Italian Gardens Restaurant, 8336 E WASHINGTON ST, Indianapolis, IN - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Italian Gardens Restaurant
Type: Restaurant
Address: 8336 E WASHINGTON ST, Indianapolis, IN 46219
County: Marion
License #: 204414
Smoking: Smoke Free
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 07/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

  • 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: SALAD DRESSINGS IN REACH IN COOLER AT 46 DEGREES F. PLEASE STORE AT 41 OR BELOW
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Make table cooler
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled (corrected)
    Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled (corrected)
    Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Location: Dry storage
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: PLEASE CLEAN TOP OF DISHMACHINE
    Location: Dish machine area
07/15/2014Recheck
  • Cold holding
    Potentially hazardous cold foods not held at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous cold foods shall be held at 41 degrees F or lower.
    Comments: SALAD DRESSINGS IN REACH IN COOLER AT 46 DEGREES F. PLEASE STORE AT 41 OR BELOW
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Make table cooler
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Location: Dry storage
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: PLEASE CLEAN TOP OF DISHMACHINE
    Location: Dish machine area
07/08/2014Routine
  • Toxic labeling (corrected)
    Working container(s) of toxic materials not labeled with common name of contents.
    Correction: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the contents.
    Comments: PLEASE LABEL ALL CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES
    Location: Kitchen
  • Lighting intensity (corrected)
    Inadequate lighting intensity.
    Correction: Provide adequate lighting.
    Comments: PLEASE REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN COOLER
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • 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: PLEASE STORE ICE SCOOP SO THAT THE HANDLE IS UP AND OUT OF THE ICE
    Location: Bar
04/04/2014Recheck
  • Toxic labeling (corrected on site)
    Working container(s) of toxic materials not labeled with common name of contents.
    Correction: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the contents.
    Comments: PLEASE LABEL ALL CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES
    Location: Kitchen
  • Lighting intensity
    Inadequate lighting intensity.
    Correction: Provide adequate lighting.
    Comments: PLEASE REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN COOLER
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • 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: PLEASE STORE ICE SCOOP SO THAT THE HANDLE IS UP AND OUT OF THE ICE
    Location: Bar
03/31/2014Routine
  • 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: IN PLACE SANITIZER IN BAR TOO STRONG.
    Location: Bar
  • Floors, walls, ceilings cleanability (corrected)
    Floors, walls and ceilings not smooth and easily cleanable.
    Correction: Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed and installed to be smooth and easily cleanable.
    Comments: PLEASE REPAIR FLOOR TILES IN BACK STORAGE ROOM
    Location: Back room
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: PLEASE CLEAN:1: MAKE TABLE COOLER LID2: WALK IN COOLER SHELVES
    Location: Kitchen
11/20/2013Recheck
  • 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: IN PLACE SANITIZER IN BAR TOO STRONG.
    Location: Bar
  • Floors, walls, ceilings cleanability
    Floors, walls and ceilings not smooth and easily cleanable.
    Correction: Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed and installed to be smooth and easily cleanable.
    Comments: PLEASE REPAIR FLOOR TILES IN BACK STORAGE ROOM
    Location: Back room
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: PLEASE CLEAN:1: MAKE TABLE COOLER LID2: WALK IN COOLER SHELVES
    Location: Kitchen
11/13/2013Routine
  • 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 ...
  • 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: PRE PORTIONED BAGS OF COOKED PASTA IN COOLER DRAWERS AT 46 DEGREES F. PLEASE STORE AT 41 OR BELOW
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Cooler drawers
  • Storage of Personal Items (corrected)
    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: PLEASE KEEP EMPLOYEE FOOD AND DRINKS ON LOWER SHELVES
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled (corrected)
    Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: PLEASE CLEAN FLOORS BY KITCHEN HANDSINK AND IN BACK ROOM
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: PLEASE CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOLER DRAWERS AND REACH IN COOLER
    Location: Kitchen
07/25/2013Recheck
  • 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 ...
  • Cold holding
    Potentially hazardous cold foods not held at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous cold foods shall be held at 41 degrees F or lower.
    Comments: PRE PORTIONED BAGS OF COOKED PASTA IN COOLER DRAWERS AT 46 DEGREES F. PLEASE STORE AT 41 OR BELOW
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Cooler drawers
  • 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: PLEASE KEEP EMPLOYEE FOOD AND DRINKS ON LOWER SHELVES
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: PLEASE CLEAN FLOORS BY KITCHEN HANDSINK AND IN BACK ROOM
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: PLEASE CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOLER DRAWERS AND REACH IN COOLER
    Location: Kitchen
07/17/2013Routine
  • Storage of Personal Items (corrected)
    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: PLEASE DO NOT HANG PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH AS COATS OR HATS ON RACKS WITH FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT
    Location: Dry storage
  • Floors, walls, ceilings cleanability
    Floors, walls and ceilings not smooth and easily cleanable.
