ZALEN ASIAN STORE, 6838 MADISON AVE, Indianapolis, IN - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ZALEN ASIAN STORE
Type: Grocery
Address: 6838 MADISON AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46227
County: Marion
License #: 203951
Smoking: Smoke Free
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 02/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

  • Cold holding (corrected)
    Potentially hazardous cold foods not held at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous cold foods shall be held at 41 degrees F or lower.
    Comments: 1. Large amounts of raw whole eggs sitting out at room temperature in dry stock room area. Raw whole eggs are potentially hazardous and must be held at 41 deg. F or below. Discard all eggs in stock room that are sitting out at room temperature NOTE > REPEAT VIOLATION.
    Location: Dry storage
  • 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.
    Comments: 1. Raw whole eggs stored above ready to eat food items / produce in reach in cooler in customer area. Store all raw whole eggs below and away from all other food items.
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Self service operations (corrected)
    Raw, unpackaged animal food offered for consumer self service.
    Correction: Raw unpackaged animal foods shall not be offered in self service.
    Comments: 1. Raw meat in plastic bus tub and in bowl in reach in cooler in customer area of store. Raw meats are not approved to be sold in bulk. All meats must be in sealed packages and be labeled. You are not allowed to have any open meats. Discontinue having any open meats.
  • Unapproved food contact materials (corrected)
    Unapproved material(s) for utensil(s) and/or food-contact surfaces of equipment.
    Correction: Use approved materials for utensils and food contact surface(s).
    Comments: 1. Grocery bags of meat inside of chest freezers in customer area. Grocery bags are not approved for use for direct contact of food, Use only food grade bags that are labeled for sale with approved labels.
  • No certified food handler (corrected)
    No certified food handler per 410 IAC 7-22.
    Correction: Provide a certified food handler.
    Comments: 1. No certified food handler. You must have at least one person who has been certified in food safety.
  • 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: 1. Dried fish for sale in customer area not packaged. all foods must be in sealed packs and labeled for sale. Do not sit out for sale not packaged. 2. Boxes of food on floor throughout customer area. Remove all food itmes from floor. 3. Boxes of food on floor throughout dry stock area. Remove all food items from floor.
  • In store packaging (corrected)
    Packaged food(s) not properly labeled.
    Correction: Food packaged at retail food establishment shall be labeled as specified by law.
    Comments: 1. Packs of frozen meats in chest freezer not labeled. Label all packs of meats with approved labels. 2. Several packs of food items in reach in coolers and on sales floor not labeled. All foods for sale must have approved labels. This includes all foods for sale on shleving in customer area and inside of all coolers and freezers. NOTE > REPEAT VIOLATION.
02/11/2014Recheck
  • Cold holding
    Potentially hazardous cold foods not held at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous cold foods shall be held at 41 degrees F or lower.
    Comments: 1. Large amounts of raw whole eggs sitting out at room temperature in dry stock room area. Raw whole eggs are potentially hazardous and must be held at 41 deg. F or below. Discard all eggs in stock room that are sitting out at room temperature NOTE > REPEAT VIOLATION.
    Location: Dry storage
  • Cross-contamination
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination.
    Comments: 1. Raw whole eggs stored above ready to eat food items / produce in reach in cooler in customer area. Store all raw whole eggs below and away from all other food items.
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Self service operations
    Raw, unpackaged animal food offered for consumer self service.
    Correction: Raw unpackaged animal foods shall not be offered in self service.
    Comments: 1. Raw meat in plastic bus tub and in bowl in reach in cooler in customer area of store. Raw meats are not approved to be sold in bulk. All meats must be in sealed packages and be labeled. You are not allowed to have any open meats. Discontinue having any open meats.
  • Unapproved food contact materials
    Unapproved material(s) for utensil(s) and/or food-contact surfaces of equipment.
    Correction: Use approved materials for utensils and food contact surface(s).
    Comments: 1. Grocery bags of meat inside of chest freezers in customer area. Grocery bags are not approved for use for direct contact of food, Use only food grade bags that are labeled for sale with approved labels.
