THE BOSPHORUS, 935 S EAST ST, Indianapolis, IN - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE BOSPHORUS
Type: Restaurant
Address: 935 S EAST ST, Indianapolis, IN 46225
County: Marion
License #: 107357
Smoking: Smoke Free
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 01/29/2014

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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: Prep top cooler holding eggplant salsa at 44, raw meat for kebob at 46. Reach-in cooler underneath holding food at 43, which is in the high range of the code standard of 41 or below, + or - 2 degrees. Contact supplier as discussed in order to set or repair cooler to hold all food at 41 or below.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Prep Top Cooler
  • Food contact cleaning frequency (corrected)
    Food contact surface(s) of equipment and/or utensils are not cleaned and sanitized between uses.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize food contact surfaces of equipment at any time during operation when contamination may have occurred and to prevent cross contamination.
    Comments: Can opener cutting surface shows build-up of soil, also exterior and housing are soiled. Soak, scrub clean, and sanitize can opener. Create schedule for cleaning can opener daily to avoid build-up.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Can opener
  • Cutting surface(s) (corrected)
    Cutting surface(s) in poor condition.
    Correction: Surfaces, such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
    Comments: Cutting board in server area used for lemons is showing excessive soil. Bleach, resurface, or replace cutting board if it cannot be cleaned.
    Location: Wait staff area
  • Equipment repair (corrected)
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: Doner roaster flame is turned up high, flame is coming out of top and the heat appears to be affecting the ceiling tile above. Owner states roaster needs maintanance and turned flame down. Repair appliance or replace so that flame is not exposed above top of roaster.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Non potentially hazardous food contact surface(s) soiled (corrected)
    Non-potentially hazardous food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize non-potentially hazardous food contact surfaces when contamination has occurred and at appropriate intervals.
    Comments: Nozzles on Coke machine showing extensive soil build-up. Soak, scrub clean, and sanitize. Create a schedule for cleaning nozzles at least 2x per week to avoid soil build-up.
    Location: Wait staff area
    Equipment: Soda machine
01/29/2014Recheck
  • 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: Prep top cooler holding eggplant salsa at 44, raw meat for kebob at 46. Reach-in cooler underneath holding food at 43, which is in the high range of the code standard of 41 or below, + or - 2 degrees. Contact supplier as discussed in order to set or repair cooler to hold all food at 41 or below.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Prep Top Cooler
  • Food contact cleaning frequency
    Food contact surface(s) of equipment and/or utensils are not cleaned and sanitized between uses.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize food contact surfaces of equipment at any time during operation when contamination may have occurred and to prevent cross contamination.
    Comments: Can opener cutting surface shows build-up of soil, also exterior and housing are soiled. Soak, scrub clean, and sanitize can opener. Create schedule for cleaning can opener daily to avoid build-up.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Can opener
  • Cutting surface(s)
    Cutting surface(s) in poor condition.
    Correction: Surfaces, such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
    Comments: Cutting board in server area used for lemons is showing excessive soil. Bleach, resurface, or replace cutting board if it cannot be cleaned.
    Location: Wait staff area
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: Doner roaster flame is turned up high, flame is coming out of top and the heat appears to be affecting the ceiling tile above. Owner states roaster needs maintanance and turned flame down. Repair appliance or replace so that flame is not exposed above top of roaster.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Non potentially hazardous food contact surface(s) soiled
    Non-potentially hazardous food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize non-potentially hazardous food contact surfaces when contamination has occurred and at appropriate intervals.
    Comments: Nozzles on Coke machine showing extensive soil build-up. Soak, scrub clean, and sanitize. Create a schedule for cleaning nozzles at least 2x per week to avoid soil build-up.
    Location: Wait staff area
    Equipment: Soda machine
01/16/2014Routine
  • Lighting intensity (corrected)
    Inadequate lighting intensity.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Open doors and windows
    Back door of kitchen is open.
    Correction: If doors are kept open for ventilation or other purpose the openings shall be protected from insect and rodent entry.
