J. Alexander's Restaurant, 19200 Haggerty, Livonia, MI 48152 - inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: J. ALEXANDER'S RESTAURANT
Address: 19200 Haggerty, Livonia, MI 48152
Permit #: 033616
Non-smoking facility: No
Last inspection: 02/24/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Critical: Cooling
    Items:
    Cooked food(s) cooled
    Problems:
    From 135 degrees f to 70 degrees F for more than 2 hours
    Corrections:
    Utilize shallow pans, ice baths, agitation, or quick chilling to cool food items.
    Comment:
    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST BE COOLED WITHIN TWO HOURS FROM 135F TO 70F AND FROM 70F TO 41F WITHIN FOUR HOURS. OBSERVED ON THE PREP SIDE OF THE KITCHEN RICE COOLING AT A TEMPERATURE OF 96F. IT HAD BEEN SITTING OUT FOR ABOUT TWO HOURS. A COOK WAS REMINDED OF PROPER 2-STEP COOLING PROCESS AND IMMEDIATELY PLACED THE RICE ON A THIN SHEET PAN AND INTO THE WALK IN COOLER TO BE COOLED PROPERLY.
    General violation description:
    3-501.14 - (A) Cooked POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD shall be cooled: (1) Within 2 hours, from 60C (140F) to 21C (70F)
  • Critical: Packaged and Unpackaged Food -
    Items:
    Raw animal food(s)
    Problems:
    Stored over/next to
    Corrections:
    Store raw animal foods below and away from foods needing little or no further prep.
    Comment:
    FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CROSS CONTAMINATION BY SEPARATING RAW ANIMAL FOOD BELOW AND/OR AWAY FROM COOKED READY TO EAT FOOD OR FOOD THAT HAS A LOWER COOK TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED IN THE WALK IN COOLER RAW GROUND BEEF ON TOP OF A RACK WITH COOKED PRODUCTS (SLICED TURKEY MEAT, RIBS AND PORK TENDERLOIN). ALSO RAW FISH WAS ON THE BOTTOM OF THIS CART. AT TIME OF INSPECTION ALL BEEF PRODUCTS WERE MOVED OFF OF THE CART AND IN THE DESIGNATED AREA OF THE WALK IN COOLER.
    General violation description:
    3-302.11 - (A) FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by: (1) Separating raw animal FOODS during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (a) Raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD including other raw animal FOOD such as FISH for sushi or MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH, or other raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD such as vegetables, and (b) Cooked READY-TO-EAT FOOD
  • Cooking and Baking Equipment
    Items:
    Baking and cooking equipment
    Corrections:
    Clean as required above.
    Comment:
    FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED MORE FREQUENTLY TO PREVENT BACTERIAL GROWTH. OBSERVED LARGE, WOODEN CUTTING BOARDS ARE WIPED DOWN WITH SANITIZING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE DAY, AND ARE ONLY SANITIZED AT NIGHT. INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY TO AFTER EACH SHIFT AND WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE WITH FRESH SANITIZER ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CUTTING BOARDS TO PREVENT BACTERIAL ACCUMULATION.
    General violation description:
    4-602.12 - (A) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking and baking EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours. This section does not apply to hot oil cooking and filtering EQUIPMENT if it is cleaned as specified in Subparagraph 4-602.11(D)(6). (B) The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure.
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustm
    Items:
    Equipment
    Problems:
    In poor repair
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    EQUIPMENT MUST BE MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED A COOLER DOOR ON THE COOKLINE WAS NOT CLOSING COMPLETELY AND A TOWEL WAS PLACED AT THE SEAMS TO KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED. THE DISHMACHINE AT THE BAR HAS A MAINTENANCE WARNING ON THE KEYPAD. REPAIR OR REPLACE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.
    General violation description:
    4-501.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. (C) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate FOOD when the container is opened.
02/24/2015Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 09/15/2014Follow-up
  • Critical: Manual and Mechanical Warewash
    Items:
    Chlorine solution concentration
    Problems:
    Below 50 ppm
    Corrections:
    Provide correct concentration as stated above.
    Comment:
    Observed sanitizing rinse for the bar glasswasher at less than 10 ppm of chlorine. Sanitizing rinse must be 50-100 ppm of chlorine. Repair or replace the glasswasher. Sanitize in the 3 compartment sink until glasswasher is repaired or replaced.
    General violation description:
    4-501.114 - A chemical SANITIZER used in a SANITIZING solution for a manual or mechanical operation at exposure times specified under 4-703.11(C) shall be listed in 21 CFR 178.1010 Sanitizing solutions, shall be used in accordance with the EPA-approved manufacturer's label use instructions, and shall be used as follows: (A) A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart
  • Critical: Manual and Mechanical Warewash
    Items:
    Chlorine solution concentration
    Problems:
    Below 50 ppm
    Corrections:
    Provide correct concentration as stated above.
