Ej's Diner

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Inspections

1. Apr 15, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 3 core, 3 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Shell eggs were observed stored on the top shelves in the walk-in cooler over ready-to-eat foods.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Diced tomatoes in the Kitchen Cookline Prep Table Left was observed cold held at 47.2°F.

     Correction: Time was available for cooling from the time the tomatoes were cut. Adjust thermostat and call for service and repair. Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Serious Priority

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Salsa and mixed cut fruit in the server cold rail were observed cold held at 50.1°F.

     Correction: These foods were discarded during the inspection. Call for service and repair of the server cold rail equipment. Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE - HOT AND COLD HOLDING

     The Person in Charge (PIC) is not monitoring food temperatures during cold holding.

     Correction: The person in charge shall ensure that routine temperature monitoring is conducted on foods during hot and cold holding.

     Code 2-103.11 (I)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     Server Cold Rail cooler is not sufficient in capacity to cold hold foods at temperatures below 41F.

     Correction: Provide equipment in sufficient capacity to hold food at proper temperature. Reduce food inventory or provide additional approved equipment.

     Code 4-301.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     Kitchen Cookline Prep Table Left is not sufficient in capacity to cold hold foods at temperatures below 41F.

     Correction: Provide equipment in sufficient capacity to hold food at proper temperature. Reduce food inventory or provide additional approved equipment.

     Code 4-301.11

   • Not serious Core

     THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE

     The Server Salad Cooler is not equipped with an integral or permanently affixed thermometer.

     Correction: Provide a integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.

     Code 4-204.112 (B)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     Repair the floor tile along the kitchen receiving door threshold.

     Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Code 6-201.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

     The exterior receiving door in the kitchen needs the weather strip along the bottom of the door repaired.

     Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

2. Mar 13, 2026 Pre-inspection · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 2 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Ground beef patties were observed stored over cheese slices in the Kitchen Cookline Upright Cooler.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     Eggs served any way, on The Early Bird, Half Stack, and Texas French Toast menu entrees, are missing an asterisk disclosing that the eggs may be ordered under cooked.

     Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.

     Code 3-603.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     Paper toweling had not been installed at the handwash sinks.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     Repair the floor tile along the kitchen receiving door food threshold.

     Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Code 6-201.11

   • Not serious Core

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

     The exterior receiving door in the kitchen needs the weather strip along the bottom of the door repaired.

     Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)