EL CALAMAR, 420 S SHERMAN DR, Indianapolis, IN - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL CALAMAR
Type: Restaurant
Address: 420 S SHERMAN DR, Indianapolis, IN 46201
County: Marion
License #: 204558
Smoking: Smoke Free
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

  • Food unsafe (Critical)
    Food is unsafe and/or in unsound condition.
    Correction: Food shall be safe, unadulterated, not misbranded and honestly presented.
    Comments: Food stored in togo sack inthe freezer. Store food in food grade storage bags . Examples ziplock freezer bags, foil etc.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Chest freezer
  • 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: Observed a plastic bag of raw meat thawing in the mop sink. Please do not use the mop sink for food prep, use the 3 bay sink. COS
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Mop sink
  • Non potentially hazardous food contact surface(s) soiled
    Non-potentially hazardous food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize non-potentially hazardous food contact surfaces when contamination has occurred and at appropriate intervals.
    Comments: The can opener is soiled. Please clean the can opener.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Can opener
10/16/2014Routine
  • No hand washing (when)
    Food employees’ hands became contaminated and were not washed to eliminate contamination.
    Correction: Food employees shall wash their hands and exposed portions of their arms after contamination occurs.
  • 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 instructions.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Unnecessary litter
    Premises not free of unnecessary items or litter.
    Correction: Remove litter, unnecessary items, and nonfunctional equipment.
    Comments: Remove bucket of oil in kitchen area.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Single Service/Equipment storage
    Clean equipment, utensil(s), laundered linen(s), single service article(s), or single use article(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Clean equipment, utensil(s), laundered linen(s), single service article(s), and single use article(s) shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination, and at least 6 inches off floor.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Thawing
    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.
    Location: Kitchen
04/24/2014Routine
  • 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: Eggs should be stored at the bottom of all coolers.
    Location: Kitchen
  • 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.
    Location: Kitchen
  • No certified food handler (corrected)
    No certified food handler per 410 IAC 7-22.
    Correction: Provide a certified food handler.
  • Drying mop(s) (corrected)
    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.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
01/30/2014Recheck
  • 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: Eggs should be stored at the bottom of all coolers.
    Location: Kitchen
  • 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.
    Location: Kitchen
  • No certified food handler
    No certified food handler per 410 IAC 7-22.
    Correction: Provide a certified food handler.
  • Drying mop(s) (corrected)
    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.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
01/10/2014Recheck
  • 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: Eggs should be stored at the bottom of all coolers.
    Location: Kitchen
  • 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.
    Location: Kitchen
  • No certified food handler
    No certified food handler per 410 IAC 7-22.
    Correction: Provide a certified food handler.
  • Drying mop(s) (corrected)
    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.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
12/30/2013Recheck
  • 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).
    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.
    Location: Kitchen
  • No warewashing equipment (corrected)
    No warewashing equipment located in establishment for effective washing, rinsing, and sanitizing of equipment and utensil(s).
    Correction: A retail food establishment shall be equipped with 1 of the following options for purposes of washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils: (1) Manual warewashing equipment. (2) Warewashing machine.
    Comments: Please provide sink stoppers to 3 bay sink.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Physical facility repair
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: Repair hole in ceiling in back kitchen.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • 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: Please do not store food in thank you bags.
    Location: Kitchen
12/23/2013Recheck
  • 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: Eggs should be stored at the bottom of all coolers.
    Location: Kitchen
  • 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.
    Location: Kitchen
  • No certified food handler
    No certified food handler per 410 IAC 7-22.
    Correction: Provide a certified food handler.
  • Drying mop(s) (corrected)
    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.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
12/16/2013Recheck
  • 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).
    Location: Kitchen
  • Cross-contamination
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination.
    Location: Kitchen
  • No warewashing equipment
    No warewashing equipment located in establishment for effective washing, rinsing, and sanitizing of equipment and utensil(s).
    Correction: A retail food establishment shall be equipped with 1 of the following options for purposes of washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils: (1) Manual warewashing equipment. (2) Warewashing machine.
    Comments: Please provide sink stoppers to 3 bay sink.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Physical facility repair
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: Repair hole in ceiling in back kitchen.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • 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: Please do not store food in thank you bags.
    Location: Kitchen
12/16/2013Routine
  • 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: Eggs should be stored at the bottom of all coolers.
    Location: Kitchen
  • 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.
