Tandoor Char House

May 19, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings2

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP AREA, AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. 2LBS OF CHICKEN, 50F, VALUED AT $10. 2 LBS OF PLAAK (SPINACH DIP), 50F, VALUED AT $20. 25 LBS OF POTATOES, 57F, VALUED AT $20. 30 LBS OF TIKKA SAUCE (BUTTER CREAM, BUTTER, TOMATOES), 57F, VALUED AT $150. EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
code 3Priority
hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ENTER FROM OUTSIDE, COME INTO THE KITCHEN AND BEGIN HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS PRIOR TO HANDLING FOOD OR AFTER HANDS HAVE BECOME CONTAMINATED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A).
code 6Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CORNERS OF THE FURNACE CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
* Inspection Report Summary Displayed And Visible To All Customers

Inspector note: PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 6/28/16. INSTRUCTED THAT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
code 28
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1937713, DATED 6/28/16. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE: #32; OBSERVED THAT THE VEGETABLE PREP TOP COOLER IS MISSING A HANDLE ON THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FROST IN THE MINI FREEZER AND THE BASEMENT FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE FAN GUARD MISSING FROM THE WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE. #35; OBSERVED DARK SOOTY DUST ON THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN AREA, ALONG THE COOK LINE AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A PATCH OF CEILING NEAR THE BASEMENT MOP SINK, APPROX. 2 SQ FT, TO BE FLAKING PAINT. INSTRUCTED REPAIR THE CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND DURABLE. OBSERVED RUSTY DISCOLORATION IN THE LIGHT SHIELD NEAR THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPAIR THE LIGHT SHIELD. OBSERVED BROWNISH STAINS ON THE WALL BEHIND THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL. OBSERVED GAPS IN THE WALL WHERE THE PIPES MEET THE WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE GAPS. THE HVAC DUCTS IN THE UTILITY ROOM AND THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM ARE DRIPPING CONDENSATION. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE EXCESS CONDENSATION BY PROVIDING INSULATION OR OTHER MEANS #36; OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS. #38; OBSERVED THAT THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR STAIRWELL IS CLOGGED AND CAUSING STANDING WATER IN THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRWELL. INSTRUCTED TO DECLOG THE DRAIN. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMET SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK. OBSERVED FOUL ODORS IN THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER ROOM AND THE UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FOUL ODORS. VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-42-090
code 29
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI USE UTENSIL TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL PREP COOLERS, AND REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, REMOVE RUST ON STORAGE RACKS INSIDE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN STOVE, FRYER, MIXER, INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVES. INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLERS, UPRIGHT REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS AND DEEP FREEZERS. DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT ON OR INSIDE EQUIPMENT. ALSO, CLEAN LOWER SHELVES ON ALL PREP TABLES, EXCESSIVE RUST PRESENT.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS IN KITCHEN. REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS IN DINING ROOMS. REPAIR UNFINISHED WALL AROUND DOOR FRAME IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM AROUND FIRE SUPPRESSION TANK ON WEST WALL IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES IN THE PREP AREA WHEN HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 42
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 28, 2016: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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