The City of St. Joseph has released its Food Safety Inspections for the month of November 2019.

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UNPLUGGED

2605 Frederick Ave

Deficiency/Recommendation Report:

Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

-Inside of freezer is dirty

-Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

-Clean and sanitize regularly

CLUB GEEK

815 Francis

No observations.

KELLYS PUB

1415 Frederick Ave

No observations.

RENDEZVOUS BAR

619 Felix

No observations.

CHALK & CUE

216 1/2 S 8th Street

No observations.

VFW POST

#1668 821 N 4th

No observations.

TIGERS DEN

519 Felix

No observations.

FRIEDRICH'S MARKET

1137 Frederick

No observations.

SIMPLY TEA

3613 Beck Rd

No observations.

AMNESIA TOO

2007 St Joseph Ave

No observations.

CAFE ACOUSTIC

1924 Frederick Ave

No observations.

SAM'S CLUB DELI

5201 N Belt Hwy Ste A

No observations.

MR GOODCENTS SUBS & PASTA

4315 Commonwealth Ct

Deficiency/Recommendation Report:

Covering Receptacles, Dumpster lid not closed or inside trash containers not covered

-Dumpster must have a tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food establishment for pest control and odors

TACO BELL

3402 S Belt Hwy

Deficiency/Recommendation Report:

Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions*

-The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean -Men’s restroom needs attention, especially the stool.

*According to the report, a warning was issued for violations in this section.

ST JOSEPH HAVEN

610 Olive

No observations.

PIZZA HUT

1617 S Belt Hwy

Deficiency/Recommendation Report:

Using a Handwashing Facility*

-A handwashing facility shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.

*According to the report, a warning was issued for violations in this section.

Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

-Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

OPEN DOOR FOOD KITCHEN

615 8th St

No observations.

GARFIELD 66

1029 Garfield

Deficiency/Recommendation Report:

Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

-Dirty pop nozzles, ice machine

-All food contact surfaces and equipment that contacts food must clean, free of debris, and sanitized after each use

-Must clean and sanitize every day

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment

-Ice machine lid is loose and needs to be replaced

-Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications

-Replace or repair lid. This is a repeat violation. A reinspection fee will be charged until it is fixed

TAQUERIA Y HUARACHERIA GARCIA

3830 King Hill

Deficiency/Recommendation Report:

Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation.*

-Raw chicken stored above cilantro -(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; -Must store raw meat below ready to eat food

*According to the report, issues noted in this section were corrected.

Cooling.*

-Hot food stored in the cooler before cooling properly (93.0 degrees)

-It is very important to cool foods as rapidly as possible to prevent bacterial growth. You must cool hot foods to 70F in first 2 hours then to 41F over the next 4 Hours. You can do this by ice bathing, ice paddles, using shallow containers, a blast chillers or freezer/cooling. Be careful not to overload a cooling unit. If after 2 hours you are not at 70F you must either rethermalized to 165F then recooled or discard and denatured product. You only rethermalize ONCE!! -Temperature must be at 70.0 degrees before putting in the cooler

*According to the report, issues noted in this section were corrected.

System Maintained in Good Repair

-Water leaking underneath the mop sink

- A plumbing system shall be: (A) Repaired according to law; P and (B) Maintained in good repair.: Repair or replace plumbing. Repairs must be made within 72 hours or as stated

-Repair water leaks right away

Handwashing Facility, Installation.

-Hot water at sink is temporarily shut off due to leaks in adjacent mop sink

-(A) A handwashing lavatory shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 43°C (110°F) through a mixing valve or combination faucet.

-Fix leaks right away. Mop sink and hand sink must have separate water lines to prevent cross contamination

Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition

-Air vent in kitchen is dirty and not covered

-Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. If vented to the outside, ventilation systems may not create a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge

-Clean and cover the air vent to prevent contamination of food

Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities.

-Cooler is in need of repair

-Equipment for cooling and heating food, and holding cold and hot food, shall be sufficient in number and capacity to provide food temperatures as specified under Chapter 3: Can not be used until repaired or replaced

-Do not use cooler until it is fixed

Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

-Restroom floor is wet

-The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean

-Floors must be clean and dry

TAQUERIA Y HUARACHERIA GARCIA - Grocery Store

3830 King Hill

Deficiency/Recommendation Report:

Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

-Dirty floors in the backroom

-Clean walls, floors, ceiling on a regular basis.

-Clean floors in the backroom

PIZZA HUT

2705 N Belt Hwy

Deficiency/Recommendation Report:

Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

-Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris

Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions, Dirty Walls/Floors/Ceiling/ because of infrequent cleaning

-Clean walls, floors, ceiling on a regular basis.