    Location: Kitchen
  • No certified food handler
    No certified food handler per 410 IAC 7-22.
    Correction: Provide a certified food handler.
  • 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.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
09/19/2013Routine
  • No certified food handler (corrected)
    No certified food handler per 410 IAC 7-22.
    Correction: Provide a certified food handler.
    Comments: PROVIDE UPDATED CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE OR SCHEDULE AN EXAM. ONE MONTH RECHECK. 9/13/2013: CERTIFICATE UPDATED.
  • Unapproved non-food contact (corrected)
    Unapproved material(s) used in non-food contact surface(s).
    Correction: Surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling conditions shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
    Comments: REMOVE FOIL LINING LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. SEAL LOWER SHELF.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Prep table
  • 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: PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR TESTING SANITIZER SOLUTION AT 3-BAY SINK. USE SAME TEST STRIPS FOR TESTING IN-PLACE SANITIZER.
    Location: Three bay area
  • 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: SEAL HOLES IN WALL NEXT TO STEAM TABLE. SEAL HOLES ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE WALL.
    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.
    Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN FREEZERS.
    Location: Wait staff area
    Equipment: reach in freezer
  • 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.
    Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN FREEZERS.
    Location: Wait staff area
    Equipment: Chest freezer
09/13/2013Pre-Licensing Recheck
  • No certified food handler
    No certified food handler per 410 IAC 7-22.
    Correction: Provide a certified food handler.
    Comments: PROVIDE UPDATED CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE OR SCHEDULE AN EXAM. ONE MONTH RECHECK.
  • Unapproved non-food contact (corrected)
    Unapproved material(s) used in non-food contact surface(s).
    Correction: Surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling conditions shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
    Comments: REMOVE FOIL LINING LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. SEAL LOWER SHELF.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Prep table
  • 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: PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR TESTING SANITIZER SOLUTION AT 3-BAY SINK. USE SAME TEST STRIPS FOR TESTING IN-PLACE SANITIZER.
    Location: Three bay area
  • 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: SEAL HOLES IN WALL NEXT TO STEAM TABLE. SEAL HOLES ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE WALL.
    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.
    Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN FREEZERS.
    Location: Wait staff area
    Equipment: reach in freezer
  • 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.
    Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN FREEZERS.
    Location: Wait staff area
    Equipment: Chest freezer
08/12/2013Pre-Licensing Recheck
  • Toxic labeling (corrected)
    Working container(s) of toxic materials not labeled with common name of contents.
    Correction: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the contents.
    Comments: Bottle of glass cleaner observed without a label in the kitchen. Label bottle with the common name of its contents.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Cross-contamination (corrected)
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination.
    Comments: 5/23/13Raw Eggs stored above salsa in the reach in cooler. Raw Chorizo stored above chees in the reach in cooler.___________________________Raw eggs and raw chicken observed stored above salsa in the reach in cooler. Store raw chicken on the bottom of the cooler at all times. Store raw eggs below all ready to eat foods.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Reach in cooler (3 door)
  • Hand sink improper usage (corrected)
    Hand washing facility used for purposes other than hand washing.
    Correction: A hand washing facility may not be used for purpose(s) other than hand washing.
    Comments: Bottle of glass cleaner and a white bucket observed stored on the hand sink. Do not store any items on the hand sink.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • 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: No date marks on the steel containers of steak, rice, beans, etc. in the chest cooler.
    Location: Dry storage
  • 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: Styrofoam cup being used as a scoop for hot sauce in the reach in cooler. Use a scoop made of smooth and easily cleanable materials with a handle for hot sauce.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Reach in cooler (3 door)
  • Single Service/Equipment storage (corrected)
    Clean equipment, utensil(s), laundered linen(s), single service article(s), or single use article(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Clean equipment, utensil(s), laundered linen(s), single service article(s), and single use article(s) shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination, and at least 6 inches off floor.
    Comments: Clean knives, peeler, etc. stored in a bin with a screwdriver and other non food contact tools. Remove all non food utensils from the bin, then clean and sanitize all utensils and the bin.
    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.
    Comments: No thermometer provided in the chest cooler in the dry storage room.
    Location: Dry storage
    Equipment: -
  • Unapproved non-food contact (corrected)
    Unapproved material(s) used in non-food contact surface(s).
