J's Cafe @Bos. W & S

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings9
• critical findings5

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Hot Holdingcritical
  Inspector note: all hot holding shall be maintained at 140F or above..3 containers of chicken was 120F and 129F....
  code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical
  Inspector note: properly store all raw foods (eggs) in reachin...
  code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical
  Inspector note: provide handwashing inbetween service and changing gloves...
  code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️PIC Knowledgecritical
  Inspector note: provide a serve safe certified mgr...post cert.
  code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Consumer Advisoriescritical
  Inspector note: complete consumer advisory for all menu boards..and post allergin advisory on all menu boards...
  code M-3-603.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces
  Inspector note: caulk all sinks to wall and adjust handsink to wall...replace moldy cauking at prep sink...provide dispencing units for all selfservice cups and lids...
  code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Test Kit Provided
  Inspector note: provide a chlorine test kit...
  code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof
  Inspector note: provide covers for trash receptacles...
  code 33-5-501.13-.17* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Improper Maintenance of Floors
  Inspector note: clean floor and floor drain cover...
  code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 21, 2014: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 8 previous findings did not recur.

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