Tandoori Bites Indian Cuisine
1735 4th St, Eureka
Monday, Aug. 23, 2021 (4 violations)
Routine Inspection
28. Food separated and protected.
Conditions Observed: Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp, dough, and sauce on speed rack in walk-in refrigerator. Store raw meats under ready-to-eat foods, based on final internal cooking temperatures to prevent cross-contamination.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Food shall be protected from contamination during transportation, storage, preparation, holding, and display. Adequate and suitable counter space shall be provided for all food preparation. Food preparation shall be conducted wthin an approved food compartment or fully enclosed food facility. Open-air barbecues shall be separated from public access. (113984(a-f), 113986, 114060, 114067(a,d,e,j), 114069(a, c, d), 114077, 114089.1(c), 114143(c,e))”
31. Food storage; food storage containers identified.
Conditions Observed: Observed foods stored on the floor in walk-in refrigerator. Store foods at least 6 inches above the floor.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Adequate and suitable space shall be provided for the storage of food. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, where it is not exposed to splash, dust, vermin, or other forms of contamination or adulteration, and at least six inches above the floor. Food shall not be stored in any of the following ways: in locker rooms, toilet rooms, dressing rooms, refuse rooms, mechanical rooms, under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips, under leaking water lines, including leaking automatic fire sprinklers heads, or under lines on which water has condensated, under open stairwells or under sources of contamination. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food facility shall be identified with the common name of the food. Non-prepackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice. Products that are held by the permit holder for credit, redemption, or return to the distributor, such as damaged, spoiled, or recalled products shall be segregated and held in designated areas that are separated from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles. (114047, 141049, 114051, 114053, 114055, 114067(h), 114069(b))”
37. Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use.
Conditions Observed: Observed ice scoop handle stored in direct contact with ice. Store utensils with handles facing up out of contact with food.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Clean equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles shall be stored at least six inches above the floor in an approved location within the fully enclosed permitted food facility. Clean equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles shall not be exposed to splash, dust, vermin, or other forms of contamination. Non-food items shall be stored and displayed separate from food and food-contact surfaces. During pauses in food preparation utensils shall be stored with handles above the top of the food, on a clean sanitized surface, in running water, or in water that is at least 135øF. Single-use articles and multiservice utensils shall be handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food and lip-contact surfaces is prevented. Extra preset tableware shall be removed when a consumer is seated or cleaned and sanitized before further use. Pressurized cylinders shall be securely fastened to rigid structure. Linens must be free of food residue and soil and be laundered as required. (114074, 114075(a,b,d,e), 114081, 114119, 114121, 114161, 114172, 114178, 114179, 114083, 114185, 114185.2, 114185.3, 114185.4, 114185.5)”
44. Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing.
Conditions Observed: Observed fly strip hanging in dry storage room. Remove fly strip and install an insect electrocution device that retains the insects within the device; install away from food, equipment and utensil handling and storage areas. Observed standing water/clogged floor drain in utility closet. Repair drain and remove standing water to prevent a water source for vermin.
ROACHY SAYS:
“All premises of a food facility shall be kept clean, fully operative, and in good repair. The premise of a food facility shall be free of litter and items unnecessary to the operation of the facility. Areas designated for employees to eat and drink shall be located so that food, clean equipent and utensils, linens, and single-use articles are protected from contamination. Personal items shall be stored in a designated area to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Food prep sinks, warewashing sinks, and handwashing sinks shall not be used for the cleaning or maintenance of tools or cleaning supplies or to dispose of mop water and similar liquid wastes. A dedicated janitorial sink with a drain shall be provided and conveniently located. A separate room, area, or cabinet shall be provided for cleaning supplies. The facility shall be kept vermin proof. Insect electrocution devices shall retain the insect within the device and shall not be located over food or utensil handling areas. (114123, 114143(a, b), 114256, 114256.1, 114256.2, 114256.4, 114257, 114257.1, 114259, 114259.2, 114259.3, 114279, 114281, 114282)”
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 (0 violations)
Routine Inspection
ROACHY SAYS:
“Zero violations! Now that's how you keep 'em coming back for more! I'll be sending all my human friends to Tandoori Bites Indian Cuisine! Yum yum!!”
Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 (1 violation)
Routine Inspection
28. Food separated and protected.
Conditions Observed: Observed raw ground lamb stored above raw shrimp in bottom portion of prep table. Observed raw ground lamb stored above ready-to-eat foods in walk-in refrigerator. Store raw potentially hazardous foods away from ready-to-eat foods, store raw meats based on final internal cooking temperatures to prevent cross-contamination. Refrigerator food storage order handout provided to operator. This violation was corrected on site.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Food shall be protected from contamination during transportation, storage, preparation, holding, and display. Adequate and suitable counter space shall be provided for all food preparation. Food preparation shall be conducted wthin an approved food compartment or fully enclosed food facility. Open-air barbecues shall be separated from public access. (113984(a-f), 113986, 114060, 114067(a,d,e,j), 114069(a, c, d), 114077, 114089.1(c), 114143(c,e))”
Monday, June 15, 2020 (1 violation)
Routine Inspection
08. Proper hot and cold holding temperatures.
Conditions Observed: Raw marinated lamb pieces held in lower right reach-in section of left-hand prep-top unit in kitchen were measured at 48.4° F. Per discussion with operator and cook, lamb was prepared in a small batch the night before and placed directly in the reach-in unit for cold holding. The refrigeration unit thermometer was checked and read 40° F. Please ensure that any potentially hazardous foods being held cold are held at or below 41° F. If needed, cool foods before placing in unit for cold storage. Please monitor this refrigeration unit to verify that it is holding correct temperatures and adjust or repair if needed.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, transportation to or from a retail food facility for a period of less than thirty minutes, when time is used as the public health control, or as otherwise specified, potentially hazardous foods shall be maintained at or below 41F or at or above 135F. The following foods may be held at or below 45F: raw shell eggs, unshucked live molluscan shellfish, pasteurized milk and pasteurized milk products in original sealed containers, potentially hazardous foods held during transportation. Potentially hazardous foods held for dispensing in serving lines and salad bars may be held at 45F, not to exceed 12 hours in a 24 hour period, if unused portions are discarded. Food preparation shall not exceed two cumulative hours without a return to the required holding temperatures. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))”
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 (1 violation)
Reinspection
10. Proper cooling methods.
Conditions Observed: Operator has purchased 6 large ice paddles and a large 2 door refrigerator for cooling process. Operator is planning to purchase and install a large capacity ice maker to assist in cooling process. Food handlers are using ice paddles, shallow pans, and limited ice bath to cool cooked foods to refrigeration temperatures. Cooling foods are logged and records kept for review. One instance of improperly cooled food was noted: Approximately 3.5 gallons of gravy in plastic tub was found to be 44F in center and 41.5 at edges. This gravy was made the previous evening and was discarded voluntarily. This cooling gravy had also not been logged. Operator has agreed to make changes to cooling procedure to discontinue putting the gravy in plastic tubs until fully cooled to 41F. Operator has ordered more shallow steel containers for cooling purposes. Operator and food handlers have made much improvement in the cooling process at this facility. Please continue to log cooling temperatures and retain onsite. Cooling process will be reviewed at future routine inspections.
ROACHY SAYS:
“After heating, potentially hazardous foods shall be rapidly cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours, and then from 70F to 41F within 4 hours. Potentially hazardous foods prepared from ambient temperature ingredients must be cooled to below 41F within 4 hours. Cooling shall be facilitated by one or more of the following methods: in shallow pans, separating food into smaller portions, adding ice as an ingredient, using an ice bath and stirring frequently, using an ice paddle, using rapid cooling equipment, or using containers that facilitate heat transfer. (114002, 114002.1)”
Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020 (5 violations)
Routine Inspection
07. Adequate handwash facilities supplied and accessible.
Conditions Observed: cookline handwash sink lacked single use towels.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Handwashing facilities shall be provided within or adjacent to toilet rooms, food preparation, and warewashing areas. Handwashing facilities shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. Handwashing facilities shall be provided with soap and sanitary single use towels in approved dispensers. Dispensers shall be maintained in good repair. A handwashing facility shall not be used for purposes other than handwashing. (113953, 113953.1, 113953.2, 114067(f))”
