Caribbean Jerk And Bar-B-Que Pit

March 25, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings1

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. OX TAILS-52.1F, CURRY CHICKEN-49.9F, JERK CHICKEN-65.2F, JERK CHICKEN WINGS-65.2F, CABBAGE-49.1F, BEANS AND RICE- 49.6F. ALL PRE-COOKED FOODS THAT ARE REFRIGERATED MUST BE COOLED IN SHALLOW CONTAINERS WITHIN 6 HOURS(140-70 IN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70-40 IN 4 HOURS). COOLING PROCESS SHOULD BE DOCUMENTED. PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 3Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: EVIDENCE OF ROACHES OBSERVED ON PREMISES. 1 LARGE AND 6 BABY ROACHES SEEN CRAWLING ON UPPER WALL ABOVE WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 20 GNATS ON PREMISES IN SAME AREA AND IN DINING ROOM. MUST CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND REQUEST A SERVICE VISIT, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 3-26-13 ON REPORT# 1154953 NOT CORRECTED:-30- PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS NOT LABELED.-33-INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN.-34-FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.-35- STAINED CEILING TILES FOUND IN ALL AREAS. -41- UNUSED EQUIPMENT STILL FOUND IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED(CLUTTERED AND NOT CLEAN) WHICH CAN BE POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS 7-42-090.
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION # 29.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER WHERE PLASTIC COATING IS MISSING. REMOVE ALL DIRTY BOXES FROM SHELVES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION #29 • CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION #29.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION #29. • SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, CLEAN AND RE-PAINT AREA. CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR LEAKY PIPE CONNECTED TO HOT WATER TANK. • EXHAUST SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, PREP AREAS AND DINING AREA FILLED WITH SMOKE, MUST REPAIR.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES FOR TAKING PRODUCT TEMPERATURES.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION #29.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on October 11, 2013: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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