MARCO'S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE, 2380 E 54TH ST, Indianapolis, IN - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MARCO'S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
Type: Restaurant
Address: 2380 E 54TH ST, Indianapolis, IN 46220
County: Marion
License #: 203245
Smoking: Smoke Free
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 06/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

  • Baking/cooking equipment soiled (corrected on site)
    Food contact surfaces of baking and/or cooking equipment soiled.
    Correction: Clean surfaces at least every 24 hours.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Microwave oven
06/17/2014Routine
  • Food contact cleaning frequency (corrected on site)
    Food contact surface(s) of equipment and/or utensils are not cleaned and sanitized between uses.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize food contact surfaces of equipment at any time during operation when contamination may have occurred and to prevent cross contamination.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Can opener
  • Food storage (corrected on site)
    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.
    Location: Kitchen
01/22/2014Routine
  • Eating, drinking, smoking (corrected on site)
    Employee(s) eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food service, prep or storage area(s).
    Correction: Employees shall eat, drink and use tobacco products in designated area(s). An employee may drink from a closed beverage container if contamination of food, equipment and hands is prevented.
    Comments: Provide a lid and straw for employee drinks.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Hand sink improper usage (corrected on site)
    Hand washing facility used for purposes other than hand washing.
    Correction: A hand washing facility may not be used for purpose(s) other than hand washing.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Uncovered foods (Critical) (corrected on site)
    Foods are uncovered
    Correction: Store food in packages, covered containers or wrappings.
    Comments: Food stored uncovered in the true freezer. cos
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: True freezer
09/27/2013Routine
  • Ventilation soiled
    Ventilation system soiled.
    Correction: Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination.
    Comments: 1. CEILING VENT IS SOILED IN AREA WHERE THE TO GO CONTAINERS ARE STORED. 2. CEILING VENT AREA WHERE THE PRODUCE IS CUT.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Ventilation soiled
    Ventilation system soiled.
    Correction: Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination.
    Comments: 1. CEILING VENT IS SOILED IN AREA WHERE THE TO GO CONTAINERS ARE STORED. 2. CEILING VENT AREA WHERE THE PRODUCE IS CUT.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Non potentially hazardous food contact surface(s) soiled
    Non-potentially hazardous food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize non-potentially hazardous food contact surfaces when contamination has occurred and at appropriate intervals.
    Comments: ATTACHED METAL SHELVING IS SOILED. PLEASE CLEAN MORE FREQUENTLY
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Metal shelving
05/28/2013Routine
  • Bare hand contact (critical) (corrected)
    Bare hand contact with ready to eat food.
    Correction: Provide and use utensils such as gloves, deli wrap, or tongs.
    Comments: FOLLOW THE ABOVE CORRECTIVE ACTION
  • Minimize contact (Critical) (corrected)
    Bare hand contact not minimized with non ready to eat food(s).
    Correction: Food employees shall minimize contact with non ready to eat foods and shall use suitable utensils when needed.
    Comments: FOLLOW THE ABOVE CORRECTIVE ACTION
  • No hand washing (when) (corrected)
    Food employees’ hands became contaminated and were not washed to eliminate contamination.
    Correction: Food employees shall wash their hands and exposed portions of their arms after contamination occurs.
    Comments: BEFORE APPLYING GLOVES ON YOU MUST FIRST WASH YOUR HANDS.
  • Glove use (Non-Critical) (corrected)
    Gloves used incorrectly.
    Correction: Gloves shall be used for only one task and used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged, soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation.
  • Ventilation soiled (corrected)
    Ventilation system soiled.
    Correction: Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination.
    Comments: HOOD FILTER VENT WERE SOILED . PLEASE REMOVE FILTER AN CLEAN
    Location: Cook line
  • Non potentially hazardous food contact surface(s) soiled (corrected)
    Non-potentially hazardous food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize non-potentially hazardous food contact surfaces when contamination has occurred and at appropriate intervals.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Can opener
01/11/2013Recheck
  • Bare hand contact (critical) (corrected on site)
    Bare hand contact with ready to eat food.
    Correction: Provide and use utensils such as gloves, deli wrap, or tongs.
    Comments: FOLLOW THE ABOVE CORRECTIVE ACTION
  • Minimize contact (Critical) (corrected on site)
    Bare hand contact not minimized with non ready to eat food(s).
    Correction: Food employees shall minimize contact with non ready to eat foods and shall use suitable utensils when needed.
    Comments: FOLLOW THE ABOVE CORRECTIVE ACTION
  • No hand washing (when) (corrected on site)
    Food employees’ hands became contaminated and were not washed to eliminate contamination.
    Correction: Food employees shall wash their hands and exposed portions of their arms after contamination occurs.
    Comments: BEFORE APPLYING GLOVES ON YOU MUST FIRST WASH YOUR HANDS.
  • Glove use (Non-Critical)
    Gloves used incorrectly.
    Correction: Gloves shall be used for only one task and used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged, soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation.
  • Ventilation soiled
    Ventilation system soiled.
    Correction: Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination.
