J J Fish & Chicken

August 2, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings15
critical findings4

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK IN PREP ,TOILETROOM AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK WITH CASES OF POP STORED IN FRONT OF AND DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK WITH A SET OF PLASTIC GLOVES INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.MUST HAVE HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR STAFF FOR HAND WASHING.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-030C)
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 5Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Hands Clean & Properly Washed
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE CASHIER RINGING THE REGISTER AND HANDLING MONEY THEN PUT ON PLASTIC GLOVES AND PLACED READY TO EAT SLICED BREADS INTO FOAM CONTAINERS AND STACK THEM FOR FOOD TO BE PLACED INSIDE OF TRAY FOR SERVICE.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.EMPLOYEES DISPOSED OF FOOD ITEMS AND WASHED HANDS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
code 8Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPX.11LBS. PRE-COOKED CHICKEN FROM 8/1/18 RANGING FROM 46.4F-52.1F IN 2- FOIL TRAYS ON LOWER SHELF OF ROLLING CART .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.11LBS. $30.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
code 22
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED AN APPX "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR SCREEN DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 8-10 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES AND CRAWLING IN FLOOR DRAINS,APPX.10 OR LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA AND BEHIND LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND 25 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON ARTICLES STORED ON REAR STORAGE SHELF,ON FLOOR UNDER SHELF AND ALONG WALL BASES NEAR REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/2/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A)
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND NOT ON CONTACT SURFACES.
code 41
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER. • MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,GREASE FILTER,STORAGE SHELVES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY AREA,PREP COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR,MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN TOILETROOM.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT ABOVE MOPSINK .MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS,LIGHT FIXTURES AND CEILING TILES.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,BROKEN WALL OUTLETS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BETWEEN REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 7, 2016: 14 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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