THE CENTER GRILL, 6701 HOOVER RD, Indianapolis, IN - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE CENTER GRILL
Type: Restaurant
Address: 6701 HOOVER RD, Indianapolis, IN 46260
County: Marion
License #: 204144
Smoking: Smoke Free
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 06/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

  • Unapproved employee eating/smoking area
    Unapproved location for designated employee area.
    Correction: Area(s) designated for employees to eat, drink and use shall be located so that: (1) food; (2) equipment; (3) linens; and (4) single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.
    Comments: EMPLOYEE DRINK AT COUNTER
    Location: Service counter
  • Hand sink/trash can
    No waste receptacle at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide waste receptacle.
    Comments: NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND SINK ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE KITCHEN.
    Location: Kitchen (front)
06/03/2014Routine
  • Eating utensils presentation (corrected)
    Employees and/or consumers contacting forks, knives, and spoons intended for customer self-service.
    Correction: Forks, knives, and spoons that are not prewrapped shall be presented so that only handles are touched by employees and by consumers if consumers.
    Comments: PLASTIC UTENSILS OBSERVED WITH THE HANDLES JUMBLED IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS AT THE SELF-SERVICE COUNTER. STORE UTENSILS WITH ALL HANDLES FACING THE SAME DIRECTION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD CONTACT END WHEN REACHING FOR A UTENSIL.
  • Open doors and windows (corrected)
    Window(s) and/or door(s) open.
    Correction: If the windows and doors are kept open for ventilation or other purpose the openings shall be protected from insect and rodent entry.
    Comments: BACK DOOR OBSERVED PROPPED OPEN. KEEP DOOR CLOSED OR INSTALL SCREEN DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
  • Ventilation soiled (corrected)
    Ventilation system soiled.
    Correction: Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination.
    Comments: EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP OBSERVED IN THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS. CLEAN THOROUGHLY.
    Location: Cook line
  • 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: FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER CABINETS. CLEAN THOROUGHLY.
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: STICKY RESIDUE OBSERVED ON THE PLASTIC SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    Location: Dry storage
    Equipment: Plastic shelving
  • Soap and towels at wrong sink (corrected)
    Unapproved sink(s) provided with hand soap and/ or hand drying provisions.
    Correction: A sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or mop style sink may not be provided with hand washing aids and devices.
    Comments: PAPER TOWELS INSIDE DISPENSER OBSERVED AT THE TWO-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. REMOVE DISPENSER FROM THE WALL. HANDS MUST BE WASHED AT DESIGNATED HAND SINKS ONLY.
    Location: Prep area
    Equipment: 2-bay
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical) (corrected)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK OBSERVED CLOGGED. UNCLOG TO FREE DRAINING CONDITION.
    Location: Three bay area
  • 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: NO QUAT SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZER. PROVIDE TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION.
    Location: Three bay area
06/14/2013Recheck
  • Eating utensils presentation (corrected)
    Employees and/or consumers contacting forks, knives, and spoons intended for customer self-service.
    Correction: Forks, knives, and spoons that are not prewrapped shall be presented so that only handles are touched by employees and by consumers if consumers.
    Comments: PLASTIC UTENSILS OBSERVED WITH THE HANDLES JUMBLED IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS AT THE SELF-SERVICE COUNTER. STORE UTENSILS WITH ALL HANDLES FACING THE SAME DIRECTION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD CONTACT END WHEN REACHING FOR A UTENSIL.
  • Open doors and windows (corrected)
    Window(s) and/or door(s) open.
    Correction: If the windows and doors are kept open for ventilation or other purpose the openings shall be protected from insect and rodent entry.
    Comments: BACK DOOR OBSERVED PROPPED OPEN. KEEP DOOR CLOSED OR INSTALL SCREEN DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
  • 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.
    Comments: EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP OBSERVED IN THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS. CLEAN THOROUGHLY.
    Location: Cook line
  • 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: FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER CABINETS. CLEAN THOROUGHLY.
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: STICKY RESIDUE OBSERVED ON THE PLASTIC SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    Location: Dry storage
    Equipment: Plastic shelving
  • Soap and towels at wrong sink
    Unapproved sink(s) provided with hand soap and/ or hand drying provisions.
    Correction: A sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or mop style sink may not be provided with hand washing aids and devices.
    Comments: PAPER TOWELS INSIDE DISPENSER OBSERVED AT THE TWO-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. REMOVE DISPENSER FROM THE WALL. HANDS MUST BE WASHED AT DESIGNATED HAND SINKS ONLY.
    Location: Prep area
    Equipment: 2-bay
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK OBSERVED CLOGGED. UNCLOG TO FREE DRAINING CONDITION.