  • No certified food handler
    No certified food handler per 410 IAC 7-22.
    Correction: Provide a certified food handler.
    Comments: 1. No certified food handler. You must have at least one person who has been certified in food safety.
  • 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: 1. Dried fish for sale in customer area not packaged. all foods must be in sealed packs and labeled for sale. Do not sit out for sale not packaged. 2. Boxes of food on floor throughout customer area. Remove all food itmes from floor. 3. Boxes of food on floor throughout dry stock area. Remove all food items from floor.
  • In store packaging
    Packaged food(s) not properly labeled.
    Correction: Food packaged at retail food establishment shall be labeled as specified by law.
    Comments: 1. Packs of frozen meats in chest freezer not labeled. Label all packs of meats with approved labels. 2. Several packs of food items in reach in coolers and on sales floor not labeled. All foods for sale must have approved labels. This includes all foods for sale on shleving in customer area and inside of all coolers and freezers. NOTE > REPEAT VIOLATION.
02/04/2014Routine
  • 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.
    Comments: 1. Raw whole eggs stored above ready to eat food items inside of reach in cooler in customer area. Store all raw whole eggs below and away from all other food items.
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Pests/rodents removed (corrected)
    Dead pests not removed.
    Correction: Remove dead pests at frequent intervals to avoid accumulation.
    Comments: 1. Dead mouse on floor by doors to stock room. Remove dead mouse.
    Location: Back room
  • 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: 1. Boxes of food on floor in customer area. Remove all boxes of food from floor.
  • Improper labeling of packaged food (Non-Critical) (corrected)
    Food package improperly labeled.
    Correction: Packaged food shall be labeled as specified by law.
    Comments: 1. Bags of meat in chest freezer not labeled. Label all bags of meat. 2. Bages of food not labeled in reach in cooler in customer area. Label all food items.
06/25/2013Recheck
  • Cross-contamination
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination.
    Comments: 1. Raw whole eggs stored above ready to eat food items inside of reach in cooler in customer area. Store all raw whole eggs below and away from all other food items.
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Pests/rodents removed
    Dead pests not removed.
    Correction: Remove dead pests at frequent intervals to avoid accumulation.
    Comments: 1. Dead mouse on floor by doors to stock room. Remove dead mouse.
    Location: Back room
  • 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: 1. Boxes of food on floor in customer area. Remove all boxes of food from floor.
  • Improper labeling of packaged food (Non-Critical)
    Food package improperly labeled.
    Correction: Packaged food shall be labeled as specified by law.
    Comments: 1. Bags of meat in chest freezer not labeled. Label all bags of meat. 2. Bages of food not labeled in reach in cooler in customer area. Label all food items.
06/18/2013Recheck
  • Cross-contamination
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination.
    Comments: 1. Raw whole eggs stored above ready to eat food items inside of reach in cooler in customer area. Store all raw whole eggs below and away from all other food items.
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Pests/rodents removed
    Dead pests not removed.
    Correction: Remove dead pests at frequent intervals to avoid accumulation.
    Comments: 1. Dead mouse on floor by doors to stock room. Remove dead mouse.
    Location: Back room
  • 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: 1. Boxes of food on floor in customer area. Remove all boxes of food from floor.
  • Improper labeling of packaged food (Non-Critical)
    Food package improperly labeled.
    Correction: Packaged food shall be labeled as specified by law.
    Comments: 1. Bags of meat in chest freezer not labeled. Label all bags of meat. 2. Bages of food not labeled in reach in cooler in customer area. Label all food items.
06/11/2013Routine
  • Unapproved food contact materials (corrected)
    Unapproved material(s) for utensil(s) and/or food-contact surfaces of equipment.
    Correction: Use approved materials for utensils and food contact surface(s).
    Comments: 1. Meat stored in cardboard box. Meat shall be stored in food-grade packagine and properly labeled. 2. Food items stored in grocery bags. Grocery bags are not food-grade or approved for storage of food items. Provide food grade packaging and containers to store food in.
