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Jefferson Tap And Grille And The Loft

February 27, 2018 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings5
critical findings0

Failed findings

Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Observed several potentially hazardous food stored in cook line reach in coolers without proper labels and dates. Informed manager that once items are prepared and stored for more than 12 hours must provide dates and labels. Instructed manager to provide dates and labels. Must maintain at all times.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Observed rust on exterior surface of grease trap in rear dish washing area. Instructed manager to remove rust and a ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times. Observed hand sanitizer unit above exposed hand sink between 3 comp sink and dish machine. Informed manager to remove to ensure proper hand-washing at all times. Maintain at all times. Observed interior surface of freezer unit located between prep line and cook line broken and cracked. Also observed freezer gaskets broken and in poor repair. Instructed manager to repair and/or replace freezer unit. Maintain it all times. Observed raw wood shelving in liquor storage room in basement dry storage area. Informed the manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal surface and maintained at all times.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Observed brown mold like substance on interior surface of beverage dispensing holding unit at front bar. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed dried beer and food debris on wire shelving racks as well excessive dust build up fan covers in beverage walk in cooler. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Observed missing light shield in dry storage/laundry room in basement. Instructed manager to provide. Observed 6 x 6 in hole in ceiling of dry storage/laundry room in basement area. Instructed the manager to repair and maintain at all times.
code 35
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Observed clutter and debris, buckets, plastic crates, etc store on floor between beverage walk in cooler and main walk in cooler in basement storage area. Instructed manager to organize, remove any unnecessary items and elevate items at least 6 inch off the floor to prevent pest harborage and assist with housekeeping of said area. Maintain at all times.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 11, 2017: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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