    Comment:
    Observed sanitizing rinse for the bar glasswasher at less than 10 ppm of chlorine. Sanitizing rinse must be 50-100 ppm of chlorine. Repair or replace the glasswasher. Sanitize in the 3 compartment sink until glasswasher is repaired or replaced.
    General violation description:
    4-501.114 - A chemical SANITIZER used in a SANITIZING solution for a manual or mechanical operation at exposure times specified under 4-703.11(C) shall be listed in 21 CFR 178.1010 Sanitizing solutions, shall be used in accordance with the EPA-approved manufacturer's label use instructions, and shall be used as follows: (A) A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart
  • Critical: Using a Handwashing Sink
    Items:
    Handwashing sink(s)
    Problems:
    Not accessible
    Corrections:
    Handwashing sinks are to be accessible for use at all times
    Comment:
    Observed bar handsink blocked with a wiping cloth pail and wiping cloths stored inside the sink. Keep handsinks accessible at all times. These items were removed in my presence. Violation corrected.
    General violation description:
    5-205.11 - (A) A HANDWASHING SINK shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use. (Pf) (B) A HANDWASHING SINK may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. (Pf) (C) An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. (Pf)
  • Critical: Using a Handwashing Sink
    Items:
    Handwashing sink(s)
    Problems:
    Not accessible
    Corrections:
    Handwashing sinks are to be accessible for use at all times
    Comment:
    Observed bar handsink blocked with a wiping cloth pail and wiping cloths stored inside the sink. Keep handsinks accessible at all times. These items were removed in my presence. Violation corrected.
    General violation description:
    5-205.11 - (A) A HANDWASHING SINK shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use. (Pf) (B) A HANDWASHING SINK may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. (Pf) (C) An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. (Pf)
  • System Maintained in Good Repa
    Items:
    Plumbing system
    Problems:
    Not maintained
    Corrections:
    Maintain in good repair
    Comment:
    Observed water backed up on floor of the left salad prep cooler. Plumbing must be maintained. Remove water from floor of cooler and repair the condenser drain line to prevent future back-up.
    General violation description:
    5-205.15 - A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (A) Repaired according to LAW
  • System Maintained in Good Repa
    Items:
    Plumbing system
    Problems:
    Not maintained
    Corrections:
    Maintain in good repair
    Comment:
    Observed water backed up on floor of the left salad prep cooler. Plumbing must be maintained. Remove water from floor of cooler and repair the condenser drain line to prevent future back-up.
    General violation description:
    5-205.15 - A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (A) Repaired according to LAW
  • Ventilation Hood Systems, Drip
    Items:
    Exhaust ventilation hood system(s)
    Problems:
    Designed to allow grease or condensation from draining/dripping onto
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace to prevent grease accumulation/dripping/draining.
    Comment:
    Observed gaps between baffle filters in exhaust hood above the fryers. Exhaust hoods must properly filter the air above cooking equipment. Remove gaps from baffle filters. Recommend installing a spacer bar.
    General violation description:
    4-204.11 - Exhaust ventilation hood systems in FOOD preparation and WAREWASHING areas including components such as hoods, fans, guards, and ducting shall be designed to prevent grease or condensation from draining or dripping onto FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.
  • Ventilation Hood Systems, Drip
    Items:
    Exhaust ventilation hood system(s)
    Problems:
    Designed to allow grease or condensation from draining/dripping onto
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace to prevent grease accumulation/dripping/draining.
    Comment:
    Observed gaps between baffle filters in exhaust hood above the fryers. Exhaust hoods must properly filter the air above cooking equipment. Remove gaps from baffle filters. Recommend installing a spacer bar.
    General violation description:
    4-204.11 - Exhaust ventilation hood systems in FOOD preparation and WAREWASHING areas including components such as hoods, fans, guards, and ducting shall be designed to prevent grease or condensation from draining or dripping onto FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.
09/03/2014Routine
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
    Items:
    Nonfood contact surface(s)
    Problems:
    Soiled
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    Observed soiled top edge of lid for the ice machine. Non-food contact equipment must be kept clean. This item was cleaned to sight and touch in my presence. Violation corrected.
    General violation description:
    4-602.13 - NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
    Items:
    Nonfood contact surface(s)
    Problems:
    Soiled
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    Observed soiled top edge of lid for the ice machine. Non-food contact equipment must be kept clean. This item was cleaned to sight and touch in my presence. Violation corrected.
    General violation description:
    4-602.13 - NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
  • Outer Openings, Protected
    Items:
    Outer opening(s)
    Problems:
    Not sealed to prevent pest entry
    Corrections:
    Seal to prevent pest entry.
    Comment:
    Observed damaged weatherstrip at bottom of the back door. Outer openings must be protected from entry of pests. Replace with a new weatherstrip.
    General violation description:
    6-202.15 - (A) Except as specified in ## (B), (C), and (E) and under # (D) of this section, outer openings of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings
  • Outer Openings, Protected
    Items:
    Outer opening(s)
    Problems:
    Not sealed to prevent pest entry
    Corrections:
    Seal to prevent pest entry.
    Comment:
    Observed damaged weatherstrip at bottom of the back door. Outer openings must be protected from entry of pests. Replace with a new weatherstrip.
    General violation description:
    6-202.15 - (A) Except as specified in ## (B), (C), and (E) and under # (D) of this section, outer openings of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings
  • Repairing
    Items:
    Physical facilities
    Problems:
    In poor repair
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    Observed missing floor tiles in front of the kitchen dishmachine. Install new floor tiles to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.
    General violation description:
    6-501.11 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair.
  • Repairing
    Items:
    Physical facilities
    Problems:
    In poor repair
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    Observed missing floor tiles in front of the kitchen dishmachine. Install new floor tiles to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.
    General violation description:
    6-501.11 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair.
02/24/2014Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 09/03/2013Follow-up
  • Critical: Handwashing Cleanser, Availabi
    Items:
    Soap
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    Observed no soap dispenser for the dishroom handsink. Soap was provided in my presence. Violation corrected.
    General violation description:
    6-301.11 - Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of 2 adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.(Pf)
  • Critical: Manual and Mechanical Warewash
    Items:
    Chlorine solution concentration
    Problems:
    Below 50 ppm
    Corrections:
    Provide correct concentration as stated above.
    Comment:
    Observed sanitizing rinse for the bar glasswasher at less than 10 ppm of chlorine. Sanitizing rinse must be 50-100 ppm of chlorine. Repair or replace the glasswasher. Sanitize in 3 compartment sink until glasswasher is repaired.
    General violation description:
    4-501.114 - A chemical SANITIZER used in a SANITIZING solution for a manual or mechanical operation at exposure times specified under 4-703.11(C) shall be listed in 21 CFR 178.1010 Sanitizing solutions, shall be used in accordance with the EPA-approved manufacturer's label use instructions, and shall be used as follows: (A) A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart
  • Critical: Temperature Measuring Devices
    Items:
    Thermometer(s)
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    Observed no thermometers in the 2 four door coolers at the cookline. Conspicuous thermometers were provided in my presence. Violation corrected.
    General violation description:
    4-204.112 - (A) In a mechanically refrigerated or hot FOOD storage unit, the sensor of a TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot FOOD storage unit. (B) Except as specified in # (C) of this section, cold or hot holding EQUIPMENT used for POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display. (C) Paragraph (B) of this section does not apply to EQUIPMENT for which the placement of a TEMPERATURE MEASURNG DEVICE is not a practical means for measuring the ambient air surrounding the FOOD because of the design, type, and use of the EQUIPMENT, such as calrod units, heat lamps, cold plates, bainmaries, steam tables, insulated FOOD transport containers, and salad bars. (D) TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES shall be designed to be easily readable. (E) FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES and water TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES on WAREWASHING machines shall have a numerical scale, printed record, or digital readout in increments no greater than 1°C or 2°F in the intended range of use.(Pf)
  • Cleaning, Frequency and Restri
    Items:
    Physical facilities/structures
    Problems:
    Not clean
    Corrections:
    Keep clean
    Comment:
    Observed standing water on floor in kitchen and walk-in cooler. After washing the floor use squeegee to remove excess water from floor. This was done in my presence. Violation corrected.
    General violation description:
    6-501.12 - (A) PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. (B) Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such as after closing.
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustm
    Items:
    Equipment
    Problems:
    In poor repair
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    Observed clogged drain line for the pop gun at the bar. Unclog the drain line.
    General violation description:
    4-501.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. (C) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate FOOD when the container is opened.
08/22/2013Routine
  • Critical: Equipment Food-Contact Surface
    Items:
    Food-contact surface(s) and utensil(s)
    Problems:
    Not cleaned
    Corrections:
    Clean as specified above.
    Comment:
    Observed soiled can opener blade. Food contact equipment must be cleaned on a daily basis. The can opener blade was cleaned to sight and touch in my presence. Violation corrected.
