COSTA BRAVA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 3837 N HIGH SCHOOL RD, Indianapolis, IN - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: COSTA BRAVA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Type: Restaurant
Address: 3837 N HIGH SCHOOL RD, Indianapolis, IN 46254
County: Marion
License #: 201832
Smoking: Smoke Free
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 08/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

  • Food contact surface(s) soiled (corrected)
    Food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: CLEAN AND SANITZE A SMALLER PREP. COOLER CUTTNG BOARD.-- OK'D.
    Location: Main kitchen
  • Chemical sanitizer concentration (corrected on site)
    Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
    Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
  • Lighting intensity (corrected)
    Inadequate lighting intensity.
    Correction: Provide adequate lighting.
    Comments: REPAIR -- OR REPLACE BULBS -- IN CEILING LIGHT IN BAR AREA.
    Location: Bar
  • Walls finished or sealed (corrected)
    Walls improperly finished.
    Correction: Wall shall be finished and sealed to provide a smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable surface.
    Comments: A FEW SMALLER HOLES IN DRYWALL IN BACK AREA, AND IN STORE ROOM. FILL IN AND SEAL OVER HOLES TO A SMOOTH FINISH.
    Location: Back room
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: REPAIR/REPLACE URINAL IN MEN'S ROOM.
    Location: Mens restroom
08/08/2014Recheck
  • Food contact surface(s) soiled (corrected on site)
    Food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: CLEAN AND SANITZE A SMALLER PREP. COOLER CUTTNG BOARD.-- OK'D.
    Location: Main kitchen
  • Chemical sanitizer concentration (corrected on site)
    Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
    Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
  • Lighting intensity
    Inadequate lighting intensity.
    Correction: Provide adequate lighting.
    Comments: REPAIR -- OR REPLACE BULBS -- IN CEILING LIGHT IN BAR AREA.
    Location: Bar
  • Walls finished or sealed
    Walls improperly finished.
    Correction: Wall shall be finished and sealed to provide a smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable surface.
    Comments: A FEW SMALLER HOLES IN DRYWALL IN BACK AREA, AND IN STORE ROOM. FILL IN AND SEAL OVER HOLES TO A SMOOTH FINISH.
    Location: Back room
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: REPAIR/REPLACE URINAL IN MEN'S ROOM.
    Location: Mens restroom
07/25/2014Recheck
  • Food contact surface(s) soiled (corrected on site)
    Food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: CLEAN AND SANITZE A SMALLER PREP. COOLER CUTTNG BOARD.-- OK'D.
    Location: Main kitchen
  • Restroom capacity
    Inadequate number of toilet facilities.
    Correction: Provide number of toilets as required by law.
    Comments: REPLACE THE ONE URINAL IN MEN'S ROOM.
    Location: Mens restroom
  • Chemical sanitizer concentration (corrected on site)
    Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
    Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
  • Lighting intensity
    Inadequate lighting intensity.
    Correction: Provide adequate lighting.
    Comments: REPAIR -- OR REPLACE BULBS -- IN CEILING LIGHT IN BAR AREA.
    Location: Bar
  • Walls finished or sealed
    Walls improperly finished.
    Correction: Wall shall be finished and sealed to provide a smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable surface.
    Comments: A FEW SMALLER HOLES IN DRYWALL IN BACK AREA, AND IN STORE ROOM. FILL IN AND SEAL OVER HOLES TO A SMOOTH FINISH.
    Location: Back room
07/15/2014Routine
  • Thermometer accuracy
    Thermometer(s) do not meet accuracy requirements.
    Correction: Thermometer(s) that are scaled in F shall be accurate to plus or -2 degrees F in the intended range of use.THE THERMOMETER IN WALK--IN COOLER IS NOT ACCURATE -- REPLACE AS NEEDED.
  • Walls finished or sealed
    Walls improperly finished.
    Correction: Wall shall be finished and sealed to provide a smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable surface.
    Comments: REPAIR AND REFINISH SOME DRYWALL AT ONE END OF THE BAR.
    Location: Bar
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: CLEAN A FEW SHELVES IN THE WALK--IN COOLER (SOME RUST HAS ACCUMULATED).
    Location: Walk-in cooler
11/25/2013Routine
  • CO2 tanks unrestrained (corrected)
    Owner or occupant allowing a health or safety hazard within premises - CO2 tanks unrestrained.
