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Jordyn's Soul Cafe

August 12, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings0

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Failed findings

cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS @ IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS POT ROAST, 40 LBS OXTAIL, 25 LBS TURKEY WINGS, 25 LBS CORNISH HENS,30 LBS STRING BEANS, 60 LBS MACARONI AND CHEESE, 15 LBS CORN, 65 LBS YAMS, 50 LBS VARIOUS PASTA NOODLES, 20 LBS EGGROLLS. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE STORED IN WALK IN COOLER AT THIS TIME AND TEMPERTAURE RANGING FROM 48.5F-56F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F AND BELOW AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY PIC, TOTAL COST $1,787. CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE @48F WHILE STORING TCS FOODS (OXTAIL, MAC AND CHEESE, CHICKEN, BEANS, EGG ROLLS). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAINAT REQUIRED TEMPERATURE 41F AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE, ON TOP OF TABLE IN BETWEEN STORED MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS, ALONG SIDE PREP TABLE UNDER STAIRS, INSIDE LIQUOR STORAGE OFFICE, AND IN BAR ON SHELVING WHERE LIQUOR BOTTLES ARE STORED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT THE BAR AND DINING AREA, SITTING ON TABLES.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED BEVERAGE RACKS USED FOR ELEAVATION AND STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED ALL SURFACES IN BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM SHELVING UNITS, LIQUOR WELLS, MIXED BEVERAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR COOLING UNITS AND OTHER BEVERAGE MIXING MATERIALS IN SAID PREP AREA.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED NORTH WALL IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE CEILING WITH CHIPPED/PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.NOTED FLOOR IN BAR WITH MISSING TILES THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORING AS REQUIRED.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED VENTILTATION HOOD EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS BUILT UP ON FILTERS, GRATES AND LIGHTBULBS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. • OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
code 56

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