K27: Food separated and protectedIn the dry storage room, observed multiple bulk ingredient bags are kept open and uncovered. [CA] After opening, foods shall be transferred to an approved container with tight fitting lids.
K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animalsCritical1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas:
- In a sticky trap underneath the shelving and 2-door upright cooler, observed two live adult German cockroaches and multiple dead cockroaches of various life stages.
- Nearby the cook line, observed dead cockroach on the cove base.
- Underneath the 3-compartment sink at the bar, observed dead cockroach on the piping.
- At the warewashing machine, observed multiple dead cockroaches of various life stages.
- In the dry storage room, observed excessive rodent droppings on top of packaged foods, on the storage shelves, and on the floor. Observed rodent droppings on the floor at the back doorway leading outside and through the food preparation area.
2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes.
3. Supervisor Notified: Anjani Sircar
4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Ganesh, has been informed that the facility must close immediately.
[CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed.
K45: Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, cleanObserved heavy accumulation of food residue and debris on the floors underneath the cook line, refrigeration units, warewashing sink, and in the dry storage room. [CA] Routinely clean and sanitize floors, walls, and ceilings.
K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofingObserved holes in the ceiling above the food preparation area and in the wall underneath the warewashing sink. [CA] Seal all gaps in the facility. The facility shall be fully enclosed to prevent pest entrance and harborage.
K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use1) Observed single use milk containers are reused to store desserts and other foods. [CA] Discontinue storage of foods inside single-use food containers. Food shall be be stored in approved, food grade containers.
2) At the flat top, observed working utensils are stored inside standing, contaminated water measuring 103F. [CA] Utensils shall be stored in the following manner: 1) in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container, 2) in running water, 3) in a container of water at 135°F or above, 4) at room temperature if washed within 4 hours of initial use.
K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacityAt the cook line, measured the ambient temperature of the rightmost preparation units at 48F and 52F. [CA] Refrigeration units shall maintain foods at 41F or below. Discontinue the storage of Potentially Hazardous Foods until units are repaired.
K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certificationActively working employees lack food handler cards. The food handler cards are expired or unavailable for review. [CA] Food handlers shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of their employment as a food handler. Food handler cards shall be available for review.
K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical1) At the cook line, measured goat meat at 73F and heavy cream at 68F. Inside the preparation units, measured multiple Potentially Hazardous Foods including curry from 48-53F. Per employee, all foods were removed from the cooler less than 2 hours prior to temperature measurement. [CA] Potentially Hazardous Foods shall be kept at 41F or below or 135F or above. [SA] Foods were relocated to working refrigeration units to facilitate rapid cooling.
2) On preparation counters, measured chop masala, pakora, fried chilis from 65-73F. Per employee, items were removed from the cooler less than 2 hours prior to temperature measurement. Per PIC, all foods are discarded by the end of lunch service. No evidence of time markings observed. [CA] Potentially Hazardous shall be kept at 41F or below or 135F or above. [SA] Per employee, foods will be discarded by the end of lunch service (within 4 hours from time of removal from refrigeration unit). Discussed TPHC during inspection--PIC will elect to keep all foods under refrigeration from now on.