TIP TOP TAVERN & GRILL, 1341 N CAPITOL AVE, Indianapolis, IN - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TIP TOP TAVERN & GRILL
Type: Tavern
Address: 1341 N CAPITOL AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46202
County: Marion
License #: 204071
Smoking: Smoke Free
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 06/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

  • 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: Pork not date marked in walk in cooler.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Food contact surface(s) soiled (corrected)
    Food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: Can opener soiled. Please clean and sanitize.
    Location: Kitchen
  • 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.
    Comments: Please do not store liquor bottles in the hand sink in the bar area.
    Location: Bar
  • Cutting surface(s) (corrected)
    Cutting surface(s) in poor condition.
    Correction: Surfaces, such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Bulk labeling (corrected)
    Food items removed from original container not properly labeled.
    Correction: Working containers holding food items shall be labeled with the common name of the food item.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Lighting intensity (corrected)
    Inadequate lighting intensity.
    Correction: Provide adequate lighting.
    Location: Walk-in freezer
  • Dumpster lids open (corrected)
    Dumpster and/or waste handling units not covered.
    Correction: Cover all dumpsters and waste handling units.
    Location: Dumpster area
  • Food storage (corrected)
    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: Walk-in freezer
06/12/2014Recheck
  • 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: Pork not date marked in walk in cooler.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Food contact surface(s) soiled
    Food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: Can opener soiled. Please clean and sanitize.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Hand sink location blocked
    Hand washing facilities not properly located and/or accessible.
    Correction: A hand washing facility shall be properly located and accessible at all times.
    Comments: Please do not store liquor bottles in the hand sink in the bar area.
    Location: Bar
  • Cutting surface(s)
    Cutting surface(s) in poor condition.
    Correction: Surfaces, such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Bulk labeling
    Food items removed from original container not properly labeled.
    Correction: Working containers holding food items shall be labeled with the common name of the food item.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Lighting intensity
    Inadequate lighting intensity.
    Correction: Provide adequate lighting.
    Location: Walk-in freezer
  • Dumpster lids open
    Dumpster and/or waste handling units not covered.
    Correction: Cover all dumpsters and waste handling units.
    Location: Dumpster area
  • Food storage
    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: Walk-in freezer
06/04/2014Routine
  • Food contact surface(s) soiled (corrected on site)
    Food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Cutting surface(s)
    Cutting surface(s) in poor condition.
    Correction: Surfaces, such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Baking/cooking equipment soiled
    Food contact surfaces of baking and/or cooking equipment soiled.
    Correction: Clean surfaces at least every 24 hours.
    Location: Kitchen
12/17/2013Routine
  • Cross-contamination (corrected on site)
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination.
    Comments: Please store eggs on the bottom shelves in walk in cooler.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Drying mop(s) (corrected)
    Improper drying of wet mop(s).
    Correction: After use, mop(s) shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling wall(s), equipment, or supplies.
    Comments: Mop is being stored on stairs.
  • Bulk labeling (corrected)
    Food items removed from original container not properly labeled.
    Correction: Working containers holding food items shall be labeled with the common name of the food item.
    Location: Basement
  • Open doors and windows (corrected)
    Window(s) and/or door(s) open.
    Correction: If the windows and doors are kept open for ventilation or other purpose the openings shall be protected from insect and rodent entry.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing (corrected)
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: Door knobs are missing to doors down stairs.
    Location: Basement
  • Food storage (corrected)
    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.
    Comments: Boxes of bread were stored on the floor in walk in freezer.
    Location: Walk-in freezer
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: Mop sink soiled. Please clean and sanitize mop sink.
    Location: Basement
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected on site)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Location: Basement
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical) (corrected)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: Hand sink has a lead in plumbing fixture. Repair or replace to good working conditions.
    Location: Basement
09/04/2013Recheck
  • Cross-contamination (corrected on site)
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination.
    Comments: Please store eggs on the bottom shelves in walk in cooler.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Drying mop(s)
    Improper drying of wet mop(s).
    Correction: After use, mop(s) shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling wall(s), equipment, or supplies.
    Comments: Mop is being stored on stairs.
  • Bulk labeling
    Food items removed from original container not properly labeled.
    Correction: Working containers holding food items shall be labeled with the common name of the food item.
    Location: Basement
  • Open doors and windows
    Window(s) and/or door(s) open.
    Correction: If the windows and doors are kept open for ventilation or other purpose the openings shall be protected from insect and rodent entry.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: Door knobs are missing to doors down stairs.