10. Proper cooling methods.
Conditions Observed: Observed buckets and bins of gravy cooling. Staff was not monitoring it and foods had not reached 41F. Food handler stated that it was made at around 9am. Food handler indicated that foods were cooled by ice bath method. There is only a small quantity ice machine that is incapable of producing enough ice to fully surround this large quantity of cooling foods. Compartments of sink also lacked stoppers to keep ice bath from draining away during cooling process. Facility lacks ice paddles. Facility was immediately required to get the currently cooling foods into shallow metal containers, obtain stoppers, and purchase bagged ice to rapidly cool to 41F. If facility is to continue batch cooking/cooling they must: Obtain sufficient quantity of ice paddles. Install an ice machine of sufficient size to fill ice baths for cooling these large volumes of food. Obtain sufficient quantity of shallow metal containers to cool food in. Reinspection to occur on or after 1-12-20. Facility will limit amount of cooling foods, purchase ice, and use cooling logs during monitoring of cooling logs until facility upgrades/equipment is purchased.
ROACHY SAYS:
“After heating, potentially hazardous foods shall be rapidly cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours, and then from 70F to 41F within 4 hours. Potentially hazardous foods prepared from ambient temperature ingredients must be cooled to below 41F within 4 hours. Cooling shall be facilitated by one or more of the following methods: in shallow pans, separating food into smaller portions, adding ice as an ingredient, using an ice bath and stirring frequently, using an ice paddle, using rapid cooling equipment, or using containers that facilitate heat transfer. (114002, 114002.1)”
15. Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized.
Conditions Observed: Food hander observed using a visibly soiled towel to push chicken off of a skewer. Use only washed and sanitized utensils to contact food.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Food-contact surfaces and multiservice utensils shall be effectively washed, rinsed, and sanitized to remove or completely loosen soils by use of manual or mechanical methods. Precleaning may be required. Manual sanitization shall be accomplished during the final rinse by contact with solution containing 100 ppm available chlorine, 200 ppm quaternary ammonium, or another approved sanitizer. Mechanical sanitization shall be accomplished in the final rinse by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160F or by contact with solution containing 50 ppm available chlorine, 200 ppm quaternary ammonium, or another approved sanitizer. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air dried. Mechancial warewash machines must be approved and installed and operated according to manufacturer's specifications. Food contact surfaces, utensils, and equipment shall be cleaned and sanitized at the following times: before each use with different type of raw food of animal origin, when changing from raw food to ready to eat food, between uses with raw produce and potentially hazardous food, before using a thermometer, and any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. Warewash sinks used to wash wiping cloths, wash produce, or thaw food must be cleaned and sanitized before and after these uses. Equipment, food contact surfaces, and utensils must be cleaned and sanitized throughout the day at least every four hours or as needed to prevent contamination. (114097, 114099.1, 114099.2, 114099.4, 114099.6, 114099.7, 114101, 114105, 114109, 114111, 114113, 114115(a,c), 114117, 114125(b), 114141)”
23. Sewage and wastewater properly disposed.
Conditions Observed: Observed mop sink is blocked with stored items in rear janitorial space. What appeared to be used mop water observed on ground outside the facility. Maintain janitorial sink and use to dispose used mop water. Do not dump waste water onto alleyway.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Liquid waste shall be disposed of through the approved plumbing system and shall discharge into the public sewerage or into an approved private sewage disposal system. (114197)”
45. Floor, walls, and ceilings: built, maintained, clean.
Conditions Observed: Floors have failed in rear areas of facility. Replace. There is a large hole in the wall under the 3 comp sink. Repair wall.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Food facilities shall be fully enclosed in a building consisting of permanent floors, walls, and an overhead structure that meets minimum standards. The walls and ceiling shall be smooth, durable, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable. Flooring and base coving shall be smooth, durable, and made of approved nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Floor surfaces shall be coved at the juncture of the floor and wall with a 3/8 inch minimum radius and shall extend up the wall at least 4 inches. (114143(d), 114266, 114268, 114268.1, 114271, 114272)”
Thursday, May 9, 2019 (10 violations)
