LYNN'S CAFE, 3748 LAFAYETTE RD, Indianapolis, IN - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LYNN'S CAFE
Type: Restaurant
Address: 3748 LAFAYETTE RD, Indianapolis, IN 46222
County: Marion
License #: 203119
Smoking: Smoke Free
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 09/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

  • Hand sink location blocked
    Hand washing facilities not properly located and/or accessible.
    Correction: A hand washing facility shall be properly located and accessible at all times.
    Comments: CLEAR AREA AROUND THE HAND SINK NEAREST 3--BAY SINK.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • 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: BLEACH WATER IN SPRAY BOTTLE TOO STRONG --- REDUCE TO NO STRONGER THAN 100 PPM. --- CORRECTED --OK.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Hand sink/towels
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Comments: PAPER TOWELS LACKING IN WOMEN'S ROOM AND AT ONE OF THE KITCHEN HAND SINKS. REFILL AS NEEDED.
    Location: Womens restroom
  • Hand sink/towels
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Comments: PAPER TOWELS LACKING IN WOMEN'S ROOM AND AT ONE OF THE KITCHEN HAND SINKS. REFILL AS NEEDED.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
09/26/2014Routine
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Location: Mens restroom
03/20/2014Routine
  • Smoking distance signage (corrected)
    Smoking signs not posted conspicuously at each public entrance.
    Correction: An owner, operator, manager, or official in charge of a public place or place of employment shall post conspicuous signs at each public entrance that read "State Law Prohibits Smoking Within 8 Feet of this Entrance" or other similar language.
    Comments: Provided signage to owner to post on public entrance
  • Toxic material(s) separation (corrected)
    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: 409 , SOS , degreaser stored above the shelf over the 3-bay.Owner moved chemicals to the mop sink area
    Location: Three bay area
  • Pests/rodents (corrected)
    Presence of pests and/or rodents in facility.
    Correction: Exterminate pest and/or rodents using approved methods and elimination harborage conditions.
    Comments: Gnats present around 1-bay and 3-bay sink
    Location: Three bay area
  • No hand washing (when) (corrected)
    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.
    Comments: No handwashing before putting on gloves
  • 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: Raw chicken and raw bacon stored above eggsOwner moved to the bottom of the shelf
    Location: Kitchen (front)
    Equipment: Reach in 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 instructions.
    Comments: Bleach spray bottle
    Location: Service counter
  • Thermometer accuracy (corrected)
    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: Thermometer at room temperature reading at 30 F
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: Re-seal to wall in both restrooms---------------------------11/14/13: Needs some parts ordered to have the sink better attached to the wall before caulking in place. Parts ordered and caulk onsite
    Location: Womens restroom
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: Re-seal to wall in both restrooms---------------------------11/14/13: Needs some parts ordered to have the sink better attached to the wall before caulking in place. Parts ordered and caulk onsite
    Location: Mens restroom
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Light shields
    Light bulbs not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Correction: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Comments: Light guards are missing x 2----------------------------11/14/13:Light guards ordered and onsite but were too short and need to re-order light guards
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: -
  • Light shields
    Light bulbs not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Correction: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Comments: Light guards are missing x 2----------------------------11/14/13:Light guards ordered and onsite but were too short and need to re-order light guards
    Location: Kitchen (front)
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical) (corrected)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: Sink has a leak and has already repaired with glue/sealant. Owner states a contractor scheduled for Wed 11/13 to weld leak.Catch bucket undernearth sink with gnats inside
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: 3-bay
  • Fruit-veg cooking temperatures (corrected)
    Fruits and/or vegetables not cooked to an internal temperature of 135 degrees F.
    Correction: Fruits and/or vegetables that are cooked for hot holding shall be cooked to an internal temperature of 135 degrees F.
    Comments: Breakfast pan fried potatoes
11/14/2013Recheck
  • Smoking distance signage (corrected on site)
    Smoking signs not posted conspicuously at each public entrance.
    Correction: An owner, operator, manager, or official in charge of a public place or place of employment shall post conspicuous signs at each public entrance that read "State Law Prohibits Smoking Within 8 Feet of this Entrance" or other similar language.
    Comments: Provided signage to owner to post on public entrance
  • 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: 409 , SOS , degreaser stored above the shelf over the 3-bay.Owner moved chemicals to the mop sink area
    Location: Three bay area
  • Pests/rodents
    Presence of pests and/or rodents in facility.
    Correction: Exterminate pest and/or rodents using approved methods and elimination harborage conditions.
    Comments: Gnats present around 1-bay and 3-bay sink
    Location: Three bay area
  • No hand washing (when) (corrected on site)
    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.
    Comments: No handwashing before putting on gloves
  • 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 chicken and raw bacon stored above eggsOwner moved to the bottom of the shelf
    Location: Kitchen (front)
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • 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: Bleach spray bottle
    Location: Service counter
  • 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: Thermometer at room temperature reading at 30 F
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: Re-seal to wall in both restrooms
    Location: Womens restroom
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: Re-seal to wall in both restrooms
    Location: Mens restroom
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Light shields
    Light bulbs not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Correction: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Comments: Light guards are missing x 2
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: -
  • Light shields
    Light bulbs not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Correction: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Comments: Light guards are missing x 2
    Location: Kitchen (front)
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: Sink has a leak and has already repaired with glue/sealant. Owner states a contractor scheduled for Wed 11/13 to weld leak.Catch bucket undernearth sink with gnats inside
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: 3-bay
  • Fruit-veg cooking temperatures (corrected on site)
    Fruits and/or vegetables not cooked to an internal temperature of 135 degrees F.
