Punjab Palace

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings7
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Products being left in ambient temperatures for reheating to serve at 51F Garlic/oil and cut vegetables on counters Reviewed procedures with the PIC and products were placed back in refrigeration
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
  Inspector note: Priority violations noted on inspection report- Review with staff
  code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
  Inspector note: Numerous partially used prepared RTE foods in refrigeration with no labeling- Provide
  code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
  Inspector note: High temperature dishwasher with a rinse temperature below 180F An irreversible thermometer verified the rinse temperature was at 166F (146F on thermometer) Discontinue use of machine for warewashing of equipment Quats sanitizer at the 3 bay sink at 300ppm Disposible tableware shall be used unil proper repairs are made
  code 590.004/4-501.112-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Evidence of roach activity in the establishment- Provide an updated detailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
  Inspector note: All employees in kitchen without hair restraints- Provide
  code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Heavy dust buildup at ceiling vents in kitchen- Clean
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 7, 2023: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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