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Jojo's Milk Bar

June 26, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED, SANITIZED, AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER IN THE MAIN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ACCURATE, WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
code 36
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN-BETWEEN THE PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
code 43
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS, DEEP FRYERS AND PREP COOLERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA AND STORAGE SHELFS IN THE 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT LQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
code 57
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2613296 DATED: 03/06/2025 #48--4-204.113: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 7/3/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 6, 2025: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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