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Jj Fish

August 5, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings7
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: 3-501.13: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD FOR TCS FOODS. FOUND FROZEN FOOD ITEMS IN THE RINSE BASIN OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS.
code 35
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: 2-402.11: FOOD HANDLER OBSERVED WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN PREP AREAS.
code 40
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED TWO FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA WITH RUST ON THE TABLETOPS WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TABLES WITH RUSTY TABLETOPS AND MAINTAIN. • 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL OF THE COLD HOLDING AND FREEZER UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALSO, THE INTERIOR OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WAS OBSERVED WITH A BUILDUP OF FOOD. ALSO, THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA WERE OBSERVED WITH OLD FOOD RESIDUE ON HOT AND COLD-WATER KNOBS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 5-205.15: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH A SEVERE LEAK AT THE PIPE. WATER WAS PROFUSELY LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA WHEN IN USE. MANAGER PUT A CONTAINER UNDER THE LEAK, SO THE HANDWASHING SINK CAN BE USED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-201.17: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE FOOD PREP SURFACE IN THE FRONT WERE OBSERVED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN THE MENTIONED CEILING TILES.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 6-501.14: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT WITH DUST AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: 8-404.13 (B:3): OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT# 2640080 DATED: 07/23/2026 NOT CORRECTED #10: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #47: 4-201.11: OBSERVED THE DOOR ON THE FAR-LEFT SIDE OF THE THREE-DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA TAPED CLOSED, BUT NOT ABLE TO COMPLETELY CLOSE. #49: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED EQUIPMENT ON SITE IN NEED OF CLEANING. THE CREVICES OF THE EXTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT, THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55: 6-501.12: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING. ESPECIALLY IN THE TOILET ROOM, THE CORNERS OF FLOORS SURROUNDING COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT, AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #57: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO TAKE THE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE. PRIORITY 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 3, 2026: 7 findings recurred.

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