    Correction: Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed and installed to be smooth and easily cleanable.
    Comments: PLEASE REPAIR FLOOR BY BACK DOOR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled (corrected)
    Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: PLEASE CLEAN FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE AREA
    Location: Dry storage
  • Thermometer, provided (corrected)
    Cold and hot holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous food is not equipped with at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
    Correction: Cold or hot holding equipment used for potentially hazardous foods shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least 1 temperature measuring device that is located to allow for easy viewing.
    Comments: PLEASE PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE REACH-IN COOLER (WHERE THE DRESSINGS ARE KEPT)
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: PLEASE CLEAN:1: EXTERIOR OF COOLER DRAWERS2: EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS3: SHELF BENEATH MICROWAVES
    Location: Kitchen
03/14/2013Recheck
  • Storage of Personal Items
    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: PLEASE DO NOT HANG PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH AS COATS OR HATS ON RACKS WITH FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT
    Location: Dry storage
  • Floors, walls, ceilings cleanability
    Floors, walls and ceilings not smooth and easily cleanable.
    Correction: Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed and installed to be smooth and easily cleanable.
    Comments: PLEASE REPAIR FLOOR BY BACK DOOR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: PLEASE CLEAN FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE AREA
    Location: Dry storage
  • Thermometer, provided
    Cold and hot holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous food is not equipped with at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
    Correction: Cold or hot holding equipment used for potentially hazardous foods shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least 1 temperature measuring device that is located to allow for easy viewing.
    Comments: PLEASE PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE REACH-IN COOLER (WHERE THE DRESSINGS ARE KEPT)
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: PLEASE CLEAN:1: EXTERIOR OF COOLER DRAWERS2: EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS3: SHELF BENEATH MICROWAVES
    Location: Kitchen
03/07/2013Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 03/07/2013Non-Illness Complaint
  • No hand washing (when) (corrected)
    Food employees’ hands became contaminated and were not washed to eliminate contamination.
    Correction: Food employees shall wash their hands and exposed portions of their arms after contamination occurs.
    Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES
  • Hand sink improper usage (corrected)
    Hand washing facility used for purposes other than hand washing.
    Correction: A hand washing facility may not be used for purpose(s) other than hand washing.
    Comments: PLEASE DO NOT STORE ITEMS IN THE HANDSINK. USE HANDSINKS ONLY FOR WASHING HANDS
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Storage of Personal Items (corrected)
    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: PLEASE DO NOT STORE EMPLOYEE DRINKS ON PREP TABLES
    Location: Kitchen
  • Drying mop(s) (corrected)
    Improper drying of wet mop(s).
    Correction: After use, mop(s) shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling wall(s), equipment, or supplies.
  • 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: PLEASE STORE ICE SCOOP EITHER IN ICE WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE ICE, OR IN A CLEAN AND SANITIZED CONTAINER
    Location: Wait staff area
  • Wiping cloths / storage (corrected)
    Wiping cloth(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Wet towels shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use.
12/20/2012Recheck
  • No hand washing (when) (corrected on site)
    Food employees’ hands became contaminated and were not washed to eliminate contamination.
    Correction: Food employees shall wash their hands and exposed portions of their arms after contamination occurs.
    Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES
  • Hand sink improper usage (corrected on site)
    Hand washing facility used for purposes other than hand washing.
    Correction: A hand washing facility may not be used for purpose(s) other than hand washing.
    Comments: PLEASE DO NOT STORE ITEMS IN THE HANDSINK. USE HANDSINKS ONLY FOR WASHING HANDS
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • 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: PLEASE DO NOT STORE EMPLOYEE DRINKS ON PREP TABLES
    Location: Kitchen
  • Drying mop(s)
    Improper drying of wet mop(s).
    Correction: After use, mop(s) shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling wall(s), equipment, or supplies.
  • Single Service/Equipment storage (corrected on site)
    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: PLEASE STORE ICE SCOOP EITHER IN ICE WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE ICE, OR IN A CLEAN AND SANITIZED CONTAINER
    Location: Wait staff area
  • Wiping cloths / storage
    Wiping cloth(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Wet towels shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use.
12/12/2012Routine
  • Hand sink/towels
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Location: Bar
11/13/2012Pre-Licensing

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