ZHENG'S GARDEN, 720 E 38TH ST, Indianapolis, IN - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ZHENG'S GARDEN
Type: Restaurant
Address: 720 E 38TH ST, Indianapolis, IN 46205
County: Marion
License #: 106017
Smoking: Smoke Free
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 10/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

  • Food unsafe (Critical) (corrected)
    Food is unsafe and/or in unsound condition.
    Correction: Food shall be safe, unadulterated, not misbranded and honestly presented.
    Comments: SEVERAL BAGS OF MEAT ARE STORED IN TO GO SACKS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. TO GO SACKS ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE FREEZER OR COOLER. PLEASE DISCONTINUE STORING FOOD IN THE TO GO SACKS..
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Chest freezer
  • Miscellaneous contamination of food (Critical) (corrected)
    Food contaminated by miscellaneous source.
    Correction: Protect food from all sources of contamination.
    Comments: COOKED PORK WAS STORED ON EGG CONTAINER ON PREP TABLE. PLEASE DON'T REUSE THE EGG CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Prep table
  • 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: LARGE CONTAINER OF MEAT WAS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN COOLER. STORED 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Uncovered foods (Critical) (corrected)
    Foods are uncovered
    Correction: Store food in packages, covered containers or wrappings.
    Comments: FOOD STORED IN THE CHEST FREEZER AND UPRIGHT FRREZER WERE STORED UNCOVERED. PLEASE STORE FOOD IN A COVERED CONTAINER OR WRAPPED.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Chest freezer
  • Uncovered foods (Critical) (corrected)
    Foods are uncovered
    Correction: Store food in packages, covered containers or wrappings.
    Comments: FOOD STORED IN THE CHEST FREEZER AND UPRIGHT FRREZER WERE STORED UNCOVERED. PLEASE STORE FOOD IN A COVERED CONTAINER OR WRAPPED.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Upright freezer
10/28/2014Routine
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical) (corrected on site)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: THE COLD WATER WAS NOT ON AT FIRST FOR THE WOMEN'S ROOM HAND SINK --- BUT WAS TURNED BACK ON -- CORRECTED -- OK.
    Location: Womens restroom
    Equipment: Hand sink
05/12/2014Routine
  • Toxic labeling (corrected on site)
    Working container(s) of toxic materials not labeled with common name of contents.
    Correction: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the contents.
    Comments: A CLEANSER SPRAY BOTTLE HAD TO BE RELABELED. --- CORRECTED OK.
  • Hair restraints
    Food employees not wearing proper hair restraint.
    Correction: Food employees `wear hair restraints, such as hats, hair coverings or nets.
  • Minimize contact (Non-Critical)
    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: USE A CUP OR SCOOP WITH HANDLE IN THE SEASONED SALT CONTAINER.
  • Physical facility repair
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: SEAL OVER 2 SPOTS ON THE WALK--IN COOLER FLOOR WHERE THE SHEET METAL HAS WORN THROUGH.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
11/14/2013Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 10/28/2013Non-Illness Complaint
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: THE ORIGINAL 3--BAY SINK DRAIN STOPPERS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. REPAIR OR USE FLAT, RUBBER--TYPE STOPPERS AS DISCUSSED.
    Location: Three bay area
    Equipment: 3-bay
  • 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: IN THE BACK STOREROOM LABEL 2 OR 3 BULK INGREDIENT BINS IN ENGLISH. (CORNSTARCH, SUGAR, ETC.).
    Location: Back room
  • 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: Three bay area
06/21/2013Routine
  • Non potentially hazardous food contact surface(s) soiled (corrected on site)
    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: ONE SCOOP (CUP) IN A CONTAINER OF SEASONING WAS REMOVED -- TO BE REPLACED. -- CORRECTED -- OK.
    Location: Back room
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical) (corrected on site)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: THE HOT WATER WAS TOO LOW AT EACH SINK. WATER HEATER WAS TURNED UP --- ( KEEP AT AROUND 120 DEGREES MIN. ). -- CORRECTED ON SITE.
01/30/2013Routine
  • 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: 2 GREEN METAL RACKS IN WALK--IN COOLER -- USED TO HOLD EGG ROLLS -- SHOULD BE CLEANED.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical) (corrected on site)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: HOT WATER TEMP. OVERALL WAS LOW. HEATER WAS TURNED UP -- CORRECTED -- OK.
