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Tandoor Char House

September 2, 2026 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeSuspected Food Poisoning
failed findings7
critical findings0

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Failed findings

cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: NOTED TCS PREPARED FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE KITCHEN TWO DOOR COOLER. CILANTRO CHUTNEY AT 48.2F, CARROT SALAD AT 52.5F, YOGURT AT 48.3F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER NOTED AT 51.4F WITH FOOD SUCH AS YOGURT AT 48.3F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: NOTED THE COOKS LINE PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD AND OTHER GREEN CUTTING BOARD ON THE COOKS LINE IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: THE TOP SURFACE OF THE DISH MACHINE DIRTY WITH SPILLED CHEMICALS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK HOT WATER DOES NOT COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR LOCATED AT THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND COOLING RACKS.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: BROKEN/UNUSED ICE MACHINE MUST BE EITHER REPAIRED AND FUNCTIONAL OR REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. • BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.----FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BEHIND AND AROUND THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER.----DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE BASEMENT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. • RAW WOODEN BASEBOARD COVING IN THE BASEMENT AT WALK-IN COOLERS MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE NON-ABSORBENT.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 20, 2026: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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