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Food safety inspections for August

The City of St. Joseph released its Food Safety Inspections for the month of August 2018.

 

FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES

4779 Tuscany Drive

No observations.

 

SPANKY & BUCKWHEAT’S SMOKE PIT

302 Illinois

Observations:  

Repairing

-Floor tiles are damaged

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

 

JOE TOWN MINI GOLF

5320 N. Belt Hwy

No observations.

 

COLD STONE CREAMERY

4101 N Belt Hwy

No observations.

 

NEIGHBORHOOD TAVERN

2112 S 10th St

Observations:

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

-Dirty ice machine

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

-Empty the ice machine, clean and sanitize

 

LONG JOHN SILVERS

1701 N Belt Hwy

No observations.

 

JPs Kettle Corn

2216 S. Leonard

No observations.

 

IMPERIAL GAS

811 S 6th St

Observations:

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

-Cappuccino and coffee maker/pot are dirty

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

-Surfaces that come into contact with food must be clean and sanitized daily

 

Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition

-Air vents in the beer cooler and ceiling are dirty. Other air vents in the store are dirty

-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

 

Repairing

-Damaged floor tiles

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

 

MITCHELL AVENUE NUTRITION

3709 Mitchell Ave Suite A

No observations.

 

TNT’S BAR

2602 N Belt Hwy

Observations:

Washing,Rinsing,Sanitizing Procedures

-Glasses rinsed after sanitizing

-Proper order for washing wares in a 3 compartment sink is WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE -Wash-rinse-sanitize-air dry

 

JACKSON’S TAVERN

1701 Garfield Ave

No observations.

 

MENARDS

4320 Commonwealth Dr

No observations.

 

HY VEE INC GROCERY, HY VEE SALAD BAR

201 N Belt Hwy

Observations:

Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Hot and Cold Holding*

-Foods that require Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food must be maintained at 41F or colder, if not, food must be discarded and denatured

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

 

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

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

 

Hand Drying Provision.

-Each hand washing sink or group of adjacent sinks shall be provided with disposable hand towels, dryer, or other acceptable means to dry hands.

 

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.

 

Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

-Keep wiping clothes in sanitizer when not in use

 

Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions*

-Clean walls, floors, ceiling on a regular basis

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

 

HY VEE INC GROCERY, HY VEE DELI

201 N Belt Hwy

No observations.

 

SPEEDYS CONVENIENCE #6

1310 S Riverside Rd

Observations:

Handwashing Cleanser, Availability.

-Each handwashing lavatory or group of 2 adjacent lavatories shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

-Supply soap at handsinks at all time

 

Hand Drying Provision.

-Each hand washing sink or group of adjacent sinks shall be provided with disposable hand towels, dryer, or other acceptable means to dry hands.

 

Using a Handwashing Facility.

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

 

SPEEDYS CONVENIENCE #1

4007 Frederick Ave

Observations:

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

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

 

Handwashing Cleanser, Availability.

-Each handwashing lavatory or group of 2 adjacent lavatories shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

-Supply soap at handsinks at all time

 

Hand Drying Provision.

-Each hand washing sink or group of adjacent sinks shall be provided with disposable hand towels, dryer, or other acceptable means to dry hands.

 

Using a Handwashing Facility.

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

 

Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

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

-1. Beer walk in cooler

 

Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities.

-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

-1. Reach in freezer temping above zero, also needs to be defrost

 

HICKORY TAVERN

2301 S 11th

Observations:

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

-Dirty ice machine

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

-Clean and sanitize at least once a week

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

 

SMOOTHIE KING

3508 N Belt Hwy Suite B

Observations:

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment

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

 

POPS PLACE

238 Illinois

Observations:

Repairing

-Damaged floor tiles. The doors facing east has a hole near the floor

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

-Replace damaged floor tiles. Replace the damaged door to keep off pests

 

Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities.

-Walk in cooler is out of order. It is not being used

-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

-Repair and turn temperature to 41.0 degrees.

