- K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleCritical
Lack of paper towels at front hand wash sink and kitchen hand wash sink.
[CA] Provide single use paper towels in dispenser at all times.
[COS] Paper towels provided.
- K13: Food in good condition, safe, unadulteratedCritical
Observed multiple juvenile cockroaches in two open bags of rice sitting on floor near back exit.
[CA] Food is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it impure or injurious to health and shall be discarded immediately.
[COS] PIC VC&D rice by pouring in trash can. See VC& Report.
- K45: Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Observed gaps between wall and coving at back wall outside of walk in cooler and back door. Stainless steel wall panels are loose.
[CA] Repair holes or gaps in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage.
Accumulation of heavy grease and food debris in cookline area, on floor near water heater, under three compartment sink, prep sink and prep area.
[CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean. Regularly clean under cooking equipment to prevent accumulation of debris.
- K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Measured ambient temperature of under counter refrigerator close to tandoor oven at 51F. Refrigerator gasket is loose and door is not closing properly.
[CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and retain characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.
- K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical
Measured following PHF items stored on room temperature at prep table and cart:
Cooked chicken - 90F
Yogurt- 70F
Salan- 71F
Cooked fish- 95F
Cooked curry-110F
Boiled eggs - 95F
Curry - 67F
Per PIC all the PHFs were cooked at 11:30 AM or after.
Measured curries in under counter refrigerator near tandoor oven at 49F. Ambient temperature of the unit is 51F. Per PIC, all the items were brought from wlak in cooler less than 3 hours ago.
[CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.
[COS] PIC started time log sheet for all the PHFs to use or discard with 4 hours from when it was taken out of temperature control.
Discussed TPHC with Chef. A new form will be emailed to owner.
Discontinue storing PHFs in under counter refrigerator near tandoor oven until it is able to maintain PHFs at 41F or below.
- K09: Proper cooling methods
Observed two large pots of chicken just cooked on floor near back door.
[CA] After heating or hot holding, Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) shall be cooled rapidly from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. Approved cooling methods include:
1) Placing the food in shallow pans
2) Separating the food into thinner or smaller portions.
3) Using rapid cooling equipment (Ex. blast chiller)
4) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer (ex. stainless steel)
5) Adding ice as an ingredient.
6) Using ice paddles
7) Using an ice bath and stirring frequently
8) Accordance with a HACCP plan. Cooling foods shall have enough space around the containers for cold air to circulate, be loosely covered, or uncovered and stirred as frequently needed to evenly cool.
- K38: Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
Multiple lights under ventilation hood are not working.
[CA] Provide adequate lighting.
- K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Lack of food handler cards for some employees.
[CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.
- K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitizedCritical
Measured sanitizer at 0 ppm. Observed employee washing dishes without a proper set up, detergent and sanitizer mixed in same container.
[CA] Manual warewashing shall be accomplished by using a three-compartment sink where the utensils are first precleaned, washed with hot soapy water, rinsed with hot water, sanitized with an approved method, and air dried. Use 1 TBS of bleach (5.25%) per 1 gal. of water for chlorine solution (100 PPM). Use 1 tbs of quaternary ammonium (10%) per 2 gal. of water for quaternary ammonium (200 PPM).
[COS] Discussed with PIC and employee on correct warewwash set up. PIC agreed that employee will wash rewash/sanitize dishes.
- K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animalsCritical
1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas:
5+ juvenile cockroaches under rice bags on floor near back door and freezer.
1 adult cockroach came out of electrical panel on stainless steel wall in front of freezer
1 juvenile cockroach on cardboard and mat on floor in front of warewash sink.
10+ adult dead cockroaches on sticky trap near water heater.
2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes.
3. Supervisor Notified
4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Raj and Sushruth Reddy Gade (On phone), 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.
Requirements Before Reopening:
1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector.
2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.
Observed flies throughout the facility.
[CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.
- K40: Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Soiled wiping towels stored on counter.
[CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).
- K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Observed back door propped open.
[CA] Keep back door closed at all times to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.
Observed multiple mops stacked next to water heater on floor.
[CA] Mops shall be stored on a mop rack.
- K27: Food separated and protected
Multiple food bags, container, pot and other items stored on the floor throughout the facility.
[CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
Observed open rice bags on floor and open containers with bulk food items.
[CA] Store open bulk foods in approved NSF containers with tight fitting lids.
Food or food related equipment shall be stored in an approved fully enclosed food facility.
- K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Observed bowls without handles used in ready to food items in walk in cooler and bulk food items in prep area.
[CA] Use scoop with a handle and sore scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination.