.
    code 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

  • Hot Holdingcritical
    Inspector note: Mashed potato 120 F Chili 81 F in hot holding unit 2 hours. Remove and re-heat properly to 165 F minimum.
    code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical
    Inspector note: Refrigeration storage- Raw chicken next to eggplant. Beef next to chicken. Store as reviewed.
    code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Prevention of Contamination from Handscritical
    Inspector note: Staff handling lettuce and tomato with bare hands. Utilize utensil or gloves over clean hands. Produce discarded. Staff washed hands and donned gloves.
    code 12-3--301.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical
    Inspector note: No sanitizer connected to low temperature machine. Not operating properly. Company called to service.
    code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • PIC Knowledgecritical
    Inspector note: Provide Certified manager knowledgeable in food safety.
    code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • PIC Performing Dutiescritical
    Inspector note: Risk factors and lack of monitoring in absence of certified manager. Review duties including proper cooling procedures. Stated foods cool on counter.
    code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Knife in rack soiled. Can opener blade soiled. Clean cutting boards to remove stains. Replace if heavily stained and scored.
    code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Pass
  • Food Thermometers Provided
    Inspector note: None available.
    code 05-4-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Food Protection
    Inspector note: Hand sink next to produce prep. Provide adequate separation of soiled area from clean prep
    code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Handling of Food & Ice
    Inspector note: Ice dispensed with cup. Discontinue.
    code 09-3-301.11(C)* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Clean Cloths Hair Restraint
    Inspector note: No hair restraints on food handlers.
    code 13-2-304/402.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Food Contact Surfaces Design
    Inspector note: No handled scoops to dispense beverage ice.
    code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
    Inspector note: Soiled cloths not stored in sanitizer solution between use.
    code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Clean interior fryer cabinets of heavy grease. Clean exteriors fronts sides of all cooking and refrigeration equipment to remove food soils and grease.
    code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    Inspector note: CIean floors under around equipment to remove heavy build up. Bar & kitchen areas.
    code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • premises not properly maintained or cleaned
    Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
    Inspector note: Hood dripping grease around filters. Ceiling of lower level walk-ins soiled. Clean.
    code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 23, 2008: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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