Routine Inspection
06. Hands clean and properly washed; gloves used properly.
Conditions Observed: Observed employee wash their hands while wearing gloves. Gloves are a single-use item. If gloves become soiled, contaminated or torn, they are to be replaced with new gloves AFTER proper handwashing has been conducted. Instructed employee to take off gloves, wash hands properly, then don a new pair of gloves. Use the handwashing handout that was provided to conduct an employee training on handwashing and proper glove use prior to your next routine inspection. This major violation was corrected on site, thank you.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Food employees shall minimize bare hand and arm contact with nonprepackaged food that is in ready to eat form. Whenever gloves are worn, they shall be changed, replaced, or washed as often as handwashing is required. Single-use gloves shall not be washed. Employees shall wash their hands in the following situations: immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with nonprepackaged food, clean equipment and utensils and unwrapped single-use food containers and utensils; after touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean exposed portions of arms; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling any animal; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross-contamination when changing tasks; when switching from working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat foods; before initially donning gloves for working with food; before dispensing or serving food handling clean tableware and serving utensils in the food service area; after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. (113952, 113953.3, 113953.4, 113961, 113968, 113973)”
12. Proper reheating procedures for hot holding.
Conditions Observed: Measured basmati rice reheated in the microwave for hot holding 150F with probe thermometer. Reheating potentially hazardous foods for hot holding requires reheating to 165F prior to being put into the hot hold units at the buffet. Employee removed rice from the buffet, returned it to the microwave and reheated it to 168F. Use the cooking & reheating requirements handout that was provided to train all staff on proper reheating procedures for hot holding. This major violation was corrected on site, thank you.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Potentinally hazardous food that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot holding shall be heated to a temperature of 165F for 15 seconds. Cooked and refrigerated food that is prepared for immediate service in response to an individual consumer order may be served at any temperature. Reheating for hot holding shall be done rapidly, and the time between 41F and 165F shall not exceed two hours. Potentinally hazardous food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding shall be rotated or stirred midway during cooking, covered to retain surface moisture, be reheated to 165F in all parts of the food, and stand covered for at least two minutes after reheating. Ready-to-eat food taken from a commercailly processed hermetically sealed container or from an intact package from a food processing plant shall be heated to a temperature of 135F for hot holding. (114014, 114016)”
15. Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized.
Conditions Observed: Observed sharp point of can opener, which is a food contact surface, visibly soiled. Clean and sanitize sharp point of can opener after each use to prevent cross-contamination. The sharp point of the can opener was wash, rinsed and sanitized. This major violation was corrected on site, thank you. Observed mold-like substance on soda machine nozzles. The soda machine nozzles shall be removed and soaked every day to prevent mold growth. The soda machine nozzles were all washed, rinsed and sanitized. This major violation was corrected on site, thank you.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Food-contact surfaces and multiservice utensils shall be effectively washed, rinsed, and sanitized to remove or completely loosen soils by use of manual or mechanical methods. Precleaning may be required. Manual sanitization shall be accomplished during the final rinse by contact with solution containing 100 ppm available chlorine, 200 ppm quaternary ammonium, or another approved sanitizer. Mechanical sanitization shall be accomplished in the final rinse by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160F or by contact with solution containing 50 ppm available chlorine, 200 ppm quaternary ammonium, or another approved sanitizer. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air dried. Mechancial warewash machines must be approved and installed and operated according to manufacturer's specifications. Food contact surfaces, utensils, and equipment shall be cleaned and sanitized at the following times: before each use with different type of raw food of animal origin, when changing from raw food to ready to eat food, between uses with raw produce and potentially hazardous food, before using a thermometer, and any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. Warewash sinks used to wash wiping cloths, wash produce, or thaw food must be cleaned and sanitized before and after these uses. Equipment, food contact surfaces, and utensils must be cleaned and sanitized throughout the day at least every four hours or as needed to prevent contamination. (114097, 114099.1, 114099.2, 114099.4, 114099.6, 114099.7, 114101, 114105, 114109, 114111, 114113, 114115(a,c), 114117, 114125(b), 114141)”
28. Food separated and protected.
Conditions Observed: Observed less than 24 inches of separation between handwash sink and ice scoop storage container in server station. Move ice scoop storage container at least 24 inches away from the handwash sink or install a splashguard on the handwash sink to prevent contamination of ice scoop. Observed uncovered bulk food containers in dry storage room. Observed open bulk bags of food lacking containers and lids. Cover all stored foods to prevent contamination and potential vermin attraction.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Food shall be protected from contamination during transportation, storage, preparation, holding, and display. Adequate and suitable counter space shall be provided for all food preparation. Food preparation shall be conducted wthin an approved food compartment or fully enclosed food facility. Open-air barbecues shall be separated from public access. (113984(a-f), 113986, 114060, 114067(a,d,e,j), 114069(a, c, d), 114077, 114089.1(c), 114143(c,e))”
