Jerk Man

September 15, 2022 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings8
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP IN FACILITY UPON ARRIVAL TO INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ARE STOCKED WITH HAND WASHING SOAP. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO BUY SOAP FROM LOCAL STORE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
    code 10Priority
  • food left unprotected
    Official wording: Food Separated And Protected
    Inspector note: OBSERVED 4 RODENT DROPPINGS DIRECTLY ON TURKEY TIPS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD IS PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION FROM PESTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
    code 15
  • cold food not cold enough
    Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
    Inspector note: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50-55 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOOD IS HELD AT 31 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 10 POUNDS OF YAMS, 10 POUNDS MAC AND CHEESE, 5 POUNDS BRISKET, AND 7 POUNDS OF WINGS ($100). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 22
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
    Inspector note: OBSERVED 3 DOOR COOLER WITH INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS REACH A TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
    code 33
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN WALK IN COOLER, FRONT SERVICE AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA, AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA; OBSERVED 4 LIVE MAGGOTS IN FACILITY; OBSERVED LARGE 20 FLIES THROUGHOUGHT FACILITY; OBSERVED 10 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND TO SANITIZE AREAS, ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED 4 MAGGOT CARCASSES IN FOOD PREP SINK; OBSERVED INSECT CARCASSES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL INSECT CARCASSES.
    code 38
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: 4-501.12 OBSERVED LARGE WHITE CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 47
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL UNUSED ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS FROM PREMISES.
    code 55
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
    code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 20, 2022: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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