 

PIZZA HUT KING HILL

6942 King Hill Ave

No observations.

 

FORDS DRIVE IN

5028 Lake Ave

Observations:

Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition

-Dirty air vents in the walk in freezer

-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 vents regularly

 

Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

-Walk in cooler floors are dirty

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

-Must be cleaned regularly and only washable mats layed on the floor

 

CLAUDIA’S KITCHEN

Basement at Courthouse

Observations:

Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition.

-Movable electric air fan is dirty

-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 fan to prevent contamination of food

 

PAPA MURPHYS PIZZA

2115 N Belt Hwy

Observations:

Hand Drying Provision.

-Each hand washing sink or group of adjacent sinks shall be provided with disposable hand towels, dryer, or other acceptable means to dry hands.

 

AUNTIE ANNE’S

3702 Frederick Ave

No observations.

 

GAMBINO’S PIZZA

5430 Frederick Ave

Observations:

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment.

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

 

ADAMS BAR & GRILL

1612 Commercial

Observations:

Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.

-Stained wall in the kitchen

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

-Clean walls

 

TAQUERIA HUARACHERIA

3830 King Hill

Observations:

Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco*

-Employee drinking from an open  bottle without a straw

-An employee shall not, eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; unwrapped single-service and single-use articles; or other items needing protection can not result. Drinks must have lids and straws to prevent hand to mouth contact.

-Lid and straw required

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

 

Cooling.

-Hot foods on steam table are cooled by turning down the temperature.

-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 rethermalize to 165F then recooled or discard and denatyre product. You only rethermalize ONCE!!

-Use ice or freezer to cool food faster

 

Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

-Floor is restroom is damaged -Clean walls, floors, ceiling on a regular basis.

-Repair before the next inspection

 

PEPPERJAX GRILL

1908 N Belt Hwy

Observations:

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness*

-Chlorine 50-100ppm but not >200ppm Quaternary 200ppm but not >400ppm

-1. Had be primed, line had lots air bubbles in it, took 5 runs before it met code

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

 

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

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

 

Hair Restraint Effectiveness*

-Employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single service and single-use articles.

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

 

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.

 

CASEY’S GENERAL STORE #2468

2332 S 22nd St

Observations:

Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation*

-Wiping cloths left on prep tables

-Keep wiping clothes in sanitizer when not in use

-Store wiping cloths in sanitizer buckets to keep off flies

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

 

Covering Receptacles

-Inside trash cans not covered

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

-Cover waste receptacles to limit flies

 

McDONALDS RIVERSIDE

1310A S Riverside Rd

Observations:

Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Hot and Cold Holding*

-Foods that require Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food must be maintained at 41F or colder, if not, food must be discarded and denatured

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

 

Hair Restraint Effectiveness.

-Employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single service and single-use articles.

-1. Several employees are not using hair restraints

 

Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

-Keep wiping clothes in sanitizer when not in use

 

Repairing

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

-1. Leak come from ceiling, do not do any prep work in this area until fully repaired

 

CASEY’S GENERAL STORE #2470

401 E Hyde Park

No observations.

 

HARDEES

3911 N Belt Hwy

Observations:

Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions*

-Clean walls, floors, ceiling on a regular basis

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

 

Repairing

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

 

CAFE ACOUSTIC INC – D & G Pub and Grub

2605 Frederick Ave

Observations:

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness

-Dishwasher is not sanitizing dishes

-Chlorine 50-100ppm but not >200ppm Quaternary 200ppm but not >400ppm

-Unsanitized food contact surfaces shall not be used. Check the sanitizer levels using test strips

 

Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions*

-Dirty floor in the walk in cooler

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

-Clean floor more regularly to prevent growth of pathogens

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

 

GENEO’S PIZZA

811 Francis

No observations.

 

BARBOSA’S CASTILLO

906 Sylvanie

No observations.

