Blue Jay Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2024
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Score
Going back to 2023, Blue Jay Restaurant has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 9, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
“Non-food contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Among Philadelphia restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2024
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Refrigeration units, reach-in freezer, ice machine, warewashing machine, and basement area walk-in cooler were observed not operational during inspection. - Non ANSI / NSF approved microwave oven was observed in the food prep area.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Bottom shelf of reach-in freezer and refrigerator observed with debris during the inspection. -Ice accumulation observed inside chest freezer during the inspection
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom and dustpan observed not hanging or properly stored to prevent vermin harborage.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Lights in the prep area are not shielded from breakage.
46.922(a)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Preset tableware is not covered, wrapped inverted or otherwise protected from contamination.
46.774
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Single-use disposables dishes observed not covered or inverted while not in use to prevent contamination.
46.692
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Nov 6, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: The handwashing sink in the ware washing area was blocked by dirty dishes and not accessible at all times for employee use. New Violation.
46.825(a)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Front door outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
46.922(e)(f)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep table and grill and not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.304
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Preset tableware is not covered, wrapped inverted or otherwise protected from contamination.
46.774
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Single-use disposables dishes observed not covered or inverted while not in use to prevent contamination.
46.692
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Refrigeration units, reach-in freezer, ice machine, warewashing machine, and basement area walk-in cooler were observed not operational during inspection. - Non ANSI / NSF approved microwave oven was observed in the food prep area.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Bottom shelf of reach-in freezer and refrigerator observed with debris during the inspection. -Ice accumulation observed inside chest freezer during the inspection
46.714
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: No hot water at the hand wash sink in the warewash area. New Violation.
46.806(a)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom and dustpan observed not hanging or properly stored to prevent vermin harborage. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Lights in the prep area are not shielded from breakage.
46.922(a)
55
Sep 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the front retail prep area. Soap was replenished during the inspection. Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the retail prep area. Paper towel was replenished during the inspection.
46.981(h)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Front door outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Preset tableware is not covered, wrapped inverted or otherwise protected from contamination. New Violation.
46.774
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Single-use disposables dishes observed not covered or inverted while not in use to prevent contamination. New Violation.
46.692
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Refrigeration units, reach-in freezer, ice machine, warewashing machine, and basement area walk-in cooler were observed not operational during inspection. - Non ANSI / NSF approved microwave oven was observed in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Bottom shelf of reach-in freezer and refrigerator observed with debris during the inspection. Ice accumulation observed inside chest freezer during the inspection New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Cluttered and debris accumulation present in general floor perimeters of the basement area and on steps leading into the basement. -Unused equipment in warewashing area. -Clutter; several pieces of inoperable/unused equipment were observed in facility section previously used as dining areas. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Lights in the prep area are not shielded from breakage. New Violation.
46.922(a)
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Jun 27, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Preset tableware is not covered, wrapped inverted or otherwise protected from contamination.
46.774
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Single-use disposables dishes observed not covered or inverted while not in use to prevent contamination.
46.692
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
46.672
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Bottom shelf of refrigerator observed with debris during the inspection. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: A lidded receptacle for the disposal of sanitary napkins is not provided in the ladies restroom.
46.882(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning tools such as brooms and dustpan not hanging or properly stored off the floors to prevent vermin harborage. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blue Jay Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blue Jay Restaurant on file is from Dec 9, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blue Jay Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Blue Jay Restaurant.
Has Blue Jay Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Blue Jay Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Blue Jay Restaurant 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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