CROSSROADS CAFE & TAVERN, 61715 29 PALMS HWY, Joshua Tree, CA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Name: CROSSROADS CAFE & TAVERN
Type: Public Eating Pl (25-59 Seats)
Address: 61715 29 PALMS HWY, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
County: San Bernardino
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 11/4/10
Comment: PEP
Score
92
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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Score
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces clean (-1 point)
    All nonfood contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean. (114115 (c))
    Observed black build-up on dish rack at 3-compartment sink. Provide deep cleaning to the rack.
  • Food separated and protected (-1 point)
    All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113984 (a, b, c, d, f), 113986, 114060, 114067(a, d, e, j), 114069(a, b), 114077, 114089.1 (c), 114143 (c)) All food shall be stored, prepared, displayed or held so that it is protected from contamination.
    Observed wrapped raw ground beef and hot dogs (not in contact) in one container in cook drawer. Store raw meat and precooked food in different containers.
    Observed open bag of flour on storage shelving. Store open bulk food in lidded container.
  • Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (-1 point)
    All poisonous substances, detergents, bleaches, and cleaning compounds shall be stored separate from food, utensils, packing material and food-contact surfaces. (114254, 114254.1, 114254.2) An insecticide, rodenticide, or other pesticide must be used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
    Observed cleaning chemicals next to clean dishes on rack over 3-compartment sink. Store chemical at designated area away from food or food contact surface.
  • Thermometers provided and accurate (-1 point)
    An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer suitable for measuring temperature of food shall be available to the food handler. A thermometer +/- 2 F shall be provided for each hot and cold holding unit of potentially hazardous foods and high temperature warewashing machines. (114157, 114159)
    Observed no thermometer in one fridge in kitchen and one walk-in cooler. Provide a thermometer in each refrigeration unit with potentially hazardous food.
  • Wiping cloths: properly used and stored (-1 point)
    Wiping cloths used to wipe service counters, scales or other surfaces that may come into contact with food shall be used only once unless kept in clean water with sanitizer. (114135, 114185.1, 114185.3 (d-e)) Sponges shall not be used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food contact surfaces. (114135)
    Observed damp towel sitting on prep table in kitchen. Maintain wiping towel in sanitizer solution between uses.
  • Signs posted
    1
    Handwashing signs shall be posted in each toilet room, directing attention to the need to thoroughly wash hands after using the restroom (113953.5) (b) No smoking signs shall be posted in food preparation, food storage, warewashing, and utensil storage areas (113978). (c) Consumers shall be notified that clean tableware is to be used when they return to self-service areas such as salad bars and buffets. (d) Any food facility constructed before January 1, 2004 without public toilet facilities, shall prominently post a sign within the food facility in a public area stating that toilet facilities are not provided (113725.1, 114381 (e)). A sign shall be posted stating that a copy of the most recent routine inspection report is available upon request. (113725.1) Permit shall be posted in conspicuous location. (114381(e)) Letter Grade Placecard shall be properly posted. SBCC 33.1406
  • Demonstration of knowledge
    2
    All food employees shall have adequate knowledge of and be trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties. (113947) Food facilities that prepare, handle or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food, shall have an employee who has passed an approved food safety certification examination. (113947-113947.1)
 11/4/10Inspection - Routine92
No violation noted during this evaluation. 1/7/10Inspection - Routine90
No violation noted during this evaluation. 9/21/09Inspection - Routine92
No violation noted during this evaluation.

Post inspection comments:
Notes:
- Measured sanitizer level at approximately 50 ppm chlorine in warewashing sink at front bar. Maintain sanitizer at an approved level at all times while warewashing sink is in use (i.e. minimum 100 ppm chlorine).
- Remove boxes and cans observed in pile near back entrance to facility.
- Observed significant grease buildup on floor behind grill. Observed debris buildup on floors, walls, and ceilings throughout facility. Clean and maintain all equipment, floors, walls, and ceilings.
4/6/09Inspection - Routine90
No violation noted during this evaluation.

Post inspection comments:
Note: Observed unlabled working container with sugar stored on floor in front area. Label all bulk foods in working containers.

Food safety manager certificate: Bonnie Lagassa
Expiration date: 9-27-2010
10/2/08Inspection - Routine90
No violation noted during this evaluation. 3/28/08Re-score Grade Inspection92
No violation noted during this evaluation. 3/21/08Inspection - Routine87
No violation noted during this evaluation. 11/9/07Inspection - Routine93

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