    General violation description:
    4-602.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be cleaned: (1) Except as specified in (B) of this section, before each use with a different type of raw animal FOOD such as beef, FISH, lamb, pork, or POULTRY
  • Critical: System Maintained in Good Repa
    Items:
    Plumbing system
    Problems:
    Not maintained
    Corrections:
    Maintain in good repair
    Comment:
    Observed water dripping from the drain trap under the cookline handsink. Plumbing must be maintained. Repair the drain trap. The drain trap was repaired in my presence. Violation corrected.
    General violation description:
    5-205.15 - A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (A) Repaired according to LAW
  • Cleaning, Frequency and Restri
    Items:
    Physical facilities/structures
    Problems:
    Not clean
    Corrections:
    Keep clean
    Comment:
    Observed standing water on floor in the walk-in cooler. Floors must be clean and dry. The floor was dried in my presence. Violation corrected.
    General violation description:
    6-501.12 - (A) PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. (B) Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such as after closing.
02/05/2013Routine
  • Critical: Backflow Prevention Device/Req
    Comment:
    HOSE WAS DISCONNECTED TO PROTECT THE STEAMER / COOKING EQUIPMENT
    General violation description:
    5-203.14 - A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use at the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, including on a hose bibb if a hose is attached or on a hose bibb if a hose is not attached and backflow prevention is required by LAW, by: (A) Providing an air gap as specified under  5-202.13
  • Critical: Hot and cold holding
    Comment:
    OPERATOR IS USING TIME AS A CONTROL FOR MANY ITEMS SUCH AS BAGGIED CHICKEN, DICED TOMATOES, AND LETTUCE.......THE WRITTEN POLICY IS AVAILABLE AND TIME OF FOOD PRODUCTS IS LABELED ON A TIME IN /TIME OUT ERASER BOARD,,,,,,FOOD IS DISCARDED AT END OF A 4 HOUR PERIOD. DRESSINGS AND BLO CHEESE CRUMPLE ARE MAINTAINED AT 31F OR BELOW......AND THAT WAS THE CASE AT VISIT. REACH IN COOLER WAS REPAIRED TOP MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW
    General violation description:
    3-501.16 - Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under  3-501.19, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD shall be maintained: (A) At 60C (140F) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified under 3-401.11(B) or reheated as specified in 3-403.11(E) may be held at a temperature of 54C (1300F)
  • Temperature Measuring Devices
    Comment:
    THERMOMETER PROVIDED
    General violation description:
    4-204.112 - (A) In a mechanically refrigerated or hot FOOD storage unit, the sensor of a TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot FOOD storage unit. (B) Except as specified in # (C) of this section, cold or hot holding EQUIPMENT used for POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display. (C) Paragraph (B) of this section does not apply to EQUIPMENT for which the placement of a TEMPERATURE MEASURNG DEVICE is not a practical means for measuring the ambient air surrounding the FOOD because of the design, type, and use of the EQUIPMENT, such as calrod units, heat lamps, cold plates, bainmaries, steam tables, insulated FOOD transport containers, and salad bars. (D) TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES shall be designed to be easily readable. (E) FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES and water TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES on WAREWASHING machines shall have a numerical scale, printed record, or digital readout in increments no greater than 1°C or 2°F in the intended range of use.(Pf)
10/10/2012Follow-up
  • Critical: Backflow Prevention Device/Req
    Items:
    Backflow prevention
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    DISCONNECT NOZZLE OR HOSE TO PROTECT THE WATER SUPPLY AND THE STEAM COOKING EQUIPMENT THAT USES WATER AND INSTALL AN ATMOSPHERIC VACUUM BREAKER TO PROTECT THE THE FOOD COOKING EQUIPMENT FROM CONTAMINATION DUE TO BACKFLOW OR BACKSIPHONAGE..............OPERATOR MAY CHOOSE TO DISCONNECT THE EQUIPMENT FROM THE WATER SOURCE IDENTIFIED AT THE VISIT AS WELL. HOWEVER, WITH THE NEWLY INSTALLED PLUMBING , IT APPEARS THAT THE EQUIPMENT IS WANTED IN THIS LOCATION. ,
    General violation description:
    5-203.14 - A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use at the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, including on a hose bibb if a hose is attached or on a hose bibb if a hose is not attached and backflow prevention is required by LAW, by: (A) Providing an air gap as specified under  5-202.13
  • Critical: Hot and cold holding
    Items:
    Cold food item(s)
    Problems:
    Stored above 41 degrees f
    Corrections:
    Store below 41 degrees F.