    Location: Three bay area
  • 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: NO QUAT SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZER. PROVIDE TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION.
    Location: Three bay area
06/07/2013Recheck
  • Eating utensils presentation
    Employees and/or consumers contacting forks, knives, and spoons intended for customer self-service.
    Correction: Forks, knives, and spoons that are not prewrapped shall be presented so that only handles are touched by employees and by consumers if consumers.
    Comments: PLASTIC UTENSILS OBSERVED WITH THE HANDLES JUMBLED IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS AT THE SELF-SERVICE COUNTER. STORE UTENSILS WITH ALL HANDLES FACING THE SAME DIRECTION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD CONTACT END WHEN REACHING FOR A UTENSIL.
  • Open doors and windows
    Window(s) and/or door(s) open.
    Correction: If the windows and doors are kept open for ventilation or other purpose the openings shall be protected from insect and rodent entry.
    Comments: BACK DOOR OBSERVED PROPPED OPEN. KEEP DOOR CLOSED OR INSTALL SCREEN DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
  • 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.
    Comments: EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP OBSERVED IN THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS. CLEAN THOROUGHLY.
    Location: Cook line
  • 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: FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER CABINETS. CLEAN THOROUGHLY.
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: STICKY RESIDUE OBSERVED ON THE PLASTIC SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    Location: Dry storage
    Equipment: Plastic shelving
  • Soap and towels at wrong sink
    Unapproved sink(s) provided with hand soap and/ or hand drying provisions.
    Correction: A sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or mop style sink may not be provided with hand washing aids and devices.
    Comments: HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS INSIDE DISPENSER OBSERVED AT THE TWO-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. REMOVE ITEMS. HANDS MUST BE WASHED AT DESIGNATED HAND SINKS ONLY.
    Location: Prep area
    Equipment: 2-bay
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK OBSERVED CLOGGED. UNCLOG TO FREE DRAINING CONDITION.
    Location: Three bay area
  • 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: NO QUAT SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZER. PROVIDE TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION.
    Location: Three bay area
05/31/2013Routine
  • 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 ...
    Comments: CO2 TANKS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA OBSERVED NOT RESTRAINED. SECURE TANKS TO A PERMANENT STRUCTURE BY MEANS OF CHAINS, BUNGEE CORDS, ETC.
  • 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: (1) SPRAY BOTTLE OF PURPLE LIQUID OBSERVED ON THE CHEMICAL STORAGE RACK IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH NO LABEL. PROPERLY LABEL ALL CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES AS TO THEIR CONTENTS.(2) SPRAY BOTTLE OF CLEAR LIQUID OBSERVED ON THE RACK NEAR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO LABEL. PROPERLY LABEL ALL CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES AS TO THEIR CONTENTS.
    Location: Chemical room
  • 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: (1) SPRAY BOTTLE OF PURPLE LIQUID OBSERVED ON THE CHEMICAL STORAGE RACK IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH NO LABEL. PROPERLY LABEL ALL CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES AS TO THEIR CONTENTS.(2) SPRAY BOTTLE OF CLEAR LIQUID OBSERVED ON THE RACK NEAR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO LABEL. PROPERLY LABEL ALL CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES AS TO THEIR CONTENTS.
    Location: Three bay area
  • Toxic restrictions (corrected)
    Unapproved toxic materials in food establishment.
    Correction: Only those poisonous or toxic materials that are required for operation and maintenance shall be present in establishment.
    Comments: CAN OF RAID BRAND WASP AND HORNET KILLER OBSERVED ON THE RACK NEAR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. THIS CHEMICAL IS NOT APPROVED FOR USE INSIDE A COMMERCIAL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. REMOVE PRODUCT FROM THE PREMISES.
    Location: Three bay area
  • Protected outer openings
    Outer opening(s) not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
    Correction: Outer openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) filling or closing holes and other gaps along the floors, walls, and ceilings (2) closed, tight-fitting doors and windows.
    Comments: A GAP OF APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OBSERVED UNDER THE BACK EXIT DOOR. PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    Location: Prep area
  • Pests/rodents removed (corrected)
    Dead pests not removed.
    Correction: Remove dead pests at frequent intervals to avoid accumulation.
    Comments: SEVERAL DEAD INSECTS, SPIDER WEBS, AND DEBRIS OBSERVED UNDER THE COUNTER AREA NEAR THE BACK EXIT DOOR. THOROUGHLY CLEAN UNDER THE COUNTER TO PREVENT BUILD-UP.
