Joe'S Chicken
Troubled record — failed 4 of 9 inspections for food temperature, other
2015-11-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED WORN CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHTS THROUGHOUT, PROVIDE LIGHTING IN REACH IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
2015-11-09 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND IN REACH IN COOLER. OXTAILS, 117F, 5LBS VALUED AT $25,RAW CATFISH, 49.5F, 15 LBS VALUED AT $50. MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA; CORNERS OF THE FURNACE ROOMS, AND CORNERS OF BOTH REAR STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. CLEAN, SANITIZE THE AFFECTE...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED WORN CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER, INTERIOR OF ALL MICROWAVES, AND INTERIOR OF MOP SINK. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PROVIDE HOLDER FOR ICE SCOOP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRTY CORNERS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES; PREP, AND REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS IN THE PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE ROOMS, AND REAR TOILET ROOM WALLS. CLEAN ALL CEILING AND WALL VENTS. STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR, ALSO FILTERS AND HOODS NEED CLEANING. MAINTAIN SAME.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHTS THROUGHOUT, PROVIDE LIGHTING IN REACH IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN REACH IN COOLERS. ALSO NEED PROBE THERMOMETERS TO TAKE FOOD TEMPURATURES. MAINTAIN SAME.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
2015-01-22 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 16 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS ON TABLE TOP AND ON HOT HOLDING UNIT SUCH AS COOKED FISH 71.9F-77.0F,PLAINTAINS 72.3F,COOKED CHICKEN 71.2F-75.7F,RICE AND BEANS 132.7F,CABBAGE 104.5F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUC...
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A SPOON,PLATE AND SCRUBBER INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.ARTICLES REMOVED FROM SINK.MUST HAVE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLER.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM STOVE,PREP TABLES,REACH IN FREEZER,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND IN PREP AREA
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN REAR NEAR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR OF PREMISES IN STORAGE AREA AND NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR ARE MISSING,MUST REPLACE TILES AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT REAR OF PREMISES ALSO REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AT THE EMPLOYEES WASHROO...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR AREA,MISSING OUTLET COVERS NEAR CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN TOILET ROOM AND FURNANCE ROOM.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Inspector Comments: PROVIDE SPRING ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING IN THE REAR OF
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: THE HANDLE IS OFF THE TOILET BOWL IN WASHROOM NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR,MUST REPAIR,MANAGER STATES THE WASHROOM IS NOT IN USE ,MUST REPAIR
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 1- COMP SINK NOT WORKING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM 1- COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTS.
2014-12-30 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND IN PREP AREA
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN REAR NEAR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR OF PREMISES IN STORAGE AREA AND NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR ARE MISSING,MUST REPLACE TILES AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT REAR OF PREMISES ALSO REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AT THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISE...
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
PROVIDE SPRING ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING IN THE REAR OF
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE HANDLE IS OFF THE TOILET BOWL IN WASHROOM NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR,MUST REPAIR,MANAGER STATES THE WASHROOM IS NOT IN USE ,MUST REPAIR
2014-12-22 Fail Complaint 6 ▾
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
THE FAUCET NECK ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT IS IN POOR REPAIR,THE NECK IS LOOSE AND HANGING OFF PIPE AND A TOWEL IS HOLDING THE FAUCET NECK TOGETHER AND THE WATER PRESSURE FOR HOT WATER IS LOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND IN PREP AREA
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN REAR NEAR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR OF PREMISES IN STORAGE AREA AND NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR ARE MISSING,MUST REPLACE TILES AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT REAR OF PREMISES ALSO REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AT THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN REAR OF PRE...
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
PROVIDE SPRING ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING IN THE REAR OF PREMISES
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE HANDLE IS OFF THE TOILET BOWL IN WASHROOM NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR,MUST REPAIR,MANAGER STATES THE WASHROOM IS NOT IN USE ,MUST REPAIR
2014-03-25 Pass Complaint 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN AREA,HAS OPEN SEAMS THROUGHOUT EQUIPMENT
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN AREA
2013-08-28 Pass License Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS AND ROOMS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVES THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
WATER OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT, MUST FIND OUT SOURCE OF LEAK(S), REPAIR AND KEEP AREAS DRY.
2013-08-26 Fail License Re-Inspection CRITICAL 4 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
INADEQUATE REFRIGERATION, ONLY ONE 1-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ANOTHER REFRIGERATION UNIT LARGE ENOUGH TO MEET NEEDS OF ESTABLISHMNET. NO CITATION ISSUED
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS AND ROOMS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVES THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
WATER OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT, MUST FIND OUT SOURCE OF LEAK(S), REPAIR AND KEEP AREAS DRY.
2013-06-26 Fail License CRITICAL 4 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
NO COOLERS OR FREEZERS ON PREMISES, ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE ON PREMISES, CONNECTED AND CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AIR TEMPS OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AND O DEGREES OR BELOW. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS AND ROOMS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING LEAKY IN CUSTOMER WAITING AREA - MUST REPAIR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
1-2 INCHES OF WATER OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT WHICH APPEARS TO FROM A CLOOGED DRAIN - MUST REPAIR.
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