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Restaurant: T & J Food Mart Llc
Address: 345 6th Avenue Southwest, Birmingham, AL 35211
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Apr 10, 2012

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85

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ADPH 420-3-22.02(3)(a) Provide at least one designated person with certification from an accredited program within the past 5 years, or verification of attendance of an accredited program within the past 12 months.
3-101.11, 3-202.15 Discard all food that is not in safe condition due to compromised packaging (dented cans), contamination, discoloration, mold, unusual odors, etc. Facility had numerous dented cans and cheese, cabbage, and herbs with mold on them.
3-501.17 Properly date mark all potentially hazardous food prepared in-house when held for more than 24 hours. Items that had been cooked and stored inside of the RI cooler were not date marked.
4-601.11 Clean interior of ice machine as often as necessary to prevent accumulation of soil and mold. Accumulation of black residue and calicum and lime deposit on the interior of the ice machine. 4-601.11 Wash, rinse, and sanitize fountain drink nozzles as often as necessary to keep free of slime mold and residue. Accumulation of black residue on fountain drink nozzles.
4-202.11 Provide smooth, easily cleanable food contact surfaces. Discoloration and deep grooves on cutting boards.
3-601.11 Cease the sale of food not labeled for individual retail sale as specified in law. Sleeves of oreo cookies and saltine crackers, Blue Bird cupcakes, cookies, and muffins. ADPH 420-3-22-.03(a) Discard potentially hazardous food requiring refrigeration when past the date limit placed by the manufacturer or packager. Milk expired on 09/21/11. Items were removed to return to the vendor prior to the end of the inspection.
3-305.11 Store food at least 6 inches above the floor. Lettuce, potatoes, chicken, cabbage, jelly, dressing, sauces and carrots stored on the floor inside of the WI cooler.
4-601.11 Clean bottom of RI cooler. Accumulation of residue on the bottom of the RI cooler. 4-601.11 Clean shelves and bottoms of refrigerator and freezer. Accumulation of residue on shelving inside of the RI cooler 4-602.11 Clean fan covers on RI coolers and/or RI freezers. Accumulation of dust and residue on fan covers of RI cooler and freezers. 4-602.12 Clean microwaves at least every 24 hours. Accumulation of caked on grease and grime. 4-602.13 Clean non food contact surfaces as often as necessary to prevent accumulation of residue. Accumulation of dust and grime on shelving throughout the facility. Accumulation of black residue on the gaskets of RI coolers.
4-202.16 Replace damaged gasket on cooler door. Torn gaskets on RI coolers.
4-903.11 Store single service articles at least 6 inches above the floor. Clampshell, styrofoam cups, and carry out containers stored on the floor.
6-501.14 Clean ventilation hood filters. Accumulation of grease and grime on hood filter.