 

GALVINS

3619 N. Belt

Observations:

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

-Dirty grill due to grease spills; grease running down on the sides

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

-Clean sides, scrape off accumulating grease and food debris

 

Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition

-Several air vents are dirty and rusting In the kitchen

-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 paint using light color

 

Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

-Dirty floor underneath the broiler and grill

-Clean walls, floors, ceiling on a regular basis

 

TEXAS ROADHOUSE

925 N Belt

Observations:

Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco*

-Employee cup with no straw

-An employee shall not, eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; unwrapped single-service and single-use articles; or other items needing protection can not result. Drinks must have lids and straws to prevent hand to mouth contact.

-Must have a straw in every cup

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

 

SOTELO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

2110 Francis

No observations.

 

EL MAGUEY

4225 Commonwealth

Observations:

Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Hot and Cold Holding*

-Hot beef held out of temperature (121.4 degrees)

-Foods that require Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food must be maintained at 135F or hotter, if not, food must be discarded and denatured

-Reheat to 165.0 and return to proper hot holding

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

 

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness

-Dishwasher is not sanitizing dishes

-Chlorine 50-100ppm but not >200ppm Quaternary 200ppm but not >400ppm

-Do not use dishwasher until it’s been fixed. Must have test strips to confirm sanitizer concentration

 

SODEXO-BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM E-CAMPUS

3902 Genefield Rd

No observations.

 

MOSAIC LIFE CARE

5325 Faraon

No observations.

 

JAKES RESTAURANT

620 Edmond

Observations:

Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco*

-Employee cup has no lid

-An employee shall not, eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; unwrapped single-service and single-use articles; or other items needing protection can not result. Drinks must have lids and straws to prevent hand to mouth contact.

-Lids and straws are required

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

 

Using a Handwashing Facility*

-Hand sink in the bar is used to store dirty glasses and paper towel

-A handwashing facility may not be used for any purposes other than handwashing

-Use sinks for intended purposes

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

 

Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition

-Air vents in the kitchen are dirty

-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 air vents regularly

 

Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

-Basement floor by the bag in box pop is dirty due to spilled pop

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

-Clean up pop spills to prevent fruit flies infestation

 

Repairing

-Kitchen floor is chipped

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

-Floor must be repaired within 90 days

 

WAFFLE HOUSE

4223 Commonwealth Ct

Observations:

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

-Dirty cooler due to leaks from soaking hash rounds

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

-Contain leaks in a tub or other container

 

Repairing -Damaged floor tiles in food prep area

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

-Must replace floor tiles before the next inspection

 

OLIVE GARDEN

5312 N Belt Hwy

No observations.

 

BENTON CLUB

402 N 7th St

Observations:

Using a Handwashing Facility.

-Hand sink is used to wash utensils

-A handwashing facility may not be used for any purposes other than handwashing

-Use for hand washing only. Dirty utensils must be washed, rinsed and sanitized in dishwasher or 3-compartment sink

 

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment.

-Paper towels dispenser is not working

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

-Equipment must be repaired

 

COUNTRY CAFE EXPRESS

802 Mitchell

No observations.

 

BUFFALO WILD WINGS GRILL & BAR

5403 N Belt Hwy, Suite 101

Observations:

Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Hot and Cold Holding.

-Foods that require Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food must be maintained at 41F or colder, if not, food must be discarded and denatured

-1. Cut carrots and celery out of temperature, going to use time as their control.

 

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

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

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

 

LEAN KITCHEN

3500 N Village Dr Ste 152

No observations.

 

ST JO FRONTIER CASINO

777 Winners Circle

Observations:

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

-Dirty ice machine

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

-It’s in the process of being emptied and cleaned. Sanitize it after cleaning

 

Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

-Wet floor in the dishroom

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

-Wet and dirty floors harbor pathogens and must be cleaned regularly

 

FAST GAS PRODUCTION – Fresh Fare

1702A St Joseph Ave

No observations.

 

54TH STREET GRILL & BAR

5103 N Belt Hwy

No observations.

 

INTERSERV COMMUNITY CENTER

5400 King Hill

No observations.

 

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