Zaika Indian Cuisine, 421 Third Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14301 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant name: ZAIKA INDIAN CUISINE
Address: 421 Third Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14301
County: Niagara
Local health department: Niagara County
Restaurant type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 08/17/2015
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Inspection findings

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No violation noted during this evaluation. 08/17/2015Re-Inspection
  • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
  • 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)
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • 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.
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
 08/11/2015Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 05/04/2015Re-Inspection
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Critical: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)
 04/10/2015Inspection
  • 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)
  • 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 above 140oF during hot holding.
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
 09/09/2014Inspection6A--Tandori chicken in buffet table measured @ 126 degrees F using the inspector's digital thermometer. Employee stated that food was heated and put into buffet table ~ 45 minutes ago. Inspector allowed for chicken to be reheated to >165 degrees F and to be put back into the buffet table to be held @ >140 degrees F until served. Corrected.
  • 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)
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
 04/16/2014Inspection
  • Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
 07/25/2013Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 04/23/2013Re-Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 04/22/2013Inspection
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
 08/30/2012Re-Inspection10A--Two cutting boards in kitchen found with minor discoloration. Repeat. 11A--Mechanical dishwasher not sanitizing to 50 ppm or achieving >=170 degrees at the rinse cycle for sanitizing purposes. According to manager, the heat booster is not functioning properly and he has calls out to the repair man to come in and fix it. Establishment to use 3 - bay system (wash, rinse, sanitize @ 50 ppm cl, and air dry) until repairs are done. Repeat. 15B--No Lights inside Traulsen cooler in back prep area, light shields missing in 4 door Traulsen cooler in kitchen, end caps missing on light shields in kitchen, and fan grate on 2 door Traulsen cooler in back prep area has dust accumulation. Repeat.
  • Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
  • 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)
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • 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
  • Critical: Water/ice: unsafe, unapproved sources, cross connections
 08/09/2012Inspection1B - Ice scoop found submerged in ice in ice machine. Employee made contact with ice with bare hand upon retrieval of scoop. Employee voluntarily discarded ice from machine - corrected. 8A - Food products found uncovered in walk-in cooler and upright coolers throughout kitchen. Paper towels found lining food trays in 4 door Traulsen cooler (not food grade). 10A - Two cutting boards in kitchen found with minor discoloration. 10B - Bare wood found in Traulsen cooler in side room, not smooth and easily cleanable. 11A - Mechanical dishwasher not sanitizing to 50 ppm chlorine as required. All dishes & utensils must now go through 3-bay system (wash, rinse, sanitize and air dry). 14C - Fly traps found in kitchen and dry storage are by ice machine. 15B - No lights inside Traulsen cooler, light shields missing in 4-door Traulsen cooler in kitchen. End caps missing on light shields in kitchen. Fan grate in 2-door Traulsen cooler in kitchen is broken.
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Hair is improperly restrained
 04/23/2012Inspection9C Hair restraints missing from some food prep workers 12E Soap, paper towels missing from handwash sink at bar
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
 08/23/2011Inspection12D: Urinal in Men's room ""Out of Order"". Repairman arrived during inspection.
  • 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.
 04/27/2011Inspection5A: Approx. 4 cups of yogurt was found in small buffet cooler, along with 5 cups of fruit with whipped cream. Owner voluntarily discarded. Repairman will be called.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
 09/24/2010Inspection10B- Gasket (door) in disrepair in the Randell two door cooler (front). 12C- Mop sink not present.
No violation noted during this evaluation. 04/30/2010Inspection
  • 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)
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Critical: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
 10/02/2009Inspection2E- Food testing thermometer not available to monitor food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating, holding processes. 8A- Food products stored in containers stored on the floor. 8A- Food products stored in containers- not labeled, mislabeled for specific contents. 8A- Open can of mango found stored on the counter, advised to discard. 8C- Clean pots and pans stored outside. 11C/D- Food contact surfaces- food buildup present. 11B- No sanitzer/wiping cloths made up at this time. 10B- Bare wood stairs/shelf found near the rear door. 10B- Dust buildup noted on the hood (kitchen). 10B- Tin foil covering shelf surfaces. 15A- Some peeling paint noted- kitchen ceiling.
No violation noted during this evaluation. 04/20/2009Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 04/03/2008Inspection
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
 04/20/2007Inspection10B- Dry food storage shelves- bare wood surfaces, not easily cleanable surfaces.

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