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Joong Boo Market

August 6, 2024 · Pass w/ Conditions
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  • official resultPass w/ Conditions
  • resultPass w/ Conditions
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings7
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • cold food not cold enough
    Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
    Inspector note: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER AT THE DISPALY AREA TO BE IMPROPER:-FISH CAKE 46.9F, SLICED RADISH 47.4F, SEA WEED 45.5F, CUCUMBERS 56.4F, BABY CRAB 46.4F, ANCHOVIES 56F, SPINACH 55.3F, FISH EGGS 46.4F.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 69 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $429.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 22
  • Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display
    Inspector note: NOTED EMPLOYEE FOOD STORED AT THE SAME REFRIGERATION UNIT (WALK IN COOLER) WITH CUSTOMER FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN STORE THEIR FOOD. • NOTED SERVING SPOONS WITH SHORT LADDLES USED FOR SERVING INSIDE FOOD ITEMS AT THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS OR LADLES WITH LONG HANDLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    code 39
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED. • NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES THE KIMCHI DISPLAY COOLER AT THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE. • NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES, AT THE DISPLAYS FREEZERS AND REACH IN FREEZERS AT THE DSPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: NOTED KNIVES STORED ON WALLS BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE INSIDE THE KNIFE RACK OR KNIFE DRAWERS.
    code 49
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE SEA FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    code 51
  • Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained
    Inspector note: NOTED HEAVY DIRT, DEBRIS, JUNK AND TRASH ON FLOOR AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
    code 54
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AND DIRTY CEILING FANS ON CEILING AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 16, 2024: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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