Bukhara Indian Bistro

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings8
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Hot Holdingcritical
  Inspector note: Hot holding temps on buffet line: basmati rice 128 F vegetable pakora122F and tandoori chicken 134F. all hot foods on buffet line should be 14OF or higher.Items reheated to 165f.
  code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Clean interior of microwave oven
  code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Protection
  Inspector note: Cover all open foods in reach ins.
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces
  Inspector note: Basement. Defrost walk in freezer vent.
  code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
  Inspector note: Store wiping cloths in sanitizer.
  code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Installed and Maintained
  Inspector note: Repair hot water faucet to front hand sink.
  code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
  Inspector note: Refill paper towel dispenser at kitchen hand sink
  code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• 🧹premises not properly maintained or cleaned
  Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
  Inspector note: Basement - Clean vent ceiling and light in walk in refrigerator. • Clean dust on overhead ductwork.
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on November 28, 2016: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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