    Comments: Screen door on back door frame is needed.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled (corrected)
    Physical structure, walls, floors, soiled.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled (corrected)
    Physical structure, walls, floors, soiled.
    Location: Prep area
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled (corrected)
    Physical structure, walls, floors, soiled.
    Location: Dish machine area
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled (corrected)
    Physical structure, walls, floors, soiled.
    Location: Cook line
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Metal shelving
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Location: Dry storage
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical) (corrected)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Location: Basement
    Equipment: Mop sink
  • Thermometer location (corrected)
    Thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cooler.
    Location: Dry storage
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Thermometer location (corrected)
    Thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cooler.
    Location: Dry storage
    Equipment: Upright cooler
08/07/2013Recheck
  • Lighting intensity
    Inadequate lighting intensity.
    Correction: Provide adequate lighting.
    Comments: One light in middle of kitchen is not working.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Open doors and windows
    Back door of kitchen is open.
    Correction: If doors are kept open for ventilation or other purpose the openings shall be protected from insect and rodent entry.
    Comments: Screen door on back door frame is needed.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, walls, floors, soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: Clean floor area under 2 bay sink around grease trap unit in kitchen; Clean top of wall divider in prep area around 2 bay sink and hand sink; Clean wall area around behind gyro unit and under prep table near cook line in kitchen, and wall area next to stove.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, walls, floors, soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: Clean floor area under 2 bay sink around grease trap unit in kitchen; Clean top of wall divider in prep area around 2 bay sink and hand sink; Clean wall area around behind gyro unit and under prep table near cook line in kitchen, and wall area next to stove.
    Location: Prep area
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, walls, floors, soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: Clean floor area under 2 bay sink around grease trap unit in kitchen; Clean top of wall divider in prep area around 2 bay sink and hand sink; Clean wall area around behind gyro unit and under prep table near cook line in kitchen, and wall area next to stove.
    Location: Dish machine area
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, walls, floors, soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: Clean floor area under 2 bay sink around grease trap unit in kitchen; Clean top of wall divider in prep area around 2 bay sink and hand sink; Clean wall area around behind gyro unit and under prep table near cook line in kitchen, and wall area next to stove.
    Location: Cook line
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: Clean metal storage shelf under 2 bay sink and remove old aluminum foil from shelf; Clean dust from around window fan in kitchen dry storage room;
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Metal shelving
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: Clean metal storage shelf under 2 bay sink and remove old aluminum foil from shelf; Clean dust from around window fan in kitchen dry storage room;
    Location: Dry storage
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: Repair drain line of mop sink so it drains to floor drain.
    Location: Basement
    Equipment: Mop sink
  • Thermometer location
    Thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cooler.
    Correction: Place thermometer in warmest part of the cooler. (Upright produce cooler and a few reach in cooler units.)
    Location: Dry storage
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Thermometer location
    Thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cooler.
    Correction: Place thermometer in warmest part of the cooler. (Upright produce cooler and a few reach in cooler units.)
    Location: Dry storage
    Equipment: Upright cooler
07/31/2013Recheck
  • Lighting intensity
    Inadequate lighting intensity.
    Correction: Provide adequate lighting.
    Comments: One light in middle of kitchen is not working.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Open doors and windows
    Back door of kitchen is open.
    Correction: If doors are kept open for ventilation or other purpose the openings shall be protected from insect and rodent entry.
    Comments: Screen door on back door frame is needed.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, walls, floors, soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: Clean floor area under 2 bay sink around grease trap unit in kitchen; Clean top of wall divider in prep area around 2 bay sink and hand sink; Clean wall area around behind gyro unit and under prep table near cook line in kitchen, and wall area next to stove.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, walls, floors, soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: Clean floor area under 2 bay sink around grease trap unit in kitchen; Clean top of wall divider in prep area around 2 bay sink and hand sink; Clean wall area around behind gyro unit and under prep table near cook line in kitchen, and wall area next to stove.
