Mehak Restaurant

October 19, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings16
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P)critical

Inspector note: Cloth used for prep of naan bread very soiled. Clean properly and change frequently.
code 590.003/3-304.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical

Inspector note: No evidence of proper warewashing. Utensils just washed and air drying (some of them on hand sink) but three bay sink not set up. Provide proper warewashing (wash. rinse sanitize )all the time and air dry properly on air drying shelves.
code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Where to Wash (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC states hand being washed at toilet hand sink while food prep takes place at this time. Discontinue use hand sink at prep area/cooking line.
code 590.002/2-301.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: No Clean-Up kit for vomiting and diarrheal events and no written procedures. Provided.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Re-train staff with regard to proper warewashing washing hands and monitoring pest activity.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No sanitizing test kit. Provide.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Hand sink at prep area used to store utensils/equipment. Discontinue use for hand washing only.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Hand sink at prep area without soap. Provide.
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Hand sink at prep area without paper towels. Provide.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Large amount of rodent-like droppings observed on both levels and wall next to cooking line. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminatore clean up droppings.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: Allergen awarness certificate expired. Provide current one.
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Cutting board heavily scored and stained. Resurface and clean properly or replace.
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Several storage shelves soiled. Exterior of several refrigerating unit soiled. Side of cooking line equipment with grease build up. Clean all properly.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)

Inspector note: Hood vent with grease and dust. Clean properly.
code 590.006/6-202.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector note: Floor and walls under and around cooking line soiled. Floor at the lower level and stairs going there soiled. Clean all properly.
code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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