    Comments: HOOD FILTER VENT WERE SOILED . PLEASE REMOVE FILTER AN CLEAN
    Location: Cook line
  • Non potentially hazardous food contact surface(s) soiled
    Non-potentially hazardous food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize non-potentially hazardous food contact surfaces when contamination has occurred and at appropriate intervals.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Can opener
01/03/2013Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 08/14/2012Routine
  • Receiving temperature(s) 41 (corrected)
    Refrigerated food was not received at proper temperature.
    Correction: Refrigerated potentially hazardous foods shall be received at proper temperature(s).
    Comments: Gaskits missing in places along the interior door which causes air to escape. Replace door gaskitsor haveTrue Refrigerator repaired.
  • Cooling time (corrected)
    Potentially hazardous foods have been cooled improperly.
    Correction: PHF shall be cooled from 135 degrees F to 70 degrees F within 2 hours and from 70 degree F to 41 degrees F within 4 hours.
    Comments: Follow the above corrective action. Discard pasta
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Chemical sanitizer concentration (corrected)
    Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
    Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
    Comments: Saitizer bucket was too strong.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: -
  • Hair restraints (corrected)
    Food employees not wearing proper hair restraint.
    Correction: Food employees shall wear hair restraints, such as hats, hair coverings or nets.
  • 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: Do not cover the during cooling process.
    Location: Kitchen
04/17/2012Recheck
  • Receiving temperature(s) 41 (corrected on site)
    Refrigerated food was not received at proper temperature.
    Correction: Refrigerated potentially hazardous foods shall be received at proper temperature(s).
    Comments: Gaskits missing in places along the interior door which causes air to escape. Replace door gaskitsor haveTrue Refrigerator repaired.
  • Cooling time (corrected on site)
    Potentially hazardous foods have been cooled improperly.
    Correction: PHF shall be cooled from 135 degrees F to 70 degrees F within 2 hours and from 70 degree F to 41 degrees F within 4 hours.
    Comments: Follow the above corrective action. Discard pasta
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Chemical sanitizer concentration (corrected on site)
    Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
    Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
    Comments: Saitizer bucket was too strong.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: -
  • Hair restraints (corrected on site)
    Food employees not wearing proper hair restraint.
    Correction: Food employees shall wear hair restraints, such as hats, hair coverings or nets.
  • Cooling methods (corrected on site)
    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: Do not cover the during cooling process.
    Location: Kitchen
04/05/2012Routine
  • Bare hand contact (critical) (corrected)
    Bare hand contact with ready to eat food.
    Correction: Provide and use utensils such as gloves, deli wrap, or tongs.
    Comments: EMPLOYEE USED THEIR BARE HANDS TO CUT A SANDWISH IN HALF.
  • Date marking (corrected)
    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: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COOKED FOOD STORED IN THE COOLERS WERE NOT DATEMARKED.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Reach in cooler (2 door)
  • Date marking (corrected)
    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: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COOKED FOOD STORED IN THE COOLERS WERE NOT DATEMARKED.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Cold top
  • Date marking (corrected)
    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: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COOKED FOOD STORED IN THE COOLERS WERE NOT DATEMARKED.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Hand sink location blocked (corrected)
    Hand washing facilities not properly located and/or accessible.
    Correction: A hand washing facility shall be properly located and accessible at all times.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Hand sink improper usage (corrected)
    Hand washing facility used for purposes other than hand washing.
    Correction: A hand washing facility may not be used for purpose(s) other than hand washing.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Ventilation soiled
    Ventilation system soiled.
    Correction: Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination.
    Comments: HOOD VENTS WERE SOILED. PLEASE CLEAN
    Location: Kitchen
  • Thawing (corrected)
    Potentially hazardous food(s) thawing improperly.
    Correction: Thaw using one of the following methods: under refrigeration or completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70 degrees F or below.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Prep table
  • Uncovered foods (Critical) (corrected)
    Foods are uncovered
    Correction: Store food in packages, covered containers or wrappings.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Uncovered foods (Critical) (corrected)
    Foods are uncovered
    Correction: Store food in packages, covered containers or wrappings.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
01/03/2012Recheck
  • Bare hand contact (critical) (corrected on site)
    Bare hand contact with ready to eat food.
    Correction: Provide and use utensils such as gloves, deli wrap, or tongs.
    Comments: EMPLOYEE USED THEIR BARE HANDS TO CUT A SANDWISH IN HALF.
  • 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: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COOKED FOOD STORED IN THE COOLERS WERE NOT DATEMARKED.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Reach in cooler (2 door)
  • 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: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COOKED FOOD STORED IN THE COOLERS WERE NOT DATEMARKED.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Cold top
  • 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: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COOKED FOOD STORED IN THE COOLERS WERE NOT DATEMARKED.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Ventilation soiled
    Ventilation system soiled.
    Correction: Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination.
    Comments: HOOD VENTS WERE SOILED. PLEASE CLEAN
    Location: Kitchen
  • Uncovered foods (Critical)
    Foods are uncovered
    Correction: Store food in packages, covered containers or wrappings.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Uncovered foods (Critical)
    Foods are uncovered
    Correction: Store food in packages, covered containers or wrappings.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
12/22/2011Routine

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