JCDH 2.2 Provide readily available documentation of food safety training for all employees at all hours of operation. Documentation for ServSafe and employee training not available at the time of the inspection.
3-101.11, 3-202.15 Discard all food that is not in safe condition due to compromised packaging (dented cans), contamination, discoloration, mold, unusual odors, etc. Dented cans on shelves.
4-601.11 Clean interior of ice machine as often as necessary to prevent accumulation of soil and mold. Accumulation of calcium, lime, and residue inside of ice machine. Wash, rinse, and sanitize fountain drink nozzles as often as necessary to keep free of slime mold and residue. Accumulation of black residue on fountain drink nozzles. Noizzles removed prior to the end of the inspection and placed in warm sudsy water.
4-101.11 Provide food grade containers for storing all foods. Raw chicken stored inside of carry out bag. Chicken discarded prior to the end of the inspection. 4-202.11 Provide smooth, easily cleanable food contact surfaces. Deep grooves and discoloration on cutting boards.
3-501.15 Cease cooling food at room temperature. Cease wrapping or covering food until cooled. Cut large pieces of meat into smaller pieces for cooling. Place cooling food on top shelf of cooler or freezer. Use rapid cooling equipment or an ice bath to cool food. Use shallow pans that facilitate heat transfer when cooling food. Keep cooler and freezer doors tightly closed to maintain temperature.
ADPH 420-3-22-.03(a) Discard potentially hazardous food requiring refrigeration when past the date limit placed by the manufacturer or packager. Bacon stored inside of the RI cooler expired 04/23/11. Owner stated that the vendor had left the wrong product and would be back on 1027/11. 3-601.11 Cease the sale of food not labeled for individual retail sale as specified in law. Kool Aid Jammers, Capri Sun, sleeves of oreo cookies, sleeves of saltine crackers, Pop weavers bags of pop corn, Orville Redenbacher popcorn, and Quaker Oates maple and brown sugar oatmeal.
3-305.11 Store food at least 6 inches above the floor. Boxes of chicken, bags of potatoes, and large bag of flour stored on the floor.
3-304.12 Store between-use utensils in a container of water at 135 F or above. 3-304.12 Store between-use utensils in running water. Tongs used to serve pickled pigs feet, pickled eggs, and pickles stored inside of ambient temperature water.
4-501.116 Provide test strips with color chart for chlorine sanitizer. Chlorine test strips expired 08/08.
4-903.11 Store single service articles at least 6 inches above the floor. Carry out boxes and clampshells stored on the floor.
5-501.113 Keep dumpster closed. At the time of the inspection the sliding panel doors on the dumpster was open.
6-501.12 Clean facilities (floors, walls, ceilings, fixtures, etc.) as often as necessary to maintain cleanliness. Accumulation of residue underneath shelving inside of WI cooler and throughout the facility and underneath equipment. 6-501.11 Repair or replace damaged floor tiles throughout the facility.
6-501.14 Clean ventilation hood filters. Accmulation of grease and residue on hood filters.

ADPH 420-3-22.02(3)(a) Provide at least one designated person with certification from an accredited program within the past 5 years, or verification of attendance of an accredited program within the past 12 months.
JCDH 2.2 Provide food safety training for all food handlers as required. JCDH 2.2 Provide food safety training for new employees within 21 days of hire.
3-501.16 Maintain potentially hazardous food at 135 F or above. Corn on the cob 109-118째F and fried chicken 125-137째F on the steam table. Items were removed and reheated prior to the end of the inspection. Items were reheated to well over 170째F Prior to the end of the inspection.
4-601.11 Clean interior of ice machine as often as necessary to prevent accumulation of soil and mold. Accumulation of black residue and pink slime mold inside of the ice machine.
4-202.11 Provide smooth, easily cleanable food contact surfaces. Deep grooves and discoloration on cutting board and knives with pitting. 4-101.11 Provide food grade containers for storing all foods. Beef with freezer burn stored inside of carry ourt bags. Beef was discarded prior to the end of the inspection.
ADPH 420-3-22-.03(a) Discard potentially hazardous food requiring refrigeration when past the date limit placed by the manufacturer or packager. Carolina Pride Souse luncheon meat expired 12/22/11 and Yoplait yogurt expired 04/12/11. Items were removed from the shelving and discarded prior to the end of the inspection. 3-601.11 Cease the sale of food not labeled for individual retail sale as specified in law. Capri Sun and Kool-Aid Juice Jammers juice pouches, pop tarts, pizza slices, sleeves of oreo cookies and saltine crackers, Pop Weaver carmel and extra butter popcorn, Orville Redenbacher gourmet popping corn.
The following shelf stable items were found to be past the manufacturers date limitation: Chef Boyardee Sealife Forkables pasta and meat sauce and Natures Goodness macaroni and cheese infant dinner. Items were removed from the shelves prior to the end of the inspection and discarded.
3-305.11 Store food at least 6 inches above the floor. Sweet potatoes and Milos sauce stored on the floor.
4-601.11 Clean bottom of RI cooler. Accumulation of residue on the bottom of the RI freezer. Clean cabinet doors. Accumulation of residue on cabinet doors. 4-602.11 Clean fan covers on RI coolers and/or RI freezers. Accumulation of dust and grime on fan vent covers. 4-602.12 Clean microwaves at least every 24 hours. Accumulation of caked on residue inside of the microwave.
4-903.11 Store single service articles at least 6 inches above the floor. Carry out containers stoed on the floor.
6-303.11 Provide at least 50 foot candles of light in food prep and ware washing areas. Blown light under hood.
ADPH 420-3-22-.08 Post current inspection report in a conspicuous place inside the food establishment. Report remains the property of JCDH. Current inspection score that should be posted is 71, facility has 89 posted. ADPH 420-3-22-.08 Post current permit in public view. Permit remains the property of JCDH.