    Comment:
    FETA CHEESE, KEY LIME PIE, ANDE WHIPPED CREAM RECORDED AT 54F IN SMALL REACH IN COOLER......MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. ALSO AT CHEF'S PREP LINE, SALSA AT 48F, CUT TOMATO HALVES NOT IN COOLER AT 47F AND THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING RECODED AT 55F.......MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW.,
    General violation description:
    3-501.16 - Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under  3-501.19, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD shall be maintained: (A) At 60C (140F) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified under 3-401.11(B) or reheated as specified in 3-403.11(E) may be held at a temperature of 54C (1300F)
  • Temperature Measuring Devices
    Items:
    Thermometer(s)
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    PROVIDE SMALL REACH IN COOLER ....CURRENTLY NOT HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARODUS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW......WITH A COOLER THERMOMETER.,
    General violation description:
    4-204.112 - (A) In a mechanically refrigerated or hot FOOD storage unit, the sensor of a TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot FOOD storage unit. (B) Except as specified in # (C) of this section, cold or hot holding EQUIPMENT used for POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display. (C) Paragraph (B) of this section does not apply to EQUIPMENT for which the placement of a TEMPERATURE MEASURNG DEVICE is not a practical means for measuring the ambient air surrounding the FOOD because of the design, type, and use of the EQUIPMENT, such as calrod units, heat lamps, cold plates, bainmaries, steam tables, insulated FOOD transport containers, and salad bars. (D) TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES shall be designed to be easily readable. (E) FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES and water TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES on WAREWASHING machines shall have a numerical scale, printed record, or digital readout in increments no greater than 1°C or 2°F in the intended range of use.(Pf)
08/28/2012Routine
  • Critical: Hot and cold holding
    Comment:
    ALL FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW.
    General violation description:
    3-501.16 - Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under  3-501.19, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD shall be maintained: (A) At 60C (140F) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified under 3-401.11(B) or reheated as specified in 3-403.11(E) may be held at a temperature of 54C (1300F)
  • Critical: Warewashing Chem.San., Temp/pH
    Comment:
    DISHWASHER IS DISPESING 50-100PPM
    General violation description:
    4-501.114 - A chemical SANITIZER used in a SANITIZING solution for a manual or mechanical operation at exposure times specified under 4-703.11(C) shall be listed in 21 CFR 178.1010 Sanitizing solutions, shall be used in accordance with the EPA-approved manufacturer's label use instructions, and shall be used as follows: (A) A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart
03/22/2012Follow-up
  • Critical: Hot and cold holding
    Items:
    Cold food item(s)
    Problems:
    Stored above 41 degrees f
    Corrections:
    Store below 41 degrees F.
    Comment:
    SLICED TOMATOES AT 59F , BAGGIED CHICKEN AT 52F, SALSA AT 60F, FETA CHEESE AT 67F .....AT THE TOP OF CHEF COOLER......MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW.....DISCARD POTENTIALLY HAZARDEOUS FOODS NOT HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. SUBMIT RISK CONTROL PLAN FOR REPEAT CRITICAL ITEM,
    General violation description:
    3-501.16 - Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under  3-501.19, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD shall be maintained: (A) At 60C (140F) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified under 3-401.11(B) or reheated as specified in 3-403.11(E) may be held at a temperature of 54C (1300F)
  • Critical: Warewashing Chem.San., Temp/pH
    Items:
    Chlorine solution concentration
    Problems:
    Below 25 ppm
    Corrections:
    Provide correct concentration as stated above.
    Comment:
    NO SANITIZER DETECTED AT BAR GLASS WASHER ......REPAIR TO DISPENSE 50-100 PPM ,
    General violation description:
    4-501.114 - A chemical SANITIZER used in a SANITIZING solution for a manual or mechanical operation at exposure times specified under 4-703.11(C) shall be listed in 21 CFR 178.1010 Sanitizing solutions, shall be used in accordance with the EPA-approved manufacturer's label use instructions, and shall be used as follows: (A) A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart
  • Determining Chem.San.Concentra
    Items:
    Sanitizer test kit
    Problems:
    Not used
    Corrections:
    Use test kit to verify sanitizer concentration.
    Comment:
    PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS TO MONITOR SANIKTATION RINSE WITH SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE AS THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT.
    General violation description:
    4-501.116 - Concentration of the SANITIZING solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device.(Pf)
02/29/2012Routine Inspection
  • Critical: Hot and cold holding
    Comment:
    ALL TEMPERATURES AT 41F OR BELOW
    General violation description:
    3-501.16 - Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under  3-501.19, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD shall be maintained: (A) At 60C (140F) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified under 3-401.11(B) or reheated as specified in 3-403.11(E) may be held at a temperature of 54C (1300F)
09/28/2011Follow-up
  • Critical: Eating, Drinking or Tobacco
    Items:
    Beverage container
    Problems:
    Not covered
    Corrections:
    Cover.
