THE TAMALE PLACE, 1155 STOP 11 RD, Indianapolis, IN - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE TAMALE PLACE
Type: Restaurant
Address: 1155 STOP 11 RD, Indianapolis, IN 46227
County: Marion
License #: 205595
Smoking: Smoke Free
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: 07/01/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

  • Hot holding (corrected)
    Potentially hazardous food(s) not held at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous food(s) shall be held at 135 degrees F or higher.
    Comments: 1. Hot and spicy pork tamales at steam unit held at 129 deg. F. Chipotle chicken held at 123 deg. F Hold all hot foods at 135 deg. F or above. Reheat all left over foods to 165 deg. F or above.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Steam table
  • 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: 1. Three pans of cooked chorizo sitting out at room temperature at 72 deg. F due to improper cooling. Do not cool hot foods at room temperature. Use approved methods to cool all hot foods. 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. NOTE > CHORIZO WAS DISCARDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • 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: 1. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Do not store scoop on top of machine. Store in approved manner.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Ventilation provided (corrected)
    Insufficient capacity and/or no mechanical ventilation provided.
    Correction: Mechanical ventilation shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of the Indiana fire and building services.
    Comments: 1. One gas cooking unit is not under exhaust hood. Move unit under hood.
    Location: Cook line
  • Cooling methods (corrected)
    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: 1. Three pans of cooked chorizo sitting out at room temperature at 72 deg. F due to improper cooling. Do not cool hot foods at room temperature. Use approved methods to cool all hot foods. 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. NOTE > CHORIZO WAS DISCARDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • 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. Wood skid inside of walk in cooler. Remove. Wood skids are not approved in walk in cooler.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Comments: 1. No hand towels at hand sink by three bay sink.Provide hand towels at all times.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
07/01/2014Recheck
  • Hot holding
    Potentially hazardous food(s) not held at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous food(s) shall be held at 135 degrees F or higher.
    Comments: 1. Hot and spicy pork tamales at steam unit held at 129 deg. F. Chipotle chicken held at 123 deg. F Hold all hot foods at 135 deg. F or above. Reheat all left over foods to 165 deg. F or above.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Steam table
  • 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: 1. Three pans of cooked chorizo sitting out at room temperature at 72 deg. F due to improper cooling. Do not cool hot foods at room temperature. Use approved methods to cool all hot foods. 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. NOTE > CHORIZO WAS DISCARDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • 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: 1. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Do not store scoop on top of machine. Store in approved manner.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Ventilation provided
    Insufficient capacity and/or no mechanical ventilation provided.
    Correction: Mechanical ventilation shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of the Indiana fire and building services.
    Comments: 1. One gas cooking unit is not under exhaust hood. Move unit under hood.
    Location: Cook line
  • Cooling methods
    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: 1. Three pans of cooked chorizo sitting out at room temperature at 72 deg. F due to improper cooling. Do not cool hot foods at room temperature. Use approved methods to cool all hot foods. 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. NOTE > CHORIZO WAS DISCARDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • 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. Wood skid inside of walk in cooler. Remove. Wood skids are not approved in walk in cooler.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Hand sink/towels
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Comments: 1. No hand towels at hand sink by three bay sink.Provide hand towels at all times.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
06/24/2014Routine
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: SEAL SINKS TO THE WALL
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: SEAL SINKS TO THE WALL
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: 3-bay
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: SEAL SINKS TO THE WALL
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Veg. Sink
  • Floor mounted installation
    Floor mounted equipment improperly installed.
    Correction: Floor mounted equipment shall be sealed to the floor or elevated on legs to provide at least a 6 inch clearance.
    Comments: RAISE SHELF UNDER STEAMERS TO PROVIDE 6" CLEARANCE.
    Location: Kitchen
  • 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: HOOD TEST SCHEDULED FOR TODAY OR TOMORROW.
  • Protected outer openings
    Outer opening(s) not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
    Correction: Outer openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) filling or closing holes and other gaps along the floors, walls, and ceilings (2) closed, tight-fitting doors and windows.
    Comments: INSTALL THRESHOLD AT BACK DOOR TO SEAL GAP.
    Location: Back room
06/05/2014Pre-Licensing

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