ABYSSINIA, 5352 W 38TH ST, Indianapolis, IN - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ABYSSINIA
Type: Restaurant
Address: 5352 W 38TH ST, Indianapolis, IN 46254
County: Marion
License #: 104175
Smoking: Smoke Free
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 08/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

  • Cold holding (corrected)
    Potentially hazardous cold foods not held at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous cold foods shall be held at 41 degrees F or lower.
    Comments: THE SMALL PREP. COOLER IN BACK AREA GOT UNPLUGGED OVERNGHT. CUT TOMATOES WERE DISCARDED. UNIT WAS PLUGGED BACK IN AND IS RUNNING PROPERLY. OK'D.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Prep Top Cooler
  • Chemical sanitizer concentration (corrected)
    Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
    Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer )--nstructions.
    Comments: ADJUST THE SANITIZER DISPENSER AS IT WAS TESTING WEAK (LESS THAN 100 PPM -- MUST BE 200 PPM).
    Location: Three bay area
  • Improper labeling of packaged food (Non-Critical) (corrected)
    Food package improperly labeled.
    Correction: Packaged food shall be labeled as specified by law.
    Comments: A FEW CONTANERS AND SMALLER BAGS OF FLOUR, SEASONNGS/SPICES WITHOUT PROPER LABELS --- LABEL INDIVIDUAL PACKAGES OR THE SHELVES ON WHICH PRODUCTS ARE STORED N THE MARKET AREA. 8/14/14 -- COMPLETE THE LABELNG WE HAVE DISCUSSED IN THE PAST. WE WILL HAVE TO ISSUE A CITATION TO YOU IF LABELING IS NOT DONE PROPERLY.
    Location: Sales floor
  • Bulk food improperly labeled (corrected)
    Bulk unpackaged foods are not properly labeled.
    Correction: Bulk unpackaged food for self service or portioned to the customer specifications shall have the manufacturer or processor's label.
    Comments: LABEL THE LARGE YELLOW BARRELL (A TYPE OF FLOUR).
    Location: Back room
  • No test kit (corrected)
    No test kit provided and /or used to measure the concentration of sanitizer.
    Correction: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in ppm of sanitizing solutions shall be provided and used.
08/20/2014Recheck
  • Cold holding (corrected)
    Potentially hazardous cold foods not held at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous cold foods shall be held at 41 degrees F or lower.
    Comments: THE SMALL PREP. COOLER IN BACK AREA GOT UNPLUGGED OVERNGHT. CUT TOMATOES WERE DISCARDED. UNIT WAS PLUGGED BACK IN AND IS RUNNING PROPERLY. OK'D.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Prep Top Cooler
  • Chemical sanitizer concentration (corrected)
    Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
    Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer )--nstructions.
    Comments: ADJUST THE SANITIZER DISPENSER AS IT WAS TESTING WEAK (LESS THAN 100 PPM -- MUST BE 200 PPM).
    Location: Three bay area
  • Improper labeling of packaged food (Non-Critical)
    Food package improperly labeled.
    Correction: Packaged food shall be labeled as specified by law.
    Comments: A FEW CONTANERS AND SMALLER BAGS OF FLOUR, SEASONNGS/SPICES WITHOUT PROPER LABELS --- LABEL INDIVIDUAL PACKAGES OR THE SHELVES ON WHICH PRODUCTS ARE STORED N THE MARKET AREA. 8/14/14 -- COMPLETE THE LABELNG WE HAVE DISCUSSED IN THE PAST. WE WILL HAVE TO ISSUE A CITATION TO YOU IF LABELING IS NOT DONE PROPERLY.
    Location: Sales floor
  • Bulk food improperly labeled
    Bulk unpackaged foods are not properly labeled.
    Correction: Bulk unpackaged food for self service or portioned to the customer specifications shall have the manufacturer or processor's label.
    Comments: LABEL THE LARGE YELLOW BARRELL (A TYPE OF FLOUR).
    Location: Back room
  • No test kit (corrected)
    No test kit provided and /or used to measure the concentration of sanitizer.
    Correction: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in ppm of sanitizing solutions shall be provided and used.
08/14/2014Recheck
  • Cold holding (corrected on site)
    Potentially hazardous cold foods not held at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous cold foods shall be held at 41 degrees F or lower.
    Comments: THE SMALL PREP. COOLER IN BACK AREA GOT UNPLUGGED OVERNGHT. CUT TOMATOES WERE DISCARDED. UNIT WAS PLUGGED BACK IN AND IS RUNNING PROPERLY. OK'D.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Prep Top Cooler
  • Chemical sanitizer concentration
    Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
    Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer )--nstructions.
    Comments: ADJUST THE SANITIZER DISPENSER AS IT WAS TESTING WEAK (LESS THAN 100 PPM -- MUST BE 200 PPM).
    Location: Three bay area
  • Improper labeling of packaged food (Non-Critical)
    Food package improperly labeled.
    Correction: Packaged food shall be labeled as specified by law.
    Comments: A FEW CONTANERS AND SMALLER BAGS OF FLOUR, SEASONNGS/SPICES WITHOUT PROPER LABELS --- LABEL INDIVIDUAL PACKAGES OR THE SHELVES ON WHICH PRODUCTS ARE STORED N THE MARKET AREA.