    Comment:
    USE LIDDED CUPS WITH STRAWS FOR EMPLOYEE DRINKS.........OPEN CAN OF RED BULL STORED ON SHELVING IN WALK IN....CORRECTED AT TIME OF VISIT BY DISCARDING DRINK.
    General violation description:
    2-401.11 - (A) Except as specified in (B) of this section, an EMPLOYEE shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed FOOD
  • Critical: Hot and cold holding
    Items:
    Cold food item(s)
    Problems:
    Stored above 41 degrees f
    Corrections:
    Store below 41 degrees F.
    Comment:
    SLICED TOMATOES RECORDED AT 45F AT TOP OF PREP COOLER .......CHICKEN CHUNKS RECORDED AT 54F ( TOP OF PREP COOLER)....AND CHICKEN SALAD RECORDED AT 46 F INSIDE PREP LINE REACH IN COOLER. MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW.,
    General violation description:
    3-501.16 - Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under  3-501.19, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD shall be maintained: (A) At 60C (140F) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified under 3-401.11(B) or reheated as specified in 3-403.11(E) may be held at a temperature of 54C (1300F)
08/31/2011Routine Inspection
  • Critical: Time as a Public Health Contro
    Comment:
    ALL FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW.
    General violation description:
    3-501.19 - (A) Except as specified under (B) of this section, if time only, rather than time in conjunction with temperature, is used as the public health control for a working supply of POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD before cooking, or for READY-TO-EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD that is displayed or held for service for immediate consumption: (1) The FOOD shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the FOOD is removed from temperature control, (2) The FOOD shall be cooked and served, served if READY-TO-EAT, or discarded, within 4 hours from the point in time when the FOOD is removed from temperature control, (3) The FOOD in unmarked containers or packages or marked to exceed a 4 hour limit shall be discarded, and (4) Written procedures shall be maintained in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and made available to the REGULATORY AUTHORITY upon request, that ensure compliance with: (a) Subparagraphs (A)(1)-(4) of this section, and (b)  3-501.14 for FOOD that is prepared, cooked, and refrigerated before time is used as a public health control. (B) In a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT that serves a HIGHLY SUSCEPTIBLE POPULATION, time only, rather than time in conjunction with temperature, may not be used as the public health control for raw eggs.
05/03/2011Follow-up
  • Critical: Ready-to-Eat Food, Date Markin
    Comment:
    DATEMARKING OBSERVED AS REQUIRED AT VISIT
    General violation description:
    3-501.17 - (A) Except as specified in (E) of this section, refrigerated, READY-TO-EAT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be clearly marked at the time of preparation to indicate the date by which the FOOD shall be consumed which is, including the day of preparation: (1) 7 calendar days or less from the day that the FOOD is prepared, if the FOOD is maintained at 5C (41F) or less
  • Critical: Separation, Packaging, & Segre
    Comment:
    RAW MEATS STORED PROPERLY
    General violation description:
    3-302.11 - (A) FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by: (1) Separating raw animal FOODS during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (a) Raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD including other raw animal FOOD such as FISH for sushi or MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH, or other raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD such as vegetables, and (b) Cooked READY-TO-EAT FOOD
  • Critical: Time as a Public Health Contro
    Comment:
    BAGGED CHICKEN RECOREDED AT 47F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 63F, AND HARD BOILED EGG CRUMPLES AT 52F AT TOP OF REACH IN COOLER....MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW........SUBMIT RISK CONTROL PLAN FOR REPEAT CRITICAL ITEM TO MWALTON FAX @ 734-727-7165.
    General violation description:
    3-501.19 - (A) Except as specified under (B) of this section, if time only, rather than time in conjunction with temperature, is used as the public health control for a working supply of POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD before cooking, or for READY-TO-EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD that is displayed or held for service for immediate consumption: (1) The FOOD shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the FOOD is removed from temperature control, (2) The FOOD shall be cooked and served, served if READY-TO-EAT, or discarded, within 4 hours from the point in time when the FOOD is removed from temperature control, (3) The FOOD in unmarked containers or packages or marked to exceed a 4 hour limit shall be discarded, and (4) Written procedures shall be maintained in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and made available to the REGULATORY AUTHORITY upon request, that ensure compliance with: (a) Subparagraphs (A)(1)-(4) of this section, and (b)  3-501.14 for FOOD that is prepared, cooked, and refrigerated before time is used as a public health control. (B) In a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT that serves a HIGHLY SUSCEPTIBLE POPULATION, time only, rather than time in conjunction with temperature, may not be used as the public health control for raw eggs.
