ITALIAN CAFE ON THE CANAL, 310 W MICHIGAN ST, Indianapolis, IN - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: ITALIAN CAFE ON THE CANAL
Type: Restaurant
Address: 310 W MICHIGAN ST, Indianapolis, IN 46202
County: Marion
License #: 204722
Smoking: Smoke Free
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 01/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

No violation noted during this evaluation. 01/27/2014Routine
  • No certified food handler (corrected)
    No certified food handler per 410 IAC 7-22.
    Correction: Provide a certified food handler.
    Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON FILE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT.MANAGEMENT AS SCHEDULED TO TAKE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION CLASS/EXAM THROUGH SERV SAFE ON 12/17/13.PROOF (EMAIL RECEIPT) HAS BEEN PROVDED BY MANGEMENT.ONCE RESULTS ARE KNOWN PLEASE FAX OR EMAIL ME THE RESULTS WITH ACTUAL CERTIFICATE OF EXAM. IF I HAVE NOT HEARD FROM YOU I WILL CONDUCT A RECHECK INSPECTION AT THE ESTABLISHMENT ON THE RECHECK INSPECTION DATE OF 1/17/14.EMAIL: TGrant@MarionHealth.orgFAX: (317) 221-3070OFFICE: (317) 221-2246
01/16/2014Recheck
  • No certified food handler
    No certified food handler per 410 IAC 7-22.
    Correction: Provide a certified food handler.
    Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON FILE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT.MANAGEMENT AS SCHEDULED TO TAKE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION CLASS/EXAM THROUGH SERV SAFE ON 12/17/13.PROOF (EMAIL RECEIPT) HAS BEEN PROVDED BY MANGEMENT.ONCE RESULTS ARE KNOWN PLEASE FAX OR EMAIL ME THE RESULTS WITH ACTUAL CERTIFICATE OF EXAM. IF I HAVE NOT HEARD FROM YOU I WILL CONDUCT A RECHECK INSPECTION AT THE ESTABLISHMENT ON THE RECHECK INSPECTION DATE OF 1/17/14.EMAIL: TGrant@MarionHealth.orgFAX: (317) 221-3070OFFICE: (317) 221-2246
11/22/2013Recheck
  • No certified food handler
    No certified food handler per 410 IAC 7-22.
    Correction: Provide a certified food handler.
    Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON FILE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT.HAVE AN EMPLOYEE FROM THIS LOCATION BECOME REGISTERED FOR A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION CLASS/EXAM BY THE RECHECK INSPECTION DATE.PROVIDE PROOF OF REGISTRATION ON THE RECHECK INSPECTION DATE (EX. RECEIPT). YOU MAY ALSO FAX OR EMAIL ME THIS INFORMATION.EMAIL: TGrant@MarionHealth.orgFAX: (317) 221-3070OFFICE: (317) 221-2246
11/08/2013Recheck
No violation noted during this evaluation. 11/05/2013Recheck
  • 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.
    Comments: RIGHT SIDE OF COLD-TOP UNIT TEMPING AT 46 F - 50 F; REPAIR AND/OR ADJUST AS NEEDED.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Cold top
  • Eating, drinking, smoking (corrected on site)
    Employee(s) eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food service, prep or storage area(s).
    Correction: Employees shall eat, drink and use tobacco products in designated area(s). An employee may drink from a closed beverage container if contamination of food, equipment and hands is prevented.
    Comments: EMPLOYEE OPEN DRINKS ON KITCHEN PREP TABLES--DISCONTINUE THIS BEHAVIOR. EMPLOYEE DRINKS MUST HAVE LID WITH STRAW.
    Location: Kitchen
  • 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: MAINTAIN IN-PLACE SANITIZER BUCKET AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION HOURS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND AT KITCHEN LOCATIONS AND CHANGE AT LEAST EVERY 2 HOURS.MAINTAIN IN-PLACE SANITIZER AND SANITIZER AT 3-BAY SINK AT 200 PPM FOR QUAT.KEEP SANITIZER BUCKETS STORED LOW.
    Location: Kitchen
  • 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: MAINTAIN IN-PLACE SANITIZER BUCKET AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION HOURS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND AT KITCHEN LOCATIONS AND CHANGE AT LEAST EVERY 2 HOURS.MAINTAIN IN-PLACE SANITIZER AND SANITIZER AT 3-BAY SINK AT 200 PPM FOR QUAT.KEEP SANITIZER BUCKETS STORED LOW.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: 3-bay
  • Jewelry prohibition (corrected on site)
    Employee wearing excessive jewelry.
    Correction: While preparing food, employees shall not wear jewelry on their hand(s) or arm(s) except a plain band.
