Tikki Masala Indian Restaurant

October 16, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings16
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: Bucket of 6lbs of onion sauce 8 gallonsof milk observed stored at inside non operating walking unit temp 86F per PIC walking unit stop working the night before. PIC voluntarily discarded and denature with bleach both products. CFPM to retrain staff to monitor accurate temp. Corrected on site
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Person in charge must be properly trained on all managerial controls. Certified Manager must retrain all staff on P's and PF's violations noted.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Numerous containers of food stored in the refrigeration unit observed without date marking. Per PIC foods were prep the night before 10.16.24 Provide date marking with made/discard date.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide irreversible thermometer for the hight temp dishwasher. Provide
code 590.004/4-302.13-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf)

Inspector note: High temperature dishwasher washing cycle observed at 110F vs 160F per dataplate. Repair
code 590.004/4-501.110-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Interior and exterior of all refrigeration units observed soiled from visible food spills and hand prints interior of middle 3 basin observed soiled interior of food prep sink observed soiled interior and exterior of dishwasher observed soiled exterior of all storage bins downstairs in the basement area observed soiled. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Warewashing area handsink observed blocked by dishes. Discontinue and maintain accessible all time to prevent contamination by hands. (corrected on site)
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Warewahing are hand sink observed without hand cleanser. Provide
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Kitchen handsink observed without paper towels. Provide proper means to drying hands.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector note: Multiple containers of food stored in the refrigerator observed without cover. Provide and maintain covered.
code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Food dispensing utensils observed stored in stagnant water and single use plastic containers being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. . Discontinue and use handled scoop to prevent contamination by hand.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Hood vent observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove. Hood sticker expires: 10.26.24
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Walking unit observed not operating with temperature 86F. Repair High temperature dishwasher gauge observed not operating .Repair
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Cutting board observed heavily scored and soiled. Resurface/ clean to remove
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Observed cardboard use to line the floor inside walking unit. Discontinue
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)

Inspector note: Both kitchen hand sink and staff restroom observed soiled. Clean and sanitize to remove.
code 590.006/6-501.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on June 18, 2024: 16 findings appeared for the first time.

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