    Correction: Restrain Carbon dioxide tank(s) with bungee cord, chain, etc ...20 LB. PROPANE TANK IN KITCHEN --- REMOVE FROM BUILDING.
  • Wash temperature
    Dishmachine wash temperature too low.
    Correction: Provide a wash solution temperature in accordance with data plate specifications.
    Comments: THE DISH MACHINE WAS INSPECTED BY REPAIRMAN AND IT NEEDS A PART --- MAY BE REPAIRED LATER TODAY.5/16 -- THE DISH MACHINE WOULD NOT HEAT UP ENOUGH AND THE WASH CYCLE LASTS TOO LONG. REPAIR AND ADJUST MACHINE TO RUN WASH AND FINAL RINSE CYCLES AT PROPER TIME AND TEMPS. (ACCORDING TO THE DATA PLATE/STICKER ON FRONT OF CONTROL BOX).
    Location: Kitchen
  • No test kit (corrected)
    No test kit provided and /or used to measure the concentration of sanitizer.
    Correction: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in ppm of sanitizing solutions shall be provided and used.
    Comments: OBTAIN SANITIZER PH TEST STRIPS.
    Location: Dish machine area
06/06/2013Recheck
  • CO2 tanks unrestrained (corrected)
    Owner or occupant allowing a health or safety hazard within premises - CO2 tanks unrestrained.
    Correction: Restrain Carbon dioxide tank(s) with bungee cord, chain, etc ...20 LB. PROPANE TANK IN KITCHEN --- REMOVE FROM BUILDING.
  • Wash temperature
    Dishmachine wash temperature too low.
    Correction: Provide a wash solution temperature in accordance with data plate specifications.
    Comments: THE DISH MACHINE WAS INSPECTED BY REPAIRMAN AND IT NEEDS A PART --- MAY BE REPAIRED LATER TODAY.5/16 -- THE DISH MACHINE WOULD NOT HEAT UP ENOUGH AND THE WASH CYCLE LASTS TOO LONG. REPAIR AND ADJUST MACHINE TO RUN WASH AND FINAL RINSE CYCLES AT PROPER TIME AND TEMPS. (ACCORDING TO THE DATA PLATE/STICKER ON FRONT OF CONTROL BOX).
    Location: Kitchen
  • No test kit (corrected)
    No test kit provided and /or used to measure the concentration of sanitizer.
    Correction: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in ppm of sanitizing solutions shall be provided and used.
    Comments: OBTAIN SANITIZER PH TEST STRIPS.
    Location: Dish machine area
05/23/2013Recheck
  • CO2 tanks unrestrained (corrected)
    Owner or occupant allowing a health or safety hazard within premises - CO2 tanks unrestrained.
    Correction: Restrain Carbon dioxide tank(s) with bungee cord, chain, etc ...20 LB. PROPANE TANK IN KITCHEN --- REMOVE FROM BUILDING.
  • Wash temperature
    Dishmachine wash temperature too low.
    Correction: Provide a wash solution temperature in accordance with data plate specifications.
    Comments: THE DISH MACHINE WAS INSPECTED BY REPAIRMAN AND IT NEEDS A PART --- MAY BE REPAIRED LATER TODAY.5/16 -- THE DISH MACHINE WOULD NOT HEAT UP ENOUGH AND THE WASH CYCLE LASTS TOO LONG. REPAIR AND ADJUST MACHINE TO RUN WASH AND FINAL RINSE CYCLES AT PROPER TIME AND TEMPS. (ACCORDING TO THE DATA PLATE/STICKER ON FRONT OF CONTROL BOX).
    Location: Kitchen
  • No test kit (corrected)
    No test kit provided and /or used to measure the concentration of sanitizer.
    Correction: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in ppm of sanitizing solutions shall be provided and used.
    Comments: OBTAIN SANITIZER PH TEST STRIPS.
    Location: Dish machine area
05/16/2013Recheck
  • CO2 tanks unrestrained
    Owner or occupant allowing a health or safety hazard within premises - CO2 tanks unrestrained.
    Correction: Restrain Carbon dioxide tank(s) with bungee cord, chain, etc ...20 LB. PROPANE TANK IN KITCHEN --- REMOVE FROM BUILDING.
  • Wash temperature
    Dishmachine wash temperature too low.
    Correction: Provide a wash solution temperature in accordance with data plate specifications.
