Jj's Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2024
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Score
Public records currently show only one inspection for Jj's Cafe. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 16, 2024. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72.
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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 16, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Observed eggs stored inside food containers held at 68 degrees F, rather than 45 degrees F or below as required in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.385(a)(2)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the bar area. -No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the bar area to remind food employees to wash their hands. -The handwash sink in the bar area does not have paper towel. -Paper towel dispenser in properly working at the handwash sink in the toilet room. New Violation.
46.981(h)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior surface of the ice machine bin located in the basement area. New Violation.
46.712
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Safety person was not present at start of inspection. -No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. **Corrective action was taken, a certified food safety person arrived during the inspection.
46.103
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Inoperable under-the-counter refrigerator observed in the bar area. -Inoperable ice machine and reach-in freezer observed in the basement. -Severely damaged ceiling surface inside the walk-in cooler in the basement area. -Non NSF microwave, food strainer stored in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Black, mold like residue on ceiling and wall surfaces inside the walk-cooler used to store prepackage beverages. -Internal bottom surface of reach-in freezer has animal blood residue. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: No backflow prevention device installed at waterline of ice machine bin. New Violation.
46.823(c)-(e)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Observed sever condensation leak from ceiling surface of walk-in cooler used to refrigerate pre-package beverages in the basement area. New Violation.
46.862
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Cracked flooring tiles observed in the food prep area. -Raw wood beams used as leg support under the handwash sink in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.901
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Observed unapproved insect control devices (i.e. sticky fly traps) hung from ceiling surface located in basement area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. New Violation.
46.922(c)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Observed sever condensation leak from ceiling surface of walk-in cooler used to refrigerate pre-package beverages in the basement area. New Violation.
46.321
Washing fruit & vegetables
Inspector notes: Observed whole unwashed vegetables stored in a box and cut vegetables stored inside the cold prep unit. However, no food prep sink is installed. **Establishment is not approved to slice fruits/vegetables without a food prep sink or an approved variance by the Philadelphia Dept. of Health-Office of Food Protection. Only approved to use pre-washed/pre-sliced fruits/vegetables until food prep sink is install or variance is approved.** (Variance emailed to person in charge) New Violation.
46.285
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jj's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jj's Cafe on file is from Dec 16, 2024. The public record contains one inspection in total.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Jj's Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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