EMPEROR OF INDIA

Observed soiled mop in mop bucket with soiled water still inside. [CA] After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. Mop water shall be disposed of in the janitorial sink.

Food items in walk in fridge measured 50F. Per PIC, he verified the temperature of the fridge 2 hours prior to temperature measurement at 38F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] PIC reduced temperature of fridge to and temperature went down after allowing time to cool back down.

Observed heavy mold accumulation in the caulking behind the preparation sink. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, mold and other debris.

Observed employee handle soiled equipment and then handle sanitized equipment without washing hands. [CA] Ensure that hands are properly washed with soap and water after handling soiled equipment and before handling sanitized equipment. [COS] Employee directed to wash hands.

Observed missing/damaged coving throughout kitchen. [CA] The juncture of the floor and wall shall be coved with a 3/8-inch minimum radius coving and shall extend up the wall at least 4 inches. Observed heavy accumulation of food/debris on walls, floors and ceilings throughout facility. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean.

Chlorine in mechanical warewash measured 0 ppm while actively sanitizing. [CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical warewash machine at 50 PPM. [COS] PIC adjusted tubing to machine, machine was run again and chlorine measured 50ppm.

Observed heavily stained and scored cutting boards. [CA] Surfaces of equipment such as cutting blocks and boards that are scratched and scored so that they can no longer be effectively be cleaned and sanitized shall be resurfaced or replaced.

Food containers are heavily soiled with debris/food. [CA] Ensure that food storage containers are maintained clean.

Observed heavy grease accumulation in the hood with grease drips from the filters. [CA] Ventilation hood filters shall be maintained clean and good repair.

Observed what appeared to be old/dried rodent droppings by water heater. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of old droppings.

Observed bowls used as scoops in bulk food storage containers. [CA] Provide scoops with handles and store scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice. [CA] Handle to ice scoop shall be stored so that it is not in direct contact with ice.

Faucet at three compartment sink was leaking while water was shut off. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.

Observed sauces, carrot halwa and kheer out for buffet service without protection. [CA] Food on display shall be protected from cross-contamination, by the use of an approved sneeze guard that intercept a direct line between the consumer's mouth and the food being displayed.

Several items at buffet were available for self service without any protection from contamination. [CA] Food on display shall be protected from contamination by the use of packaging, counter, service line, or sneeze guards that intercept a direct line between the consumer's mouth and the food being displayed, containers with tight-fitting securely attached lids, display cases, mechanical dispensers, or other effective means. Observed open foods, raw and cooked in bins in the walk in fridge without lids. [CA] Ensure that while in storage, food is covered to prevent contamination.

Multiple items in walk in fridge measured within the temperature danger zone (see measured observations). Per PIC, the temperature had been turned up the night before to melt the ice on the equipment. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] PHF has been VC&D, see VC&D report. Cooked chicken measured 90F. Per PIC, it had been fully cooked one hour prior. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Chicken was reheated to 179F.

Onion sauce in the walk in fridge measured 81F-83F. Per PIC, it had been cooked the previous day and placed into the walk in fridge. Sauce was in deep (6 inches) thick plastic containers. [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.

Observed heavily scored and stained cutting boards.[CA] Surfaces of equipment such as cutting blocks and boards that are scratched and scored so that they can no longer be effectively be cleaned and sanitized shall be resurfaced or replaced. Observed cardboard lining shelves. [CA] Discontinue the use of cardboard boxes to line shelves/flooring, use approved equipment made of materials that is easily cleanable, durable, smooth, and nonabsorbent. Walk in fridge unable to maintain PHF at 41F or below. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below.

Observed bowls used as scoops in bulk storage and handles of scoops in contact with food in bulk storage containers. [CA] Provide scoops with handles and store scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination.

Hot water was not provided at the three compartment sink at the front bar. The handles and faucet head were preventing it from being turned on. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks. [SA] Hot water is provided at second three compartment sink in the back preparation area.

Observed accumulation of mold like substance on interior panel of ice machine in contact with water and ice. [CA] Clean and sanitize ice machine and maintain in good condition. [COS] Ice was discarded and ice machine cleaned and sanitized.

Observed light out in ventilation hood. [CA] Repair/replace light fixture.