    Comments: FOOD HANDLER WEARING BIG WATCH--REMOVE.
  • Hair restraints (corrected on site)
    Food employees not wearing proper hair restraint.
    Correction: Food employees shall wear hair restraints, such as hats, hair coverings or nets.
  • Storage of Personal Items (corrected on site)
    Improper storage of personal item(s) with food or food contact item(s).
    Correction: Store personal item(s) away from food and food related articles.
    Comments: CONTINUE TO WORK ON AND MONITOR:EX. CELL PHONE
    Location: Kitchen
  • Storage of Personal Items (corrected on site)
    Improper storage of personal item(s) with food or food contact item(s).
    Correction: Store personal item(s) away from food and food related articles.
    Comments: CONTINUE TO WORK ON AND MONITOR:EX. CELL PHONE
    Location: Prep area
  • Single Service/Equipment storage (corrected)
    Clean equipment, utensil(s), laundered linen(s), single service article(s), or single use article(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Clean equipment, utensil(s), laundered linen(s), single service article(s), and single use article(s) shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination, and at least 6 inches off floor.
    Comments: KEEP ALL SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS STORED OFF FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND ALSO REMOVE SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS FROM AREAS OF POTENTIAL CROSS-CONTAMINATION SUCH AS INTERIOR CABINETS WHERE DRAIN LINES ARE LOCATED.STORE OPEN/EXPOSED SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS ON SANITARY SURFACE; NOT BARE COUNTER-TOP.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Single Service/Equipment storage (corrected)
    Clean equipment, utensil(s), laundered linen(s), single service article(s), or single use article(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Clean equipment, utensil(s), laundered linen(s), single service article(s), and single use article(s) shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination, and at least 6 inches off floor.
    Comments: KEEP ALL SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS STORED OFF FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND ALSO REMOVE SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS FROM AREAS OF POTENTIAL CROSS-CONTAMINATION SUCH AS INTERIOR CABINETS WHERE DRAIN LINES ARE LOCATED.STORE OPEN/EXPOSED SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS ON SANITARY SURFACE; NOT BARE COUNTER-TOP.
    Location: Service counter
  • Wall and ceiling coverings/attachments (corrected)
    Wall and/or ceiling coverings and/or coatings improperly attached.
    Correction: Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached so they are easily cleanable.
    Comments: PROVIDE CEILING TILE WHERE MISSING AT 3-BAY SINK WAREWASHING ROOM CEILING.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Food storage (corrected on site)
    Food stored in unprotected manner.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to splash, dust or contamination, and six inches above the floor. Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
    Comments: KEEP ALL FOOD STORED OFF FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES. ALSO REMOVE FOOD ITEMS FROM AREAS OF POTENTIAL CROSS-CONTAMINATION SUCH AS INTERIOR CABINETS WHERE DRAIN LINES ARE LOCATED.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Food storage (corrected on site)
    Food stored in unprotected manner.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to splash, dust or contamination, and six inches above the floor. Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
    Comments: KEEP ALL FOOD STORED OFF FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES. ALSO REMOVE FOOD ITEMS FROM AREAS OF POTENTIAL CROSS-CONTAMINATION SUCH AS INTERIOR CABINETS WHERE DRAIN LINES ARE LOCATED.
    Location: Service counter
  • Light shields (corrected)
    Light bulbs not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Correction: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT GUARD SHIELDS FOR EXPOSED LIGHT BULBS WHERE MISSING AT KITCHEN CEILING.
    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: PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST STRIPS FOR QUAT.
    Location: Service counter
  • 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: PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST STRIPS FOR QUAT.
    Location: Kitchen
  • In use utensil storage (corrected)
    In use utensil(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil(s) shall be stored in an approved manner.
    Comments: ICE CREAM SCOOPER STORED IN CONTAINER OF STAGNANT WATER--DISCONTINUE THIS BEHAVIOR.STORE IN CLEAN DRY SANITARY SURFACE OR CONTAINER, IN FREE-FLOWING DIPWELL OR MAINTAINED IN HOT WATER OF AT LEAST 135 F.
    Location: Service counter
06/10/2013Recheck
  • 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.
    Comments: RIGHT SIDE OF COLD-TOP UNIT TEMPING AT 46 F - 50 F; REPAIR AND/OR ADJUST AS NEEDED.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Cold top
  • 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.
    Comments: MAINTAIN IN-PLACE SANITIZER BUCKET AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION HOURS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND AT KITCHEN LOCATIONS AND CHANGE AT LEAST EVERY 2 HOURS.MAINTAIN IN-PLACE SANITIZER AND SANITIZER AT 3-BAY SINK AT 200 PPM FOR QUAT.KEEP SANITIZER BUCKETS STORED LOW.