    Location: Prep area
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, walls, floors, soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: Clean floor area under 2 bay sink around grease trap unit in kitchen; Clean top of wall divider in prep area around 2 bay sink and hand sink; Clean wall area around behind gyro unit and under prep table near cook line in kitchen, and wall area next to stove.
    Location: Dish machine area
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, walls, floors, soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: Clean floor area under 2 bay sink around grease trap unit in kitchen; Clean top of wall divider in prep area around 2 bay sink and hand sink; Clean wall area around behind gyro unit and under prep table near cook line in kitchen, and wall area next to stove.
    Location: Cook line
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: Clean metal storage shelf under 2 bay sink and remove old aluminum foil from shelf; Clean dust from around window fan in kitchen dry storage room;
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Metal shelving
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: Clean metal storage shelf under 2 bay sink and remove old aluminum foil from shelf; Clean dust from around window fan in kitchen dry storage room;
    Location: Dry storage
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: Repair drain line of mop sink so it drains to floor drain.
    Location: Basement
    Equipment: Mop sink
  • Thermometer location
    Thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cooler.
    Correction: Place thermometer in warmest part of the cooler. (Upright produce cooler and a few reach in cooler units.)
    Location: Dry storage
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Thermometer location
    Thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cooler.
    Correction: Place thermometer in warmest part of the cooler. (Upright produce cooler and a few reach in cooler units.)
    Location: Dry storage
    Equipment: Upright cooler
07/18/2013Routine
  • CO2 tanks unrestrained (corrected on site)
    CO2 tanks unrestrained. (Basement storage area)
    Correction: Restrain Carbon dioxide tank(s) with bungee cord, chain, etc ...
    Comments: Corrected during inspection
  • Eating, drinking, smoking (corrected on site)
    Employee(s) drinking, in food service, prep or storage area(s). (Open drink container)
    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: Corrected during inspection
    Location: Cook line
  • Cross-contamination (corrected on site)
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods. (Raw eggs stored on shelving above other foods in reach in cooler)
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination. (Store raw eggs and raw meats below ready to eat foods)
    Comments: Corrected during inspection
    Location: Dry storage
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Hand sink soiled (corrected on site)
    Hand washing facility is soiled.
    Correction: A hand washing facility shall be maintained clean at all times.
    Comments: Corrected during inspection
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Lighting intensity
    Inadequate lighting intensity.
    Correction: Provide adequate lighting.
    Location: Cook line
  • Lighting intensity
    Inadequate lighting intensity.
    Correction: Provide adequate lighting.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean metal storage shelving located in kitchen under 2 bay sink and under gyro cooker on cookline.
    Comments: Clean interior floor area of the upright freezer in dry storage room.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Metal shelving
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean metal storage shelving located in kitchen under 2 bay sink and under gyro cooker on cookline.
    Comments: Clean interior floor area of the upright freezer in dry storage room.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Metal shelving
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean metal storage shelving located in kitchen under 2 bay sink and under gyro cooker on cookline.
    Comments: Clean interior floor area of the upright freezer in dry storage room.
    Location: Dry storage
    Equipment: reach in freezer
03/19/2013Routine
  • Improper storage location (corrected on site)
    Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, in improper location. (On rack on floor under drain board of dish machine.)
    Correction: Store item(s) pots/pans at least 6 inches up off the floor.
    Comments: Corrected during inspection
    Location: Dish machine area
  • Lighting intensity
    Inadequate lighting intensity.
    Correction: Provide adequate lighting.
    Comments: Ceiling light not working in center area of kitchen.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled (corrected)
    Physical structure, walls, floors, soiled.
    Location: Dish machine area
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled (corrected)
    Physical structure, walls, floors, soiled.
    Location: Cook line
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled (corrected)
    Physical structure, walls, floors, soiled.
    Location: Basement
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Upright freezer
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Metal shelving
11/28/2012Recheck
  • Cross-contamination (corrected)
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Improper hand washing (corrected)
    Employee using improper hand washing procedures.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Improper storage location
    Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, in improper location. (On rack on floor under drain board of dish machine.)
