Joe's Saloon
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2024
64
Score
Public records currently show only two inspections for Joe's Saloon. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 23, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around eight violations, down from roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “certification by accredited program”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which Joe's Saloon's 64 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 23, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: 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. *Link provided in email signature.
46.103
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: -Rat droppings observed along floor perimeter and shelving in kitchen and bar area. -House flies observed in kitchen area. -German roaches observed in between gaps and cracks in wooden liqour bottle riser and between wires in bar area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Non-NSF/ASNI certified chest freezers and microwave oven. -Wooden pallet used elevate low boy refrigeration unit in bar area. -Defective garbage disposer in prep area. -Garbage disposer attached to a shallow sink.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: -Condensation line from AC unit drains into first compartment of three bay sink in kitchen
46.676(a)-(c)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Grease accumulation observed on mechanical hood system.
46.711(b)(c)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -Handwash sink in kitchen area slow draining.
46.825(b)-(e)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: -Burn-out light in mechanical hood system. -Inadequate lghting in bar area.
46.943
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Raw wood observed under counter in bar area. -Holes and cracks observed along floor perimeter in the bar area.
46.921
64
Sep 20, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: -Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the kitchen and area. *Paper towel provided. -No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the bar area to remind food employees to wash their hands. -Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the bar and kitchen area. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Food (fried chicken) was held at 62 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. *food discarded.
46.385(a)(2)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: 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. *Link provided in email signature. New Violation.
46.103
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: -Rat droppings observed along floor perimeter and shelving in kitchen and bar area. -House flies observed in toilet room, seating area and kitchen area. -German roaches observed in between gaps and cracks under counter in bar area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: -Food (drinks) is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in bar area. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Inoperable reach-in refrigeration unit in bar. -Non-NSF/ASNI certified chest freezers and microwave oven. -Ambient air temperature of reach-in freezer observed at 60 degrees f. Potentially hazardous food discarded. -Wooden pallet used elevate low boy refrigeration unit in bar area. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: -Three bay sink bar in need of cleaning. New Violation.
46.674(a)-(c)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Grease accumulation observed on mechanical hood system. -Grease accumulation observed on cooking equipment in prep area. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -Handwash sink in bar area slow draining. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Remove rat droppings where needed. -Food, grease and debris observed along floor perimeter in kitchen area. -Sink in three bay area cluttered and in need of cleaning. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: -Burn-out light in mechanical hood system. New Violation.
46.943
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joe's Saloon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joe's Saloon on file is from Sep 23, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joe's Saloon?
Across the inspection record, “certification by accredited program” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Joe's Saloon.
Has Joe's Saloon's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Joe's Saloon have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Joe's Saloon 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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