Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken, Inc

December 1, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeSuspected Food Poisoning
failed findings11
critical findings1

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED BEANS 69.8F, CHICKEN 83.6F, AND FISH 98.3F STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED H70858
code 3Priority
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. OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON CARDBOARD ON SHELVES IN KITCHEN, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG LEDGES IN BOTH COUNTER AREAS, 3 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET IN WEST COUNTER AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER SINK IN MEN WASHROOM, 40-50 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGES, AND FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN PREP AND COOLER AREAS.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE, DUST, DIRT, ETC ON CARRY OUT CONTAINERS ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. SINGLE USE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
code 31
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, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE CARDBOARD AND NON-TOXIC PAINT SHELVES IN KITCHEN.
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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD, SHELVES, SINKS, MICROWAVE, COOLERS AND FREEZERS
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, PREP, STORAGE, FURNACE ROOM AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN FLOOR AROUND PIPE FITTINGS. PROVIDE ACCESS TO BASEMENT.
code 34
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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS (PREP, STORAGE, COUNTER, WASHROOM, FURNACE ROOM). CLEAN ALL CEILING AND WALL VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE AND MEN WASHROOM DOOR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN AND WASHBOWL IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMP SINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: 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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN OUTSIDE, PREP, STORAGE AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 27, 2010: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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