J & L Boulevard Bbq, 697 Erie Avenue, North Tonawanda, NY 14120 - Restaurant/Catering Operation inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant name: J & L BOULEVARD BBQ
Address: 697 Erie Avenue, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
County: Niagara
Local health department: Niagara County
Restaurant type: Restaurant/Catering Operation
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 08/18/2015

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Inspection findings	Inspection date	Type	Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation.	08/18/2015	Re-Inspection
Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45oF during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38oF during cold holding. Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate	08/03/2015	Inspection	5 A - VERTICAL COOLER AT FRONT LEFT OF KITCHEN: THERMOMETER READS 38 ACTUAL 54F, APPROX 25 LBS MEATS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 12 A - NO HOT WATER, SERVICE CALLED 12 D - TOILET: NO COVERED TRASH CAN 15 A - FLOORS, SHELVES, ETC WITH EXCESS DEBRIS 15 B - HOOD LIGHTS: SHIELDS COVERED WITH GREASE
Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed	02/24/2015	Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation.	10/04/2014	Inspection
Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.	09/12/2014	Inspection
Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding. Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked) Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked) Insects, rodents present	08/27/2014	Inspection	Mobile unit. Sketch also done
No violation noted during this evaluation.	06/19/2014	Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation.	08/30/2013	Inspection
Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods. Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked) Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces	01/28/2013	Inspection	2 C - FREEZER NEXT TO ICE MACHINE: FROZEN, WRAPED RAW MEAT, OVER FROZEN, READY TO EAT PIES, CORRECTED - TRUE FRIG OPPOSITE ICE MACHINE: BOXES OF RAW WRAPED MEAT OVER READY TO EAT POTATOE SALAD, CORRECTED 8 A - TRUE FRIG: 5 GALLON BRINE/MEAT BUCKET NOT COVERED, CORRECTED 11 B - CHLORINE SANITIZER TOO STRONG, NEED TEST STRIPS, 100 PPM 15 A - FOOD SHELVES OPPOSITE GRILL: EXCESS DEBRIS 15 B - FRIG NEXT TO ICE MACHINE: TUBE LIGHT NOT SHIELDED
No violation noted during this evaluation.	10/13/2012	Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation.	09/07/2012	Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation.	08/29/2012	Re-Inspection
Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods. Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45oF during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38oF during cold holding. Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.	08/22/2012	Re-Inspection	2C Raw ground beef stored next to a bag of carrots in True 2 glass door refrigerator. Corrected, worker moved beef to bottom shelf 5A Macaroni & cheese in center island cold hold unit was 50dF @ 3:05PM. Temp taken with inspector's digital thermometer. Products were stacked too high again. Worker said mac & cheese was placed there ~2:00PM. Repeat. Corrected, mac & cheese was put in cooler. 11B Wipe cloths stored on countertop 11C No sanitizing solution prepared 11D True 3-door freezer interior & exterior is not clean - Repeat 12E terry cloth towels used to dry food worker's hands 16 No CPR kit available
Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45oF during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38oF during cold holding. Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training. Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods. Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean	08/20/2012	Inspection	2C Raw ground beef found thawing above potato salad in Chill Isle cooler. Corrected, cook moved beefr to bottom shelf. 5A Baked beans 51dF in cold hold center island unit. Temp taken with inspector's digital thermometer. Macaroni & cheese 52dF & potato salad 51dF in same unit. Products were stacked too high in unit to keep temp <45dF. Corrected, products were unstacked or placed in another cooler. 8D Plastic silverware stored in cups with handles facing down 11D True glass door refrigerator is not clean inside 16 Choking poster & CPR kit missing
Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding.	08/18/2012	Inspection	6A: At 2:00 pm, inspector found 8 single service packages of meatballs on hot hold at 100F using inspector's calibrated food testing thermometer. According to owner, had been prepared about ten minutes ago. Due to < 2 hour time frame, allowed to reheat meatballs. Will hold at 140 and check temperatures. Corrected
No violation noted during this evaluation.	09/09/2011	Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation.	08/12/2011	Inspection
Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs	07/27/2011	Inspection	12d no self closing device on restroom door

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