KJ'S STEAKHOUSE
10950 S. CLEVELAND AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/11/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tong stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook-line. Operator removed tong. Corrected On-Site
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at server station. Operator stored coffee filters properly. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw chicken stored over cooked potatoes. Operator removed cooked potatoes to proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler; Raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (51F- cold holding) Per operator items placed in reach-in cooler for one hour. Operator removed all items to walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Soda gun at bar soiled with food debris.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at server station. Operator labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/22/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at bar area.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal cell phone on prep area. Operator removed the cell phone. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw burger patties over raw pork in Walk-in cooler. Operator removed raw burger patties to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/22/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/30/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Some kitchen ceiling tiles shows damaged and in disrepair.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing watches other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cooks wearing watches during prep and cooking. Discussed with operator and cooks removed their watches. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine by server station soiled. Bar floor under shelves soiled.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw bacon boxes over ready eat butter. Operator removed them to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler by end of cook line; cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding); homemade aioli with cooked garlic (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator it has been 3 hours items have been in reach-in cooler. Operator called technician for service and removed items to container with filled with ice. After 20 minutes, cooked rice (43F- cold holding); cheese (41F- cold holding) ; homemade aioli with cooked garlic (42F- cold holding) Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing his personal cup at handwashing sink at dishwasher area. Discussed with operator about handwashing sink only to wash hands. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/3/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of pink-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Educated operator on cleaning ice machine daily. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense bruschetta. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Operator removed employee beverage. Corrected On-Site
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed ice scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water temperature 115F. Operator placed pan in hotter portion of grill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on drip pan underneath grill.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak tartar stored over salads in walk in cooler. Operator switched tray to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned with ice. Observed Buttermilk ranch dressing 52F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator discarded of dressing. Educated operator on maintaining temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored clean equipment at cook line. Operator removed chemicals. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/3/2023 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler drawer gaskets in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: Operator has on order. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/14/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
3
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler drawer gaskets in disrepair.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk-in freezer.
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan cover in walk-in cooler soiled.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10 flying insects around dish and prep area. Not landing on food or food equipment
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomato (53F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (60F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (53F - Cold Holding); ; pickles (60F - Cold Holding); hard boiled egg halves (55F - Cold Holding); peppers (55F - Cold Holding); burgers (53F - Cold Holding); salmon filets (51F - Cold Holding) Items in two flip top coolers and reach in cooler drawers on cook line. Items were all in units for less than four hours operator added ice to all products. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine has signs of black mold like substance.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand-wash sink on cook line blocked by trash can. Corrected on site Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quart test strips.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in bar area out of paper towels. Corrected on site Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical bottle on dish machine not labeled. Operator corrected on site.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/14/2023 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 3 basic).