India Grill, 4843 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: INDIA GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4843 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609-2523
License #: 3916331
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.On reach in coolers and equipment
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing over dish washer
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and soup bowls
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Small to go containers not inverted
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Can of baby corn **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw eggs over raw beef in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Large pot in walk in cooler used to cool sauce in.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At employee hand wash sink by dishwasher
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
09/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go tops
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In back area
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
4/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice cooker
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise.old unused coolers and maintenance equipment , back area
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Can of coco nut milk
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food mixed with/added to other ready-to-eat and food did not reach 145 degrees F when heated. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen area
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
3/7/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Large clean pot
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of coconut milk
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw eggs on top shelve of walkin cooler
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Scoop with no handle in samosa mix, and in sugar bin
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
12/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Back pack at food prep area
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Round tins not inverted in dry storage area
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in bathroom area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
5/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting boards .
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. in walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw eggs on top shelvee of walkin cooler
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. in walkin cooler .
9/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
7/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. ib bulk salt container .
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. chicken thawing out on couter.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. large tins not stored inverted .
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk containers.
12/12/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Drain cover(s) missing. under 3 comp sink .
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting boards .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. box of chicken .
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. walk in cooler .
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. round tins.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walk in cooler .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
8/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at employee handwash sink next to 3 comp sink .
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting boards .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walk in cooler .
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in container in walk in cooler .
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
5/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/21/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. next to 3 comp sink.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by bulk container.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting boards.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag of onions.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in rice steamer.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. employee hat stored w/ spices.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. spring roles.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.not consistant.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in walkin cooler.
  • Observed unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. at outside back area.
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wiping cloth not air-dried in a manner to prevent contamination of food equipment, utensils, linens, single-serve and single-use articles.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
2/21/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/21/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting boards.
  • Critical. Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. scoop in yogurt .
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements.
9/20/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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