31. Food storage; food storage containers identified.
Conditions Observed: Observed food on the floor in walk-in refrigerator and in dry storage room. Store all foods at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Adequate and suitable space shall be provided for the storage of food. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, where it is not exposed to splash, dust, vermin, or other forms of contamination or adulteration, and at least six inches above the floor. Food shall not be stored in any of the following ways: in locker rooms, toilet rooms, dressing rooms, refuse rooms, mechanical rooms, under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips, under leaking water lines, including leaking automatic fire sprinklers heads, or under lines on which water has condensated, under open stairwells or under sources of contamination. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food facility shall be identified with the common name of the food. Non-prepackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice. Products that are held by the permit holder for credit, redemption, or return to the distributor, such as damaged, spoiled, or recalled products shall be segregated and held in designated areas that are separated from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles. (114047, 141049, 114051, 114053, 114055, 114067(h), 114069(b))”
34. Non-food-contact surfaces clean.
Conditions Observed: Observed bulk food containers with visibly soiled exteriors. Observed spilled bulgar wheat and salt in server station cabinet. Clean non-food contact surfaces regularly to prevent buildup.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. (114115(b))”
37. Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use.
Conditions Observed: Observed bulk food utensils stored on top of visibly soiled bulk containers. Store the utensils in the container with the handle facing up out of contact with the food, or use utensils once to portion bulk foods then wash, rinse & sanitize and store in a clean location.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Clean equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles shall be stored at least six inches above the floor in an approved location within the fully enclosed permitted food facility. Clean equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles shall not be exposed to splash, dust, vermin, or other forms of contamination. Non-food items shall be stored and displayed separate from food and food-contact surfaces. During pauses in food preparation utensils shall be stored with handles above the top of the food, on a clean sanitized surface, in running water, or in water that is at least 135øF. Single-use articles and multiservice utensils shall be handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food and lip-contact surfaces is prevented. Extra preset tableware shall be removed when a consumer is seated or cleaned and sanitized before further use. Pressurized cylinders shall be securely fastened to rigid structure. Linens must be free of food residue and soil and be laundered as required. (114074, 114075(a,b,d,e), 114081, 114119, 114121, 114161, 114172, 114178, 114179, 114083, 114185, 114185.2, 114185.3, 114185.4, 114185.5)”
38. Adequate ventilation and lighting, designated areas, use.
Conditions Observed: Observed nonfunctional lights throughout the facility. Replace lights to provide adequate lighting. If light covers are missing, replace covers or install lights with shatterproof protection.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Approved exhaust hoods shall be provided to remove toxic gases, heat, grease, vapors and smoke. Canopy-type hoods shall extend six inches beyond all cooking equipment. Toilet rooms shall be consistent with local building codes and vented to the outside air by a screened openable window, air shaft, or light-switch activated exhaust fan. Adequate lighting shall be provided in all areas to facilitate cleaning and inspection. Light fixtures in areas where open food is stored, served, prepared, and where utensils are washed shall be of shatterproof construction or protected with light shields. (114149, 114149.1, 114149.2, 114149.3, 114252, 114252.1)”
41. Plumbing: proper backflow devices.
Conditions Observed: Observed leak under 3 compartment sink. Repair leak.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Steam tables, ice machines, ice bins, food preparation sinks, display cases, walk-in refrigeration units, and other similar equipment that discharge liquid waste shall drain into a floor sink with an air gap or other approved type of receptor. All plumbing and plumbing fixtures shall be installed in compliance with applicable local plumbing ordinances, maintained so as to prevent any contamination, kept clean, fully operative, and in good repair. The potable water supply shall be protected with a backflow or back siphonage protection device. Any hose used for potable water shall be of approved materials, labeled, properly stored, and used for no other purpose. Liquid drain lines shall not pass through an ice machine or an ice storage bin. (114171, 114190, 114192, 114193, 114193.1, 114199, 114201, 114269)”
44. Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing.
