The Joint

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings10
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Whole raw eggs out at room temperatur 54F. Egg need to be store at or below 45F.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: Hand sink on cooking line did not have paper towles. Provide and monitor.
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Evidence of rodent droppings in basement arounf grease trap and behind low temp dishwasher. Please have that areas cleaned up and address that with pest control. Please send me the last few reports to review.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to post an up to date Food Safety certificate for a staff member that works at this location. One posted expired on 12-3-24
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Bulk food containers will need to be labled to what inside. Multiple down stairs not labeled.
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Large freezer in basement will need to be defrosted and a new cover installed.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
  Inspector note: Hood filters will need to be cleaned. Hood sticker good until Feb 2025
  code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Side door will need to have a new door sweep installed.
  code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to clean the floor under shelves in walk in behind cooking equipment in kitchen. Arounfd the grease trap in basement. Visibly soiled.
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Dishwasher at the front counter is not working. PIC has a new one on order. All equipment is being washed in basement low temperature dishwasher.
  code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on March 1, 2024: 10 findings appeared for the first time.

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