MATRIX JAMAICAN RESTAURANT, 8 NORTH 3RD AVENUE, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: MATRIX JAMAICAN RESTAURANT
Address: 8 NORTH 3RD AVENUE, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: Aug 9, 2012
Score
(the higher the better)

97

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Inspection findings

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  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces [multiple violations]
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracksm open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equioment not readily accessible for cleaning, surfaces not smooth finish)
Regular Feb 4, 2011 93
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Lighting and ventilation inadquate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equioment not readily accessible for cleaning, surfaces not smooth finish)
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sizedd, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45 degrees (F) during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38 degrees (F) during cold holding. Actual Temperature______
  • Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters not completely separated from food service operations, live animals, birds/and pets not excluded
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self- closing doors, missing hand wash signs
Regular Nov 21, 2011 89
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding
  • Lighting and ventilation inadquate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self- closing doors, missing hand wash signs
Follow-Up Nov 23, 2011 96
  • Lighting and ventilation inadquate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self- closing doors, missing hand wash signs
Follow-Up Nov 30, 2011 97
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Lighting and ventilation inadquate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's intructions
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equioment not readily accessible for cleaning, surfaces not smooth finish)
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sizedd, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140 (F) during hot holding. Actual Temperature [multiple violations]
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self- closing doors, missing hand wash signs
Regular Mar 16, 2012 90
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equioment not readily accessible for cleaning, surfaces not smooth finish)
Follow-Up Apr 4, 2012 98
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces [multiple violations]
  • Insects, rodents present [multiple violations]
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equioment not readily accessible for cleaning, surfaces not smooth finish)
Complaint Jun 25, 2012 95
  • Insects, rodents present [multiple violations]
Follow-Up Jul 12, 2012 98
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect- proof construction). Harbage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin [multiple violations]
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
Follow-Up Aug 9, 2012 97

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