    Location: Back room
08/16/2012Routine
  • 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: GARLIC AND OIL MIXTURE, SPROUTS, AND COOKED CHICKEN PIECES STORED WITHOUT TEMPERATURE CONTROL. KEEP 41 DEGREES F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
    Location: Prep area
  • 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: RAW MEAT AND SEAFOOD STORED BEHIND PREPARED FOOD ON TOP OF MAKE TABLE COOLER. STORE IN FRONT OF...
    Location: Prep area
    Equipment: Make table 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: BLEACH SANITIZER WATER TOO STRONG. USE TEST STRIPS.
    Location: Prep area
  • Hair restraints (corrected)
    Food employees not wearing proper hair restraint.
    Correction: Food employees shall wear hair restraints, such as hats, hair coverings or nets.
  • Single-service reuse (corrected)
    Single service and single use articles reused.
    Correction: Single service and single use articles may not be reused. Mollusk and crustacean shells and cedar planks may not be used more than once as serving containers.
    Comments: CUT-OFF JUGS, EGG CARTONS, BOXES. DO NOT RE-USE.
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled (corrected)
    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 SOILED FANGUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Wiping cloths / storage (corrected)
    Wiping cloth(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Wet towels shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use.
    Comments: WET WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. WIPING CLOTHS SHOULD BE IN YOUR HAND OR IN THE BLEACH SANITIZER BUCKET.
    Location: Prep area
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing (corrected)
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: RE-SEAL 3-BAY SINK AND RESTROOM HAND SINK TO THE WALL WITH SILICONE SEALER.
    Location: Restroom
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing (corrected)
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: RE-SEAL 3-BAY SINK AND RESTROOM HAND SINK TO THE WALL WITH SILICONE SEALER.
    Location: Prep area
    Equipment: 3-bay
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: LARGE GREEN CONTAINER.
    Location: Cook line
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: SEWER SMELL IN BACK ROOM. ELIMINATE/ASSESS SOURCE.
    Location: Back room
  • 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: RICE SCOOP STORED IN CUP OF WATER. REMOVE:
    Location: Prep area
    Equipment: ------------ Miscellaneous -----------
02/15/2012Recheck
  • Cold holding (corrected on site)
    Potentially hazardous cold foods not held at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous cold foods shall be held at 41 degrees F or lower.
    Comments: GARLIC AND OIL MIXTURE, SPROUTS, AND COOKED CHICKEN PIECES STORED WITHOUT TEMPERATURE CONTROL. KEEP 41 DEGREES F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
    Location: Prep area
  • 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: RAW MEAT AND SEAFOOD STORED BEHIND PREPARED FOOD ON TOP OF MAKE TABLE COOLER. STORE IN FRONT OF...
    Location: Prep area
    Equipment: Make table 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: BLEACH SANITIZER WATER TOO STRONG. USE TEST STRIPS.
    Location: Prep area
  • Hair restraints
    Food employees not wearing proper hair restraint.
    Correction: Food employees shall wear hair restraints, such as hats, hair coverings or nets.
  • Single-service reuse
    Single service and single use articles reused.
    Correction: Single service and single use articles may not be reused. Mollusk and crustacean shells and cedar planks may not be used more than once as serving containers.
    Comments: CUT-OFF JUGS, EGG CARTONS, BOXES. DO NOT RE-USE.
  • 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 SOILED FANGUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Wiping cloths / storage (corrected on site)
    Wiping cloth(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Wet towels shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use.
    Comments: WET WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. WIPING CLOTHS SHOULD BE IN YOUR HAND OR IN THE BLEACH SANITIZER BUCKET.
    Location: Prep area
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: RE-SEAL 3-BAY SINK AND RESTROOM HAND SINK TO THE WALL WITH SILICONE SEALER.
    Location: Restroom
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: RE-SEAL 3-BAY SINK AND RESTROOM HAND SINK TO THE WALL WITH SILICONE SEALER.
    Location: Prep area
    Equipment: 3-bay
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: LARGE GREEN CONTAINER.
    Location: Cook line
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: SEWER SMELL IN BACK ROOM. ELIMINATE/ASSESS SOURCE.
    Location: Back room
  • 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: RICE SCOOP STORED IN CUP OF WATER. REMOVE:
    Location: Prep area
    Equipment: ------------ Miscellaneous -----------
02/08/2012Routine

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