FAT JACK'S BBQ
Geoffrey Tyrrell


Address: 234 Tompkins St., Cortland, NY 13045

FAT JACK'S BBQ (Health Operation# 921882) is a foood service establishment inspected by New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). The last inspected date is August 16, 2018.

Business Overview

NYS Health Operation ID 921882
Operation Name FAT JACK'S BBQ
Food Service Description Food Service Establishment - Restaurant
Facility Address 234 Tompkins St.
Cortland
NY 13045
Municipality CORTLAND
County CORTLAND
Permitted Operator Name GEOFFREY TYRRELL
Permit Expiration Date 05/31/2019
Local Health Department Cortland County
NYSDOH Gazetteer 110100

Inspection Results

Date: 2018-08-16 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 5 noncritical
Item 14A: Insects, rodents present
Item 11B: Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
Item 9B: Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
Item 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
Item 10B: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
Comments: Notes: * Limited inspection in response to complaint #18-053. Discussed nature of the complaint with facility owner including proper sanitation procedures. All food temperatures evaluated at the time of inspection found at the appropriate holding temperatures for TCS foods.
Date: 2018-01-23 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 9 noncritical
Item 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
Item 14B: Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
Item 8A: Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
Item 11A: Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
Item 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
Item 12C: Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
Item 10A: Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
Item 10B: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
Item 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
Comments: Notes: - A lidded trash container shall be available in the womens restroom for the proper disposal of sanitary items. - The kitchen hand washing station shall not be blocked from accessing at any time during food handling operations. PLEASE BE AWARE: All violations noted with "***" are repeated violations. Failure to correct all repeated violations prior to the next regular insepction will be cause for corrective action to be pursued by this office.
Date: 2017-04-13 Type: Inspection Violations: 1 critical, 9 noncritical
Item 2E (Critical): Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
Item 9B: Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
Item 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
Item 10B: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
Item 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
Item 8A: Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
Item 14B: Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
Item 12D: Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
Item 11A: Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
Item 8B: In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
Date: 2016-12-12 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 4 noncritical
Item 10B: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
Item 12C: Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
Item 11A: Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
Item 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
Comments: Also responding to Complaint #16-082. The facility does not use maple product in any recipe; BBQ sauces are made with a formulation of Molasses and Brown Sugar. The facility does not use maple wood in cooking applications; Food smoking is performed with Hickory Wood. Complainant recieved a full credit of $44.21 on 12/2/2016. Complainant called the facility on 12/3/2016 to use the store credit and was told that credit may be used for pick-up only; because credit does not cover delivery charges. The complainant became agitated by this stipulation. NOTE: Cortland Fat Jacks does NOT currently offer catering in any fashion.
Date: 2016-05-13 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 2 noncritical
Item 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
Item 11A: Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions

Services with the same operation name

Operation Name DBA/Corporation Name Facility Address Last Inspection
FAT JACK'S BBQ Geoffrey Tyrrell 344 Elmira Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 2018-08-21

Office Location

Street Address 234 TOMPKINS ST.
City CORTLAND
State NY
Zip 13045

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Dataset Information

Data Provider New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)
Jurisdiction New York State

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