  • Critical: Time as a Public Health Contro
    Comment:
    BAGGED CHICKEN RECOREDED AT 47F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 63F, AND HARD BOILED EGG CRUMPLES AT 52F AT TOP OF REACH IN COOLER....MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW........SUBMIT RISK CONTROL PLAN FOR REPEAT CRITICAL ITEM TO MWALTON FAX @ 734-727-7165.,
    General violation description:
    3-501.19 - (A) Except as specified under (B) of this section, if time only, rather than time in conjunction with temperature, is used as the public health control for a working supply of POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD before cooking, or for READY-TO-EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD that is displayed or held for service for immediate consumption: (1) The FOOD shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the FOOD is removed from temperature control, (2) The FOOD shall be cooked and served, served if READY-TO-EAT, or discarded, within 4 hours from the point in time when the FOOD is removed from temperature control, (3) The FOOD in unmarked containers or packages or marked to exceed a 4 hour limit shall be discarded, and (4) Written procedures shall be maintained in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and made available to the REGULATORY AUTHORITY upon request, that ensure compliance with: (a) Subparagraphs (A)(1)-(4) of this section, and (b)  3-501.14 for FOOD that is prepared, cooked, and refrigerated before time is used as a public health control. (B) In a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT that serves a HIGHLY SUSCEPTIBLE POPULATION, time only, rather than time in conjunction with temperature, may not be used as the public health control for raw eggs.
03/08/2011Follow-up
  • Critical: Ready-to-Eat Food, Date Markin
    Items:
    In house prepared ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food(s)
    Problems:
    Without date of consumption marking
    Corrections:
    Provide proper date marks as stated above.
    Comment:
    PROVIDE DISCARD DATES ON ALL POTENRIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS / READY TO EAT OR COOKED TOBE REHEATED STORED OVER 24 HOURS IN COOLERS..........CHICKEN SALAD IN FRONT PREP COOLER , OPENED ROLLS OF TURKEY AND HAM IN WALK IN COOLER WERE OBSERVED WITHOUT DATEMARKING.,
    General violation description:
    3-501.17 - (A) Except as specified in (E) of this section, refrigerated, READY-TO-EAT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be clearly marked at the time of preparation to indicate the date by which the FOOD shall be consumed which is, including the day of preparation: (1) 7 calendar days or less from the day that the FOOD is prepared, if the FOOD is maintained at 5C (41F) or less
  • Critical: Separation, Packaging, & Segre
    Comment:
    FRESH BASAL SLIVER STORED NEXT TO AND ON RAW BEEF PRODUCTS (CRYROVAC)........STORE RAW ANIMAL FOODS SEPARATE FROM OTHER FOODS......DO NOT STORE FRESH BASAL NEXT TO ADJACENT TO RAW ANIMAL FOODS AS OBSERVED. SUBMIT RISK CONTROL PLAN TO MWALTON ...FAX @ 734-727-7165,
    General violation description:
    3-302.11 - (A) FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by: (1) Separating raw animal FOODS during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (a) Raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD including other raw animal FOOD such as FISH for sushi or MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH, or other raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD such as vegetables, and (b) Cooked READY-TO-EAT FOOD
  • Critical: Time as a Public Health Contro
    Items:
    Time controlled food(s)
    Problems:
    Without time control mark
    Corrections:
    Provide clear easy to read time marks.
    Comment:
    COOKED CHICKEN OVER STACKED OUTSIDE CONTAINER RECORDED AT 48F AND SLICED TOMATOES AT 51F ....BOTH ON PREP LINE FOR LUNCH TIME SERVICE.......NO TIME MARKING OR WRITTEN PROCEDURE......OPERATOR MAY WANT TO USE TIME AS A CONTROL.......MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PREPARE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR USING TIME AS A CONTROL ......DETAILING WHICH FOODS WILL BE HELD OUT OF THE SAFE TEMPERATURE ZONE , HOW LONG, AND WHEN THEY WILL BE DISCARDED ........TIME LABEL FOOD PRODUCT WHEN REMOVED FROM HEAT , COLD, AND /OR PUT ON LINE........OR........ ................MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TOMATOES AND COOKED CHICKEN AT 41F OR BELOW.,
    General violation description:
    3-501.19 - (A) Except as specified under (B) of this section, if time only, rather than time in conjunction with temperature, is used as the public health control for a working supply of POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD before cooking, or for READY-TO-EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD that is displayed or held for service for immediate consumption: (1) The FOOD shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the FOOD is removed from temperature control, (2) The FOOD shall be cooked and served, served if READY-TO-EAT, or discarded, within 4 hours from the point in time when the FOOD is removed from temperature control, (3) The FOOD in unmarked containers or packages or marked to exceed a 4 hour limit shall be discarded, and (4) Written procedures shall be maintained in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and made available to the REGULATORY AUTHORITY upon request, that ensure compliance with: (a) Subparagraphs (A)(1)-(4) of this section, and (b)  3-501.14 for FOOD that is prepared, cooked, and refrigerated before time is used as a public health control. (B) In a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT that serves a HIGHLY SUSCEPTIBLE POPULATION, time only, rather than time in conjunction with temperature, may not be used as the public health control for raw eggs.