    Comments: THE DISH MACHINE WAS INSPECTED BY REPAIRMAN AND IT NEEDS A PART --- MAY BE REPAIRED LATER TODAY.
    Location: Kitchen
  • No test kit
    No test kit provided and /or used to measure the concentration of sanitizer.
    Correction: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in ppm of sanitizing solutions shall be provided and used.
    Comments: OBTAIN SANITIZER PH TEST STRIPS.
    Location: Dish machine area
05/09/2013Routine
  • Improper sanitizing of utensil(s) and equipment (corrected)
    Utensil(s) and food-contact surface(s) not properly sanitized after cleaning.
    Correction: Utensil(s) and food-contact surface(s) of equipment shall be sanitized immediately after cleaning.
  • Cross-contamination (corrected)
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination.
    Comments: A COUPLE PANS OF RAW CHICKEN IN WALK--IN COOLER STORED ABOVE RAW BEEF AND PRODUCE --- SHOULD BE STORED SEPERATE/BELOW THESE FOODS.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Plumbing system / repair (Critical) (corrected)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
  • Hot water/capacity (corrected)
    Hot water system not sufficient capacity for peak demands.
    Correction: Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the retail food establishment.
    Comments: THE WATER HEATER APPEARS TO NEED REPAIRS --- OR REPLACEMENT. A PLUMBER IS INSPECTING IT AT THIS TIME.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Chemical sanitizer concentration (corrected)
    Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
    Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
    Comments: KEEP A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WATER ( 1 TBSP. PER GAL. OF WATER ) FOR WIPING CLOTHS FOR CUTTING BOARDS, ETC.
    Location: Cook line
  • Improper storage of clean equipment (corrected)
    Clean equipment and/or utensils stored incorrectly.
    Correction: Store covered or inverted in a self-draining position that allows for air drying.
    Comments: ICE SCOOPS IN ICE MACHINE AND BAR ICE BIN SHOULD BE STORED WITH HANDLES UP AND OUT OF THE ICE.
    Location: Bar
  • Walls finished or sealed
    Walls improperly finished.
    Correction: Wall shall be finished and sealed to provide a smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable surface.
    Comments: REPAIR SOME SMALLER HOLES IN THE DRYWALL TO THE RIGHT OF THE STORE ROOM DOORWAY.
  • Wash temperature
    Dishmachine wash temperature too low.
    Correction: Provide a wash solution temperature in accordance with data plate specifications.
    Location: Dish machine area
  • Hand sink/soap (corrected)
    No hand soap provided at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide soap.
    Location: Bar
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Location: Bar
10/03/2012Recheck
  • Improper sanitizing of utensil(s) and equipment
    Utensil(s) and food-contact surface(s) not properly sanitized after cleaning.
    Correction: Utensil(s) and food-contact surface(s) of equipment shall be sanitized immediately after cleaning.
  • Cross-contamination
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination.
    Comments: A COUPLE PANS OF RAW CHICKEN IN WALK--IN COOLER STORED ABOVE RAW BEEF AND PRODUCE --- SHOULD BE STORED SEPERATE/BELOW THESE FOODS.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Plumbing system / repair (Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
  • Hot water/capacity
    Hot water system not sufficient capacity for peak demands.
    Correction: Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the retail food establishment.
    Comments: THE WATER HEATER APPEARS TO NEED REPAIRS --- OR REPLACEMENT. A PLUMBER IS INSPECTING IT AT THIS TIME.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Chemical sanitizer concentration
    Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
    Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
    Comments: KEEP A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WATER ( 1 TBSP. PER GAL. OF WATER ) FOR WIPING CLOTHS FOR CUTTING BOARDS, ETC.
    Location: Cook line
  • Improper storage of clean equipment
    Clean equipment and/or utensils stored incorrectly.
    Correction: Store covered or inverted in a self-draining position that allows for air drying.
    Comments: ICE SCOOPS IN ICE MACHINE AND BAR ICE BIN SHOULD BE STORED WITH HANDLES UP AND OUT OF THE ICE.
    Location: Bar
  • Walls finished or sealed
    Walls improperly finished.
    Correction: Wall shall be finished and sealed to provide a smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable surface.
    Comments: REPAIR SOME SMALLER HOLES IN THE DRYWALL TO THE RIGHT OF THE STORE ROOM DOORWAY.
