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Joshua's Deli

September 12, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings8
critical findings3

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Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Deli meats inside of the front service cooler with elevated temperatures of 53F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41 F. All foods were removed from the cooler at the time of the inspection.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Separation/Sanitizer Criteriacritical

Inspector note: Sanitizer at the 3 bay sink registering at well over 100ppm. Addrss and ensure all staff have been properly trained on how to set up and test sanitizer.
code 41-7-201/04.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

Inspector note: Management not overseeing in the general maintenance of equipment and temperature control. Address and ensure all staff have been properly trained and maintenance is provided on all equipment when needed.
code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Inspector note: Foods inside of the front service cooler not being properly cooled prior to being placed out for service. Address and provide proper training.
code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Door of the front service cooler is damaged and not securely fastened. Address and make any necessary repairs. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature below 41F.Front service cooler registering at approximately 50F. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature below 41F. Foods were being removed at the time of the inspection.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Interior of the upright freezer with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. Interior of the last cooler with food spills and debris. Clean to remove. Fan of the upright refrigerator visbly soiled. Clean to remove. Upright freezer in the basement area with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Installed and Maintained

Inspector note: Pipe under the 3 bay sink is leaking. Repair. Hand sink in basement area is leaking. Repair. Mope sink in basement is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Small portion of the wall near upright refrigeration units and freezers damaged. Address and make any necessary repairs. Walls in back preparation area visibly soiled with food spills. Clean to remove all.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 21, 2017: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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