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment, Torn or broken door seals, hinges etc. not properly maintained or in disrepair

-Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications

-1. Do not use till repaired

WHISKEY MANSION - Food Production

1723 Francis

No observations.

WHISKEY MANSION - Full Service Restaurant

1723 Francis

No observations.

WALMART DELI

3202 S Belt Hwy

No observations.

TACO BELL

3301 N Belt Hwy

No observations.

TACO BELL

320 N Belt Hwy

Notes to replace some upholstery before next inspection.

BURGER KING

1517 S Belt Hwy

Deficiency/Recommendation Report:

Time as a Public Health Control.*

-Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods not timed (cheese, tomatoes)

-Using time as your control for bacterial growth you must have a written procedure on site as well as providing one to the health authority. Product must be clearly labeled with time and date, can not hold longer than 4 hours, after using time as your control product used must be discarded

-Non-timed food is voluntarily discarded. Mayo must be kept for 4 hours or less out of temperature

*According to the report, issues noted in this section were corrected.

Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required

-Pan dried using paper towel

-Must be air dried and not dried with a towel or paper towel

-Wash dishes ahead of time and air dry

Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

-Hot holding unit has food debris. Pan for whipped light cream is dirty (It is not supposed to be used as per manager)

-Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

-Turn off hot holding unit, clean and sanitize at the end of the last shift.

Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition

-Dirty air vents

-Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. If vented to the outside, ventilation systems may not create a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge

Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

-Dirty walls and floors underneath various equipment in the kitchen

-Clean walls, floors, ceiling on a regular basis.

-Develop a cleaning schedule for the restaurant

Repairing

-Damaged and/or missing baseboards in dry storage and office

-The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair at all times to insure they are cleanable and not a source of possible contamination

-Repair and/or replace missing baseboards

System Maintained in Good Repair.

-Back flow preventer is leaking

-There should be no leaks, clogged/slow drains, properly installed

-Repair water leaks right away

AUNTIE ANNE'S

3702 Frederick Ave

No observations.

SONIC DRIVE IN

5810 Lake Ave

Deficiency/Recommendation Report:

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces

-Reach-in freezer lids are taped and no longer smooth and easily cleanable

-Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.

-Lids must be replaced

Toilet Rooms, Enclosed

-Employee restroom door is not self-closing

-A toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door except that this requirement does not apply to a toilet room that is located outside a food establishment and does not open directly into the food establishment such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall

-Must have a self-closing door

SONIC DRIVE IN

4303 2A Commonwealth Ct

No observations.

SENIOR CENTER

100 S 10th ST

No observations.

MAGOONS FAMOUS DELICATESSEN

632 S 8th

No observations.

INTERSERV WESLEY SENIOR TOWERS

1002 Francis

No observations.

BOUDREAUX LOUISIANA

224 N 4th St

Deficiency/Recommendation Report:

Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Wash Solution Temperature*

-Dishwasher water temperature is too low (110.0)

-A) Except as specified in (B) of this section, in a mechanical operation, the temperature of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse as it enters the manifold may not be more than 90°C (194°F, or less than: (1) For a stationary rack, single temperature machine, 74°C (165°F); or (2) For all other machines, 82°C (180°F).

-Temperature must be maintained at 120.0 degrees

*According to the report, issues noted in this section were corrected.

PANDA EXPRESS

5301 N Belt Hwy, Suite 101

No observations.

SODEXO

5701 Providence

No observations.

FREDERICK INN

1627 Frederick Ave

Deficiency/Recommendation Report:

Cooling.*

-Hot food in the cooler is still too warm (106.0 degrees)

-It is very important to cool foods as rapidly as possible to prevent bacterial growth. You must cool hot foods to 70F in first 2 hours then to 41F over the next 4 Hours. You can do this by ice bathing, ice paddles, using shallow containers, a blast chillers or freezer/cooling. Be careful not to overload a cooling unit. If after 2 hours you are not at 70F you must either rethermalized to 165F then recooled or discard and denatured product. You only rethermalize ONCE!!

-Must cool down to 70.0 degrees in 2 hours before putting in the cooler. Do not cover food until temperature reaches 41.0 degrees

*According to the report, issues noted in this section were corrected.

LINGERIE LOUNGE

2524 St Joseph Ave

No observations.

ALDI

South Belt

No observations.

PLANET SUB

5301 N Belt Hwy Space #115

No observations.

MARCO POLO

614 Francis

No observations.

Food safety inspections for November 2019