Joe's Barbque

March 4, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings12
critical findings2

Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1632361 DATE -02-26-2016 OBSERVED OVER 60 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE TWO REAR STORAGE AREAS AND OFFICE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS CLEAN SANITIZE ALL AREAS HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE,ALSO FOUND RAT DROPPINGS IN OTHER AREA OF PREMISES,INCLUDING INSIDE FRYER CABINETS,AND INSIDE BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 14Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: Water Source: Safe, Hot & Cold Under City Pressure
Inspector note: NO HOT RUNNING WATER,ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION, THE HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS READING 69.0F INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. HOT RUNNING WATER RESTORED DURING INSPECTION.
code 9Priority
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER COMPRESSOR WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND HAVE REPAIRED. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP, OPEN GROOVES. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA AND IN REAR OF PREMISES.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREAS AND IN REAR OF PREMISES. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT. REMOVE ALL LITTER, DROPPINGS, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREAS AND IN REAR OF PREMISES NEAR EXIT DOOR AND REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT ON WALL NEAR EXIT DOOR.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AND END CAPS IN PREP AREAS AND ABOVE THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE SPRING FOR EMPLYOEE RESTROOM DOOR FOR SELF CLOSING IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE REAR OF PREMISES. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MACHINE AND ALL HOSE CONNECTIONS. MUST PROVIDE.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN REAR OF PREMISES.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED 3 SMALL AND 2 LARGE PRO[PANE TANKS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM BUILDING. ONE LARGE HEATER HAS A PROPANE HEATER ON IT. REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS FROM ALL STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT. ELIMIATE AREAS OF PEST HARBORAGE. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OF FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYESS WHO DO NOT HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 26, 2016: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 10 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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