    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: ALUMINUM PANS ON STORAGE RACK NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER OBSERVED STORED FACE UP. STORE SINGLE-USE ITEMS INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    Location: Prep area
  • 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: FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH (FRENCH FRIES, PAPER PRODUCTS, ETC.) OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER NEAR THE BACK EXIT DOOR. THOROUGHLY CLEAN FLOOR AREA TO PREVENT BUILD-UP AND PEST ATTRACTION.
    Location: Service counter
  • Equipment repair (corrected)
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: DRAIN STOPPER OF THE RIGHT-MOST BASIN OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK OBSERVED NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. REPAIR STOPPER TO HOLD WATER ENSURING PROPER WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE PROCEDURE IS BEING FOLLOWED.
    Location: Three bay area
    Equipment: 3-bay
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP OBSERVED IN THE BOTTOM OF THE RANDELL 2-DRAWER COOLER UNIT UNDER THE HOT DOG ROLLER. INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD-UP.
    Location: Prep area
    Equipment: Randell cooler
08/22/2012Recheck
  • 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 ...
    Comments: CO2 TANKS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA OBSERVED NOT RESTRAINED. SECURE TANKS TO A PERMANENT STRUCTURE BY MEANS OF CHAINS, BUNGEE CORDS, ETC.
  • Toxic labeling
    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: (1) SPRAY BOTTLE OF PURPLE LIQUID OBSERVED ON THE CHEMICAL STORAGE RACK IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH NO LABEL. PROPERLY LABEL ALL CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES AS TO THEIR CONTENTS.(2) SPRAY BOTTLE OF CLEAR LIQUID OBSERVED ON THE RACK NEAR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO LABEL. PROPERLY LABEL ALL CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES AS TO THEIR CONTENTS.
    Location: Chemical room
  • Toxic labeling
    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: (1) SPRAY BOTTLE OF PURPLE LIQUID OBSERVED ON THE CHEMICAL STORAGE RACK IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH NO LABEL. PROPERLY LABEL ALL CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES AS TO THEIR CONTENTS.(2) SPRAY BOTTLE OF CLEAR LIQUID OBSERVED ON THE RACK NEAR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO LABEL. PROPERLY LABEL ALL CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES AS TO THEIR CONTENTS.
    Location: Three bay area
  • Toxic restrictions
    Unapproved toxic materials in food establishment.
    Correction: Only those poisonous or toxic materials that are required for operation and maintenance shall be present in establishment.
    Comments: CAN OF RAID BRAND WASP AND HORNET KILLER OBSERVED ON THE RACK NEAR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. THIS CHEMICAL IS NOT APPROVED FOR USE INSIDE A COMMERCIAL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. REMOVE PRODUCT FROM THE PREMISES.
    Location: Three bay area
  • Protected outer openings
    Outer opening(s) not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
    Correction: Outer openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) filling or closing holes and other gaps along the floors, walls, and ceilings (2) closed, tight-fitting doors and windows.
    Comments: A GAP OF APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OBSERVED UNDER THE BACK EXIT DOOR. PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    Location: Prep area
  • Pests/rodents removed
    Dead pests not removed.
    Correction: Remove dead pests at frequent intervals to avoid accumulation.
    Comments: SEVERAL DEAD INSECTS, SPIDER WEBS, AND DEBRIS OBSERVED UNDER THE COUNTER AREA NEAR THE BACK EXIT DOOR. THOROUGHLY CLEAN UNDER THE COUNTER TO PREVENT BUILD-UP.
    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: ALUMINUM PANS ON STORAGE RACK NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER OBSERVED STORED FACE UP. STORE SINGLE-USE ITEMS INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    Location: Prep area
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: DRAIN STOPPER OF THE RIGHT-MOST BASIN OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK OBSERVED NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. REPAIR STOPPER TO HOLD WATER ENSURING PROPER WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE PROCEDURE IS BEING FOLLOWED.
    Location: Three bay area
    Equipment: 3-bay
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP OBSERVED IN THE BOTTOM OF THE RANDELL 2-DRAWER COOLER UNIT UNDER THE HOT DOG ROLLER. INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD-UP.
    Location: Prep area
    Equipment: Randell cooler
08/15/2012Routine
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: 1. Metal shelf soiled by three bay sink. Clean.
    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: 1. No chemical test strips. Provide
  • Probe thermometer
    No food temperature device(s) provided to take temperatures.
    Correction: Provide an approved food thermometer.
    Comments: 1. Provide probe thermometer.
  • Lighting intensity
    Inadequate lighting intensity.
    Correction: Provide adequate lighting.
    Comments: 1. Light not working by three bay sink. Repair / replace.
    Location: Kitchen
05/24/2012Pre-Licensing

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