BJ'S SOUTHERN KITCHEN, 3744 N KEYSTONE AVE, Indianapolis, IN - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BJ'S SOUTHERN KITCHEN
Type: Restaurant
Address: 3744 N KEYSTONE AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46218
County: Marion
License #: 202514
Smoking: Smoke Free
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 05/27/2011

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

  • Date marking (corrected)
    Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food not properly date marked.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat foods held more than 24 hours must be clearly marked to indicate the date of discard and held no more than 7 days at 41 degrees F.
    Comments: Food store in the refrigerator was not date marked. Follow the above corrective actions
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Bulk labeling (corrected)
    Food items removed from original container not properly labeled.
    Correction: Working containers holding food items shall be labeled with the common name of the food item.
    Comments: Container of flour and corn meal are not labeled with common name.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Ventilation soiled (corrected)
    Ventilation system soiled.
    Correction: Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination.
    Comments: Hood vent are soiled. Clean and sanitize more freqently.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Food storage (corrected)
    Food stored in unprotected manner.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to splash, dust or contamination, and six inches above the floor. Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
    Comments: Box of can goods stored on the floor. Store 6 inches above the floor.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Prep table
  • Miscellaneous contamination of food (Non-Critical) (corrected)
    Food contaminated by miscellaneous source.
    Correction: Protect food from all sources of contamination.
    Comments: Food storage container lids are soiled. Please clean and sanitize more frequently
    Location: Kitchen
  • Baking/cooking equipment soiled (corrected)
    Food contact surfaces of baking and/or cooking equipment soiled.
    Correction: Clean surfaces at least every 24 hours.
    Comments: Microwave was heavily soiled.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Microwave oven
  • Hand sink/soap (corrected)
    No hand soap provided at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide soap.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
05/27/2011Recheck
  • Date marking (corrected on site)
    Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food not properly date marked.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat foods held more than 24 hours must be clearly marked to indicate the date of discard and held no more than 7 days at 41 degrees F.
    Comments: Food store in the refrigerator was not date marked. Follow the above corrective actions
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Bulk labeling
    Food items removed from original container not properly labeled.
    Correction: Working containers holding food items shall be labeled with the common name of the food item.
    Comments: Container of flour and corn meal are not labeled with common name.
    Location: Kitchen
  • 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: Hood vent are soiled. Clean and sanitize more freqently.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Food storage (corrected on site)
    Food stored in unprotected manner.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to splash, dust or contamination, and six inches above the floor. Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
    Comments: Box of can goods stored on the floor. Store 6 inches above the floor.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Prep table
  • Miscellaneous contamination of food (Non-Critical)
    Food contaminated by miscellaneous source.
    Correction: Protect food from all sources of contamination.
    Comments: Food storage container lids are soiled. Please clean and sanitize more frequently
    Location: Kitchen
  • Baking/cooking equipment soiled
    Food contact surfaces of baking and/or cooking equipment soiled.
    Correction: Clean surfaces at least every 24 hours.
    Comments: Microwave was heavily soiled.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Microwave oven
  • Hand sink/soap (corrected on site)
    No hand soap provided at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide soap.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected on site)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
05/17/2011Routine
  • Hoods inadequate or unapproved
    Ventilation hood(s) inadequate or missing.
    Correction: Ventilation hood systems and devices shall meet the requirements of the Indiana department of fire and building services.
  • Drying mop(s)
    Improper drying of wet mop(s).
    Correction: After use, mop(s) shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling wall(s), equipment, or supplies.
    Comments: Please install a mop rack in kitchen.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Thawing (corrected on site)
    Potentially hazardous food(s) thawing improperly.
    Correction: Thaw using one of the following methods: under refrigeration or completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70 degrees F or below.
    Comments: Chicken is thawing out at room temperature.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: Repair or replace paper towel dispenser.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Food storage
    Food stored in unprotected manner.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to splash, dust or contamination, and six inches above the floor. Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
    Comments: Onions are being stored on the floor.
    Location: Back room
01/28/2011Routine
  • CO2 tanks unrestrained (corrected)

