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Joe's Barbque

September 20, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings2

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IS NOT MAINTAING PROPER TEMPERATURE ,AIR TEMPERATURE IS READING 123.9F,WHICH HAS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE UNIT,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF BEEF RIBS FOUND INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT WAS FOUND AT IMPROER TEMPERATURE OF 102.8F,TOTAL WEIGHT 2LBS,TOTAL COST $40.00,FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
code 3Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS,20 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE AREA WHERE WOOD IS STORED ON A SHELF,20 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE MOTOR HOUSING OF A UNUSED REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES NEAR OFFICE,10 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND THE FURANCE IN REAR OF PREMISES,10 RAT DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSETS,AND 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN A UNUSED 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE SERIOUS VIOLATION,7-38-020
code 18
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASH,RINSE,AND SANITIZE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE DEEP FRYERS OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
code 33
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 A SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES
code 38
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 17, 2016: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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