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Punjab Palace

March 23, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings11
critical findings3

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Failed findings

Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical

Inspector note: Both main hand sinks blocked at time of inspection. Ensure employees are washing hands with appropriate frequency. Maintain all hand sinks accessible.
code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: Hand sink being blocked by food handler preparing fried onions. Discontinue and ensure all hand sinks are accessible.
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Knowledgecritical

Inspector note: Only one par time employee whos is certified in Food Saftey. Ensure there is at least one full time employee who is certified in food saftey.
code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Evidence of what appears to be rat droppings on basement floor. Address and provide an up to date pest control report.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Container Labels

Inspector note: Provide labels for all containers and sauces.
code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Thermometers Provided

Inspector note: No food thermometers on site. Provide.
code 05-4-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Food handler observed preparing battered onions on top of hand sink. Discontinue and ensure all food preparation is done on a clean and sanitized surface.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Test Kit Provided

Inspector note: No test kit available at time of inspection. Provide.
code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Inspector note: Soiled knives being placed back into knife holders after being used. Discontinue and store all knives clean and protected.
code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: No paper towels or soap in employee restroom. Provide.
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Floor of basement with what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 1, 2010: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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