    Location: Sales floor
  • Bulk food improperly labeled
    Bulk unpackaged foods are not properly labeled.
    Correction: Bulk unpackaged food for self service or portioned to the customer specifications shall have the manufacturer or processor's label.
    Comments: LABEL THE LARGE YELLOW BARRELL (A TYPE OF FLOUR).
    Location: Back room
  • No test kit
    No test kit provided and /or used to measure the concentration of sanitizer.
    Correction: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in ppm of sanitizing solutions shall be provided and used.
08/08/2014Routine
  • Cooling time (corrected)
    Potentially hazardous foods have been cooled improperly.
    Correction: PHF shall be cooled from 135 degrees F to 70 degrees F within 2 hours and from 70 degree F to 41 degrees F within 4 hours.
    Comments: WHEN COOLING DOWN FAIRLY LARGE QUANTITIES OF COOKED VEGETABLES, OR THE LIKE, MONITOR TEMP. AT THE RATE OF GOING FROM 135 F TO 41 F WITHIN 6 HOURS.
    Location: Cook line
  • Chemical sanitizing exposure time and concentration (corrected on site)
    Improper exposure time and/or concentration of sanitizer in chemical manual or mechanical operations.
    Correction: Use approved exposure time and/or chemical concentration.
    Comments: SANITIZER WAS ADDED TO THE FINAL RINSE SINK OF 3--BAY.
  • Minimize contact (Non-Critical) (corrected)
    Bare hand contact not minimized with non ready to eat food(s).
    Correction: Food employees shall minimize contact with non ready to eat foods and shall use suitable utensils when needed.
  • Hand sink/towels
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Comments: REFILL PAPER TOWELS OR ADJUST DISPENSER IN MEN'S ROOM.
    Location: Mens restroom
  • In store label information
    Packaged food(s) not properly labeled.
    Correction: Provide (1) Common name. ( 2) List of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight. (3) The quantity of contents. (4) The name and place of business
  • No test kit (corrected)
    No test kit provided and /or used to measure the concentration of sanitizer.
    Correction: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in ppm of sanitizing solutions shall be provided and used.
12/03/2013Recheck
  • Cooling time
    Potentially hazardous foods have been cooled improperly.
    Correction: PHF shall be cooled from 135 degrees F to 70 degrees F within 2 hours and from 70 degree F to 41 degrees F within 4 hours.
    Comments: WHEN COOLING DOWN FAIRLY LARGE QUANTITIES OF COOKED VEGETABLES, OR THE LIKE, MONITOR TEMP. AT THE RATE OF GOING FROM 135 F TO 41 F WITHIN 6 HOURS.
    Location: Cook line
  • Chemical sanitizing exposure time and concentration (corrected on site)
    Improper exposure time and/or concentration of sanitizer in chemical manual or mechanical operations.
    Correction: Use approved exposure time and/or chemical concentration.
    Comments: SANITIZER WAS ADDED TO THE FINAL RINSE SINK OF 3--BAY.
  • Minimize contact (Non-Critical)
    Bare hand contact not minimized with non ready to eat food(s).
    Correction: Food employees shall minimize contact with non ready to eat foods and shall use suitable utensils when needed.
  • Hand sink/towels
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Comments: REFILL PAPER TOWELS OR ADJUST DISPENSER IN MEN'S ROOM.
    Location: Mens restroom
  • In store label information
    Packaged food(s) not properly labeled.
    Correction: Provide (1) Common name. ( 2) List of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight. (3) The quantity of contents. (4) The name and place of business
  • No test kit
    No test kit provided and /or used to measure the concentration of sanitizer.
    Correction: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in ppm of sanitizing solutions shall be provided and used.
11/26/2013Routine
  • Chemical sanitizer concentration (corrected)
    Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
    Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
    Comments: THE 3--BAY SINK SANITIZER WAS TOO WEAK. WAS CORRECTED -- OK.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Walls finished or sealed
    Walls improperly finished.
    Correction: Wall shall be finished and sealed to provide a smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable surface.
    Comments: THE WOODEN PIECES SUPPORTING THE DICER MACHINE SHOULD BE CLEANED AND THEN PAINTED WITH ENAMEL (WASHABLE) PAINT. ALSO RESURFACE THE WALL BELOW THE DICER MACHINE..6/14 -- WALL WAS RESURFACED BUT WOODEN PIECES SHOULD BE PAINTED/SEALED.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Equipment repair (corrected)
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: REPLACE THE LEFT DOOR GASKET ON ONE OF THE 2--DOOR REACH--IN COOLERS.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Improper labeling of packaged food (Non-Critical) (corrected)
    Food package improperly labeled.
    Correction: Packaged food shall be labeled as specified by law.
    Comments: A COUPLE DIFFERENT FOODS FOR SALE IN THE MARKET AREA SHOULD BE PROPERLY LABELED.
    Location: Sales floor
06/14/2013Recheck
  • Chemical sanitizer concentration (corrected)
    Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
    Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
    Comments: THE 3--BAY SINK SANITIZER WAS TOO WEAK. WAS CORRECTED -- OK.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Walls finished or sealed
    Walls improperly finished.