Conditions Observed: Observed personal item (sweatshirt) stored on the stainless steel prep table. Store personal items in an area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-use articles cannot occur. Observed clutter throughout the facility. The premises shall be kept free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility. Remove unnecessary items or reorganize so tools, chemicals and food items are not stored in the same location. Observed torn screen at back door. Repair screen to prevent entrance or harborage of animals, birds, or vermin, including but not limited to, insects and rodents.
ROACHY SAYS:
“All premises of a food facility shall be kept clean, fully operative, and in good repair. The premise of a food facility shall be free of litter and items unnecessary to the operation of the facility. Areas designated for employees to eat and drink shall be located so that food, clean equipent and utensils, linens, and single-use articles are protected from contamination. Personal items shall be stored in a designated area to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Food prep sinks, warewashing sinks, and handwashing sinks shall not be used for the cleaning or maintenance of tools or cleaning supplies or to dispose of mop water and similar liquid wastes. A dedicated janitorial sink with a drain shall be provided and conveniently located. A separate room, area, or cabinet shall be provided for cleaning supplies. The facility shall be kept vermin proof. Insect electrocution devices shall retain the insect within the device and shall not be located over food or utensil handling areas. (114123, 114143(a, b), 114256, 114256.1, 114256.2, 114256.4, 114257, 114257.1, 114259, 114259.2, 114259.3, 114279, 114281, 114282)”
Monday, Dec. 3, 2018 (0 violations)
Billable Reinspection
ROACHY SAYS:
“Huzzah! This establishment has successfully impressed the government! Kudos, Tandoori Bites Indian Cuisine!!”
Friday, Nov. 30, 2018 (1 violation)
Reinspection
10. Proper cooling methods.
Conditions Observed: Measured improperly cooled potentially hazardous foods above 41F with probe thermometer. This is a repeat major violation that will require a billable reinspection on or after 12/3/18.
ROACHY SAYS:
“After heating, potentially hazardous foods shall be rapidly cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours, and then from 70F to 41F within 4 hours. Potentially hazardous foods prepared from ambient temperature ingredients must be cooled to below 41F within 4 hours. Cooling shall be facilitated by one or more of the following methods: in shallow pans, separating food into smaller portions, adding ice as an ingredient, using an ice bath and stirring frequently, using an ice paddle, using rapid cooling equipment, or using containers that facilitate heat transfer. (114002, 114002.1)”
Monday, Nov. 26, 2018 (11 violations)
Routine Inspection
07. Adequate handwash facilities supplied and accessible.
Conditions Observed: Observed paper towel dispenser not dispensing paper towels at cookline handwash station. Keep handwash stations fully stocked with paper towels and pump soap, in dispensers, to properly wash hands at all times. Employee fixed paper towel dispenser and paper towels were dispensed. This minor violation was corrected on site, thank you.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Handwashing facilities shall be provided within or adjacent to toilet rooms, food preparation, and warewashing areas. Handwashing facilities shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. Handwashing facilities shall be provided with soap and sanitary single use towels in approved dispensers. Dispensers shall be maintained in good repair. A handwashing facility shall not be used for purposes other than handwashing. (113953, 113953.1, 113953.2, 114067(f))”
10. Proper cooling methods.
Conditions Observed: Measured goat curry 58F with probe thermometer cooling in the walk-in refrigerator for 2 days (per employees). You must RAPIDLY cool potentially hazardous foods from 135F - 70F in 2 hours, and from 70F - 41F in another 4 hours (6 hours total). Recommend dividing foods into smaller portions, using metal containers, ice baths, cooling paddles, etc. to help facilitate cooling process. One bus tub of goat curry was discarded on site. This is a major violation that will require a reinspection on or after Friday, 11/30/18. Please use the Food Cooling Log that was provided.
ROACHY SAYS:
“After heating, potentially hazardous foods shall be rapidly cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours, and then from 70F to 41F within 4 hours. Potentially hazardous foods prepared from ambient temperature ingredients must be cooled to below 41F within 4 hours. Cooling shall be facilitated by one or more of the following methods: in shallow pans, separating food into smaller portions, adding ice as an ingredient, using an ice bath and stirring frequently, using an ice paddle, using rapid cooling equipment, or using containers that facilitate heat transfer. (114002, 114002.1)”
15. Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized.
