M & J Chicken & Fish

June 17, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings15
critical findings3

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
code 5Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Hands Clean & Properly Washed
Inspector note: OBSERVED MANAGER RINSE HANDS WITH WATER ONLY AFTER MAKING A MONEY TRANSACTION AT THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THOROUGHLY WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER EVERY TRANSACTION AND PRIOR TO PREPARING FOOD. PRORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
code 8Priority
food left unprotected

Official wording: Food Separated And Protected
Inspector note: OBSERVED FROZEN SKEWER OF GYRO MEAT UNWRAPPED IN FREEZER LAYING ON TOP OF PACKAGED ITEMS AND INTERIOR OF TOP OF FREEZER HAS EXPOSED INSULATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER DISCARDED MEAT DURING INSPECTION.
code 15
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED MANAGERS PERSONAL SUPPLEMENTS/VITAMINS STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
code 28
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED PROBE THERMOMETERS BEING USED AS AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SECONDARY AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED 75-100 DROPPINGS IN FRONT OF UNDERNEATH REGISTER/SERVING COUNTER AND ALONG FRONT WINDOW, 15-20 DROPPINGS IN UTILITY CLOSET AND 75-100 DROPPINGS IN REAR ALONG WALLS BEHIND FREEZER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR ON SHELVING UNITS AND ITEMS STORED ON SHELVING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED • OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE ON TRAP NEXT TO COOLER BEING USED A STORAGE UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED DIRTY APRON STORED ON TOP OF PACKAGED BUNS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE DIRTY LINENS SEPARATELY.
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN FOOD PREP COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES. • OBSERVED TWO FREEZERS WITH DUCT TAPE HOLDING UNDERSIDE INSULATION TOGETHER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE COOLING UNITS/FREEZER. • OBSERVED FOIL LINING ON SHELVING UNITS AND UNDERNEATH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL LINING AS IT CAN HARBOR PESTS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE,RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: NOTED LEAK AT BASE OF REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE OF UNISEX/ STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVERY WALL SURFACE WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ALONG THE BASE/FLOOR PERIMETER OF ALL THE WALLS. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. • OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN REAR AND IN FRONT NEAR REGISTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: NOTED DUST BUILDUP IN VENTS DIRECTLY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 56

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