The Indian Garden Restaurant

September 2, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT ONLY HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT PLACED HAND SANITIZER IN SOAP DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SOAP IS STORED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER PLACED HAND WASHING SOAP AT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIMELY BUILD UP. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY SOIL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. • OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING WITH A FINAL CHLORINE SANTIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM. DISH MACHINE IN USE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CHLORINE DISH MACHINES PROVIDE A MINIMUM SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 50 PPM. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
code 16
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED CHICKEN ON BUFFET LINE HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 90 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT FOODS ARE HELD AT 135 F AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED 10 POUNDS OF CHICKEN ($25) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #22
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-73 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 1/8 GALLON HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM, 25 GALLONS YOGURT, AND 10 POUNDS OF CHICKEN CURRY ($78). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Compliance With Variance/Specialized Process/Haccp
Inspector note: OBSERVED IN-HOUSE MADE YOGURT WITH NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ACQUIRE HACCP PLAN FOR IN-HOUSE MADE YOGURT. YOGURT DISCARDED (SEE VIOLATION #22) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 29
Variance Obtained For Specialized Processing Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED IN HOUSE MADE YOGURT WITH NO APPROVED VARIANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ACQUIRE VARIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 32
Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS. MANAGER THAWING MEAT BY SETTING SAID MEAT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE APPROPRIATE THAWING METHODS.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED 7 LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING: ON WALLS, IN SOAP DISPENSER IN KITCHEN, NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON LIGHT SWITCH IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BURIED UNDERNEATH ICE IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ICE SCOOP IS STORED WITHOUT CONTAMINATING ICE.
code 43
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ONLY 1 FAUCET WHICH IS UNABLE TO REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FAUCET IS ABLE TO REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON EQUIPMENT AND SEVERAL ITEMS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN. AN MAINTAIN.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND SOIL THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. • OBSERVED WALLS WITH SOIL BUILD UP THROUGHOUT FACILITY INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55

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