Conditions Observed: Measured QT sanitizer 0ppm in sanitizer buckets. The QT sanitizer solution must be changed when it falls below the required concentration of 200ppm and/or when it becomes visibly soiled. The cookline had no sanitizer bucket set up during the inspection. You must set up sanitizer buckets prior to any food prep to sanitize food contact surfaces. Employee remade QT sanitizer solution that measured 200ppm for front of house and cookline. This major violation was corrected on site, thank you.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Food-contact surfaces and multiservice utensils shall be effectively washed, rinsed, and sanitized to remove or completely loosen soils by use of manual or mechanical methods. Precleaning may be required. Manual sanitization shall be accomplished during the final rinse by contact with solution containing 100 ppm available chlorine, 200 ppm quaternary ammonium, or another approved sanitizer. Mechanical sanitization shall be accomplished in the final rinse by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160F or by contact with solution containing 50 ppm available chlorine, 200 ppm quaternary ammonium, or another approved sanitizer. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air dried. Mechancial warewash machines must be approved and installed and operated according to manufacturer's specifications. Food contact surfaces, utensils, and equipment shall be cleaned and sanitized at the following times: before each use with different type of raw food of animal origin, when changing from raw food to ready to eat food, between uses with raw produce and potentially hazardous food, before using a thermometer, and any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. Warewash sinks used to wash wiping cloths, wash produce, or thaw food must be cleaned and sanitized before and after these uses. Equipment, food contact surfaces, and utensils must be cleaned and sanitized throughout the day at least every four hours or as needed to prevent contamination. (114097, 114099.1, 114099.2, 114099.4, 114099.6, 114099.7, 114101, 114105, 114109, 114111, 114113, 114115(a,c), 114117, 114125(b), 114141)”
28. Food separated and protected.
Conditions Observed: Observed raw potentially hazardous foods (raw prawns) stored over ready-to-eat foods (curry) in walk-in refrigerator. Store raw potentially hazardous foods under ready-to-eat foods based on final internal cooking temperatures to protect ready-to-eat foods from cross-contamination. See Refrigerator Food Storage Order handout provided. Observed less than 24 inches of separation between handwash sink and ice scoop utensil storage in server station. Move the ice scoop storage container at least 24 inches away from the handwash sink, or install a splash guard on the handwash sink to protect the stored utensil from possible contamination. Observed uncovered bulk food containers. Cover all stored foods to protect from contamination. Observed open bags of bulk spices (cumin & corriander) lacking containers. Once a bulk bag of food is opened, transfer it to a rigid container with a tight fitting lid to protect from contamination.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Food shall be protected from contamination during transportation, storage, preparation, holding, and display. Adequate and suitable counter space shall be provided for all food preparation. Food preparation shall be conducted wthin an approved food compartment or fully enclosed food facility. Open-air barbecues shall be separated from public access. (113984(a-f), 113986, 114060, 114067(a,d,e,j), 114069(a, c, d), 114077, 114089.1(c), 114143(c,e))”
31. Food storage; food storage containers identified.
Conditions Observed: Observed food stored on the floor in dry storage area. Store foods at least 6 inches above the floor to protect from adulteration/contamination.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Adequate and suitable space shall be provided for the storage of food. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, where it is not exposed to splash, dust, vermin, or other forms of contamination or adulteration, and at least six inches above the floor. Food shall not be stored in any of the following ways: in locker rooms, toilet rooms, dressing rooms, refuse rooms, mechanical rooms, under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips, under leaking water lines, including leaking automatic fire sprinklers heads, or under lines on which water has condensated, under open stairwells or under sources of contamination. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food facility shall be identified with the common name of the food. Non-prepackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice. Products that are held by the permit holder for credit, redemption, or return to the distributor, such as damaged, spoiled, or recalled products shall be segregated and held in designated areas that are separated from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles. (114047, 141049, 114051, 114053, 114055, 114067(h), 114069(b))”
34. Non-food-contact surfaces clean.
Conditions Observed: Observed exterior of bulk food bins are visibly soiled. Regularly clean non-food contact surfaces to prevent buildup of food debris.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. (114115(b))”
