T Joels Family Restaurant

September 22, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DRINK FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WHERE COFFEE IS SERVED, SOUP AND BEVERAGES ARE ALL HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF, EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 25
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS SITTING ON EQUIPMENT NOT STORED PROPERLY AND READY FOR USE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL WIPING CLOTHS USED TO WIPE COUNTERS, EQUIPENT, OR CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES AND MUST BE CHANGED WHEN WATER IS DIRTY OR AS OFTEN AS NEEDED.
code 41
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION #60
code 45
Gloves Used Properly

Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT PROPERLY WEARING GLOVES WHILE PREPARING FOOD IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT GLOVES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES AND ON BOTH HANDS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
code 46
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION #60
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE SIDES, UNDER AND INSIDE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING. • OBSERVED THE INSIDES OF ALL THE REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, ONE WITH STANDING WATER LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON REAR UTILITY SINK IN CLOSET NEXT TO ENTRANCE TO THE DISH WASHING ROOM IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION #60
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION #60
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED NO PROTECTIVE LIGHT COVERING OVER THE LIGHT BULBS OVER THE STOVE UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. ALSO OBSERVED ONE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE SAME AREA IN THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER COVERING FOR LIGHTS.
code 56
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATIONS FROM INSPECTION 2366221 WERE NOT COMPLETED AS INSTRUCTED. 5-205.11 OUT PF. OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DRINK FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WHERE COFFEE IS SERVED, SOUP AND BEVERAGES ARE ALL HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF, EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 59
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION 2366221 MARCH 23, 2020 WAS GIVEN UNITL 06/16/2020 TO CORRECT. UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION DUE TO NON COMPLIANCE. 4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE USE ARTICLES (COTTAGE CHEESE,BUTTER) BEING RE-USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE AND DO NOT RE-USE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES FOR FOOD STORAGE. 4-101.19 OBSERVED A WHOLE IN THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE LOCATED IN THE REAR. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REFRIGERATION IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS, NO CITATIONS ISSUED. 6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOOR AND CEILING SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on March 23, 2020: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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