Uncle Joes
Last inspected: Apr 5, 2016
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Score
Uncle Joes has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Apr 5, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Note that Uncle Joes's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 5, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 11 violations to closer to six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Uncle Joes' 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Apr 5, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE UNAPPROVED FOOD CONTACT SURFACE. (BARREL GRILL AT COOK LINE)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK, TOILETS IN THE NORTH WASH ROOMS, VENTILATION COVERS IN WASH ROOMS,COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA, IN THE REAR BY THE MOP SINK, IN WASH ROOMS, IN BASEMENT AND THROUGHOUT. MUST INSTALL COVING WHERE MISSING IN THE NORTH WASH ROOMS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND WALL BASES IN THE PREP AREA, IN THE REAR BY THE MOP SINK, IN WASH ROOMS, IN STORAGE AREAS AND THROUGHOUT. ALSO CLEAN DOORS IN WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE ALL DIRTY AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA, WASHROOMS, AND THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS IN THE NORTH AND SOUTH FURNACE ROOMS, HALLWAYS AND AROUND EXIT DOORS. REPAIR MISSING PANEL COVER DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE SOUTH WOMENS WASH ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHT ABOVE THE MOP SINK MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN EACH WASH ROOM OR PROVIDE A WINDOW OPEN TO THE AIR. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Mar 8, 2016
License
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: LARGE REACH IN COOLER AT 45 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED NEAR THE MOP SINK. ALSO NOTED THE 2ND TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING WITH NO HAND SINK. MUST PROPERLY INSTALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN THE TOILET ROOM. ALSO NOTED BROKEN TOILET IN THE FIRST NORTH WASHROOM MUST REPAIR TOILET.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: MUST RODENT PROOF THE BOTTOM OF THE BASEMENT DOOR AND MUST SEAL THE SIDES OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1ST FLOOR REAR EXIT DOORS. ALSO NOTED 5 RAT DROPPINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE INTERIOR BASEMENT STAIRS AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE NORTH AND SOUTH FURNACE ROOMS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OPEN SITE DRAIN. MUST REPAIR. ALSO NOTED THREE BROKEN ATTACHED STOPPERS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR STOPPERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE UNAPPROVED FOOD CONTACT SURFACE. (BARREL GRILL AT COOK LINE)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK, TOILETS IN THE NORTH WASH ROOMS, VENTILATION COVERS IN WASH ROOMS,COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA, IN THE REAR BY THE MOP SINK, IN WASH ROOMS, IN BASEMENT AND THROUGHOUT. MUST INSTALL COVING WHERE MISSING IN THE NORTH WASH ROOMS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND WALL BASES IN THE PREP AREA, IN THE REAR BY THE MOP SINK, IN WASH ROOMS, IN STORAGE AREAS AND THROUGHOUT. ALSO CLEAN DOORS IN WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE ALL DIRTY AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA, WASHROOMS, AND THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS IN THE NORTH AND SOUTH FURNACE ROOMS, HALLWAYS AND AROUND EXIT DOORS. REPAIR MISSING PANEL COVER DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE SOUTH WOMENS WASH ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHT ABOVE THE MOP SINK MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED. MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS, FURNACE ROOMS AND WASH ROOMS WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR LOCATE. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN EACH WASH ROOM OR PROVIDE A WINDOW OPEN TO THE AIR. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE NORTH PORTION OF THE BUILDING,IN ALL STORAGE AREAS AND HALLWAYS. PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Uncle Joes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Uncle Joes on file is from Apr 5, 2016. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Uncle Joes?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Uncle Joes.
Has Uncle Joes' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Uncle Joes have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Uncle Joes means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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