LIFE CAFE, 8705 CASTLE CREEK PKWY EDR, Indianapolis, IN - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LIFE CAFE
Type: Restaurant
Address: 8705 CASTLE CREEK PKWY EDR, Indianapolis, IN 46250
County: Marion
License #: 107122
Smoking: Smoke Free
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 06/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

  • Thermometer accuracy
    Thermometer(s) do not meet accuracy requirements.
    Correction: Thermometer(s) that are scaled in F shall be accurate to plus or -2 degrees F in the intended range of use.
    Comments: 1. THERMOMETER IN REACH IN COOLER FOR SHAKES AND SMOOTHIES IS BROKEN AND NOT PROVIDING THE PROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE.PROVIDE A NEW THERMOMETER.
06/27/2014Recheck
  • Thermometer accuracy
    Thermometer(s) do not meet accuracy requirements.
    Correction: Thermometer(s) that are scaled in F shall be accurate to plus or -2 degrees F in the intended range of use.
    Comments: 1. THERMOMETER IN REACH IN COOLER FOR SHAKES AND SMOOTHIES IS BROKEN AND NOT PROVIDING THE PROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE.PROVIDE A NEW THERMOMETER.
06/20/2014Routine
  • No certified food handler (corrected)
    No certified food handler per 410 IAC 7-22.
    Correction: Provide a certified food handler.
    Comments: Last Certified food handler no longer employedProvide current certificate
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled (corrected)
    Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: Wall behind cooler used for prep is soiledShelf right above wall area is also soiledFloor to wall junctures soiled especially under hand/prep sink areaClean more regularly
    Location: Back room
  • Wiping cloths / storage (corrected)
    Wiping cloth(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Wet towels shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use.
    Comments: Please store wet/soiled towels in sanitizer when not in usedo not leave lying or stacked on surfaces
    Location: Three bay area
  • 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 a thermometer to back room reach in cooler
    Location: Back room
    Equipment: Reach in cooler (2 door)
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: Clean all gaskets in all coolersreplace if needed
    Location: Back room
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: Clean all gaskets in all coolersreplace if needed
    Location: Service counter
  • In use utensil storage (corrected)
    In use utensil(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil(s) shall be stored in an approved manner.
    Comments: Souffle cup used as scoop in picoprovide scoop with handle
    Location: Service counter
    Equipment: Prep Top Cooler
10/16/2013Recheck
  • No certified food handler
    No certified food handler per 410 IAC 7-22.
    Correction: Provide a certified food handler.
    Comments: Last Certified food handler no longer employedProvide current certificate
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: Wall behind cooler used for prep is soiledShelf right above wall area is also soiledFloor to wall junctures soiled especially under hand/prep sink areaClean more regularly
    Location: Back room
  • Wiping cloths / storage
    Wiping cloth(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Wet towels shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use.
    Comments: Please store wet/soiled towels in sanitizer when not in usedo not leave lying or stacked on surfaces
    Location: Three bay area
  • 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 a thermometer to back room reach in cooler
    Location: Back room
    Equipment: Reach in cooler (2 door)
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: Clean all gaskets in all coolersreplace if needed
    Location: Back room
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: Clean all gaskets in all coolersreplace if needed
    Location: Service counter
  • In use utensil storage (corrected on site)
    In use utensil(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil(s) shall be stored in an approved manner.
    Comments: Souffle cup used as scoop in picoprovide scoop with handle
    Location: Service counter
    Equipment: Prep Top Cooler
10/09/2013Routine
  • 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: Cooler holding top items at 44enaure all foods are held at 41 or below.RECHECK 5/7: COLD TOP COOLER HOLDING FOOD ITEMS ON TOP 46-45 AND 45 ON BOTTOM.ADJUST/REPAIR COOLER TO HOLD PRODUCT AT 41 OR BELOW.
    Location: Service counter
    Equipment: Sandwich make table
  • Eating, drinking, smoking (corrected on site)
    Employee(s) eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food service, prep or storage area(s).
    Correction: Employees shall eat, drink and use tobacco products in designated area(s). An employee may drink from a closed beverage container if contamination of food, equipment and hands is prevented.
    Comments: Open drink on food storage shelf in back roomensure all drinks have a lid and straw and stored away from foods and food contact
    Location: Prep area
    Equipment: Metal shelving
  • Wiping cloths / no other purpose (corrected)
    Wiping cloth(s) used improperly.
    Correction: Cloths used for wiping food spills shall be used for no other purpose.
    Comments: Please provide a dish drainer/ drying rack for drying dishesdo not use cloth towels
    Location: Three bay area
  • Non potentially hazardous food contact surface(s) soiled (corrected)
    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: Gaskets soiled throughoutclean all
    Location: Prep area
    Equipment: Reach in cooler (3 door)
  • Non potentially hazardous food contact surface(s) soiled (corrected)
    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: Gaskets soiled throughoutclean all
    Location: Service counter
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical) (corrected)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: Chemical dispenser over three bay continually runsrepair
    Location: Prep area
  • In use utensil storage (corrected)
    In use utensil(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil(s) shall be stored in an approved manner.