    Correction: Surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling conditions shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
    Comments: 1) Aluminum foil used to cover the bottom shelf of the prep table. Remove foil to allow the shelf to be easily cleaned. 2) Plastic bag used to cover the lid of the grease trap. Remove the plastice bag to allow the trap to be easily cleaned.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Prep table
  • Unapproved non-food contact (corrected)
    Unapproved material(s) used in non-food contact surface(s).
    Correction: Surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling conditions shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
    Comments: 1) Aluminum foil used to cover the bottom shelf of the prep table. Remove foil to allow the shelf to be easily cleaned. 2) Plastic bag used to cover the lid of the grease trap. Remove the plastice bag to allow the trap to be easily cleaned.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: -
  • 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: Crate of onions observed stored on the floor in the dry storage room. Store all food items at least 6 inches above the floor.
    Location: Dry storage
06/03/2013Recheck
  • Toxic labeling (corrected on site)
    Working container(s) of toxic materials not labeled with common name of contents.
    Correction: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the contents.
    Comments: Bottle of glass cleaner observed without a label in the kitchen. Label bottle with the common name of its contents.
    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: 5/23/13Raw Eggs stored above salsa in the reach in cooler. Raw Chorizo stored above chees in the reach in cooler.___________________________Raw eggs and raw chicken observed stored above salsa in the reach in cooler. Store raw chicken on the bottom of the cooler at all times. Store raw eggs below all ready to eat foods.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Reach in cooler (3 door)
  • Hand sink improper usage (corrected)
    Hand washing facility used for purposes other than hand washing.
    Correction: A hand washing facility may not be used for purpose(s) other than hand washing.
    Comments: Bottle of glass cleaner and a white bucket observed stored on the hand sink. Do not store any items on the hand sink.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • 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: No date marks on the steel containers of steak, rice, beans, etc. in the chest cooler.
    Location: Dry storage
  • Unapproved food contact materials (corrected on site)
    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: Styrofoam cup being used as a scoop for hot sauce in the reach in cooler. Use a scoop made of smooth and easily cleanable materials with a handle for hot sauce.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Reach in cooler (3 door)
  • Single Service/Equipment storage (corrected)
    Clean equipment, utensil(s), laundered linen(s), single service article(s), or single use article(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Clean equipment, utensil(s), laundered linen(s), single service article(s), and single use article(s) shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination, and at least 6 inches off floor.
    Comments: Clean knives, peeler, etc. stored in a bin with a screwdriver and other non food contact tools. Remove all non food utensils from the bin, then clean and sanitize all utensils and the bin.
    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.
    Comments: No thermometer provided in the chest cooler in the dry storage room.
    Location: Dry storage
    Equipment: -
  • Unapproved non-food contact
    Unapproved material(s) used in non-food contact surface(s).
    Correction: Surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling conditions shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
    Comments: 1) Aluminum foil used to cover the bottom shelf of the prep table. Remove foil to allow the shelf to be easily cleaned. 2) Plastic bag used to cover the lid of the grease trap. Remove the plastice bag to allow the trap to be easily cleaned.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Prep table
  • Unapproved non-food contact
    Unapproved material(s) used in non-food contact surface(s).
    Correction: Surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling conditions shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
    Comments: 1) Aluminum foil used to cover the bottom shelf of the prep table. Remove foil to allow the shelf to be easily cleaned. 2) Plastic bag used to cover the lid of the grease trap. Remove the plastice bag to allow the trap to be easily cleaned.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: -
  • 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: Crate of onions observed stored on the floor in the dry storage room. Store all food items at least 6 inches above the floor.
    Location: Dry storage
05/23/2013Recheck
  • Toxic labeling
    Working container(s) of toxic materials not labeled with common name of contents.
    Correction: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the contents.
    Comments: Bottle of glass cleaner observed without a label in the kitchen. Label bottle with the common name of its contents.
    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: Raw eggs and raw chicken observed stored above salsa in the reach in cooler. Store raw chicken on the bottom of the cooler at all times. Store raw eggs below all ready to eat foods.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Reach in cooler (3 door)
  • Hand sink improper usage (corrected on site)
    Hand washing facility used for purposes other than hand washing.
    Correction: A hand washing facility may not be used for purpose(s) other than hand washing.
    Comments: Bottle of glass cleaner and a white bucket observed stored on the hand sink. Do not store any items on the hand sink.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • 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: No date marks on the steel containers of steak, rice, beans, etc. in the chest cooler.