    Location: Basement
  • Food storage
    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.
    Comments: Boxes of bread were stored on the floor in walk in freezer.
    Location: Walk-in freezer
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: Mop sink soiled. Please clean and sanitize mop sink.
    Location: Basement
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected on site)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Location: Basement
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: Hand sink has a lead in plumbing fixture. Repair or replace to good working conditions.
    Location: Basement
08/21/2013Routine
  • Smoking distance signage (corrected on site)
    Smoking signs not posted conspicuously at each public entrance.
    Correction: An owner, operator, manager, or official in charge of a public place or place of employment shall post conspicuous signs at each public entrance that read "State Law Prohibits Smoking Within 8 Feet of this Entrance" or other similar language.
  • Cutting surface(s)
    1. Resurface of discard the cutting board on prep. refrigerator located in upstairs kitchen. Cutting surface(s) in poor condition.
    Correction: Surfaces, such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    1. Clean the rear kichen exit door where hands touch of soil. Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
  • In use utensil storage
    1. Do not store clean in use knives in the crack between prep. refrigerator and prep. table. In use utensil(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil(s) shall be stored in an approved manner.
02/06/2013Routine
  • Cross-contamination (corrected)
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination. RAW MEAT STORED ABOVE OTHER FOOD - LUNCHMEAT, ETC.. STORE BELOW.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Upright cooler
  • Cross-contamination (corrected)
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination. RAW MEAT STORED ABOVE OTHER FOOD - LUNCHMEAT, ETC.. STORE BELOW.
    Location: Basement
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Drying mop(s) (corrected)
    Improper drying of wet mop(s).
    Correction: After use, mop(s) shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling wall(s), equipment, or supplies. HANG MOPS TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
    Location: Basement
  • Equipment repair (corrected)
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition. STANDING WATER IN BOTTOM OF COOLER.
    Location: Wait staff area
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Food storage (corrected)
    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. ICE BAGS STORED ON FLOOR.
    Location: Basement
    Equipment: Walk in freezer
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained. LEAK BENEATH 3-BAY SINK. REPAIR.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: 3-bay
  • Restroom doors open (corrected)
    Toilet room door(s) not kept closed.
    Correction: Toilet room door(s) shall be kept closed, except during cleaning and maintenance. ENSURE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE IS FUNCTIONAL.
    Location: Emp restroom
07/27/2012Recheck
  • Cross-contamination (corrected on site)
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination. RAW MEAT STORED ABOVE OTHER FOOD - LUNCHMEAT, ETC.. STORE BELOW.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Upright cooler
  • Cross-contamination (corrected on site)
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination. RAW MEAT STORED ABOVE OTHER FOOD - LUNCHMEAT, ETC.. STORE BELOW.
    Location: Basement
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Drying mop(s)
    Improper drying of wet mop(s).
    Correction: After use, mop(s) shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling wall(s), equipment, or supplies. HANG MOPS TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
    Location: Basement
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition. STANDING WATER IN BOTTOM OF COOLER.
    Location: Wait staff area
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Food storage
    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. ICE BAGS STORED ON FLOOR.
    Location: Basement
    Equipment: Walk in freezer
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained. LEAK BENEATH 3-BAY SINK. REPAIR.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: 3-bay
  • Restroom doors open
    Toilet room door(s) not kept closed.
    Correction: Toilet room door(s) shall be kept closed, except during cleaning and maintenance. ENSURE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE IS FUNCTIONAL.
    Location: Emp restroom
07/20/2012Routine
  • Plumbing system design/capacity (corrected)
    Plumbing system not designed, constructed, or installed in accordance with plumbing code.
    Correction: A plumbing system shall be designed, constructed, and installed according to applicable Indiana plumbing code and meet the capacity needs of the retail food establishment.
    Comments: HOT & COLD ARE ON THE WRONG SIDE - HAND SINK 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. HOT MUST BE ON THE LEFT SIDE PER INDIANA PLUMBING CODE.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Sewage system/direct connection (corrected)
    A direct connection exists between a sewage system and equipment drain.
    Correction: A direct connection may not exist between the sewage's system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment or utensils are placed.
    Comments: RAISE THE DRAIN FROM THE ICE MACHINE ABOVE THE SUMP PUMP - BASEMENT
    Location: Basement
    Equipment: Ice machine
  • Equipment repair (corrected)
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: DOOR SEALS TORN AND DIRTY ON SANDWICH MAKE TABLE. REPLACE.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Make table cooler
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing (corrected)
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: SEAL ALL STATIONARY EQUIPMENT TO THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR.
