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Essence Of India

January 29, 2016 · Pass w/ Conditions
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  • official resultPass w/ Conditions
  • resultPass w/ Conditions
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings4
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink issuescritical
    Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
    Inspector note: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING DISHES IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT PUTTING DISHES INTO THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT. UPON INSPECTION OF COMPARTMENT, FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER PRESENT. OPERATOR ADDED BLEACH TO THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT TO REACH A READING OF 150PPM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL DISHES MUST BE WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED WITH AN APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
    code 8Priority
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: OBSERVED THE BAG IN BOX SODAS IN THE BASEMENT DIRECTLY UNDER A WASTE WATER PIPE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO RELOCATE SO THE SODAS ARE NOT DIRECTLY UNDER ANY WASTE WATER PIPES AND TO MAINTAIN.
    code 32
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH BUILDUP NEAR THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 34
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: OBSERVED THE BAR AREA SODA GUN HOLDER'S DRAIN LINE (THAT IS NOW CONNECTED TO THE FLOOR DRAIN) DAMAGED AND LEAKING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO PIPE DOES NOT LEAK AND REMAINS CONNECTED TO FLOOR DRAIN.
    code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 31, 2015: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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