  • Critical: Time as a Public Health Contro
    Items:
    Time controlled food(s)
    Problems:
    Without time control mark
    Corrections:
    Provide clear easy to read time marks.
    Comment:
    COOKED CHICKEN OVER STACKED OUTSIDE CONTAINER RECORDED AT 48F AND SLICED TOMATOES AT 51F ....BOTH ON PREP LINE FOR LUNCH TIME SERVICE.......NO TIME MARKING OR WRITTEN PROCEDURE......OPERATOR MAY WANT TO USE TIME AS A CONTROL.......MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PREPARE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR USING TIME AS A CONTROL ......DETAILING WHICH FOODS WILL BE HELD OUT OF THE SAFE TEMPERATURE ZONE , HOW LONG, AND WHEN THEY WILL BE DISCARDED ........TIME LABEL FOOD PRODUCT WHEN REMOVED FROM HEAT , COLD, AND /OR PUT ON LINE........OR........ ................MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TOMATOES AND COOKED CHICKEN AT 41F OR BELOW., ,
    General violation description:
    3-501.19 - (A) Except as specified under (B) of this section, if time only, rather than time in conjunction with temperature, is used as the public health control for a working supply of POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD before cooking, or for READY-TO-EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD that is displayed or held for service for immediate consumption: (1) The FOOD shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the FOOD is removed from temperature control, (2) The FOOD shall be cooked and served, served if READY-TO-EAT, or discarded, within 4 hours from the point in time when the FOOD is removed from temperature control, (3) The FOOD in unmarked containers or packages or marked to exceed a 4 hour limit shall be discarded, and (4) Written procedures shall be maintained in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and made available to the REGULATORY AUTHORITY upon request, that ensure compliance with: (a) Subparagraphs (A)(1)-(4) of this section, and (b)  3-501.14 for FOOD that is prepared, cooked, and refrigerated before time is used as a public health control. (B) In a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT that serves a HIGHLY SUSCEPTIBLE POPULATION, time only, rather than time in conjunction with temperature, may not be used as the public health control for raw eggs.
  • Determining Chem.San.Concentra
    Items:
    Sanitizer test kit
    Problems:
    Not used
    Corrections:
    Use test kit to verify sanitizer concentration.
    Comment:
    PROVIDE TEST STRIPS TO MONITOR SANITATION RINSE CONCENTRATION OF BAR DISHWASHER.
    General violation description:
    4-501.116 - Concentration of the SANITIZING solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device.(Pf)
  • Repairing
    Items:
    Physical facilities Ceiling(s)
    Problems:
    In poor repair
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    CEILING LEAKING WATER NEAR CLEAN GLASSES IN DISHWASH ROOM..........REPAIR LEAK FROM ROOF OR OTHER STRUCTURE IN DISH WASH AREA ...ENSURE CLEAN EQUIPMENT IS SAFE FROM CONTAMINATED WATER ......REMOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO AN AREA SAFE FROM CONTAMINATION.
    General violation description:
    6-501.11 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair.
02/15/2011Routine Inspection
  • Critical: Hot and cold holding
    Comment:
    CORRECTED. COOKLINE PREP HAD FISH & RICE AT 41F, TROUT 41F. DRAWER UNIT HAD SALMON 41F, RAW BURGER 40F, RAW BEEF 41F. BERNAISE SAUCE - FACILITY USING TIME MARKING OF 4 HOURS FOR ITEM. OBSERVED LABEL ON INSET PAN WITH DATE, TIME IN AND TIME OUT.
    General violation description:
    3-501.16 - Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under  3-501.19, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD shall be maintained: (A) At 60C (140F) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified under 3-401.11(B) or reheated as specified in 3-403.11(E) may be held at a temperature of 54C (1300F)
  • Critical: Separation, Packaging, & Segre
    Comment:
    CORRECTED. WALK-IN COOLER HAD RAW WHOLE BEEF IN CAGE SHELVING, ROLLING CART WITH RAW GROUND BEEF ABOVE RAW CHICKEN, SHELF BY DOOR HAD RAW PORK ABOVE EGGS. RCP RECEIVED.
    General violation description:
    3-302.11 - (A) FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by: (1) Separating raw animal FOODS during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (a) Raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD including other raw animal FOOD such as FISH for sushi or MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH, or other raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD such as vegetables, and (b) Cooked READY-TO-EAT FOOD
08/27/2010Follow-up

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