    Comments: Ice scoop stored directly on ice machinestore in or on a sanitary surface
    Location: Prep area
    Equipment: Ice machine
05/14/2013Recheck
  • Cold holding
    Potentially hazardous cold foods not held at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous cold foods shall be held at 41 degrees F or lower.
    Comments: Cooler holding top items at 44enaure all foods are held at 41 or below.RECHECK 5/7: COLD TOP COOLER HOLDING FOOD ITEMS ON TOP 46-45 AND 45 ON BOTTOM.ADJUST/REPAIR COOLER TO HOLD PRODUCT AT 41 OR BELOW.
    Location: Service counter
    Equipment: Sandwich make table
  • Eating, drinking, smoking (corrected on site)
    Employee(s) eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food service, prep or storage area(s).
    Correction: Employees shall eat, drink and use tobacco products in designated area(s). An employee may drink from a closed beverage container if contamination of food, equipment and hands is prevented.
    Comments: Open drink on food storage shelf in back roomensure all drinks have a lid and straw and stored away from foods and food contact
    Location: Prep area
    Equipment: Metal shelving
  • Wiping cloths / no other purpose (corrected)
    Wiping cloth(s) used improperly.
    Correction: Cloths used for wiping food spills shall be used for no other purpose.
    Comments: Please provide a dish drainer/ drying rack for drying dishesdo not use cloth towels
    Location: Three bay area
  • Non potentially hazardous food contact surface(s) soiled (corrected)
    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: Gaskets soiled throughoutclean all
    Location: Prep area
    Equipment: Reach in cooler (3 door)
  • Non potentially hazardous food contact surface(s) soiled (corrected)
    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: Gaskets soiled throughoutclean all
    Location: Service counter
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical) (corrected)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: Chemical dispenser over three bay continually runsrepair
    Location: Prep area
  • In use utensil storage (corrected)
    In use utensil(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil(s) shall be stored in an approved manner.
    Comments: Ice scoop stored directly on ice machinestore in or on a sanitary surface
    Location: Prep area
    Equipment: Ice machine
05/07/2013Recheck
  • Cold holding
    Potentially hazardous cold foods not held at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous cold foods shall be held at 41 degrees F or lower.
    Comments: Cooler holding top items at 44enaure all foods are held at 41 or below
    Location: Service counter
    Equipment: Sandwich make table
  • Eating, drinking, smoking (corrected on site)
    Employee(s) eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food service, prep or storage area(s).
    Correction: Employees shall eat, drink and use tobacco products in designated area(s). An employee may drink from a closed beverage container if contamination of food, equipment and hands is prevented.
    Comments: Open drink on food storage shelf in back roomensure all drinks have a lid and straw and stored away from foods and food contact
    Location: Prep area
    Equipment: Metal shelving
  • Wiping cloths / no other purpose
    Wiping cloth(s) used improperly.
    Correction: Cloths used for wiping food spills shall be used for no other purpose.
    Comments: Please provide a dish drainer/ drying rack for drying dishesdo not use cloth towels
    Location: Three bay area
  • 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: Gaskets soiled throughoutclean all
    Location: Prep area
    Equipment: Reach in cooler (3 door)
  • 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: Gaskets soiled throughoutclean all
    Location: Service counter
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: Chemical dispenser over three bay continually runsrepair
    Location: Prep area
  • In use utensil storage
    In use utensil(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil(s) shall be stored in an approved manner.
    Comments: Ice scoop stored directly on ice machinestore in or on a sanitary surface
    Location: Prep area
    Equipment: Ice machine
04/29/2013Routine
  • No certified food handler
    No certified food handler per 410 IAC 7-22.
    Correction: Provide a certified food handler.
    Comments: Please have Certified Food Handler Certificate by end of Nov
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: Repair levers on three bay sink and discontinue using tape
    Location: Back room
    Equipment: 3-bay
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: Please clean doors and handles of all coolers and freezers in back roomPlease clean inside reach in cooler in back room with deli meat
    Location: Back room
10/04/2012Routine
  • 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: Label all toxins in generic bottles with chemical name
    Location: Service counter
  • Food contact surface(s) soiled (corrected on site)
    Food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: Soiled knife returned to magnetic rackensure knives are cleaned and sanitized prior to storageclean magnetic rack
    Location: Back room
    Equipment: Knife/utensil rack
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: please sweep floor/wall junctures throughout of food debris
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: Please clean in and around old cup dispensers as theyhave food debris
    Location: Service counter
03/02/2012Routine

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