THIRSTY SCHOLAR, 111 E 16TH ST, Indianapolis, IN - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Business Info

Name: THIRSTY SCHOLAR
Type: Restaurant
Address: 111 E 16TH ST, Indianapolis, IN 46202
County: Marion
License #: 204821
Smoking: Smoke Free
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: 11/06/2014
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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type
  • 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: Tupperware-type container of spinach dip in food reach-in at service counter. Please mark with either date made, or if using purchased dip, mark with the date the original container was opened.
    Location: Service counter
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • 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: Please either locate (if present but hard to find) or provide thermometers in the following: milk reach-in under espresso machine, food reach in at service counter, short 2 door reach-in in back room. Temps in all these coolers are good at 40-41 F.
    Location: Service counter
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • 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: Please either locate (if present but hard to find) or provide thermometers in the following: milk reach-in under espresso machine, food reach in at service counter, short 2 door reach-in in back room. Temps in all these coolers are good at 40-41 F.
    Location: Back room
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • 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: Tray of muffins uncovered, in food reach-in at service counter. Please cover to prevent contamination, this will also helo to maintain good quality.
    Location: Service counter
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
 11/06/2014Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 01/09/2014Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 08/27/2013Routine
  • Food contact surface(s) soiled (corrected)
    Food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Location: Bar
  • Plumbing system / repair (Critical) (corrected)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s)has been repaired and is operational..
    Location: Bar
    Equipment: 4-bay
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing (corrected)
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment has been installed and sealed.
    Location: Bar
  • No test kit (corrected)
    No test kit provided and /or used to measure the concentration of sanitizer.
    Correction: Test kit is on location.
    Location: Bar
    Equipment: 4-bay
  • In use utensil storage (corrected)
    In use utensil(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: ice scoop is on a tray on top of ice machine.
    Location: Bar
    Equipment: Ice machine
  • Wall and ceiling coverings/attachments (corrected)
    Wall and/or ceiling coverings and/or coatings improperly attached.
    Correction: Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached so they are easily cleanable. All electrical outlets have plate covers.
    Location: Bar
 07/18/2013Pre-Licensing Recheck
  • Food contact surface(s) soiled
    Food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: Clean and sanitize all surfaces and utensils, plates and glassware
    Location: Bar
  • Plumbing system / repair (Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: Plumbing lines not secure to sinks repairwater pools on floor when turned on
    Location: Bar
    Equipment: 4-bay
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: Affix and seal if neccesary 4 bay and prep sink
    Location: Bar
  • 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 ph Strips for quat sanitizer aim for 200ppmif you use Chlorine 50-100ppm
    Location: Bar
    Equipment: 4-bay
  • 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: Provide a sanitary surface for ice scoops
    Location: Bar
    Equipment: Ice machine
  • Wall and ceiling coverings/attachments
    Wall and/or ceiling coverings and/or coatings improperly attached.
    Correction: Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached so they are easily cleanable.
    Comments: Cover all electrical outlets etc with plate covers
    Location: Bar
 07/15/2013Pre-Licensing

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