Samrat Indian Restaurant, 2529 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: SAMRAT INDIAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2529 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32301-4831
License #: 4702394
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/02/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Walkin cooler and upright freezer.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Hand sanitizer on microwave.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Stove top.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
09/02/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the walkin cooler.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walkin.
  • Intermediate - Spice containers stained/soiled.
3/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Pitchers. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates at buffet. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: Encrusted material on can opener blade. Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Eggs in walkin cooler. Priority: Basic
  • High Priority - Observed: Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. No sani step preformed at 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
  • Basic - Observed: Hole in wall. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cooler and freezer. Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: Prep table shelf soiled with encrusted food debris. Priority: Basic
7/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Clean pans on dish shelf stacked while wet. 08/08/12 **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink in dishwash area used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. 08/08/12 **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up around walk in cooler door.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food SUGAR container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. 08/08/12 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Pan with cooked pork shelf in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Working containers of food SUGAR and FLOUR removed from original container not identified by common name.
12/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Clean pans stacked while wet.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Waitress station handsink.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Handsink adjacent to ice machine.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open container on top of microwave in kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Bottom shelf of prep table adjacent reach in cooler soiled.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor adjacent to stove.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment (stove).
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freeze soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
8/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • OBSERVED BUILDUP ON EQUIPMENT ON COOK LINE (GREASE BUILDUP)
  • OBSERVED BUILDUP ON REACH-IN COOLER GASKETS
  • OBSERVED CEILING TILES WITH WATER DAMAGE IN RESTROOMS
  • OBSERVED COOKING OIL ON KITCHEN FLOOR
  • Critical - OBSERVED DISHWATER NOT AT PROPER STRENGTH, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING WRONG TEST STRIPS (CHLORINE INSTEAD OF QUAT)
  • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ENGAGING IN FOOD PREP WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WEARING WATCH WHILE ENGAGED IN FOOD PREP
  • OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY THROUGHOUT KITCHEN
  • OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR (COOKED POTATOES)
  • OBSERVED HANDSINK IN DISREPAIR NEXT TO THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical - OBSERVED HANDSINK USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES (CUTTING BOARD AND KNIFE INSIDE), NEXT TO WAITER STATION
  • OBSERVED HOOD FILTERS IN DISREPAIR
  • OBSERVED MANAGER ENGAGED IN FOOD PREP WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT
  • OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN
  • OBSERVED MOP NOT HUNG TO DRY NEXT TO MOP SINK
  • OBSERVED NO LABEL ON FOOD CONTAINER (SUGAR/FLOUR)
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO SIGN ON EMPLOYEE HANDSINK IN KITCHEN, NEXT TO THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO TRASHCAN WITH COVERED LID IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM
  • OBSERVED NOLABEL ON FOOD ON SHELVES (SPICES)
  • OBSERVED POTS AND PANS IMPROPERLY INVERTED
  • Critical - OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER SOILED
  • OBSERVED RICE AT 51 DEGREES FROM THE NIGHT BEFORE, NOT COOLED FROM 135 TO 41 DEGREES WITHIN SIX HOURS - STOP SALE FOR BAD TEMPS
  • OBSERVED SHELVES IN POOR REPAIR (RUSTED)
  • OBSERVED TWO CASES OF CANNED GOODS ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE
  • OBSERVED UNCOVERED FOODS IN REACH-IN FREEZER (ICE CREAM / FISH)
  • OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER GASKET IN DISREPAIR
  • OBSERVED WALL DAMAGE, IN DISREPAIR NEXT TO MOP SINK
  • OBSERVED WALL SOILED WITH BLIGHT DEBRIS AROUND DISHWASH AREA
4/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Buffet plates not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Repeat Violation.
  • Drain cover(s) missing. mop room floor drain.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a proper manner. Bowl used as a scoop in salt/sugar?
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. flour/cornstarch.
  • Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. mop room drain overflowing.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in undrained ice. shrimp; walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. fryer oil, kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. eggs adjacent to cooked meat.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. eggs above cooked rice.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chicken, sauce; walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chicken, rice; walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour/cornstarch?
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar/salt?
8/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates at buffet.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle at handwash sink in waitress station.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Waitress station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Faucet knob missing.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Kitchen
  • Observed big chip in handwash sink in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. reachin cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered chicken in walkin cooler.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Chicken, rice, peas in walkin cooler.
4/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked; chicken in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor; box of fryer oil near cook's line.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; shrimp, fish, etc. in walk in cooler.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container; uncooked rice.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair; hansink in service station missing cold water faucet handle.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor; sleeve of to goo boxes beside chest freezer.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination; to go boxes need to be stored inverted.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink; service station.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees; dish area.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; service station.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; dish area.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected; back door has gap between bottom of door and ground.
  • Ceiling tile missing; near dish machine.
1/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food yogurt cold held at 45 greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food spices in prep area.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food spice at front counter.
  • Critical. Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed interior of dishwasher encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Violation: 24-11-1 Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Critical. Violation: 41A-10-1 Observed toxic item improperly stored. Greased lightning hung on dishwasher.
4/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food yogurt cold held at 45 greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food spice at front counter.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food spices in prep area.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of dishwasher encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. Greased lightning hung on dishwasher.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. RETEST IS SCHEDULED FOR 3-8-10 This violation must be corrected by : 4-15-10.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. SEVERAL EMPLOYEES NO TRAINING. This violation must be corrected by : 4-15-10.
2/15/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food spice at front counter.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Bottom shelf of prep counter.
  • Observed single-service items togo trays stored on floor.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. wait station
  • Critical. Observed toxic item WD-40 stored in food preparation area.
8/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/12/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/11/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 10/23/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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