Dakshin Indian Cuisine, 12541 State Road 535, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DAKSHIN INDIAN CUISINE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 12541 State Road 535, Orlando, FL 32836
License #: 5810880
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 6/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Napsack on oil containers in dry storage
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Spice bins, paneer ,on floor **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Drink machine scoop in ice **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice machine scoop on drink boxes **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Battered product in freezer not covered
  • Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Tomatoes over milk **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of spice mix on shelf over prep area
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noted butter 63F tomato 58 F ( not stored in refrigeration , meal period 3 hrs). Product rechilled) crepe batter 68f discarded **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats, sauces
6/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Not reading minimum 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
2/13/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of spice lockers **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Dry storage over door **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls in back on line **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty container **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead in styrofoam **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Helmet in dry storage . Beverage bottles in reach in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil and spice lockers **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. Reach in cooler at line and bev area **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Wheat flour in to go bags **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster door **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Curry lamb, redsauce **Warning**
  • Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Tomatoes and ginger over milk **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices not labeled **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Not reading minimum 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook after fish prep **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Batter 55. Disposed Tomatoes 49f disposed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Tomatoe cooled to 49f at 4 hr mark **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Tomatoes 49F after 4 hours **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.lamb curry 105f **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live in paperwork files **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on dish racks **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Therm reading 20F at calibration **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Samosas, curry, yogurt not marked **Warning**
2/12/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Oil containers **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food being prepped not at least 6 inches off of the floor.blenderused to pure food **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On cardboard box **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Handles to pans cracked and broken
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
11/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Under cookline
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls and jugs at cookline shelving **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at 128?. Water heated to 187? **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cookline
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Fried lentil rings. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream 47? (left out at cookline for a period of time)
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine above 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cookline **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Yoghurt made 5/1 **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser - by Dishmachine
5/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Shelving. Cook line RIC
1/22/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving used to store clean food containers and outside of dry goods storage containers (storeroom)
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Metal bowls **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at 127? **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: yoghurt, paneer, chicken tikka, veg curry, lamb curry, chicken curry 44-45? **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over yoghurt - reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. WIC fluctuating temperature: 39?, 44?, 46? - TCS foods in cooler holding at 44-45?. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Shelving. Cook line RIC
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.dhal with beans and yoghurt (made on-site) - cooked 2 days before
1/18/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. By cookline.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-25-1 Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving used to store clean food containers - next to cookline.
  • Violation: 24-07-1 Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Clean metal plates not stored inverted/overhead protection - shelving by ice machine. Clean metal trays/bowls on shelving near cookline.
  • Violation: 51-13-1 No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
10/2/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Clean metal plates not stored inverted/overhead protection - shelving by ice machine. Clean metal trays/bowls on shelving near cookline.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of residue on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed damo cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under soda syrup boxes/around ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 66F at cookline - either keep at 41F or use time as PHC [hold for no more than 4 hours and discard].
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. By cookline.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving used to store clean food containers - next to cookline.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid - dishwash area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Next to mixer/3 compartment sink; wall behind spice/clean container storage shelving.
7/30/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Metal scoop stored inside crepe batter, in contact with product next to cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. In walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed 2 small live flies in dry storage area.
  • Observed all cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable in throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Spice, and flour containers used as door props to hold door open between dry storage area and kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Vegetable oil containers in kitchen next to prep sink.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue around handles of faucet and at bottom of the handwashing sink.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic and oil mixture on cookline temped 76oF. Corrected On Site. Operator placed it on ice, explained time as a public health control measure, implemented.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Observed lighter stored on food prep counter next to dry spices. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Chili powder, salt container was not labeled in dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
2/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.BLOCKED BY BIG POT Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ALL cutting boardS grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.PREP PERSON PUTON NEW GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.BATTER AT 50 F. EXPLAINED TIME AS PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL MEASURE. OPERATOR WILL USE TIME
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.PINK, PURPLE AND BLUE LIQUID BOTTLES Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.FLOUR
11/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean wiping cloth not properly stored, under cutting board.
  • Light not functioning, walk in freezer.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottles, by dishmachine.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface, outside of ice bin lid in crevices in waitress station.
  • Critical - Observed container of fennel in dry storage not covered.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, can opener rusted.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, food not 6" off floor in walk in freezer because shelf is broken.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, fresh garlic and oil 59 degrees Fahrenheit without timemarking.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, outside of bulk bins on cooks line.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles, storing spices in single service container in waitress station.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, under microwave.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, flour in dry storage.
2/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Wholesome, sound condition
  • Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Foods properly cooled
  • Employee lockers provided and used, clean
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Foods handled with minimum contact
12/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/3/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
10/30/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.chicken curry, yoghurt ,curry sauce at walk in cooler.Today 45F and 80F (made the previous night)
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.At steamwells . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled. Heavy.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Black like substance.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.Rust.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface on table under cookline equipment .Grease.
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
10/26/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.At reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.chicken curry, yoghurt ,curry sauce at walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.butter at cookline .
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.121 degrees . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.At steamwells . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair external walk in cooler door doesnot seal effectively allowing rain water do enter the walk in cooler.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface on table under cookline equipment .
  • Observed unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure outside back door linens stored on weekly basis.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under icemachine .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris and grease at handwash sink.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
8/19/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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