    Location: 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.
    Comments: MAINTAIN IN-PLACE SANITIZER BUCKET AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION HOURS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND AT KITCHEN LOCATIONS AND CHANGE AT LEAST EVERY 2 HOURS.MAINTAIN IN-PLACE SANITIZER AND SANITIZER AT 3-BAY SINK AT 200 PPM FOR QUAT.KEEP SANITIZER BUCKETS STORED LOW.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: 3-bay
  • Hair restraints
    Food employees not wearing proper hair restraint.
    Correction: Food employees shall wear hair restraints, such as hats, hair coverings or nets.
  • Storage of Personal Items (corrected on site)
    Improper storage of personal item(s) with food or food contact item(s).
    Correction: Store personal item(s) away from food and food related articles.
    Comments: EX. CELL PHONE
    Location: Kitchen
  • Storage of Personal Items (corrected on site)
    Improper storage of personal item(s) with food or food contact item(s).
    Correction: Store personal item(s) away from food and food related articles.
    Comments: EX. CELL PHONE
    Location: Prep area
  • Single Service/Equipment storage
    Clean equipment, utensil(s), laundered linen(s), single service article(s), or single use article(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Clean equipment, utensil(s), laundered linen(s), single service article(s), and single use article(s) shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination, and at least 6 inches off floor.
    Comments: KEEP ALL SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS STORED OFF FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND ALSO REMOVE SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS FROM AREAS OF POTENTIAL CROSS-CONTAMINATION SUCH AS INTERIOR CABINETS WHERE DRAIN LINES ARE LOCATED.STORE OPEN/EXPOSED SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS ON SANITARY SURFACE; NOT BARE COUNTER-TOP.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Single Service/Equipment storage
    Clean equipment, utensil(s), laundered linen(s), single service article(s), or single use article(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Clean equipment, utensil(s), laundered linen(s), single service article(s), and single use article(s) shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination, and at least 6 inches off floor.
    Comments: KEEP ALL SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS STORED OFF FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND ALSO REMOVE SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS FROM AREAS OF POTENTIAL CROSS-CONTAMINATION SUCH AS INTERIOR CABINETS WHERE DRAIN LINES ARE LOCATED.STORE OPEN/EXPOSED SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS ON SANITARY SURFACE; NOT BARE COUNTER-TOP.
    Location: Service counter
  • Wall and ceiling coverings/attachments
    Wall and/or ceiling coverings and/or coatings improperly attached.
    Correction: Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached so they are easily cleanable.
    Comments: PROVIDE CEILING TILE WHERE MISSING AT 3-BAY SINK WAREWASHING ROOM CEILING.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Food storage
    Food stored in unprotected manner.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to splash, dust or contamination, and six inches above the floor. Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
    Comments: KEEP ALL FOOD STORED OFF FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES. ALSO REMOVE FOOD ITEMS FROM AREAS OF POTENTIAL CROSS-CONTAMINATION SUCH AS INTERIOR CABINETS WHERE DRAIN LINES ARE LOCATED.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Food storage
    Food stored in unprotected manner.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to splash, dust or contamination, and six inches above the floor. Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
    Comments: KEEP ALL FOOD STORED OFF FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES. ALSO REMOVE FOOD ITEMS FROM AREAS OF POTENTIAL CROSS-CONTAMINATION SUCH AS INTERIOR CABINETS WHERE DRAIN LINES ARE LOCATED.
    Location: Service counter
  • Light shields
    Light bulbs not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Correction: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT GUARD SHIELDS FOR EXPOSED LIGHT BULBS WHERE MISSING AT KITCHEN CEILING.
    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: PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST STRIPS FOR QUAT.
    Location: Service counter
  • 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: PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST STRIPS FOR QUAT.
    Location: Kitchen
  • In use utensil storage
    In use utensil(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil(s) shall be stored in an approved manner.
    Comments: ICE CREAM SCOOPER STORED IN CONTAINER OF STAGNANT WATER--DISCONTINUE THIS BEHAVIOR.STORE IN CLEAN DRY SANITARY SURFACE OR CONTAINER, IN FREE-FLOWING DIPWELL OR MAINTAINED IN HOT WATER OF AT LEAST 135 F.
    Location: Service counter
06/03/2013Routine
  • Smoking distance signage
    Smoking signs not posted conspicuously at each public entrance.
    Correction: An owner, operator, manager, or official in charge of a public place or place of employment shall post conspicuous signs at each public entrance that read "State Law Prohibits Smoking Within 8 Feet of this Entrance" or other similar language.
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: 3-bay
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Light shields
    Light bulbs not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Correction: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Location: Kitchen
04/25/2013Pre-Licensing

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