    Correction: Wall shall be finished and sealed to provide a smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable surface.
    Comments: THE WOODEN PIECES SUPPORTING THE DICER MACHINE SHOULD BE CLEANED AND THEN PAINTED WITH ENAMEL (WASHABLE) PAINT. ALSO RESURFACE THE WALL BELOW THE DICER MACHINE..
    Location: Kitchen
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: REPLACE THE LEFT DOOR GASKET ON ONE OF THE 2--DOOR REACH--IN COOLERS.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Improper labeling of packaged food (Non-Critical)
    Food package improperly labeled.
    Correction: Packaged food shall be labeled as specified by law.
    Comments: A COUPLE DIFFERENT FOODS FOR SALE IN THE MARKET AREA SHOULD BE PROPERLY LABELED.
    Location: Sales floor
06/07/2013Recheck
  • Chemical sanitizer concentration (corrected on site)
    Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
    Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
    Comments: THE 3--BAY SINK SANITIZER WAS TOO WEAK. WAS CORRECTED -- OK.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Walls finished or sealed
    Walls improperly finished.
    Correction: Wall shall be finished and sealed to provide a smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable surface.
    Comments: THE WOODEN PIECES SUPPORTING THE DICER MACHINE SHOULD BE CLEANED AND THEN PAINTED WITH ENAMEL (WASHABLE) PAINT. ALSO RESURFACE THE WALL BELOW THE DICER MACHINE..
    Location: Kitchen
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: REPLACE THE LEFT DOOR GASKET ON ONE OF THE 2--DOOR REACH--IN COOLERS.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Improper labeling of packaged food (Non-Critical)
    Food package improperly labeled.
    Correction: Packaged food shall be labeled as specified by law.
    Comments: A COUPLE DIFFERENT FOODS FOR SALE IN THE MARKET AREA SHOULD BE PROPERLY LABELED.
    Location: Sales floor
05/21/2013Routine
  • Unnecessary litter
    Premises not free of unnecessary items or litter.
    Correction: Remove litter, unnecessary items, and nonfunctional equipment.
    Comments: IN A BACK ROOM NEAR THE REAR DOOR THERE ARE A NUMBER OF ITEMS THAT ARE STORED BUT ARE CLUTTERING THE ROOM REMOVE SEVERAL ITEMS THAT ARE NOT USED (ORGANIZE).
  • Lighting intensity
    Inadequate lighting intensity.
    Correction: Provide adequate lighting.
    Comments: IN THE BACK KITCHEN (OR PREP.) AREA, REPAIR OR REPLACE BULBS IN ONE LIGHT FIXTURE.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
11/08/2012Routine
  • Improper storage of clean equipment (corrected)
    Clean equipment and/or utensils stored incorrectly.
    Correction: Store covered or inverted in a self-draining position that allows for air drying.
    Comments: ICE MACHINE SCOOP ON TOP --- SHOULD BE STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE. -- CORRRECTED -- OK.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Ventilation soiled
    Ventilation system soiled.
    Correction: Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination.
    Comments: CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AS NEEDED. 4/17/12 -- CONTRACTOR WAS TO HAVE BEEN OUT BUT HAD TO RESCHEDULE FOR MON. 4/23.
  • Improper labeling of packaged food (Non-Critical)
    Food package improperly labeled.
    Correction: Packaged food shall be labeled as specified by law.
    Location: Sales floor
  • Light shields (corrected)
    Light bulbs not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Correction: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Comments: INSTALL GUARDS OVER CEILING LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP. AREA.
    Location: Prep area
  • No test kit
    No test kit provided and /or used to measure the concentration of sanitizer.
    Correction: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in ppm of sanitizing solutions shall be provided and used.
    Comments: OBTAIN SANITIZER PH TEST STRIPS FOR CHECKING 3--BAY SINK SANITIZER WATER STRENGTH, ETC.
    Location: Kitchen
04/17/2012Recheck
  • Improper storage of clean equipment (corrected on site)
    Clean equipment and/or utensils stored incorrectly.
    Correction: Store covered or inverted in a self-draining position that allows for air drying.
    Comments: ICE MACHINE SCOOP ON TOP --- SHOULD BE STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE. -- CORRRECTED -- OK.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Ventilation soiled
    Ventilation system soiled.
    Correction: Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination.
    Comments: CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AS NEEDED.
  • Improper labeling of packaged food (Non-Critical)
    Food package improperly labeled.
    Correction: Packaged food shall be labeled as specified by law.
    Location: Sales floor
  • Light shields
    Light bulbs not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Correction: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Comments: INSTALL GUARDS OVER CEILING LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP. AREA.
    Location: Prep area
  • No test kit
    No test kit provided and /or used to measure the concentration of sanitizer.
    Correction: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in ppm of sanitizing solutions shall be provided and used.
    Comments: OBTAIN SANITIZER PH TEST STRIPS FOR CHECKING 3--BAY SINK SANITIZER WATER STRENGTH, ETC.
    Location: Kitchen
04/10/2012Routine

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