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Jason's Deli

December 7, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings2

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. THE 6-DRAWER "FRENCH" SANDWICH COOLER IS HOLDING A 57 F AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE, UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. Please fax a request for a re-inspection to (312) 746-4240 so that we can ensure that the equipment is repaired and the held for inspection tag can be removed.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. APPROXIMATELY 20 POUNDS OF SLICED TURKEY, SALAMI, AND CHEESE WERE HELD IN THE THE 6-DRAWER "FRENCH" SANDWICH COOLER AT 55-57 F. $50.94 WORTH OF PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. THE SOUPS AND CHILI IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WERE HELD AT 123-128 F. PRODUCT HAD BEEN MICROWAVED WITHIN THE HOUR AND WAS REHEATED TO 165 F AT THIS TIME.
code 3Priority
Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Properly Designed And Installed

Inspector note: 3 OF THE 5 EXPOSED HAND SINKS HAVE LITTLE OR NO HOT WATER FLOW DUE TO DAMAGED FAUCETS, THE REAR DISH ROOM FAUCET HAS A TUBE FROM A VACUUM SLIPPED ON THE SPIGOT.HAVE ALL PLUMBING REPAIRED TO CODE. BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS HAVE A WORKING HAND SINK AT THIS TIME.
code 26
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE DRAWER COOLER SEALS AND FRAMES ARE DIRTY, THE PRODUCE CUTTING BOARD IS STAINED AND THE COOLER RACKS HAVE SOME FOOD DEBRIS. THE SILICNE SPATULAS ARE STAINED BROWN. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN DETAIL.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE DIRTY WALK IN COOLER FLOORS.
code 34
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: THE BACKFLOW DEVICE NEXT TO THE MOP SINK LEAKS, REPAIR THE DEVICE. THE DISH SPRAYER LEAKS REPAIR LEAK.
code 38
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE DIRTY ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
code 43

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