    Location: Sales floor
    Equipment: Chest freezer
  • Unapproved food contact materials (corrected)
    Unapproved material(s) for utensil(s) and/or food-contact surfaces of equipment.
    Correction: Use approved materials for utensils and food contact surface(s).
    Comments: 1. Meat stored in cardboard box. Meat shall be stored in food-grade packagine and properly labeled. 2. Food items stored in grocery bags. Grocery bags are not food-grade or approved for storage of food items. Provide food grade packaging and containers to store food in.
    Location: Sales floor
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Improper labeling of packaged food (Non-Critical)
    Food package improperly labeled.
    Correction: Packaged food shall be labeled as specified by law.
    Comments: 1. All package foods, meat, fish, etc. need to have approved label stating ingredients from most prevalent to least prevalent.
    Location: Sales floor
12/06/2012Recheck
  • Unapproved food contact materials
    Unapproved material(s) for utensil(s) and/or food-contact surfaces of equipment.
    Correction: Use approved materials for utensils and food contact surface(s).
    Comments: 1. Meat stored in cardboard box. Meat shall be stored in food-grade packagine and properly labeled. 2. Food items stored in grocery bags. Grocery bags are not food-grade or approved for storage of food items. Provide food grade packaging and containers to store food in.
    Location: Sales floor
    Equipment: Chest freezer
  • Unapproved food contact materials
    Unapproved material(s) for utensil(s) and/or food-contact surfaces of equipment.
    Correction: Use approved materials for utensils and food contact surface(s).
    Comments: 1. Meat stored in cardboard box. Meat shall be stored in food-grade packagine and properly labeled. 2. Food items stored in grocery bags. Grocery bags are not food-grade or approved for storage of food items. Provide food grade packaging and containers to store food in.
    Location: Sales floor
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Improper labeling of packaged food (Non-Critical)
    Food package improperly labeled.
    Correction: Packaged food shall be labeled as specified by law.
    Comments: 1. All package foods, meat, fish, etc. need to have approved label stating ingredients from most prevalent to least prevalent.
    Location: Sales floor
11/28/2012Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 07/19/2012Non-Illness Complaint
  • Hand sink capacity (corrected)
    Inadequate number of hand washing sinks.
    Correction: Provide adequate number of hand washing sinks.
    Comments: Employees cutting dried fish with a cleaver & re packaging in zip lock bags. You must have a hand washing sink to wash your hands before any food prep occurs.
  • No warewashing equipment (corrected)
    No warewashing equipment located in establishment for effective washing, rinsing, and sanitizing of equipment and utensil(s).
    Correction: A retail food establishment shall be equipped with 1 of the following options for purposes of washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils: (1) Manual warewashing equipment. (2) Warewashing machine.
    Comments: Employees are cutting with a cleaver & repackaging dried fish in zip lock bags. Discontinue this practice. This facility was licensed as a prepackaged grocery.
  • Frozen temperatures (corrected)
    Frozen food(s) not maintained at proper temperature.
    Correction: Stored frozen food(s) shall be maintained frozen and should be stored at 0 degrees F.
    Comments: Dried fish not frozen per label instructions. Follow label instructions.
    Location: Sales floor
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Comments: Provide a towel dispenser with towels for womens restroom. Move the towels to the hand sink area.
    Location: Womens restroom
  • In store label information
    Packaged food(s) not properly labeled.
    Correction: Provide (1) Common name. ( 2) List of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight. (3) The quantity of contents. (4) The name and place of business
    Comments: Foods packaged in store do not have labels.
    Location: Sales floor
  • Covered trash can in womens restroom (corrected)
    No covered trash can for womens restroom.
    Correction: Provide a covered trash can.
    Location: Womens restroom
04/12/2012Recheck
  • Hand sink capacity
    Inadequate number of hand washing sinks.
    Correction: Provide adequate number of hand washing sinks.
