MONKEY'S TALE, 925 E WESTFIELD BLVD, Indianapolis, IN - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MONKEY'S TALE
Type: Restaurant
Address: 925 E WESTFIELD BLVD, Indianapolis, IN 46220
County: Marion
License #: 21057
Smoking: Smoking
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 11/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

  • 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: QUAT PH TEST STRIP SHOWED 0 PPM FOR QUAT SANITIZER, MANAGER MADE BLEACH SANITIZER DURING INSPECTION AT 200 PPM
    Location: Bar
    Equipment: 4-bay
  • Equipment repair (corrected)
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: SODA GUN MISSING HOLSTER, DRAINING ONTO FLOOR IN THE BAR
    Location: Bar
    Equipment: Soda gun & holster
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: RE-SEAL BAR, OPEN SEAMS FOUND IN FRP AT JOINTS
    Location: Bar
  • Ice reuse (corrected)
    Exterior cooling ice used for consumption.
    Correction: Ice used as exterior coolant shall not be used for consumption.
    Comments: OBSERVED BARTENDER STORING DRINKS IN THE ICE AND USING THE SAME ICE FOR CUSTOMER DRINKS, DISCONTINUE
    Location: Bar
    Equipment: Ice bin
  • Ice reuse (corrected)
    Exterior cooling ice used for consumption.
    Correction: Ice used as exterior coolant shall not be used for consumption.
    Comments: OBSERVED BARTENDER STORING DRINKS IN THE ICE AND USING THE SAME ICE FOR CUSTOMER DRINKS, DISCONTINUE
    Location: Bar
    Equipment: Ice bin
  • No test kit (corrected)
    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: NO PH TEST KIT AVAILABLE FOR QUAT, MANAGER MADE NEW SANITIZER WITH BLEACH SANITIZER DURING INSPECTIONPROVIDE A PH TEST KIT FOR BLEACH/QUAT
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: 4-bay
11/06/2014Recheck
  • 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: QUAT PH TEST STRIP SHOWED 0 PPM FOR QUAT SANITIZER, MANAGER MADE BLEACH SANITIZER DURING INSPECTION AT 200 PPM
    Location: Bar
    Equipment: 4-bay
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: SODA GUN MISSING HOLSTER, DRAINING ONTO FLOOR IN THE BAR
    Location: Bar
    Equipment: Soda gun & holster
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: RE-SEAL BAR, OPEN SEAMS FOUND IN FRP AT JOINTS
    Location: Bar
  • Ice reuse
    Exterior cooling ice used for consumption.
    Correction: Ice used as exterior coolant shall not be used for consumption.
    Comments: OBSERVED BARTENDER STORING DRINKS IN THE ICE AND USING THE SAME ICE FOR CUSTOMER DRINKS, DISCONTINUE
    Location: Bar
    Equipment: Ice bin
  • Ice reuse
    Exterior cooling ice used for consumption.
    Correction: Ice used as exterior coolant shall not be used for consumption.
    Comments: OBSERVED BARTENDER STORING DRINKS IN THE ICE AND USING THE SAME ICE FOR CUSTOMER DRINKS, DISCONTINUE
    Location: Bar
    Equipment: Ice bin
  • No test kit (corrected on site)
    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: NO PH TEST KIT AVAILABLE FOR QUAT, MANAGER MADE NEW SANITIZER WITH BLEACH SANITIZER DURING INSPECTIONPROVIDE A PH TEST KIT FOR BLEACH/QUAT
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: 4-bay
10/25/2014Routine
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: Leak observed at the base of the 4-bay sink faucet. Repair or replace faucet to good working condition.
    Location: Bar
    Equipment: 4-bay
09/18/2013Routine
  • CO2 tanks unrestrained (corrected)
    Owner or occupant allowing a health or safety hazard within premises - CO2 tanks unrestrained.
    Correction: Restrain Carbon dioxide tank(s) with bungee cord, chain, etc ...
    Comments: CO2 AND HELIUM TANKS OBSERVED UNRESTRAINED IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA. SECURE TANKS TO A PERMANENT STRUCTURE WITH A CHAIN, BUNGEE CORD, ETC.
  • Pests/rodents (corrected)
    Presence of pests and/or rodents in facility.
    Correction: Exterminate pest and/or rodents using approved methods and elimination harborage conditions.
    Comments: FRUIT FLY LARVAE OBSERVED INSIDE THE SODA GUN HOLSTER AT THE END OF THE BAR. CLEAN AND SANITIZE HOLSTER AND MONITOR FOR PEST ACTIVITY.
