Jm Seafood Restaurant

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

Inspector’s note: Observed containers above prep cooler in front prep area not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed spoons and forks not inverted in rear prep area. Instructed to invert and maintain.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Packages of meat sitting in a pan of water and not being thawed properly. Instructed to store under cold running water, in the microwave or in the cooler to properly thaw frozen tcs foods. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Several fly strips hanging in the rear prep area. Instructed to remove fly strips and work with pest control to efficently eliminate fly activity. Maintain same.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths not stored properly when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (sanitizer must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in the food prep area with deep/dark grooves and stains. Instructed to sand or replace cutting boards to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Ceiling tiles with water stains. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles where necessary and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in the basement, in the corners and under/around all heavy equipment and sinks with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors throughout. -walls and ceiling in the toilet rooms and food prep area with dirt/dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Mops are not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store hanging up for proper air drying. Maintain same.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted dirty wiping cloths on prep tables at rear prep areas. Not properly stored. Instructed properly to store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted some use of milk crates for elevation at the kitchen area, dishwashing area. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside freezer and refrigeration units food stored inside grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted dirty wiping cloths on prep tables at rear prep areas. Not properly stored. Instructed properly to store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted some use of milk crates for elevation at the kitchen area, dishwashing area. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside freezer and refrigeration units food stored inside grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the rear door open and the screen door closed. Noted a 1/2 inch gap underneath the screen door. Instructed manager to provide closed tight-fitting doors at all times.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed chicken thawing at room temperature in 3 comp sink. Must use approved method to thaw. Chicken discarded at time of inspection. Found chicken at 67f.

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

Inspector’s note: Found approx 5 large flies located in the food prep area on food contact surfaces. Must minimize large fly activity. Recommended contacting pest control. 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 the rear door open and the screen door closed. Noted a 1/2 inch gap underneath the screen door. Instructed manager to provide closed tight-fitting doors at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no pest control logbook on site. The facility must be serviced by pest control at least twice within a calendar year. Instructed to provide and maintain pest control’s service reports and its idph license number. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(c) citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Found live dog sitting at dining table at time of inspection. Live animals’ may not be allowed on the premises of a retail food establishment. 7-40-060. Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found unnecessary items located in the basement. Instructed manager to remove.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found floors under all cooking equipment filled with an excessive grease and food debris amount.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found light in basement food storage area missing. Instructed manager to provide.