    Comments: Employees cutting dried fish with a cleaver & re packaging in zip lock bags. You must have a hand washing sink to wash your hands before any food prep occurs.
  • No warewashing equipment
    No warewashing equipment located in establishment for effective washing, rinsing, and sanitizing of equipment and utensil(s).
    Correction: A retail food establishment shall be equipped with 1 of the following options for purposes of washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils: (1) Manual warewashing equipment. (2) Warewashing machine.
    Comments: Employees are cutting with a cleaver & repackaging dried fish in zip lock bags. Discontinue this practice. This facility was licensed as a prepackaged grocery.
  • Frozen temperatures
    Frozen food(s) not maintained at proper temperature.
    Correction: Stored frozen food(s) shall be maintained frozen and should be stored at 0 degrees F.
    Comments: Dried fish not frozen per label instructions. Follow label instructions.
    Location: Sales floor
  • Hand sink/towels
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Comments: Provide a towel dispenser with towels for womens restroom.
    Location: Womens restroom
  • In store label information
    Packaged food(s) not properly labeled.
    Correction: Provide (1) Common name. ( 2) List of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight. (3) The quantity of contents. (4) The name and place of business
    Comments: Foods packaged in store do not have labels.
    Location: Sales floor
  • Covered trash can in womens restroom
    No covered trash can for womens restroom.
    Correction: Provide a covered trash can.
    Location: Womens restroom
04/05/2012Routine
  • Plumbing system / repair (Critical) (corrected)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: One toilet is overflowing in the mens restroom. Clear the drain so the toilet flushes.
    Location: Mens restroom
  • Hand sink/towels
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Comments: Provide a towel dispenser for womens restroom.
    Location: Womens restroom
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Comments: Provide a towel dispenser for womens restroom.
    Location: Mens restroom
  • Improper storage of clean equipment (corrected)
    Clean equipment and/or utensils stored incorrectly.
    Correction: Store covered or inverted in a self-draining position that allows for air drying.
    Comments: Store cookware 6 inches off of the floor.
    Location: Sales floor
  • Physical facility repair (corrected)
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: 1) Paint the wood behind the hand sink.2) Paint the walls in the mop sink room.3) Paint or cover the dry wall in the hall to the restrooms.
    Location: Womens restroom
  • Physical facility repair (corrected)
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: 1) Paint the wood behind the hand sink.2) Paint the walls in the mop sink room.3) Paint or cover the dry wall in the hall to the restrooms.
    Location: Utility room
  • Physical facility repair
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: 1) Paint the wood behind the hand sink.2) Paint the walls in the mop sink room.3) Paint or cover the dry wall in the hall to the restrooms.
    Location: Restroom
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: Clean the toilets in the restroom.
    Location: Restroom
03/21/2012Pre-Licensing Recheck
  • Plumbing system / repair (Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: One toilet is overflowing in the mens restroom. Clear the drain so the toilet flushes.
    Location: Mens restroom
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected on site)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Location: Womens restroom
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected on site)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Location: Mens restroom
  • Improper storage of clean equipment
    Clean equipment and/or utensils stored incorrectly.
    Correction: Store covered or inverted in a self-draining position that allows for air drying.
    Comments: Store cookware 6 inches off of the floor.
    Location: Sales floor
  • Physical facility repair
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: 1) Paint the wood behind the hand sink.2) Paint the walls in the mop sink room.3) Paint or cover the dry wall in the hall to the restrooms.
    Location: Womens restroom
  • Physical facility repair
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: 1) Paint the wood behind the hand sink.2) Paint the walls in the mop sink room.3) Paint or cover the dry wall in the hall to the restrooms.
    Location: Utility room
  • Physical facility repair
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: 1) Paint the wood behind the hand sink.2) Paint the walls in the mop sink room.3) Paint or cover the dry wall in the hall to the restrooms.
    Location: Restroom
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: Clean the toilets in the restroom.
    Location: Restroom
03/15/2012Pre-Licensing

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