K39: Thermometers provided, accurateFacility lacks metal probe thermometer for use. [CA] An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer (accurate to +/- 2°F) that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily available to accurately measure the temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.
K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofingObserved employee personal belongings stored on food preparation shelves and counters. [CA] Employee's personal effects (cell phone, car keys, and jackets) shall be stored in employee lockers or other designated areas for employee storage.
K38: Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, useObserved two induction ranges extend outside of the ventilation hood. [CA] Maintain a minimum of 6 inches overhang of ventilation hood over cooking equipment.
K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitizedCriticalObserved employee conducting active warewashing without the use of sanitizer. [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. Manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a chlorine solution of 100 PPM concentration for at least 30 seconds. [COS] Specialist instructed dishwasher to manually set up the 3-compartment sink with chlorine solution. Tested the chlorine solution at 100 ppm. Dishes will be rewashed and sanitized.
K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certificationActively working employees lack food handler cards. [CA] All food handlers shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of their employment.
K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and useObserved bowl without handle used as a scoop in the rice cooker. [CA] Provide an approved scoop with handle to minimize hand contact with food.
K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical1) In the hot holding cabinet near registers, measured samosas at 99-104F. Per PIC, samosas were cooked and transferred to hot holding 1 hour prior to temperature measurement. [CA] Potentially Hazardous Foods shall be kept at 41F or below or 135F or above. [SA] PIC stated that samosas will be voluntarily discarded by 3:00 PM, or 4 hours after removal from temperature control. Per PIC, samosas are only out for about 30 minutes before replacement.
2) At the front counter, measured vada pav (deep fried potato sandwich) at 70F and stored at ambient temperature. Per PIC, vada pav was prepared less than 1 hour prior to temperature measurement. [CA] Potentially Hazardous Foods shall be kept at 41F or below or 135F or above. [SA] Vada pav will be discarded within 4 hours from initial preparation. Completed TPHC documentation on-site for vada pav.
K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleObserved only handwash station in the kitchen is partially blocked by hamper. [CA] Handwash station shall be fully stocked, accessible, and unobstructed at all times.