    Location: Bar
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing (corrected)
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: SEAL ALL STATIONARY EQUIPMENT TO THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR.
    Location: Emp restroom
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: CLEAN OUT THE FAR LEFT SIDE WHERE THE COMPRESSOR IS - BASEMENT BESIDE 3-BAY
    Location: Basement
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: LEAK IN DRAIN HAND SINK BASEMENT KITCHEN.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Cove molding (corrected)
    Floor-wall junctures not coved.
    Correction: Install cove molding.
    Comments: KITCHEN BASEMENT: INSTALL VINYL OR TILE COVE BASE WHERE MISSING. DO NOT INSTALL WOOD.EMP RESTROOM: INSTALL VINYL OR TILE COVE BASE
    Location: Kitchen
  • Cove molding (corrected)
    Floor-wall junctures not coved.
    Correction: Install cove molding.
    Comments: KITCHEN BASEMENT: INSTALL VINYL OR TILE COVE BASE WHERE MISSING. DO NOT INSTALL WOOD.EMP RESTROOM: INSTALL VINYL OR TILE COVE BASE
    Location: Emp restroom
  • 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: SEAL THE GAP UNDER THE NORTH DOOR TO PREVENT VERMIN ENTRY.
    Location: Back room
  • Physical facility repair (corrected)
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: REPAIR THE THRESHOLD WALK IN COOLER
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Thermometer, provided (corrected)
    Cold and hot holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous food is not equipped with at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
    Correction: Cold or hot holding equipment used for potentially hazardous foods shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least 1 temperature measuring device that is located to allow for easy viewing.
    Comments: PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN THE SANDWICH TABLE.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Make table cooler
05/10/2012Pre-Licensing Recheck
  • Plumbing system design/capacity
    Plumbing system not designed, constructed, or installed in accordance with plumbing code.
    Correction: A plumbing system shall be designed, constructed, and installed according to applicable Indiana plumbing code and meet the capacity needs of the retail food establishment.
    Comments: HOT & COLD ARE ON THE WRONG SIDE - HAND SINK 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. HOT MUST BE ON THE LEFT SIDE PER INDIANA PLUMBING CODE.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Sewage system/direct connection
    A direct connection exists between a sewage system and equipment drain.
    Correction: A direct connection may not exist between the sewage's system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment or utensils are placed.
    Comments: RAISE THE DRAIN FROM THE ICE MACHINE ABOVE THE SUMP PUMP - BASEMENT
    Location: Basement
    Equipment: Ice machine
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: DOOR SEALS TORN AND DIRTY ON SANDWICH MAKE TABLE. REPLACE.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Make table cooler
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: SEAL ALL STATIONARY EQUIPMENT TO THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR.
    Location: Bar
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: SEAL ALL STATIONARY EQUIPMENT TO THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR.
    Location: Emp restroom
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: CLEAN OUT THE FAR LEFT SIDE WHERE THE COMPRESSOR IS - BASEMENT BESIDE 3-BAY
    Location: Basement
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: LEAK IN DRAIN HAND SINK BASEMENT KITCHEN.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Cove molding
    Floor-wall junctures not coved.
    Correction: Install cove molding.
    Comments: KITCHEN BASEMENT: INSTALL VINYL OR TILE COVE BASE WHERE MISSING. DO NOT INSTALL WOOD.EMP RESTROOM: INSTALL VINYL OR TILE COVE BASE
    Location: Kitchen
  • Cove molding
    Floor-wall junctures not coved.
    Correction: Install cove molding.
    Comments: KITCHEN BASEMENT: INSTALL VINYL OR TILE COVE BASE WHERE MISSING. DO NOT INSTALL WOOD.EMP RESTROOM: INSTALL VINYL OR TILE COVE BASE
    Location: Emp restroom
  • 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: SEAL THE GAP UNDER THE NORTH DOOR TO PREVENT VERMIN ENTRY.
    Location: Back room
  • Physical facility repair
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: REPAIR THE THRESHOLD WALK IN COOLER
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Thermometer, provided
    Cold and hot holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous food is not equipped with at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
    Correction: Cold or hot holding equipment used for potentially hazardous foods shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least 1 temperature measuring device that is located to allow for easy viewing.
    Comments: PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN THE SANDWICH TABLE.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Make table cooler
05/04/2012Pre-Licensing

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