Taste Of Punjab Indian Cuisine Inc, 6540 Park Blvd, Pinellas Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TASTE OF PUNJAB INDIAN CUISINE INC
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6540 Park Blvd, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
License #: 6214288
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 5/10/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall.( many holes throughout kitchen) **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.( cookline) **Warning**
5/10/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall.( many holes throughout kitchen) **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.( buffet line) **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.( cookline) **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.( bulk) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.( countertop) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. (0 PPM Chlrine) **Warning**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises.( prep table and light fixtures) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roach found.( on wall in Dishwash area)( 05/10/2013) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.( 2- dr glass upright, thermometer reading -10?f) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.( many pots/pans stored inside kitchen sink) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
5/9/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Corrected On Site.{REHEATED}
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.{FLOUR,ETC}
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[throughtout ]
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.[handling precooked vegetables from cookline reachin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixers head.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.[glasses stored in sink]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[fried vegetables/cookline reachin/top]
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.[chicken /buffet line] Corrected On Site.
11/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometers in some kitchen coolers.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked. ( Milk )
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored in waitress station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in grill line cooler.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of flour/spices removed from original containers and not identified by common name.
11/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - No chlorine test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use.
  • Observed walls behind cook line soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
7/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in grill line cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use.
  • Critical. Observed lubricants improperly applied to food-contact surface.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed broken dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
12/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in grill line cooler.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed mop/service sink not accessible for use.
  • Critical. No quaternary ammonium test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of ice / blood residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink next to dishmachine lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food / trash debris accumulated on kitchen floor beneath equipment.
  • Observed hole in wall above counter.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Light not functioning in kitchen ceiling light fixture.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Clean and organize storage closet.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • Critical. Exit sign not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate behind cash register. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
8/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/12/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.{BULK}
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.{TAPE WRAPPED AROUND HANDLES}
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[at rear sink, both english and spanish]
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found.[old dried droppings on dishmachine ]
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.[current]
2/8/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/13/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-21-1 Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. This violation must be corrected by : 916/09.
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.[reachin ]
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 9/16/09.
9/16/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[cooklin reachin ]
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[reachin ]
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. This violation must be corrected by : 916/09.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.[tongs]
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.[reachin ]
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[upright freezer ]
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.[rear shws]
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Observed no child labor law poster.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 9/16/09.
  • 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. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 9/16/09.
7/15/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/11/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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