J J Fish & Chicken

May 23, 2019 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings13
  • critical findings3

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS IN PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
    code 10Priority
  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
    code 3Priority
  • staff working while sickcritical
    Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
    Inspector note: NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    code 5Priority
  • cold food not cold enough
    Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
    Inspector note: OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS(FRESH CHICKEN, FISH AND COLE SLAW) IN WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.5F-59F DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. APPROX, WT. 180LBS AND VALUE $25O. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    code 22
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
    Inspector note: NOTED WALK-IN COOLER CONTAINING TCS FOOD ITEMS DESCRIBED IN ABOVE VIOLATION AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 59.5 F DEGREES. WALK-IN COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED WALK-IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41 F DEGREES OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    code 33
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD MEASURING DEVICES ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    code 36
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON INTERNAL FRAME AT REAR OF PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND 20 IN CORNERS UNDER PREP TABLE AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a).
    code 38
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
    Inspector note: MUST PROPER STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
    code 41
  • Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips
    Inspector note: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP KIT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    code 48
  • Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR RECEPTACLE IN WASH ROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
    code 53
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT. REMOVE DARK SUBSTANCE ON WALL AROUND AND SIDES OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. • DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AT EXTERIOR AND AROUND TOP OF DEEP FRYERS. • MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING LIGHT CEILING PANELS OR PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR BULBS WHERE NECESSARY.
    code 56
  • All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
    code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on August 5, 2016: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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