  • Wash temperature
    Dishmachine wash temperature too low.
    Correction: Provide a wash solution temperature in accordance with data plate specifications.
    Location: Dish machine area
  • Hand sink/soap
    No hand soap provided at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide soap.
    Location: Bar
  • Hand sink/towels
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Location: Bar
10/02/2012Routine
  • CO2 tanks unrestrained (corrected)
    Owner or occupant allowing a health or safety hazard within premises
    Correction: REMOVE PROPANE TANK AND COOKER FROM FACILITY.
  • Cold holding (corrected)
    Potentially hazardous cold foods not held at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous cold foods shall be held at 41 degrees F or lower.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Make table cooler
  • Cross-contamination (corrected)
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination. RAW CHICKEN AND BEEF STORED ABOVE VEGETABLES. STORE BELOW.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Probe thermometer (corrected)
    No food temperature device(s) provided to take temperatures.
    Correction: Provide an approved food thermometer.
  • Hoods inadequate or unapproved
    Ventilation hood(s) inadequate or unapproved.
    Correction: Ventilation hood systems and devices shall meet the requirements of the Indiana department of fire and building services. SERVICED TAGS SAYS 2006 - SERVICE HOOD.
  • Lighting intensity (corrected)
    Inadequate lighting intensity.
    Correction: Provide adequate lighting.
    Location: Dry storage
  • Ventilation soiled
    Ventilation system soiled.
    Correction: Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination. TAG FROM HOOD CLEANING MISSING FROM HOOD.
  • Thawing (corrected)
    Potentially hazardous food(s) thawing improperly.
    Correction: Thaw using one of the following methods: under refrigeration or completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70 degrees F or below. DO NOT THAW AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Equipment repair (corrected)
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition. LARGE MAKE TABLE COOLER FOOD AT 48-50 DEGREES F. DO NOT KEEP FOOD IN UNIT UNTIL REPAIRED.HOOD MISSING A FILTER.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Make table cooler
  • Equipment repair (corrected)
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition. LARGE MAKE TABLE COOLER FOOD AT 48-50 DEGREES F. DO NOT KEEP FOOD IN UNIT UNTIL REPAIRED.HOOD MISSING A FILTER.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: ------------ Miscellaneous -----------
  • Hand sink/soap (corrected)
    No hand soap provided at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide soap.
    Location: Cook line
03/30/2012Recheck
  • CO2 tanks unrestrained
    Owner or occupant allowing a health or safety hazard within premises
    Correction: REMOVE PROPANE TANK AND COOKER FROM FACILITY.
  • Cold holding (corrected on site)
    Potentially hazardous cold foods not held at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous cold foods shall be held at 41 degrees F or lower.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Make table cooler
  • Cross-contamination (corrected on site)
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination. RAW CHICKEN AND BEEF STORED ABOVE VEGETABLES. STORE BELOW.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Probe thermometer
    No food temperature device(s) provided to take temperatures.
    Correction: Provide an approved food thermometer.
  • Hoods inadequate or unapproved
    Ventilation hood(s) inadequate or unapproved.
    Correction: Ventilation hood systems and devices shall meet the requirements of the Indiana department of fire and building services. SERVICED TAGS SAYS 2006 - SERVICE HOOD.
  • Lighting intensity
    Inadequate lighting intensity.
    Correction: Provide adequate lighting.
    Location: Dry storage
  • Ventilation soiled
    Ventilation system soiled.
    Correction: Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination. TAG FROM HOOD CLEANING MISSING FROM HOOD.
  • Thawing
    Potentially hazardous food(s) thawing improperly.
    Correction: Thaw using one of the following methods: under refrigeration or completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70 degrees F or below. DO NOT THAW AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition. LARGE MAKE TABLE COOLER FOOD AT 48-50 DEGREES F. DO NOT KEEP FOOD IN UNIT UNTIL REPAIRED.HOOD MISSING A FILTER.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Make table cooler
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition. LARGE MAKE TABLE COOLER FOOD AT 48-50 DEGREES F. DO NOT KEEP FOOD IN UNIT UNTIL REPAIRED.HOOD MISSING A FILTER.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: ------------ Miscellaneous -----------
  • Hand sink/soap (corrected on site)
    No hand soap provided at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide soap.
    Location: Cook line
03/23/2012Routine

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