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Caribbean Jerk Palace Iii Llc

November 1, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES, ONLY BLANK FORMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
code 3Priority
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING GASKETS ON DOORS OF REACH IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA AND PREP COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SANITIZING CHEMICAL SOLUTION ON SITE. FACILITY HAS CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITIZING CHEMICAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND LIDS WIDE OPEN WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT LIDS MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION .7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR AND MISSING. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP AND DIRT ON CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on May 13, 2021: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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