Punjab Palace

February 6, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings16
critical findings5

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Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Small Refrigerating Unit -Cooking Line- Samosa 50F Vegetable Mix 51F. Unit 50F. PIC moved food to another refrigerating unit. Ensure that all TCP foods for cold holding maintain 41F or below. Observed vegetables and garlic and oil mix placed on table in room temperature (currently 41F or below) and Ensure that all sliced vegetables and garlic and oil mixes stay at 41F or below all the time.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical

Inspector note: Observed cabbage in plastic package (original) placed on top of boiled/baked potatoes inside walk-in. PIC voluntarily discarded potatoes. Separate properly.
code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical

Inspector note: High Temp Dish Machine registered only 173F for final rinse. Repair to maintain 180F-194F.
code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: Hand sink near cooking line used to store utensils. Discontinue. Use for hand washing only.
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

Inspector note: Re-train staff with regard to proper warewashing cold holding cross-contamination hand sink usage and proper cleanliness.
code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Cutting board at cooking line appear very soiled. The cloth used for tandoori bread very soiled. Clean and sanitize cutting board and replace frequently the cloth for bread.
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Observed large amount of rodent-like droppings at lower level as well as dead mice in traps. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator. Clean dropings and dead mice.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Inspector note: Observed large amount of tomato sauce (several containers) placed in plastic containers at the lower level at room temperature . No evidence of proper cooling or cooling logs found. The sauce still above 140F. Ensure that proper cooling takes place and monitor the process. • Small refrigerating unit at cooking line registered 50F. Repair to maintain 51F or below.
code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Some food items stored on the floor at the lower level. Elevate properly.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: Observed several plastic containers/bawls used to dispense bulk food items and other prepared food items. Use handled utensils only.
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.

Inspector note: Observed several pans very soiled with oil/grease. Wash all properly to remove.
code 19-4-501.18-.110* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Inspector note: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Shelves for detergent storage near the rear door very soiled. Clean properly. Several storage shelves at the cooking/line prep area soiled. Top of dish machine and other equipment soiled. Exterior and interior of several refrigerating unit (including gaskets) and exterior of hand sinks soiled. Clean all properly
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: Hand sink at the cooking line with out soap. Hand sink in the toile without paper towel. Provide.
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Floors at the lower level very soiled near the rear door (edges). Clean properly.
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: Hood vent with large grease build up clean properly.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on April 4, 2018: 16 findings appeared for the first time.

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