    Correction: Store item(s) pots/pans at least 6 inches up off the floor.
    Location: Dish machine area
  • Lighting intensity
    Inadequate lighting intensity.
    Correction: Provide adequate lighting.
    Comments: Ceiling light not working in center area of kitchen.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Dumpster lids open (corrected)
    Dumpster and/or waste handling units not covered. (Lids open)
    Location: Dumpster area
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, walls, floors, soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: Wall cleaning as needed around dish machine area of kitchen; Floor cleaning under cooking equipment at cook line area of kitchen; Clean floor area under wire rack shelving in basement where boxed soft drink containers are located.
    Location: Dish machine area
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, walls, floors, soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: Wall cleaning as needed around dish machine area of kitchen; Floor cleaning under cooking equipment at cook line area of kitchen; Clean floor area under wire rack shelving in basement where boxed soft drink containers are located.
    Location: Cook line
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, walls, floors, soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: Wall cleaning as needed around dish machine area of kitchen; Floor cleaning under cooking equipment at cook line area of kitchen; Clean floor area under wire rack shelving in basement where boxed soft drink containers are located.
    Location: Basement
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean interior floor of the upright reach in freezer, and metal storage shelving of prep tables in the cook line area of the kitchen..
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Upright freezer
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean interior floor of the upright reach in freezer, and metal storage shelving of prep tables in the cook line area of the kitchen..
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Metal shelving
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
11/16/2012Recheck
  • 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: Check to make sure all raw meats and raw eggs are stored below other containers of food in the reach in cooler units in the kitchen.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Improper hand washing
    Employee using improper hand washing procedures.
    Correction: Food employees are required to wash hands with soap and at least 100 degrees F running water for a minimum of 20 seconds and dry with a single service hand towel or hand dryer.
    Comments: Use approved type single use paper hand towels.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Improper storage location
    Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, in improper location. (On rack on floor under drain board of dish machine.)
    Correction: Store item(s) pots/pans at least 6 inches up off the floor.
    Location: Dish machine area
  • Lighting intensity
    Inadequate lighting intensity.
    Correction: Provide adequate lighting.
    Comments: Ceiling light not working in center area of kitchen.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Dumpster lids open
    Dumpster and/or waste handling units not covered. (Lids open)
    Correction: Dumpster is full and lids are open. Have dumpster emptied as needed...
    Location: Dumpster area
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, walls, floors, soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: Wall cleaning as needed around dish machine area of kitchen; Floor cleaning under cooking equipment at cook line area of kitchen; Clean floor area under wire rack shelving in basement where boxed soft drink containers are located.
    Location: Dish machine area
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, walls, floors, soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: Wall cleaning as needed around dish machine area of kitchen; Floor cleaning under cooking equipment at cook line area of kitchen; Clean floor area under wire rack shelving in basement where boxed soft drink containers are located.
    Location: Cook line
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, walls, floors, soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: Wall cleaning as needed around dish machine area of kitchen; Floor cleaning under cooking equipment at cook line area of kitchen; Clean floor area under wire rack shelving in basement where boxed soft drink containers are located.
    Location: Basement
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean interior floor of the upright reach in freezer, and metal storage shelving of prep tables in the cook line area of the kitchen..
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Upright freezer
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean interior floor of the upright reach in freezer, and metal storage shelving of prep tables in the cook line area of the kitchen..
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Metal shelving
  • Hand sink/towels
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Comments: Paper napkin towels in use at this time... Use regular approved single use hand towels for hand drying at hand sink.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
11/14/2012Routine
  • Hand sink soiled (corrected)
    Hand washing facility is soiled.
    Comments: Corrected during inspection
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Physical facility repair
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair. (Missing ceiling tiles in cook line area of kitchen)
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Location: Cook line
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled (corrected)
    Physical structure, walls, soiled.
    Location: Dish machine area
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled (corrected)
    Physical structure, walls, soiled.
