A J'S RESTAURANT & BAR

Unused equipment found stored in kitchen. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. Opening in wall behind ice machine larger than 1/4". [CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.

Cover to ice bin is cracked and missing inside smooth/cleanable surface. [CA] Maintain equipment clean and in good repair.

Mold-like buildup found on faucet/basin at 3 compartment sink. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

lack of test strips for measuring sanitizer concentration. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.

Co2 tank is not secured to a rigid structure. [CA] All pressurized cylinders shall be securely fastened to a rigid structure.

Water measured a maximum of 78F in facility. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.

Lack of single use paper towels at hand wash station in bar. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels.

Storage areas are cluttered and unorganized. Unused equipment found stored in the facility. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.

Rodent droppings found on surfaces next to clean glasses. [CA] The premises of each food facility shall be kept free of vermin. A food facility shall not operate when there is a vermin infestation that has resulted in the contamination of food contact surfaces, food packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food(s). The food facility shall cease operation of the food facility immediately. The food facility shall remain closed until: there is no longer evidence of a vermin infestation; all contaminated surfaces have been cleaned and sanitized; and contributing factors such as cleaning, repairs, and the elimination of harborages have been resolved.

Debris/buildup found on floors under equipment at service area. [CA] Regularly clean under cooking equipment to prevent accumulation of debris.