JOE'S CRAB SHACK, 8250 DEAN RD, Indianapolis, IN - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: JOE'S CRAB SHACK
Type: Restaurant
Address: 8250 DEAN RD, Indianapolis, IN 46240
County: Marion
License #: 200320
Smoking: Smoke Free
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 06/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

  • Smoking distance signage (corrected)
    Smoking signs not posted conspicuously at each public entrance.
    Correction: An owner, operator, manager, or official in charge of a public place or place of employment shall post conspicuous signs at each public entrance that read "State Law Prohibits Smoking Within 8 Feet of this Entrance" or other similar language.
    Comments: NO "NO SMOKING WITHIN 8 FEET OF DOOR" SIGN POSTED AT ENTRANCE. SIGN GIVEN TO MANAGER AND POSTED AT DOOR. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Cold holding (corrected)
    Potentially hazardous cold foods not held at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous cold foods shall be held at 41 degrees F or lower.
    Comments: COLD TOP AT PREP LINE HOLDING SEAFOOD SALAD AT 47 DEGREES F. ADJUST AND/OR SERVICE COLD TOP TO HOLD ALL FOODS AT 41 DEGREES F.SALAD MOVED TO COLDER PART OF COOLER AND CORRECTED ON SITE.
    Location: Prep area
    Equipment: Cold top
  • Drying mop(s) (corrected)
    Improper drying of wet mop(s).
    Correction: After use, mop(s) shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling wall(s), equipment, or supplies.
    Comments: WET MOP IN MOP BUCKET IN BACK ROOM. ALLOW MOPS TO AIR DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
    Location: Back room
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled (corrected)
    Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: 1.HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP BY FRYER AT COOK LINE FLOOR. PLEASE CLEAN.2. DRAIN BY BEER COOLER IS FULL OF FOOD DEBRIS. PLEASE REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
    Location: Cook line
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled (corrected)
    Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: 1.HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP BY FRYER AT COOK LINE FLOOR. PLEASE CLEAN.2. DRAIN BY BEER COOLER IS FULL OF FOOD DEBRIS. PLEASE REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
    Location: Prep area
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: 1. ICE MACHINE IS NOT FUNCTIONING. REPAIR OR REMOVE ICE MACHINE.2. WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER PIPES ARE LEAKING ONTO FLOOR AND SPILLAGE IS BEING CAUGHT BY A BUCKET. REPAIR COOLER TO PROPER WORKING ORDER.
    Location: Back room
    Equipment: Ice bin
  • Equipment repair (corrected)
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: 1. ICE MACHINE IS NOT FUNCTIONING. REPAIR OR REMOVE ICE MACHINE.2. WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER PIPES ARE LEAKING ONTO FLOOR AND SPILLAGE IS BEING CAUGHT BY A BUCKET. REPAIR COOLER TO PROPER WORKING ORDER.
    Location: Back room
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Food storage (corrected)
    Food stored in unprotected manner.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to splash, dust or contamination, and six inches above the floor. Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
    Comments: ICE BAGS STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. STORE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS AT LEAT 6 INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR.
    Location: Walk-in freezer
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Comments: 1. NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT BAR HAND SINK. PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS.2. NO PAPER TOWELS AT WAIT STAFF AREA HAND SINK. PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS.
    Location: Bar
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Comments: 1. NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT BAR HAND SINK. PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS.2. NO PAPER TOWELS AT WAIT STAFF AREA HAND SINK. PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS.
    Location: Wait staff area
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical) (corrected)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: NO HOT WATER SUPPLIED TO PREP SINK AT FRONT OF PREP AREA. REPAIR HOT WATER SUPPLY.
    Location: Prep area
    Equipment: Prep sink
06/11/2014Recheck
  • Smoking distance signage (corrected on site)
    Smoking signs not posted conspicuously at each public entrance.
    Correction: An owner, operator, manager, or official in charge of a public place or place of employment shall post conspicuous signs at each public entrance that read "State Law Prohibits Smoking Within 8 Feet of this Entrance" or other similar language.
    Comments: NO "NO SMOKING WITHIN 8 FEET OF DOOR" SIGN POSTED AT ENTRANCE. SIGN GIVEN TO MANAGER AND POSTED AT DOOR. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Cold holding (corrected on site)
    Potentially hazardous cold foods not held at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous cold foods shall be held at 41 degrees F or lower.
    Comments: COLD TOP AT PREP LINE HOLDING SEAFOOD SALAD AT 47 DEGREES F. ADJUST AND/OR SERVICE COLD TOP TO HOLD ALL FOODS AT 41 DEGREES F.SALAD MOVED TO COLDER PART OF COOLER AND CORRECTED ON SITE.