    Location: Cook line
  • Wiping cloths / storage (corrected)
    Wiping cloth(s) stored improperly.
    Location: Prep area
  • Thawing (corrected)
    Potentially hazardous food(s) thawing improperly.
    Location: Dish machine area
  • Food storage (corrected)
    Food stored in unprotected manner.
    Location: Dish machine area
07/30/2012Recheck
  • Hand sink soiled (corrected on site)
    Hand washing facility is soiled.
    Correction: A hand washing facility shall be maintained clean at all times.
    Comments: Corrected during inspection
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Physical facility repair
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair. (Missing ceiling tiles in cook line area of kitchen)
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Location: Cook line
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, walls, soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: Clean wall area behind dish machine and above drain board of dish machine; and clean wall area in cookline area of kitchen behind gyro cooker.
    Location: Dish machine area
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, walls, soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: Clean wall area behind dish machine and above drain board of dish machine; and clean wall area in cookline area of kitchen behind gyro cooker.
    Location: Cook line
  • Wiping cloths / storage
    Wiping cloth(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Wet towels shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use.
    Comments: Soiled wiping towels on work surfaces.
    Location: Prep area
  • 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.
    Comments: Thawing chicken in large tub in cold water.
    Location: Dish machine area
  • 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.
    Comments: Tub of food stored on drain board of dish machine next to soiled dishes and utensils. Not the correct place to store/set food.
    Location: Dish machine area
07/16/2012Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 04/03/2012Non-Illness Complaint
  • Cross-contamination (corrected)
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods. (Container of raw ground beef)
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Food in prohibited areas (corrected)
    Food stored in unapproved location.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Lighting intensity
    Inadequate lighting intensity.
    Correction: Provide adequate lighting.
    Comments: Repair light in middle of kitchen to provide more lighting in kitchen/prep area.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Dumpster lids open
    Dumpster and/or waste handling units not covered.
    Correction: Cover all dumpsters and waste handling units.
    Comments: Dumpster is full and in need of service. Dumpster is scheduled to be serviced tomorrow...
    Location: Dumpster area
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled (corrected)
    Physical structure, floors, soiled.
    Location: Basement
  • Thermometer, provided (corrected)
    Cold 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.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Equipment repair (corrected)
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Reach in cooler is at 40 F.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Upright cooler
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean area around gyro unit; and interior of the reach in chest freezer in basement.
    Location: Cook line
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean area around gyro unit; and interior of the reach in chest freezer in basement.
    Location: Basement
    Equipment: reach in freezer
02/29/2012Recheck
  • Cross-contamination (corrected on site)
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods. (Container of raw ground beef)
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination. Store raw meat on lower shelving below other foods.
    Comments: Corrected during inspection
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Food in prohibited areas (corrected on site)
    Food stored in unapproved location.
    Correction: Store only in approved manner and location. Keep food items and soiled utensils/equipment physically separate.
    Comments: Raw meat on drain board of 2 bay sink next to dirty utensils. Meat moved to meat prep area of kitchen for preparation. Corrected during inspection
    Location: Kitchen
  • Lighting intensity
    Inadequate lighting intensity.
    Correction: Provide adequate lighting.
    Comments: Repair light in middle of kitchen to provide more lighting in kitchen/prep area.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Dumpster lids open
    Dumpster and/or waste handling units not covered.
    Correction: Cover all dumpsters and waste handling units.
    Comments: Dumpster is full and in need of service.
    Location: Dumpster area
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, floors, soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Location: Basement
  • Thermometer, provided
    Cold 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 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: New reach in cooler/cold top unit in cook line area of kitchen.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair. (Reach in cooler at 45 F at this time)
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: Monitor reach in cooler to assure temperature will go down to 41 F or less. Potentially hazardous foods moved to another unit.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Upright cooler
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean area around gyro unit; and interior of the reach in chest freezer in basement.
    Location: Cook line
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean area around gyro unit; and interior of the reach in chest freezer in basement.
    Location: Basement
    Equipment: reach in freezer
02/21/2012Routine

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