    Correction: Fruits and/or vegetables that are cooked for hot holding shall be cooked to an internal temperature of 135 degrees F.
    Comments: Breakfast pan fried potatoes
11/06/2013Routine
  • 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 chemicals are separated from aprons, etc...
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Hoods inadequate or unapproved
    Ventilation hood(s) inadequate or unapproved.
    Correction: Ventilation hood systems and devices shall meet the requirements of the Indiana department of fire and building services.
    Comments: service tag due 1/13. Please provide updated tag.
  • Light shields (corrected on site)
    Light bulbs not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Correction: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Location: Kitchen
05/30/2013Routine
  • 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: Monitor temperature. Move potentially hazardous foods to a cooler at 41 F -Chicken
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • 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: Chicken stored above bread, ready to eat foods.Store chicken on the bottom.Discontinue practice.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • 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: Pot sitting inside handsink. Do not sit items inside handsink.Do not use handsink to fill up waterDo not use handsink as a dump sink
    Location: Kitchen (front)
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Hoods inadequate or unapproved
    Ventilation hood(s) inadequate or unapproved.
    Correction: Ventilation hood systems and devices shall meet the requirements of the Indiana department of fire and building services.
    Comments: Fire extinguisher not tagged. Update.
  • 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: Powdered sugarWhite sugar
    Location: Kitchen
01/14/2013Recheck
  • 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: Monitor temperature. Move potentially hazardous foods to a cooler at 41 F -Chicken
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • 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.
    Comments: Chicken stored above bread, ready to eat foods.Store chicken on the bottom.Discontinue practice.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • 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: Pot sitting inside handsink. Do not sit items inside handsink.Do not use handsink to fill up waterDo not use handsink as a dump sink
    Location: Kitchen (front)
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Hoods inadequate or unapproved
    Ventilation hood(s) inadequate or unapproved.
    Correction: Ventilation hood systems and devices shall meet the requirements of the Indiana department of fire and building services.
    Comments: Fire extinguisher not tagged. Update.
  • 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: Powdered sugarWhite sugar
    Location: Kitchen
01/11/2013Routine
  • Bare hand contact (critical) (corrected)
    Bare hand contact with ready to eat food.
    Correction: Provide and use utensils such as gloves, deli wrap, or tongs.
    Comments: TOAST
  • Storage of Personal Items (corrected)
    Improper storage of personal item(s) with food or food contact item(s).
    Correction: Store personal item(s) away from food and food related articles.
    Comments: FORMULA
    Location: Kitchen
06/27/2012Recheck
  • Bare hand contact (critical) (corrected on site)
    Bare hand contact with ready to eat food.
    Correction: Provide and use utensils such as gloves, deli wrap, or tongs.
    Comments: TOAST
  • Storage of Personal Items (corrected on site)
    Improper storage of personal item(s) with food or food contact item(s).
    Correction: Store personal item(s) away from food and food related articles.
    Comments: FORMULA
    Location: Kitchen
06/20/2012Routine
  • 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: 1. Cornbread stored with raw bacon.2. Consumable ice stored with raw meat.3. Raw sausage stored with ready to eat foods (onions) on same shelving and on top shelf over salad dressing.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • 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: 1. Cornbread stored with raw bacon.2. Consumable ice stored with raw meat.3. Raw sausage stored with ready to eat foods (onions) on same shelving and on top shelf over salad dressing.
    Equipment: reach in freezer
  • Cooling methods (corrected on site)
    Food(s) cooling without utilizing proper cooling methods.
    Correction: Cooling shall be accomplished by using the following methods: in shallow pans, using smaller portions, place in an ice water bath, or by adding ice as an ingredient.
    Comments: Two (2) roast beef cooked day before and cooled and placed in reach in cooler. Roasts removed and placed near oven. Discarded.Use thermometer to monitor temperature from 135 to 70 in 2 hours. May put roasts in cooler to cool 70 to 41 in 6 hours. (For large orders.)
    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: Frozen turkey in A-bat sink thawing. Use cool running water.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: -------- Sinks / Warewash ---------
  • Three bay : inappropriate use (corrected)
    Inappropriate use of warewashing sink.
    Correction: A warewashing sink shall not be used for hand washing or as service sink.
    Comments: Vegetable washing in 3-bay. Do not use 3-bay for washing vegetables, use the vegetable sink.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: 3-bay
12/21/2011Recheck
  • 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: 1. Cornbread stored with raw bacon.2. Consumable ice stored with raw meat.3. Raw sausage stored with ready to eat foods (onions) on same shelving and on top shelf over salad dressing.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • 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: 1. Cornbread stored with raw bacon.2. Consumable ice stored with raw meat.3. Raw sausage stored with ready to eat foods (onions) on same shelving and on top shelf over salad dressing.
    Equipment: reach in freezer
  • Three bay : inappropriate use
    Inappropriate use of warewashing sink.
    Correction: A warewashing sink shall not be used for hand washing or as service sink.
    Comments: Vegetable washing in 3-bay. Do not use 3-bay for washing vegetables, use the vegetable sink.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: 3-bay
12/15/2011Routine

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