    Location: Prep area
    Equipment: Cold top
  • Drying mop(s)
    Improper drying of wet mop(s).
    Correction: After use, mop(s) shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling wall(s), equipment, or supplies.
    Comments: WET MOP IN MOP BUCKET IN BACK ROOM. ALLOW MOPS TO AIR DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
    Location: Back room
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: 1.HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP BY FRYER AT COOK LINE FLOOR. PLEASE CLEAN.2. DRAIN BY BEER COOLER IS FULL OF FOOD DEBRIS. PLEASE REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
    Location: Cook line
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: 1.HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP BY FRYER AT COOK LINE FLOOR. PLEASE CLEAN.2. DRAIN BY BEER COOLER IS FULL OF FOOD DEBRIS. PLEASE REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
    Location: Prep area
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: 1. ICE MACHINE IS NOT FUNCTIONING. REPAIR OR REMOVE ICE MACHINE.2. WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER PIPES ARE LEAKING ONTO FLOOR AND SPILLAGE IS BEING CAUGHT BY A BUCKET. REPAIR COOLER TO PROPER WORKING ORDER.
    Location: Back room
    Equipment: Ice bin
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: 1. ICE MACHINE IS NOT FUNCTIONING. REPAIR OR REMOVE ICE MACHINE.2. WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER PIPES ARE LEAKING ONTO FLOOR AND SPILLAGE IS BEING CAUGHT BY A BUCKET. REPAIR COOLER TO PROPER WORKING ORDER.
    Location: Back room
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Food storage
    Food stored in unprotected manner.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to splash, dust or contamination, and six inches above the floor. Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
    Comments: ICE BAGS STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. STORE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS AT LEAT 6 INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR.
    Location: Walk-in freezer
  • Hand sink/towels
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Comments: 1. NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT BAR HAND SINK. PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS.2. NO PAPER TOWELS AT WAIT STAFF AREA HAND SINK. PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS.
    Location: Bar
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Hand sink/towels
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Comments: 1. NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT BAR HAND SINK. PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS.2. NO PAPER TOWELS AT WAIT STAFF AREA HAND SINK. PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS.
    Location: Wait staff area
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: NO HOT WATER SUPPLIED TO PREP SINK AT FRONT OF PREP AREA. REPAIR HOT WATER SUPPLY.
    Location: Prep area
    Equipment: Prep sink
06/04/2014Routine
  • Hand sink improper usage (corrected on site)
    Hand washing facility used for purposes other than hand washing.
    Correction: A hand washing facility may not be used for purpose(s) other than hand washing.
    Comments: Obseved ice in the hand sink. Please do not use the hand sink for other purposes than hand washing. No dumping etc.
    Location: Bar
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Cove molding
    Floor-wall junctures not coved.
    Correction: Install cove molding.
    Comments: Missing cove molding throught out the kitchen. Repair
    Location: Kitchen
  • Wiping cloths / storage (corrected on site)
    Wiping cloth(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Wet towels shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use.
    Comments: Wipe cloth stored on the cutting board. cos Follow above corrective action.
    Location: Cook line
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: 1. The dish machine's booster heater is not working. Please use the 3 bay sink to wash any equipment until the dishmachine is repaired later today.2. The hand faucet is leaking. Please repair the hand sink.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Dishmachine
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: 1. The dish machine's booster heater is not working. Please use the 3 bay sink to wash any equipment until the dishmachine is repaired later today.2. The hand faucet is leaking. Please repair the hand sink.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: Reseal the Seafood prep sink to the wall.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Prep sink
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: Grease has accumulated along the hood system. Clean area along the hood system when contamination occurs.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Non potentially hazardous food contact surface(s) soiled
    Non-potentially hazardous food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize non-potentially hazardous food contact surfaces when contamination has occurred and at appropriate intervals.
    Comments: The interior surface in the beverage cooler and door gaskits were soiled in the bar. Clean the interior surface in the beverage cooler in the bar area.
    Location: Bar
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
11/18/2013Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 04/22/2013Routine
  • Food contact cleaning frequency (corrected on site)
    Food contact surface(s) of equipment and/or utensils are not cleaned and sanitized between uses.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize food contact surfaces of equipment at any time during operation when contamination may have occurred and to prevent cross contamination.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Can opener
10/15/2012Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 10/15/2012Non-Illness Complaint
  • Hand sink location blocked (corrected)
    Hand washing facilities not properly located and/or accessible.
    Correction: A hand washing facility shall be properly located and accessible at all times.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: Moldy wall.
    Location: Dish machine area
04/20/2012Routine

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