J J Fish & Chicken

November 7, 2024 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings10
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: must repair or replace leaky faucet at front hand sink.
    code 10Priority
  • cold food not cold enough
    Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
    Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS RAW FOODS SUCH AS 10LBS. TILIPIA-46.0F.3LBS. CAT FISH TAILS-45.0F.2LBS. PERCH-46.2F .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX. 15LBS. $95.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
    code 22
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT AT SERVICE COUNTER.
    code 36
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 LIVE LARGE FLIES AND 5- 8 SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS,ON BOXES AND IN TOILET ROOM . RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/7/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
    code 38
  • Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display
    Inspector note: OBSERVED BOXED FOOD PRODUCTS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST STORE ON SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
    code 39
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER,CRACKED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER. • MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON PIPES ON REAR & FRONT OF FRYER CABINETS,CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM ALL STORAGE SHELVING UNITS INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,FAN GUARD COVERS,EXTERIOR OF INSIDE GREASE CONTAINER,LEGS OF PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF LARGE FOOD STORAGE BINS ON OVERHEAD DISH RACK AND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.
    code 49
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF REACH IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. • MUST CLEAN DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. • MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. • MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
    code 55
  • All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 57
  • Previous Core Violation Corrected
    Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2562169 8/15/22 NOT CORRECTED:#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #47-4-501.11 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELVES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FRONT GLASS REACH IN COOLER.#53-6-501.19 : : MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO PREP AREA.#55- 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA #55-.6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.#55-6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA.#56-6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
    code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 15, 2022: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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