Bukhara Indian Bistro

September 3, 2009 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking
  • failed findings23
  • critical findings8

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Failed findings

  • Coolingcritical
    Inspector note: Cooked potatoes and spinach at 50F. PIC stated they had been in walk-in from previous night. Discontunue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place. Food saftey packet provided to be reviewed with staff.
    code 03-3-501.14*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Cold Holdingcritical
    Inspector note: Spinch cold holding at 50F. PIC stated it had been prepared from the prior night. Ensure all foods are maintained at 40F and below. Cooked potatoes in basement walk-in at 49F. PIC stated potatoes had been cooled from previous night. PIC voluntarily disposed and denatured out of temperature potatoes.
    code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical
    Inspector note: Raw chicken stored next to cooked foods in 2 door cooler. Store all cooked and raw foods separately to ensure no cross contamination.
    code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical
    Inspector note: Knives in basement and in kitchen area visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Cutting boards in kitchen and basement preparation area heavily scoared and visibly soiled. Replace or repair. Preparation table in basement visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
    code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Toxic Items: Original Containercritical
    Inspector note: Murphies wood cleaner connected directly to automatic soap dispenser at 2 bay sink in basement. Discontinue and use appropriate cleaner for 2 bay sink.
    code 41-7-101.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • PIC Performing Dutiescritical
    Inspector note: PIC not overseeing staff in proper methods of cleaning and sanitizing equipment and proper cooling methods for PHF'S. Address.
    code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Non-Compliance w/Employee Health Policycritical
    Inspector note: PIC stated that there is no employee illness policy in place. Provide.
    code M-2-201.11/.14 .15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Conformance w/ Approved Procedurescritical
    Inspector note: Fresh squeezed orange and lemon juice being used and put in plastic containers for service. Discontinue production and packaging of fresh squeezed juices without proper HACCP plan.
    code M-8-103.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Soda nozzles visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Interiors of all spice containers with cacked on foods. Clean to remove.
    code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Container Labels
    Inspector note: Spice containers in basement mislabeled. Address.
    code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Washing fruits and veg's.
    Inspector note: Staff observed washing pots in preparation sink. Discontinue and ensure proper usage of preparation sink.
    code 08-3-302.15* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Protection
    Inspector note: Soups cooked foods left uncovered in 2 door cooler. Provide adequate protection for all foods. Big pots soups stored on ground of walk-in. Discontinue and store elevated at least 6 " off the ground. Boxes of raw frozen shrimp stored on ground of walk-in freezer. Discobtinue and store elevated.
    code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Utensil Storage
    Inspector note: Knife being stored in bag of onions. Discontinue and store clean and protected.
    code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Clean Cloths Hair Restraint
    Inspector note: Employee observed preparing foods with no hair restraint. Provide.
    code 13-2-304/402.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Design
    Inspector note: Wok in basement in dis-repair and with heavy carbon build-up. Remove. Charcoal Tandor in dis-repair. Address. Discontinue use of copper water carafes. Top portion of grinding machine cracked and taped. Replace. Plastic cups and small dishes being used to dispense spices and other foods. Discontinue and use a handled scoop.
    code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Inspector note: Spray arm at 3 bay sink in kitchen being held together with tape. Repair. Hand sink with tape on outside
    code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Spray arms for 2 bay sink in basement and kitchen area visibly soiled. Clean to remove. 2 Door cooler storing wine wine excess water. Clean to remove. Exterior of trash receptacles visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Interior of 2 door upright cooler in kitchen visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Racks storing pots and pans in basement heavily soiled. Clean to remove. Exteriors of spice containers heavily soiled. Clean to remove. Racks storing sheet pans heavily soiled. Clean to remove. Handles and exterior of 3 door storage cooler in basement visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Exterior of saftey wrap machine in basement with cacked on foods. Clean to remove.
    code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Installed and Maintained
    Inspector note: Pipe under 2 bay sink in basement leaking. Repair.
    code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Toilet Enclosed Clean
    Inspector note: Hand sink in womens restroom separating from wall. Repair or replace.
    code 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof
    Inspector note: Trash receptacle in basement with no cover. Provide.
    code 33-5-501.13-.17* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    Inspector note: Floor of kitchen a and basement area visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
    code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • premises not properly maintained or cleaned
    Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
    Inspector note: Walls in basement preparation area visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
    code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Fixture's not properly shielded
    Inspector note: No shields on lights over preparation table in basement. Provide.
    code 38-6-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 14, 2008: 23 findings appeared for the first time.

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