The Joint

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings1
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to repiar leak from dishwasher at front counter. 1-24-24 Dishwasher at front counter is not being used. Repair company has ordered the part needed and will be in later this week to install.
  code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical
  Inspector note: Low temperature in basement did not have sanitizer coming out. PIC will need to call to have repaired today. Low temp at front counter leaking water. Have both repaired and use three bay sink to wash equipment.
  code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to do a deep cleaning of the basement and properly store tools ladders and paint so that pest control can do a full proper inspection. I found droppings around water heater mop sink small back storage room and under some shelves. Please email me past reports and the new one from after deep clean.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: All food containers will need to have a label to waht is inside the containers. Multiple on cooking line.
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Discontinue to store product on the floor under wire shelves. Must be 6 inches off the floor.
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)
  Inspector note: In basement on clean shelf found container with cracks and chips.
  code 590.004/4-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Clean shelves in walk in cooking line basment prep and front counter.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
  Inspector note: Clean hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker good until end of the month. Please have a date or have it cleaned.
  code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Clean floor in basement in all areas. Clean floor in walk in under shelves. mold. And under cooking equipment.
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓flagged at inspection
  Inspector note: Location has over 25 seats and PIC will need to get a anti-choking certificate and train staff.
  code L1status: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on January 17, 2024: 1 finding recurred. 9 previous findings did not recur.

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