JCDH 2.2 Provide food safety training for new employees within 21 days of hire. JCDH 2.2 Provide readily available documentation of food safety training for all employees at all hours of operation.
4-601.11 Clean interior of ice machine as often as necessary to prevent accumulation of soil and mold. Accumuolation of black and pink residue inside of the ice machine.
3-601.11 Cease the sale of food not labeled for individual retail sale as specified in law. Capri Sun juice pouches, Kellogs pop tarts, sleeves of oreo cookies and saltine crackers. 3-302.12 Label all food or ingredients that are not in the original package with the common name of the food. Cookies purchased from Sams which have been divided up and packaged in house. ADPH 420-3-22-.03(a) Discard potentially hazardous food requiring refrigeration when past the date limit placed by the manufacturer or packager. Coburn Farms sharp cheddar cheese expired 03/26/12, discarded prior to the end of the inspection.
3-305.11 Store food at least 6 inches above the floor. Flour stored on the floor inside of dry storage area. Carrots, lettuce,and peppers stored on the floor inside of the WI cooler.
4-601.11 Clean bottom of RI cooler. Accumulation of residue on the bottom of RI coolers and freezers. 4-602.11 Clean fan covers on RI and WI coolers and/or RI and WI freezers. Accumulation of dust and grime on fan covers of RI coolers and freezers and on fan covers of WI coolers and freezers.
4-202.16 Replace damaged gasket on cooler door. Torn gaskets on RI coolers.
5-501.113 Keep dumpster closed. Sliding panel door on dumpster open at the time of the inspection.

Swollen package of sliced salami discarded prior to the end of the inspection.

JCDH 2.2 Provide food safety training for new employees within 21 days of hire. JCDH 2.2 Provide readily available documentation of food safety training for all employees at all hours of operation.
4-601.11 Clean interior of ice machine as often as necessary to prevent accumulation of soil and mold. Accumulation of black and pink residue inside of the ice machine.
3-601.11 Cease the sale of food not labeled for individual retail sale as specified in law. Capri Sun juice pouches, Kellogs pop tarts, sleeves of oreo cookies and saltine crackers. 3-302.12 Label all food or ingredients that are not in the original package with the common name of the food. Cookies purchased from Sams which have been divided up and packaged in house. ADPH 420-3-22-.03(a) Discard potentially hazardous food requiring refrigeration when past the date limit placed by the manufacturer or packager. Coburn Farms sharp cheddar cheese expired 03/26/12, discarded prior to the end of the inspection.
3-305.11 Store food at least 6 inches above the floor. Flour stored on the floor inside of dry storage area. Carrots, lettuce,and peppers stored on the floor inside of the WI cooler.
4-601.11 Clean bottom of RI cooler. Accumulation of residue on the bottom of RI coolers and freezers. 4-602.11 Clean fan covers on RI and WI coolers and/or RI and WI freezers. Accumulation of dust and grime on fan covers of RI coolers and freezers and on fan covers of WI coolers and freezers.
4-202.16 Replace damaged gasket on cooler door. Torn gaskets on RI coolers.
5-501.113 Keep dumpster closed. Sliding panel door on dumpster open at the time of the inspection.

Swollen package of sliced salami discarded prior to the end of the inspection.

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