    Location: Dry storage
  • Unapproved food contact materials (corrected on site)
    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: Styrofoam cup being used as a scoop for hot sauce in the reach in cooler. Use a scoop made of smooth and easily cleanable materials with a handle for hot sauce.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Reach in cooler (3 door)
  • Single Service/Equipment storage (corrected on site)
    Clean equipment, utensil(s), laundered linen(s), single service article(s), or single use article(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Clean equipment, utensil(s), laundered linen(s), single service article(s), and single use article(s) shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination, and at least 6 inches off floor.
    Comments: Clean knives, peeler, etc. stored in a bin with a screwdriver and other non food contact tools. Remove all non food utensils from the bin, then clean and sanitize all utensils and the bin.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Thermometer, provided (corrected on site)
    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.
    Comments: No thermometer provided in the chest cooler in the dry storage room.
    Location: Dry storage
    Equipment: -
  • Unapproved non-food contact
    Unapproved material(s) used in non-food contact surface(s).
    Correction: Surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling conditions shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
    Comments: 1) Aluminum foil used to cover the bottom shelf of the prep table. Remove foil to allow the shelf to be easily cleaned. 2) Plastic bag used to cover the lid of the grease trap. Remove the plastice bag to allow the trap to be easily cleaned.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Prep table
  • Unapproved non-food contact
    Unapproved material(s) used in non-food contact surface(s).
    Correction: Surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling conditions shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
    Comments: 1) Aluminum foil used to cover the bottom shelf of the prep table. Remove foil to allow the shelf to be easily cleaned. 2) Plastic bag used to cover the lid of the grease trap. Remove the plastice bag to allow the trap to be easily cleaned.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: -
  • 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: Crate of onions observed stored on the floor in the dry storage room. Store all food items at least 6 inches above the floor.
    Location: Dry storage
05/16/2013Routine
  • 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: Grill hood ventilation system soiled and leaking grease onto the ground outside. Have the hood ventilation system preofessionally serviced to remove grease build up.
    Location: Cook line
05/10/2013Non-Illness Complaint Recheck
  • 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: Grill hood ventilation system soiled and leaking grease onto the ground outside. Have the hood ventilation system preofessionally serviced to remove grease build up.
    Location: Cook line
05/02/2013Non-Illness Complaint Recheck
  • 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: Grill hood ventilation system soiled and leaking grease onto the ground outside. Have the hood ventilation system preofessionally serviced to remove grease build up.
    Location: Cook line
04/24/2013Non-Illness Complaint
  • Unapproved non-food contact (corrected)
    Unapproved material(s) used in non-food contact surface(s).
    Correction: Surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling conditions shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
    Comments: REMOVE FOIL LINING LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. SEAL LOWER SHELF.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Prep table
  • 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: PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR TESTING SANITIZER SOLUTION AT 3-BAY SINK. USE SAME TEST STRIPS FOR TESTING IN-PLACE SANITIZER.
    Location: Three bay area
  • 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: SEAL HOLES IN WALL NEXT TO STEAM TABLE. SEAL HOLES ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE WALL.
    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.
    Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN FREEZERS.
    Location: Wait staff area
    Equipment: reach in freezer
  • 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.
    Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN FREEZERS.
    Location: Wait staff area
    Equipment: Chest freezer
02/15/2013Pre-Licensing Recheck
  • No certified food handler
    No certified food handler per 410 IAC 7-22.
    Correction: Provide a certified food handler.
    Comments: PROVIDE CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE BY AUGUST, 2013.
  • Unapproved non-food contact
    Unapproved material(s) used in non-food contact surface(s).
    Correction: Surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling conditions shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
    Comments: REMOVE FOIL LINING LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. SEAL LOWER SHELF.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Prep table
  • 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: PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR TESTING SANITIZER SOLUTION AT 3-BAY SINK. USE SAME TEST STRIPS FOR TESTING IN-PLACE SANITIZER.
    Location: Three bay area
  • 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: SEAL HOLES IN WALL NEXT TO STEAM TABLE. SEAL HOLES ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE WALL.
    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.
    Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN FREEZERS.
    Location: Wait staff area
    Equipment: reach in freezer
  • 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.
    Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN FREEZERS.
    Location: Wait staff area
    Equipment: Chest freezer
02/06/2013Pre-Licensing

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