J & J Restaurant, 5513 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Business Info

Restaurant name: J & J Restaurant
Type: Food
Address: 5513 Chester AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Phone: 215-724-2777
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: 11/22/2010
Last inspection violation count: 18
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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type
  • Designation of Person in Charge (46.101)
    The certified person not present at the time of inspection.
  • Pesticides (46.1026)
    Fly paper observed stored above the prep table and sink in prep area
  • Duty to Report Disease or Medical Condition (46.111)
    PIC has no knowledge of the reportable food borne illness/viruses
  • Duty to Report Disease or Medical Condition (46.111)
    Food faciliy does not have a Health Awareness Reporting Procedure for food employees, provide written employee sick policy that all employees have full knowledge and understanding of it.
  • Preventing Cross-Contamination of Packaged and Unpackaged Food by Separation, Packaging & Segregation (46.281)
    - Cooking food outside in the rear of establishment (Food on non ANSI/NSF approved grill (barrel) being cooked) - Reuse single-use container for food storage (ketcup container) which is in-use
  • Identification of Content on Food Storage Containers (46.282)
    Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food.
  • Food Storage Requirements & Prohibited Areas (46.321)
    - All food, fooditems and beverages is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor on ANSI/NSF approved racks - Food stored in non ANSI/NSF approved containers (single-use and plastic bags)
  • Hot Holding Potentially Hazardous Foods (46.385(a)(1))
    - Chicken, food was held at 117.0 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above as required in hot holding unit in prep/kitchen area
  • Date Marking of Ready-to-Eat Potentially Hazardous Foods (46.385(b))
    Prepared meats and food, potentially hazardous ready to eat food, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the refrigeration, was not date marked.
  • Variance Requirement for Specialized Process Methods (46.401)
    Provideva HACCP plan for the escovitch fish
  • Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided (46.632)
    Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible inside all refrigeration or hot holding equipment.
  • Sanitizing Solution Testing Device Provided & Used (46.634 & 46.674(e))
    Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
  • Storing Clean Items (46.774)
    Invert single-use articles throughout kitchen/prep area where needed
  • Storing Clean Items (46.774)
    Invert pots and pans in the kitchen area
  • Repair & Cleaning Various Premises, Structures, Attachments & Fixtures (46.981(a)-(c)(g)(n))
    Clean grease on floor next and behind to stove. Clean floor under stove and prep area in rear.
  • Controlling Pests, Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and Pests (46.981(k)(l))
    Visible physical evidence of rodent/insect activity observed throughout establishment - Fly infestation
 11/22/2010Follow-up
  • Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided (46.632)
    Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in refrigerator or hot holding unit equipment.
  • Sanitizing Solution Testing Device Provided & Used (46.634 & 46.674(e))
    Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
  • Handwashing Facility - Handwash Cleanser, Hand Drying, Signage, Handwash Aids or Devices Use Restriction (46.941(b)-(e))
    Hand sink needs to be installed in food preparation area in rear.
  • Lighting Intensity (46.943)
    Provide light sheilds for lights in food prep area in rear.
  • Repair & Cleaning Various Premises, Structures, Attachments & Fixtures (46.981(a)-(c)(g)(n))
    Clean grease on floor next and behindto stove. Clean floor under Stove and prep area in rear.
 03/24/2010Regular
  • Duties of the Person in Charge (46.102)
    No food safety certified individual present during inspection. Multiple risk factor violations observed.
  • Duty of Food Employees to Wash (46.132)
    Male employee was observed multi-tasking (food preparation, handling money, talking on phone) with washing hands.
  • Preventing Contamination from Food Contact with Equipment & Utensils (46.301)
    Establish observed using out door grill in yard. Prep table used to store between use utensils is basswood with greased stained cardboard. Serving spam handle was observed in rice.
  • Hot Holding Potentially Hazardous Foods (46.385(a)(1))
    Chicken in hot holding unit has an internal temperature of 115F.-130F.Chicken is cooped on grill and is not reaching proper temp before removing freon grill. All grilled chicken was discarded.
  • Labeling (46.422)
    Properly label bulk food items in refrigerator in the rear.
  • Cleanability of Multiuse Food-Contact Surfaces & CIP equipment (46.542)
    Foil is used on stove.
  • Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided (46.632)
    Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in refrigerator or hot holding unit equipment.
  • Sanitizing Solution Testing Device Provided & Used (46.634 & 46.674(e))
    Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
  • Sanitization Requirements, Frequency and Methods (46.731)
    Establishment does not have a food grade sanitizer available.
  • Removal of Refuse, Recyclables and Returnables (46.885)
    Refuse container is overflowing with lid up.
  • Lighting Intensity (46.943)
    Provide light sheilds for lights in food prep area
  • Repair & Cleaning Various Premises, Structures, Attachments & Fixtures (46.981(a)-(c)(g)(n))
    Clean grease on floor next to stove. Clean floor under Stove and prep area in rear.
 03/22/2010Regular

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