Joey G's Mac and Cheese

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the reach in the frontline area. Instructed to provide.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed in-use utensils (knives) stored improperly on prep surface areas. Instructed to store properly between usage.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in the rear prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish/replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed mop stored improperly in the mop sink area. Instructed to store properly in a mounted position that allows for air-drying between usage.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the exhaust ventilation in the washroom. Instructed to clean.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) : must clean excessive grease and food denris build up from grill table, prep tables,fryer cabinets,meat slicer,unused coolers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 : must repair or replace gap along bottom of front door and side must make tight fitting.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 : must remove cardboard from shelving units in adjacent rear prep area.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) : must clean excessive grease and food denris build up from grill table, prep tables,fryer cabinets,meat slicer,unused coolers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 50 or more rat droppings on floor in basement and on a piece of wood on floor must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 7/14/25.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace gap along bottom of front door and window frame and side door must make tight fitting.

Gloves weren’t used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed employee misusage of gloves.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must remove cardboard from shelving units in adjacent rear prep area.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food denris build up from grill table, prep tables,fryer cabinets,meat slicer,unused coolers.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Must adjust self closing device on toilet room door to close tightly leading into prep area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed large gap at bottom of side door. Instructed manager to seal door.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 25 rodent droppings in the basement of the facility. Instructed manager to remove droppings and sanitize area. Observed live rat activity on site in the basement. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed large gap at bottom of side door. Instructed manager to seal door.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy clutter in the basement area of the facility. Instructed manager to declutter basement.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed several prep coolers without thermometers. Instructed to provide.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 40 rodent droppings in the basement storage area corner. Instructed to remove droppings, receive additional pest control service, and maintain facility free of pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of grease on hood over cook line. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following previous core violation not corrected from report #2549394 dated 2/4/2022: #55 "observed excess clutter and unnecessary articles stored in the basement. Must remove all unnecessary articles, clean all clutter, organize, and maintain areas at all times." instructed to correct and come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excess clutter and unnecessary articles stored in the basement. Must remove all unnecessary articles, clean all clutter, organize, and maintain areas at all times.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a chlorine chemical test kit for sanitizer or for ware washing area. Informed person in charge a test kit that accurately measures the concentration of sanitizing solution must be provided. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excess clutter and unnecessary articles stored in the basement. Must remove all unnecessary articles, clean all clutter, organize, and maintain areas at all times.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed no record of employee vaccination status on site. Instructed to provide and maintain of file.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed no written protocol for enforcing the requirement of proof of vaccination. Instructed to provide and maintain of file.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found an accumilation of grease and food debris under all cooking equipment in front food preparation area, also noted an accumilation of food debris under prep cooler in rear food preparation area and on the side of cooler located in rear prep. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize, and maintain said area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found unnecessary boxes and clutter throughout basement. Instructed manager to clean sanitize and maintain.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: No drain board at 3-comp sink, instructed to install.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Excessive dirt, food deris and grease buildup noted behind cook line, instructed to clean and maintain.