Punjabi Hut, 26 Niagara Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14303 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

Inspection findings	Inspection date	Type	Comments
Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur. Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding.	09/11/2015	Inspection	4A--Bucket of sanitizing solution was ""bleaching out"" the inspector's chlorine test strip, indicating that chlorine levels are extremely high. Owner diluted bucket to ~ 100ppm cl. corrected. 6A--Rice found in the kitchen hot hold unit and the rice found in the buffet table were measured at 105 degrees F and 125 degrees F respectively, using the inspector's digital thermometer. Owner stated that rice was prepared an hour prior to this temperature being taken. Owner reheated rice to greater than 165 degrees to be put back in hot hold and buffet table to maintain temperature at greater than 140 degrees F. Corrected. 8C--Clean glassware found stored on cloth napkin on storage rack. 8D--Plastic spoons/forks are being stored in different directions in baskets on the buffet line which does not prevent bare hand contact with food contact surfaces of utensils. 10B--Bare wood pallets, rusted shelving in walk-in cooler, and cinder blocks in kitchen are not smooth and easily cleanable. 11D--Most gaskets on cooler/freezer doors throughout kitchen are not clean. 14B--Door to back storage area does not create effective control against insects/rodents. 15A--Walls and floor behind dish machine are not clean.
No violation noted during this evaluation.	05/18/2015	Re-Inspection
Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions	05/04/2015	Inspection
Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage). Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces	09/22/2014	Inspection	5C - At 1:35 inspector temped a pan of chicken next to cook line and found it to be 78 degrees. AS per cook the chicken had benn cooked about an hour previous and was allowing it to cool. Proper cooling procedures were reviewed with owner. Food that is cooling must go from 120 degrees to 70 degrees in 2 hours and from 70 degrees to 45 degrees in four hours. Chicken was placed in cooler. Corrected. 8C - Clean dishes, pots and pans were stored on floor in closet next to cook line 10B - Floor freezer in hallway outside kitchen has excessive ice build up and does not form a proper seal 14B - Doors to outside do not form tight seal withdoor frame. Could allow insects and rodents access into establishment 15A - Floors in back storage areas are worn and not smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat.. Floor in walk-in cooler across from dishwasher has debris accumulated under the shelving 15B - Light shields missing from storage area next to cook line and walk-in cooler across from dishwasher
Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding.	05/23/2014	Inspection
Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked) Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces) Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures	09/11/2013	Inspection	8A--Walk-in cooler: product stored on shelves that are too close to the ground allowing debris build-up beneath shelves to accumulate. 8E--Inspector could not locate thermometers in most coolers throughout establishment. 10A--Cutting boards in kitchen show severe discoloration in grooves. 12D--Both restroom doors are not self-closing.
Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions	05/29/2013	Re-Inspection	8 D - SINGLE SERVE PLASTIC SPOONS, KNIVES, STORED WITHOUT DIRECTION IN OPEN CONTAINER, VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 11 B - DISHWASHER SOAP AND SANITIZER CYCLES NOT WORKING PROPERLY, SERVICE CALLED, WASH BY HAND UNTIL SERVICE DONE
Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur. Critical: Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods. Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin	05/14/2013	Inspection	3 C - IN KITCHEN: SINGLE BOWL OF BREAD AND APPROX 3 QUARTS OF COOKED RICE BEING HANDLED WITH BARE HANDS, VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 4 A / 11 B - BUCKETS OF CHLORINE SANITIZER AND AUTO DISHWASHER WITH CHLORINE SANITIZER TOO STRONG ( BLEACHES TEST STRIPS WHITE ) - BUCKETS CHANGED, SERVICE CALLED FOR AUTO WASHER 14 B - REAR DOUBLE DOOR TO OUTSIDE, NEXT TO AUTO DISHWASHER, NOT PROPERLY SEALED TO KEEP OUT RODENTS AND INSECTS
Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods. Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained	09/13/2012	Inspection	2C - Raw eggs found stored on top shelf in walk-in cooler located near dishwasher. Raw eggs were stored above ready to eat foods. Employee voluntarily moved eggs to bottom shelf - corrected. 12C - Pipe near grease trap found leaking on floor in basement. Condenser discharge hose malfunctioning, resulting in water leaking down into basement from cooler in kitchen. 12D - Both Men's and Women's restroom doors are not self-closing.
No violation noted during this evaluation.	06/19/2012	Re-Inspection
Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces	06/04/2012	Re-Inspection	14B Double doors leading to parking lot from back room are open with no screen 15A Walls & floors in two back rooms are not easily cleanable - Repeat
Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked) Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces	05/04/2012	Inspection	8A Plastic squeeze bottles of variuos liquids not labeled for content 8C Silverware stored in container with handles facing down 8E Probe thermometer in cooler in back room read 60dF. Ambient air temp was 40dF. 15A Walls & floors in area behind main bldg are not smooth & easily cleanable 15B Light in hood above stove is burned out
Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans	07/15/2011	Inspection	15A: Area behind main building and temporary building-floor, walls, etc.-not smooth, easily cleanable surfaces, open to elements. (Note: See 15A-6/2711) Note: Work has begun on this violation. 15B: Light not shielded-basement near ice machine.
Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked) Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions	06/27/2011	Re-Inspection	11A- Three bay sink not used properly. 14B- Front and side doors open at this time. 15a- Area behind main building with temporary building and connecting overhang has floor- rough, not easily cleanable (parking lot); temporary rear building not sealed from outside elements (opening with no screen to outside, wall not sealed to the ground. 8A- Food being prepared in this area. (# 15A- above) 15B- Light not shielded in the basement near the ice machine.
Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours. Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin	05/19/2011	Inspection	5B - AT 12:15 PM FOUND ABOUT 4 GALLONS OF ONION GRAVY IN 5 GALLON PLASTIC CONTAINER IN COOLER, TEMPERATURE 75F USING INSPECTORS CALIBRATED THERMOMETER, COOK SAID MADE AT 6AM, NOT COOLED CORRECTLY: 140 TO 70F IN 2 HOURS, 70 TO 45F IN ADDITIONAL 4 HOURS, VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED, REVIEWED COOLING PRACTICE 13B - TWO DUMPSTERS FULL AND OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS ON GROUND, LARGER EMPTY DUMPSTER JUST DELIVERED, AWAITING PICK-UP OF DUMPSTERS 14B - REAR DOOR SCREEN DAMAGED/RIPPED/OPEN 15A - AREA BEHIND MAIN BUILDING WITH TEMPORARY BUILDING AND CONNECTING OVERHANG HAS FLOOR ROUGH AND NOT EASILY CLEANABLE (ROUGH TARMACK), OWNER SPEAKING WITH CITY PLANNING BOARD FOR REAR RECONSTRUCTION, TEMPORARY/REAR BUILDING NOT SEALED FROM OUTSIDE ELEMENTS ( OPENING WITH NO SCREEN TO OUTSIDE, WALL NOT SEALED TO TARMACK - WOOD ROTTED ) 15B - LIGHT NOT SHIELDED IN BASEMENT, NEAR ICE MACHINE
No violation noted during this evaluation.	09/23/2010	Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation.	06/07/2010	Inspection
Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures Insects, rodents present Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45oF during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38oF during cold holding. Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked) Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed	08/17/2009	Inspection	5A- Chicken curry at 57 degrees in Pepsi cooler, ambient temperature= 57 degrees, due to the time factor all phf's rmoved to other coolers. Yogurt on buffet at 53 degrees- ice added to the unit. 5E- Pepsi coolers running at 57 degrees, 58 degrees- Note: Repairman already on site repairing walkin cooler. No phf's present. 8E- Cooler thermometers not accurate or available in some cooler units. 8A- food prep occuring outside the restaurant. potatoes being peeled behind the restaurant. 13A- Covered container missing in the ladies room. 14A- Front door open at this time.
Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)	06/30/2009	Re-Inspection	10B-- Shelving in dry storage in basement is bare wood, not smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat. All other violations from 5/29/09 inspection are corrected or are not occuring during this reinspection.
Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) Hair is improperly restrained Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked) Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur. Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45oF during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38oF during cold holding.	05/29/2009	Inspection	4A--Raid Insecticide(1can) found in basement storage. Voluntarily discared. Explained they must use a licensed applicator for this purpose. Corrected. 5A--Walk-in cooler behind establishment measured an ambient air temp. of 54 degrees using inspector's calibrated thermometer. Inspector then used his calibrated food testing thermometer to measure the temp. of each and every product in cooler--they all ranged from 49 degrees to 52 degrees. Raw vegetables and fruits were saved, all other product was volutarily discarded. Corrected. Owner stated that he had shut off the circuit to the Air Conditioner and was unaware that same circuit controlled the walk-in cooler due to the cooler only being a couple months old. Circuit was turned back on. 8A--Product found stored improperly, not stored >= 6"" off of floor or on easily movable carts or pallets to make floors easily accessible for cleaning. 9C--Cook was not wearing a hair restraint while cooking. Corrected. 10B--Bare wood and bare concrete surfaces in back storage and basement storage, not smooth and cleanable. 12D&12E--Women's room--toilet paper not in dispenser, no hand drying device. Kitchen hand wash sink missing hand drying towels. Men's room missing toilet paper. Hand drying device in womens room was corrected when power to walk-in cooler turned back on. That part is corrected. 15B--Lighting in basement and in walk-in cooler out back are not shielded.
Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures	10/17/2008	Inspection	8E- Thermometer missing from cooler. (kitchen) 11B- Sanitizer not made up for wiping cloths. 8D- Single service towels not dispensed at the sink. 10B- Bare wood sufaces on kitchen storage shelves.
Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs	05/29/2008	Inspection	10B: Storage shelf in rear food storage area, under table, not smooth and easily cleanable (raw wood). 12D: Ladies room self-closer, on door, broken.
Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs	06/22/2007	Inspection	8D- Single service paper towels not in dispenser in kitchen. 10B- Shelving in kitchen under prep table bare wood, needs to be smooth and easily cleanable. 12D- Men's room is missing paper towels and toilet paper needs to be in a dispenser in both the men and ladies room. 13A- Covered garbage container missing in ladies room. 15B- Light in dry food storage not shielded.

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