    Correction: Restrain Carbon dioxide tank(s) with bungee cord, chain, etc ...
    Comments: Eliminate extension cords throughout kitchen.
  • Toxic material(s) separation (corrected on site)
    Toxic material(s) improperly stored.
    Correction: Poisonous or toxic material(s) shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensil(s), linen(s) and single-service and single-use article(s).
    Comments: Please ensure that no chemicals are being stored next to or above food or any related equipment.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Unapproved food contact materials (corrected)
    Unapproved material(s) for utensil(s) and/or food-contact surfaces of equipment.
    Correction: Use approved materials for utensils and food contact surface(s).
    Comments: Please remove all wood throughout establishment.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Cross-contamination (corrected on site)
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination.
    Comments: Please remove/place eggs on bottom shelf/drawer to avoid cross-comtamination.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Date marking (corrected)
    Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food not properly date marked.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat foods held more than 24 hours must be clearly marked to indicate the date of discard and held no more than 7 days at 41 degrees F.
    Comments: Please date mark all ready to eat foods in refrigerators.
    Location: Kitchen
  • No certified food handler
    No certified food handler per 410 IAC 7-22.
    Correction: Provide a certified food handler.
  • Wood (corrected)
    Improper use of wood as a food contact surface.
    Correction: Use approved wood in an appropriate manner.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: 1. Defrost freezers throughout kitchen.2. Please eliminate gap between filters and hood.3.. Please paint/repair/or replace cooker outside on back cement area.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing (corrected)
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: Please seal and achor mop sink to the wall in kitchen.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Food on floor (corrected)
    Food stored in unprotected manner.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to splash, dust or contamination, and six inches above the floor.
    Comments: Please ensure that all single service and food boxes/containers are 6 inches off floor. Raise bottom shelves of shelving units.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Light shields
    Light bulbs not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Correction: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Comments: Please replace cracked light cover in kitchen.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical) (corrected)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: 1. Please provide rings to plumbling in mens restroom.2. Please turn down hot water to below 120F.
    Location: Mens restroom
  • 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.
    Comments: Please provide bleach test strips in establishment.
  • Heating and cooling capacity
    Insufficient number of refrigerators, freezers or heating units to maintain foods at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Provide a sufficient number of heating and cooling units to maintain foods at 41 F or less or 135 F or more.
  • Probe thermometer (corrected)
    No food temperature device(s) provided to take temperatures.
    Correction: Provide an approved food thermometer.
  • Lighting intensity
    Inadequate lighting intensity.
    Correction: Provide adequate lighting.
    Comments: Repair or replace bulb(s) in dining area.
    Location: Dining room
  • 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: Store utensils in a self-draining position. Please store utensils eating side down.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Ventilation soiled (corrected)
    Ventilation system soiled.
    Correction: Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination.
    Comments: Hood soiled. Please clean.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Ventilation health hazard (corrected)
    Ventilation system creating a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge.
    Correction: If vented outside, ventilation systems may not create a: (1) public health hazard; (2) nuisance; or (3) unlawful discharge.
    Comments: Please service fire extinguishers and system.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Floors, walls, ceilings cleanability (corrected)
    Floors, walls and ceilings not smooth and easily cleanable.
    Correction: Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed and installed to be smooth and easily cleanable.
    Comments: Ceiling towels should be clean and easily cleanable.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Cove molding (corrected)
    Floor-wall junctures not coved.
    Correction: Install cove molding. Seal wood molding and eliminate gaps throughout establishment. (Silicone)
  • Physical facility repair (corrected)
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: Repair or replace all holes in walls, floors and ceilings.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Thermometer, provided (corrected)
    Cold and hot holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous food is not equipped with at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
    Correction: Cold or hot holding equipment used for potentially hazardous foods shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least 1 temperature measuring device that is located to allow for easy viewing.
    Location: Kitchen
04/30/2010Pre-Licensing Recheck
  • CO2 tanks unrestrained

    Correction: Restrain Carbon dioxide tank(s) with bungee cord, chain, etc ...
    Comments: Eliminate extension cords throughout kitchen.
  • Toxic material(s) separation (corrected on site)
    Toxic material(s) improperly stored.
    Correction: Poisonous or toxic material(s) shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensil(s), linen(s) and single-service and single-use article(s).
    Comments: Please ensure that no chemicals are being stored next to or above food or any related equipment.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Unapproved food contact materials
    Unapproved material(s) for utensil(s) and/or food-contact surfaces of equipment.
    Correction: Use approved materials for utensils and food contact surface(s).
    Comments: Please remove all wood throughout establishment.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Cross-contamination (corrected on site)
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination.
    Comments: Please remove/place eggs on bottom shelf/drawer to avoid cross-comtamination.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Date marking
    Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food not properly date marked.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat foods held more than 24 hours must be clearly marked to indicate the date of discard and held no more than 7 days at 41 degrees F.
    Comments: Please date mark all ready to eat foods in refrigerators.
    Location: Kitchen
  • No certified food handler
    No certified food handler per 410 IAC 7-22.
    Correction: Provide a certified food handler.
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: 1. Defrost freezers throughout kitchen.2. Please eliminate gap between filters and hood.3.. Please paint/repair/or replace cooker outside on back cement area.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: Please seal and achor mop sink to the wall in kitchen.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Food on floor
    Food stored in unprotected manner.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to splash, dust or contamination, and six inches above the floor.
    Comments: Please ensure that all single service and food boxes/containers are 6 inches off floor. Raise bottom shelves of shelving units.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Light shields
    Light bulbs not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Correction: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Comments: Please replace cracked light cover in kitchen.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical) (corrected)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: 1. Please provide rings to plumbling in mens restroom.2. Please turn down hot water to below 120F.
    Location: Mens restroom
  • 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.
    Comments: Please provide bleach test strips in establishment.
  • Heating and cooling capacity
    Insufficient number of refrigerators, freezers or heating units to maintain foods at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Provide a sufficient number of heating and cooling units to maintain foods at 41 F or less or 135 F or more.
  • Probe thermometer
    No food temperature device(s) provided to take temperatures.
    Correction: Provide an approved food thermometer.
  • Lighting intensity
    Inadequate lighting intensity.
    Correction: Provide adequate lighting.
    Comments: Repair or replace bulb(s) in dining area.
    Location: Dining room
  • 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: Store utensils in a self-draining position. Please store utensils eating side down.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Ventilation soiled (corrected)
    Ventilation system soiled.
    Correction: Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination.
    Comments: Hood soiled. Please clean.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Ventilation health hazard (corrected)
    Ventilation system creating a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge.
    Correction: If vented outside, ventilation systems may not create a: (1) public health hazard; (2) nuisance; or (3) unlawful discharge.
    Comments: Please service fire extinguishers and system.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Floors, walls, ceilings cleanability
    Floors, walls and ceilings not smooth and easily cleanable.
    Correction: Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed and installed to be smooth and easily cleanable.
    Comments: Ceiling towels should be clean and easily cleanable.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Cove molding
    Floor-wall junctures not coved.
    Correction: Install cove molding. Seal wood molding and eliminate gaps throughout establishment. (Silicone)
  • Physical facility repair
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: Repair or replace all holes in walls, floors and ceilings.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Thermometer, provided (corrected)
    Cold and hot holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous food is not equipped with at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
    Correction: Cold or hot holding equipment used for potentially hazardous foods shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least 1 temperature measuring device that is located to allow for easy viewing.
    Location: Kitchen
03/23/2010Pre-Licensing Recheck
  • CO2 tanks unrestrained