36. Equipment / Utensils approved; installed, clean, good repair, capacity.
Conditions Observed: Observed soda machine drain bored is clogged and not draining. Repair soda machine drain bored. Observed mold-like substance in ice machine. Clean and sanitize ice machine per manufacturer’s instructions to prevent mold growth.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Utensils and equipment shall be kept fully operative and in good repair. All new and replacement equipment shall be properly installed and be certified or classified for sanitation by an ANSI accredited certification program. Electrical appliances must meet UL standards. Single-use articles shall not allow migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food. Multi-use food contact surfaces must be smooth, free of breaks, chips, and similar imperfections; free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices; finished to have smooth welds and joints; be accessible for cleaning and inspection. Unless specified, wood and wood wicker may not be used as a food-contact surface. Unless specified, copper and copper alloys such as brass may not be used in contact with a food that has a pH below six or for a fitting between a backflow preventer and a carbonator. Beverage tubing and cold-plate beverage cooling devices cannot be installed in contact with stored ice intended to be used as food. Equipment that is not movable must be installed to allow for cleaning in place. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers must be readily removable. Facilities that wash, rinse, soak, thaw, or similarly prepare foods shall be provided with a approved food preparation sink. Reservoirs that supply water to produce foggers must be cleaned and maintained. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced or replaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. (114130, 114130.1, 114130.2, 114130.3, 114130.4, 114130.5, 114130.6, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114175, 114177, 114180, 114182)”
37. Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use.
Conditions Observed: Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Obtain a sanitary container for ice scoop storage.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Clean equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles shall be stored at least six inches above the floor in an approved location within the fully enclosed permitted food facility. Clean equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles shall not be exposed to splash, dust, vermin, or other forms of contamination. Non-food items shall be stored and displayed separate from food and food-contact surfaces. During pauses in food preparation utensils shall be stored with handles above the top of the food, on a clean sanitized surface, in running water, or in water that is at least 135øF. Single-use articles and multiservice utensils shall be handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food and lip-contact surfaces is prevented. Extra preset tableware shall be removed when a consumer is seated or cleaned and sanitized before further use. Pressurized cylinders shall be securely fastened to rigid structure. Linens must be free of food residue and soil and be laundered as required. (114074, 114075(a,b,d,e), 114081, 114119, 114121, 114161, 114172, 114178, 114179, 114083, 114185, 114185.2, 114185.3, 114185.4, 114185.5)”
38. Adequate ventilation and lighting, designated areas, use.
Conditions Observed: Observed non-functioning lights in utility closet. Replace light bulbs to provide adequate lighting.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Approved exhaust hoods shall be provided to remove toxic gases, heat, grease, vapors and smoke. Canopy-type hoods shall extend six inches beyond all cooking equipment. Toilet rooms shall be consistent with local building codes and vented to the outside air by a screened openable window, air shaft, or light-switch activated exhaust fan. Adequate lighting shall be provided in all areas to facilitate cleaning and inspection. Light fixtures in areas where open food is stored, served, prepared, and where utensils are washed shall be of shatterproof construction or protected with light shields. (114149, 114149.1, 114149.2, 114149.3, 114252, 114252.1)”
41. Plumbing: proper backflow devices.
Conditions Observed: Observed leak at cookline handash sink. Repair leak.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Steam tables, ice machines, ice bins, food preparation sinks, display cases, walk-in refrigeration units, and other similar equipment that discharge liquid waste shall drain into a floor sink with an air gap or other approved type of receptor. All plumbing and plumbing fixtures shall be installed in compliance with applicable local plumbing ordinances, maintained so as to prevent any contamination, kept clean, fully operative, and in good repair. The potable water supply shall be protected with a backflow or back siphonage protection device. Any hose used for potable water shall be of approved materials, labeled, properly stored, and used for no other purpose. Liquid drain lines shall not pass through an ice machine or an ice storage bin. (114171, 114190, 114192, 114193, 114193.1, 114199, 114201, 114269)”
45. Floor, walls, and ceilings: built, maintained, clean.
Conditions Observed: Observed missing panel under front area of ventilation hood. Repair/replace missing panel.
ROACHY SAYS:
“Food facilities shall be fully enclosed in a building consisting of permanent floors, walls, and an overhead structure that meets minimum standards. The walls and ceiling shall be smooth, durable, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable. Flooring and base coving shall be smooth, durable, and made of approved nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Floor surfaces shall be coved at the juncture of the floor and wall with a 3/8 inch minimum radius and shall extend up the wall at least 4 inches. (114143(d), 114266, 114268, 114268.1, 114271, 114272)”
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