Taste of India Restaurant, 101 - 6856 Midlothian Tpke, Richmond, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

October 01, 2009 (Routine)

• 0830 - Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
• 1600 - The compartment(s) or drainboards of the dishwasher are heavily soiled.
  Clean the sink compartment(s) or drainboards: 1) before use. 2) throughout the day at a frequency to prevent contamination of food, sanitized equipment and utensils. and 3) if used, at every least 24 hours.

June 01, 2009 (Critical Procedures)

January 27, 2009 (Critical Procedures)

• 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Raw foods (eggs)of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
  Separate raw foods of animal origin during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including foods such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
• 0830 - Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.

August 25, 2008 (Routine)

• 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw eggs observed stored above Ready To Eat (RTE) foods. (Fresh produce.)
  Store raw eggs below RTE foods to avoid cross contamination.
• 0790 - Corrected During Inspection Improper methods used to thaw precooked spinach. (Thawing at room temperature.)
  Thaw potentially hazardous foods by either of the following methods: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains food temperature at 41F (45F) 2. Completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70F or below with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow. Ready-to-eat food shall not exceed 41F and raw animal foods shall not exceed 41F for more than four hours 3. As part of the cooking process
• 0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) lamb and spinach in the refrigeration unit are not properly dated for disposition.
  Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
• 0960 2 - Milk crates observed used as storage units.
  Remove milk crates from the facility and replace with approved storage units.
• 1510 - The person in charge could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
  Obtain at least one food temperature measuring device so employees can properly monitor the temperature of food items in the establishment.
• 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: microwave oven, refrigerator, freezer, gaskets, exhaust hood and filter system.
  Clean and maintain cleanness of equipment.
• 2000 C - Corrected During Inspection Single service items observed unprotected from contamination. (Foil pans.)
  Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.
• 3045 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees omen's rest room.)
  Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.

May 16, 2008 (Routine)

• 0570 - Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
• 0830 - Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat food in the freezer and refrigerator is not properly dated for disposition.
  Mark a 24 hour "consume by" date once the food is thawed. Prior to freezing Indicate the length of time the food was held refrigerated which is 7 days or less at 41F. When the food is removed from the freezer indicate the date by which the food shall be consumed which is 7 days or less at 41F minus the refrigeration time before the food was frozen.
• 0960 1 - Critical Repeat The food contact surface of the stainless steel tray is not designed to be used as a rice scoop.
  Replace the dish with a scoop to permit easy cleaning and prevent the migration of deleterious substances, or transference of colors, odors, or tastes to food.
• 1570 - Corrected During Inspection Mechanically vented hood filters have gaps in between filters.
  Repair or replace hood filters and/or eliminate gaps between filters.

January 14, 2008 (Routine)

• 0820 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Food cold holding at improper temperatures
  Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for cold holding are maintained at 41F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
• 0830 - Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  Mark the name and ""consume by"" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days or within 4 calendar days if held at 45F. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
• 0960 1 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The food contact surface of the dish used for scooping rice is not safe.
  Replace the dish with a scoop to permit easy cleaning and prevent the migration of deleterious substances, or transference of colors, odors, or tastes to food.
• 1580 - The cutting board(s) along the food prep area are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
• 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the door gaskets on the reachin refrigerator has accumulations of grime and debris.
  Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.

July 27, 2007 (Routine)

• 0240 - Repeat Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  Ensure all employees wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food clean equipment, utensils, and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
• 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
• 0820 - Critical Refrigerator cold holding at improper temperatures.
  Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
• 3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry.
  Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.

March 19, 2007 (Routine)

• 0240 - Repeat Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  Ensure all employees wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food clean equipment, utensils, and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
• 0610 - Clean utensils stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination.
  Install an approved durable, and cleanable barrier between the splash source and the utensils to prevent contamination.
• 0830 - Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  Mark the name and ""consume by"" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days or within 4 calendar days if held at 45F. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.

November 21, 2006 (Routine)

• 0240 - Repeat Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  Ensure all employees wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food clean equipment, utensils, and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
• 0470 - Critical Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.Raw lamb stored over vegetables in the "Amana" reach in cooler.
  Separate raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
• 0480 - Bulk spice containers are not labeled.
  Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
• 0830 - Critical Repeat The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) food (cooked rice, sauces, etc.) in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  Mark the name and ""consume by"" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days or within 4 calendar days if held at 45F. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
• 1060 - Wiping cloth used as lining under cutting board.
  (use a plastic board mate to prevent slipping) Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
• 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the "Amana" reach in cooler.
  Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.
• 2890 - Flourescent tube lights over the dishwashing area are not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
• 2920 - Repeat Toilet rooms are not provided with a self-closing door
  Provide a self-closer for the toilet room door. Completely enclosed toilet facilities minimize the potential for the spread of disease by the movement of flies and other insects between the toilet facility and food preparation areas.

October 30, 2006 (Routine)

• 0240 - Corrected During Inspection Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  Ensure all employees wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food clean equipment, utensils, and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
• 0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken and lamb in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  Mark the name and ""consume by"" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days or within 4 calendar days if held at 45F. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
• 1860 - Corrected During Inspection A distinct, separate water rinse after washing and before sanitizing of utensils and equipment was not observed.
  For CLEAN IN PLACE equipment, a 3-step washing, rinsing, and sanitizing procedure must be observed and properly utilized.
• 2040 - Preset tableware was observed unprotected from contamination.
  Discontinue practice of presetting tables or protect preset tableware from contamination by maintaining items wrapped, covered, or inverted.
• 2920 - Toilet room door is not provided with a self-closing door
  Provide a self-closer for the toilet room door. Completely enclosed toilet facilities minimize the potential for the spread of disease by the movement of flies and other insects between the toilet facility and food preparation areas.
• 3660 - Corrected During Inspection Permit is not posted in a place where it is readily observable by the public.
  Post the permit in a place where it is readily observable by the public transacting business with the establishment.