Dock's/Jamaican Jerk

May 29, 2025 · Pass
😇clean
  • official resultPass
  • resultPass
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings5
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • Approved Thawing Methods Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED CHICKEN AND FISH IMPROPERLY THAWING IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW BY USING REFRIGERATION AS PART OF THE THAWING PROCESS OR UNDER CONSTANT RUNNING COLD WATER. FOOD WAS STILL AT PROPER TEMPERATURE BELOW 30F.
    code 35
  • Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled
    Inspector note: OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON KNIFE STORAGE RACK AS WELL AS HANDLES OF KNIVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING CROSS CONTAMINATION.
    code 44
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED SODA CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AS A MEANS TO PROPERLY CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON JERK CHICKEN SIDE WITH DEEP DARK CUTTING GROOVES, BADLY STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AS A MEANS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATION. • OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON INSIDE OPENING OF ALL DEEP FRYER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 47
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR BETWEEN FLAT TOP COOKING UNIT AND DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. • OBSERVED UNUSED GRILL STORED OUTSIDE IN GREASE CONTAINER AREA. INFORMED (**MUST REMOVE**) FROM PREMISES AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR RODENTS AND INSECTS. • OBSERVED OPEN WALL PANEL BEHIND SODA DISPENSER EXPOSING INSIDE OF WALL. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED BOTH HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 4, 2024: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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