Punjab Palace

January 11, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings12
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Good Hygienic Practicescritical

Inspector note: Observed workers changing cloths in middle of basement kitchen. Provide seperate area for workers to change cloths and store their personal belongings.
code 12-2-401.11-.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Observed rat droppings on floor of basement. Remove evidence of rat droppings. Provide exterminatrion service ASAP and provide exterminators report with details for dealing with rodent issues.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Observed a sisposalbe half pan used to dispense bulk food items.a Use scoops with handles to dispense all bulk food items. Remove potatos stored in basement closet. Discontiue storing any food items in this closet. Remove items from top of the ice machine and clean the top of the ice machine. Discontinue storing dliced onions in milk crates. AUse food grade storage containers only.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: Observed scoured and stained cutting boards on cold unit in the main kitchen. Replace cutting boards.
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Observed lights with no protective shields and observed light shields with heavy buildup of grease and other soils. Replace dirty light shields and provide light shield covers for all light fixtures. Remove tin foil from all shelves.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Equipment Thermometers

Inspector note: Provide thermometers for all refrigerators without one.
code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Inspector note: Pile of used and soiled wiping clths on basement prep table. Keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Clean exterior of all bulk food containers. Thoughout this kitchen Observed tables shelves and cooking equipment with heavy buildup of grease other soils and food encrustments. Clean all of the items and keep clean on a regular basis.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: Provide hand soap and paper towels for all hand sinks without hand soap and paper towels.
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Inspector note: Manager reports that used fry oil is transported off site to another restaurant for pick up. Set up pickups of the oil/grase at this location. Provide contract with oil renderer for pickup of used grease from this site.
code 34-5-501.111/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Designed Constructed Installed

Inspector note: Basement floor has heavy buildup of debris and food scraps. Clean floor area where needed. Remove all debris. Clean floor area throughout the vacum closet.
code 36-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Premises Maintained

Inspector note: Observed dirty uniforms stored on top of food supplies. keep all uniforms in a covered container. Keep all mops and brooms 6 inches off the floor.
code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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