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Gorkha Kitchen
August 2, 2024 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings15
- critical findings1
Failed findings
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handwashing sink blocked or barecriticalOfficial wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And AccessibleInspector note: NOTED NO SOAP AT BAR HANDWASH SINK AND NO SOAP AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA ADJACENT TO WALK-IN COOLER. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HANDSINK AT BAR. PERSON IN CHARGE STATED, "ALL FOOD HANDLERS USE SOAP FROM 'DISHROOM HANDSINK' TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT SINK ADJACENT FROM WALK-IN COOLER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED • NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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surfaces not properly sanitizedOfficial wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & SanitizedInspector note: NOTED EXTERIOR AND TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRCUTED TO REMOVE ICE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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cold food not cold enoughOfficial wording: Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesInspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS CHANA MASALA 46.4 F, CHICKEN CURRY 44.2, CHEESE 46.9, GOAT CURRY 44.7, TANDOOR CHICKEN 44, LAMB CURRY 46.4, CHICKEN BREAST 46.2 STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AND TANDOOR CHICKEN TIKKA 46.5, TIKKA SAUCE 44.2, CHICKEN BREAST 47.1 AT KITCHEN 4 COMPARTMENT COLD HOLD UNIT APPROXIMATELY 200 LBS VALUED $953 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & UsedInspector note: NOTED FLOUR, ONION SAUCE, AND TAMARIND SAUCE, STORED IN BUCKETS IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN REAR DRY STORAGE THAT PREVIOUSLY HELD DISH SOAP, DISH SANITIZER AND DISH RINSE ADDITIVE. DISCARDED 130 LBS OF SAUCE AND FLOUR VALUED AT $129. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. COS, CITATION ISSUED.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature ControlInspector note: NOTED AMBIENT AIR IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 52 F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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thermometers missingOfficial wording: Thermometers Provided & AccurateInspector note: NOTED NO WORKING METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED TCS FOODS. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. • NOTED BROKEN TEMPERATURE GAUGE OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WITH INTERIOR TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not PresentInspector note: NOTED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY INDOORS AND OUTDOORS. APPROXIMATELY 10 RODENT DROPPINGS FOUND IN CORNER OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNDERNEATH DRYING RACK, NOTED 3 DROPPINGS OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER IN FRONT OF GREASE TRAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & DisplayInspector note: NOTED BUCKETS IN WALK-IN COOLER CATCHING DRIPPING WATER FROM WALK-IN COOLER FAN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ADDRESS THE LEAK TO PREVENT POSSIBLE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION FOR FOODS STORED IN COOLER
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grimy wiping clothsOfficial wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & StoredInspector note: NOTED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED PROVIDE CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD.
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surfaces / setup not up to codeOfficial wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & UsedInspector note: NOTED DEEPLY STAINED AND CUT CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. • NOTED RUSTED SHELVES AT THE BOTTOM OF ALL KITCHEN PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE
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Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test StripsInspector note: NOTED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZING SOLUTION USED A LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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plumbing acting upOfficial wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND GRIME UNDEARNEATH KITCHEN FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities MaintainedInspector note: NOTED GREASE WASTE RECEPTACLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ATTRACTION.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: NOTED STRYOFOAM BOARD DUCT TAPED TO REPAIR BROKEN PANEL IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AS WELL AS BROKEN CEILING TILE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BY RESTORING TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. • NOTED FLOORS BEHIND COOK STATIONS IN KITCHEN WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Previous Core Violation CorrectedInspector note: NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION# 2586271 CONDUCTED ON 12/04/23 "OBSERVED TIN FOIL TO COVER PIPE BEHIND PREP TABLE KITCHEN. REMOVE TIN FOIL AND RESTORE SURFACE OF PIPE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on December 4, 2023: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.
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