Junction Pub And Grill

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Inspections

1. Aug 21, 2026 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - REMINDER STATEMENT

     The Friday Menu is missing the reminder statement.

     Correction: Provide a reminder statement describing the hazards of eating raw or undercooked animal products.

     Code 3-603.11 (C)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

     Test kit is expired as of April 2026.

     Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.

     Code 4-501.116

   • Not serious Core

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     The wall behind the 4 compartment sink is bubbling and peeling. Current wall is not non-absorbent.

     Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent. Cover this section of the wall with a non-absorbent material such as RFP. The sink should be sealed to the wall with a bead of caulk/silicone.

     Code 6-101.11

2. Feb 12, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     TCS foods stored in the WI Cooler in the Basemnet were cold held at 46-49°F. Cold air was pushing out at 46F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Cooler was turned down and began pushing out air at 36F. All TCS foods were discarded during inspection. Highly recommend that you maintain cooler logs to monitor for fluctuations in temperature.

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

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Gyro meat was found beyond the datemark and multiple items were found without a datemark (potato pancakes, ham, turkey, taco meats, soups).

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life. Items beyond date mark were discarded and other items dated during inspection.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     Many nonfood contact surfaces have an accumulation of food residue. (shelving, cooler doors, sides of equipment)

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

3. Jun 24, 2025 Follow Up · 1 priority, 1 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Two instances of cold holding above 41°F: 4 Drawer Cooler (#4) was holding at 48F and Pizza Cooler (#3) was 45-50F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. All TCS foods were moved or discarded during inspection. Notify dept once equipment is serviced and operational.

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

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Boxes of chips are stored on the floor behind the bar.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

4. Jun 17, 2025 Follow Up · 1 priority, 1 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Two instances of cold holding above 41°F: 4 Drawer Cooler (#4) was holding at 48F and Pizza Cooler (#3) was 45-50F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. All TCS foods were moved or discarded during inspection. Notify dept once equipment is serviced and operational.

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

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Boxes of chips are stored on the floor behind the bar.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

5. Jun 13, 2025 Routine · 3 priority, 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Raw fish was stored on top of hot dogs and other RTE Foods.

     Correction: Cooler was reorganized during inspection.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Two instances of cold holding above 41°F: 4 Drawer Cooler (#4) was holding at 48F and Pizza Cooler (#3) was 45-50F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. All TCS foods were moved or discarded during inspection. Notify dept once equipment is serviced and operational.

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

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - STORAGE

     Toxic materials were stored ontop of the ice machine in the back room.

     Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored below or away from food, equipment and single service items. Items moved during inspection.

     Code 7-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Boxes of chips are stored on the floor behind the bar.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

6. Dec 3, 2024 Routine · 5 priority, 4 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     RESPONSIBILITY OF FOOD EMPLOYEES AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES TO REPORT

     Food employees are not aware of the signs, symptoms or diagnosis they are required to report to the person in charge.

     Correction: Train employees on the signs, symptoms and diagnosis of foodborne disease. Inform employees that this information shall be reported to the person in charge. Provided education and factsheet during inspection.

     Code 2-201.11 (E)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     Employee observed not washing hands after leaving and returning to the kitchen.

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated. Employee was stopped and instructed to wash hands.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE-FOODS

     Employee observed handling ready-to eat food (bun) with their bare hands.

     Correction: Discard contaminated food; employees shall use single-use gloves or other suitable utensils when handling ready-to-eat foods. Bun was discarded during inspection.

     Code 3-301.11 (B)

   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Raw sausage was found stored over olives in the 3 Door Bev Air Cooler.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Sausage was moved during inspection.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

     Steak Taco mix was dated 11/24/24 and has exceeded its date mark.

     Correction: TCS foods were discarded that have exceeded the date mark.

     Code 3-501.18 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - COOKING TIMES AND TEMPERATURES

     The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of safe cooking temperatures.

     Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials on safe cooking temperatures so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees. Provided education and factsheet on Cook Temps.

     Code 2-102.11 (C) (6)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     THAWING

     Chicken breasts were improperly thawed by sitting in the prepsink without the water running.

     Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods. Chicken was moved to the cooler.

     Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Hard boiled eggs,ham, turkey, beef, gyro meat and tzatziki sauce were not provided with a datemark.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking. Majority of items were dated during the inspection.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Can opener and tongs were found visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition. Items were sent to warewashing area during inspection.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Bowl used as scoop in the bulk flour bin.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F. Bowl was removed during inspection.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

     Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on counter w/o sanitizer

     Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses. Bucket of sanitizer provided during inspection.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

7. Jun 4, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Raw sausage stored above RTE foods during inspection.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Sausage was moved to a lower shelf.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     A QUAT test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations.

     Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

     Code 4-302.14

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     The interior of the microwave in the kitchen has an accumulation of residue.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     The Prep sink drain is clogged and water is not flowing through.

     Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective drain. Notify dept once the drain is repaired.

     Code 5-205.15 (B)

8. Dec 11, 2023 Routine · 2 priority, 2 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Raw shell eggs were stored over ready to eat foods in the 2 Door Beverage Air Cooler.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Eggs were moved during inspection.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SANITIZED BEFORE USE AFTER CLEANING

     Employee was observed washing, sanitizine and rinsing dishes..

     Correction: All utensils shall be washed, rinsed, sanitized then air dried. Provided education and factsheet during inspection.

     Code 4-702.11

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE

     There is no current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment.

     Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.

     Code 12-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     The walls and equipment on the cookline have a heavy accumulation of residue..

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

9. Jun 6, 2023 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority

     COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD LAW - UNAPPROVED SOURCE

     Nitrogen Tanks from Airgas Co are not marked food grade.

     Correction: Contact distributor and get documentation the tanks provided are food grade.

     Code 3-201.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     Papertowel dispenser was clogged/not dispensing during inspection.

     Correction: Dispenser was repaired during inspection.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     The certified food manager for this establishment has expired in February.

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days. Per owner, she is scheduled to take course on 6/21/23.

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     The floors and walls of the cookline have a heavy accumulation of residue.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13