Taj-Indian Cuisine, 2734 E Fowler Ave #b, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TAJ-INDIAN CUISINE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2734 E Fowler Ave #b, Tampa, FL 33612-6275
License #: 3910028
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Wait station.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Above ice machine, next to water heater.
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on shelf in wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook's line/ 2 areas.
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cook's line.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Peeled onions. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Reach in cooler/ cook's line.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Blue chest cooler, wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cook's line/microwave area.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Prep area/dish area, lights area covered by grid type light cover.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Chicken in Reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs/walk in cooler
  • Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soap/paper towels/hand antiseptic provided at a non-handwash sink. Paper towel dispenser, soap at 3 Compartment sink.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Sauces, dumplings.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook's line, cooked goat 46 ° F, Cooked curry chicken 46 ° F, tandoori chicken 45 ° F, corrective action taken, removed from cook's line make table and placed in Reach in freezer. Cooked goat 40 ° F, curry chicken 39 ° F, tandoori chicken 41 ° F, **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Tandoori chicken 121 ° F, buffet. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice pudding 51 ° F, sprout salad 52 ° F, cole slaw 51 ° F, on buffet. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. Hose attached to faucet.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wait station.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom, cook's line, wait station.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepped chicken, sauces in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under 3 Compartment sink.
09/18/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving by cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. By cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Acoustic tiles **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Water damage **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelving by reach in freezer, dish machine rusting **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Wall in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
07/23/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving by cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. By cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Acoustic tiles **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Water damage **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelving by reach in freezer, dish machine rusting **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Wall in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Server area **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of bulk rice and flour containers **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Yogurt sauce put in walk in cooler reached 43°f , yogurt sauce on buffet line willing threw away/throws food away at end of buffet service **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked fruits/vegetables cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked vegetables, potatoes and chick peas willing threw away/throws food away at end of buffet service **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice pudding willing threw away/throws food away at end of buffet service **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomato cucumber salad willingly threw away/throws away food at end of buffet service **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Onions **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Chemical container with tomato salsa **Warning**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Eggplant **Warning**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Eggplant dated 5/9/14 **Warning**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tomato onion sauce stored in chemical container **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: July 20, 2014 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water turned off server station **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: July 20, 2014 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: July 20, 2014 **Warning**
5/20/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Some acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen not smooth, non-absorbant and easly cleanable
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce.eggs in walk-in cooler
  • Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In service area
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items.in service area
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Spray bottle hanging from stove handle
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Mop/utility sink
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cooks line
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
7/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.acoustic tiles in kitchen
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.service are
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.cooks line
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.front server ice area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.water damaged tiles in hallway
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.walk-in racks
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.togo boxes not inverted
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.at mop sink
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.gap at bottom of back door
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.dish washing area
12/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cooks line,service area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.front service area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. storage bins
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.through out kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walk-in
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.freezer
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walk-in
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. backdoor Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. walk-in
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.dishwashing area
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour
7/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.broken door closer on ladies bathroom
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.cooks line,service ally
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.cooks line
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.cooks line,service ally
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.cooks line
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.storage ,walk-in racks
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.dining room ,bathroom
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.towel covering /seperating foods in walk-in ,under cutting board on cooks line
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. by backdoor
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.preparation area
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs in walk-in
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.dishwashing area
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.cooks line reach-in
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.backdoor
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.starch
12/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach-in racks chipping and rusted
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. line
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. line
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. line
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs over veggies walk-in
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
8/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Carbonator backflow device not installed and no air gap is present. utility sink
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cooks line
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.cooks line
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.on top of food in walk-in
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises.5 in dishwashing area
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.through out kitchen
  • Critical - Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink.3compartment
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs ove produce
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 1 in service area
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walk-in
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.line reach-in
  • Observed wall in disrepair.by freezer
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.by 3compartment sink
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.walk-in
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walk-in
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.not inverted
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.kitchen
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.kitchen
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
11/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs over ready-to-eat food in walk-in
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.kitchen ,walk-in
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walk-in
  • Critical. Violation: 09-03-1 Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils.
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.walk-in
  • Critical. Violation: 17-05-1 Observed damaged thermometer provided on dishmachine. heat booster for rinse not working
  • Critical. Violation: 17-11-1 No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.storage racks,preparation racks
  • Violation: 24-11-1 Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.mopsink
  • Critical. Violation: 31-07-1 Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area. only kitchen hand sink on cooks line
  • Critical. Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.cooks line
  • Critical. Violation: 47-16-2 Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
9/14/2010Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.1/3 of buffet needs sneeze guard
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs over ready-to-eat food in walk-in
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.kitchen ,walk-in
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walk-in
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical. Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. loading dirty dishes to unloading clean
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair dish washing area table rusted through
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.walk-in
  • Critical. Observed damaged thermometer provided on dishmachine. heat booster for rinse not working
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.storage racks,preparation racks
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.mopsink
  • Critical. Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area. only kitchen hand sink on cooks line
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.cooks line
  • Critical. Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. backdoor
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. rusted holes in backdoor
  • Observed hole in wall.dish washing area,preparation area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. kitchen ,service ally
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.preparation area
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.walk-in fan covering
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.water damaged tiles
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.kitchen
  • Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 9/13/10.
7/13/2010Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed box stored on WICOOLER floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in WICOOLER . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed residue build-up on WICOOLER shelves.
  • Observed residue build-up on top of ice machine.
  • Observed residue build-up on exterior of food bin.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Pair of shoes on shelf in storeroom. Corrected On Site.
4/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/11/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed bag of onions stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered pans in WICOOLER. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl with no handle used to dispense bulk rice.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup on soda dispensing nozzle.
  • Observed residue build-up on shelves in WICOOLER.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's restroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees....restrooms.
  • Observed debris under shelves in kitchen.
  • Light in kitchen missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Properly store employees' clothes and personal items away from food storage shelves.
  • Critical. Observed hand soap stored by food on storeroom shelves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
12/2/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/23/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/21/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 11/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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