    Location: Bar
  • Protected outer openings (corrected)
    Outer opening(s) not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
    Correction: Outer openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) filling or closing holes and other gaps along the floors, walls, and ceilings (2) closed, tight-fitting doors and windows.
    Comments: LARGE GAP OBSERVED UNDER THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. REPLACE DOOR SWEEP TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
  • 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.
    Comments: (1) MOLD OBSERVED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE.(2) EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OBSERVED INSIDE THE SODA GUN HOLSTERS AT THE BAR. CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    Location: Back room
    Equipment: Ice machine
  • 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.
    Comments: (1) MOLD OBSERVED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE.(2) EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OBSERVED INSIDE THE SODA GUN HOLSTERS AT THE BAR. CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    Location: Bar
    Equipment: Soda gun & holster
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS OBSERVED AT THE BACK AREA HAND SINK. PROVIDE.
    Location: Back room
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Covered trash can in womens restroom (corrected)
    No covered trash can for womens restroom.
    Correction: Provide a covered trash can.
    Comments: NO COVERED WASTE CONTAINER OBSERVED IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. PROVIDE.
    Location: Womens restroom
  • 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: WRONG TEST STRIPS PURCHASED FOR THE BAR SANITIZER. PROVIDE QUAT SANITIZER TEST STRIPS.
    Location: Bar
  • In use utensil storage (corrected)
    In use utensil(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil(s) shall be stored in an approved manner.
    Comments: ICE SCOOP OBSERVED ON THE SIDE LEDGE OF THE ICE MACHINE. STORE ICE SCOOP ON A CLEAN AND SANITARY SURFACE BETWEEN USES.
    Location: Back room
01/16/2013Recheck
  • CO2 tanks unrestrained
    Owner or occupant allowing a health or safety hazard within premises - CO2 tanks unrestrained.
    Correction: Restrain Carbon dioxide tank(s) with bungee cord, chain, etc ...
    Comments: CO2 AND HELIUM TANKS OBSERVED UNRESTRAINED IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA. SECURE TANKS TO A PERMANENT STRUCTURE WITH A CHAIN, BUNGEE CORD, ETC.
  • Pests/rodents
    Presence of pests and/or rodents in facility.
    Correction: Exterminate pest and/or rodents using approved methods and elimination harborage conditions.
    Comments: FRUIT FLY LARVAE OBSERVED INSIDE THE SODA GUN HOLSTER AT THE END OF THE BAR. CLEAN AND SANITIZE HOLSTER AND MONITOR FOR PEST ACTIVITY.
    Location: Bar
  • Protected outer openings
    Outer opening(s) not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
    Correction: Outer openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) filling or closing holes and other gaps along the floors, walls, and ceilings (2) closed, tight-fitting doors and windows.
    Comments: LARGE GAP OBSERVED UNDER THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. REPLACE DOOR SWEEP TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
  • 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: (1) MOLD OBSERVED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE.(2) EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OBSERVED INSIDE THE SODA GUN HOLSTERS AT THE BAR. CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    Location: Back room
    Equipment: Ice machine
  • 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: (1) MOLD OBSERVED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE.(2) EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OBSERVED INSIDE THE SODA GUN HOLSTERS AT THE BAR. CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    Location: Bar
    Equipment: Soda gun & holster
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected on site)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS OBSERVED AT THE BACK AREA HAND SINK. PROVIDE.
    Location: Back room
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Covered trash can in womens restroom
    No covered trash can for womens restroom.
    Correction: Provide a covered trash can.
    Comments: NO COVERED WASTE CONTAINER OBSERVED IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. PROVIDE.
    Location: Womens restroom
  • 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: NO QUAT SANITIZER TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE FOR THE BAR SANITIZER. PROVIDE.
    Location: Bar
  • 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: ICE SCOOP OBSERVED ON THE SIDE LEDGE OF THE ICE MACHINE. STORE ICE SCOOP ON A CLEAN AND SANITARY SURFACE BETWEEN USES.
    Location: Back room
01/09/2013Routine
  • Floor mounted installation
    Floor mounted equipment improperly installed.
    Correction: Floor mounted equipment shall be sealed to the floor or elevated on legs to provide at least a 6 inch clearance.
    Comments: blue bar cooler on cinder blocks (not cleanable) - provide castors/wheels.
    Location: Bar
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: Clean the speed rack with liquor on end .
    Location: Bar
    Equipment: -
  • 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: Bar
    Equipment: Soda gun & holster
  • 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.
    Location: Bar
02/17/2012Routine

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