    Correction: Restrain Carbon dioxide tank(s) with bungee cord, chain, etc ...
    Comments: Eliminate extension cords throughout kitchen.
  • Toxic material(s) separation (corrected on site)
    Toxic material(s) improperly stored.
    Correction: Poisonous or toxic material(s) shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensil(s), linen(s) and single-service and single-use article(s).
    Comments: Please ensure that no chemicals are being stored next to or above food or any related equipment.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Unapproved food contact materials
    Unapproved material(s) for utensil(s) and/or food-contact surfaces of equipment.
    Correction: Use approved materials for utensils and food contact surface(s).
    Comments: Please remove all wood throughout establishment.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Cross-contamination (corrected on site)
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination.
    Comments: Please remove/place eggs on bottom shelf/drawer to avoid cross-comtamination.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Date marking
    Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food not properly date marked.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat foods held more than 24 hours must be clearly marked to indicate the date of discard and held no more than 7 days at 41 degrees F.
    Comments: Please date mark all ready to eat foods in refrigerators.
    Location: Kitchen
  • No certified food handler
    No certified food handler per 410 IAC 7-22.
    Correction: Provide a certified food handler.
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: 1. Defrost freezers throughout kitchen.2. Please eliminate gap between filters and hood.3.. Please paint/repair/or replace cooker outside on back cement area.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: Please seal and achor mop sink to the wall in kitchen.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Food on floor
    Food stored in unprotected manner.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to splash, dust or contamination, and six inches above the floor.
    Comments: Please ensure that all single service and food boxes/containers are 6 inches off floor. Raise bottom shelves of shelving units.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Light shields
    Light bulbs not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Correction: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Comments: Please replace cracked light cover in kitchen.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: 1. Please provide rings to plumbling in mens restroom.2. Please turn down hot water to below 120F.
    Location: Mens restroom
  • 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: Please provide bleach test strips in establishment.
  • Heating and cooling capacity
    Insufficient number of refrigerators, freezers or heating units to maintain foods at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Provide a sufficient number of heating and cooling units to maintain foods at 41 F or less or 135 F or more.
  • Probe thermometer
    No food temperature device(s) provided to take temperatures.
    Correction: Provide an approved food thermometer.
  • Lighting intensity
    Inadequate lighting intensity.
    Correction: Provide adequate lighting.
    Comments: Repair or replace bulb(s) in dining area.
    Location: Dining room
  • Improper storage of clean equipment
    Clean equipment and/or utensils stored incorrectly.
    Correction: Store covered or inverted in a self-draining position that allows for air drying.
    Comments: Store utensils in a self-draining position. Please store utensils eating side down.
    Location: Kitchen
  • 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: Hood soiled. Please clean.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Ventilation health hazard
    Ventilation system creating a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge.
    Correction: If vented outside, ventilation systems may not create a: (1) public health hazard; (2) nuisance; or (3) unlawful discharge.
    Comments: Please service fire extinguishers and system.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Floors, walls, ceilings cleanability
    Floors, walls and ceilings not smooth and easily cleanable.
    Correction: Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed and installed to be smooth and easily cleanable.
    Comments: Ceiling towels should be clean and easily cleanable.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Cove molding
    Floor-wall junctures not coved.
    Correction: Install cove molding. Seal wood molding and eliminate gaps throughout establishment. (Silicone)
  • Physical facility repair
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: Repair or replace all holes in walls, floors and ceilings.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Thermometer, provided
    Cold and hot holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous food is not equipped with at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
    Correction: Cold or hot holding equipment used for potentially hazardous foods shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least 1 temperature measuring device that is located to allow for easy viewing.
    Location: Kitchen
03/09/2010Pre-Licensing

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