Three J's Bbq & Restaurant

January 17, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.3- COMP SINK NOT SET UP,EMPLOYEE WASHING FOOD UTENSILS IN UNCLEAN WATER WITHOUT PROPERLY SANITIZING FOOD UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO SET UP SINK,WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD UTENSILS NO SANITIZER .-CDI CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
code 8Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL, 30 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AROUND,FURNACE ROOM,OFFICE. CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREA.CITATION ISSUED
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, .LID OF FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR ALSO RUSTY SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP TABLE AT BOTTOM,STORAGE UNITS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE,REPLAIR BROKEN DOOR UNDER HAND SINK IN FRONT AREA COUNTER,REPAIR PEELING WOOD AT PREP HANDSINK.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.EXTERIOR OF FOOD EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES INTERIOR SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER,STOVE,DEEP FRYERS,FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OPENING/GAP AT LOWER WALL IN REAR DINING ROOM AT WINDOW.MUST SEAL.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.NO LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER AND SOME MISING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTALL SAME.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3- COMP SINK,FAUCET IN REAR AREA.MUST REPAIR. VENTILATION NOT WORKING OVER STOVE IN REAR DISH AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE STOVE.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.CLUTTER ON PREMISES IN STORAGE AREAS.MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AREAS,AND REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM REAR AREA.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 6, 2011: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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