A TASTE OF MEMPHIS/INDY COMMISSARY, 3705 N ILLINOIS ST, Indianapolis, IN - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: A TASTE OF MEMPHIS/INDY COMMISSARY
Type: Restaurant
Address: 3705 N ILLINOIS ST, Indianapolis, IN 46208
County: Marion
License #: 204526
Smoking: Smoke Free
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 09/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

  • Restricted use pesticides (corrected)
    Restricted pesticide(s) do not meet criteria.
    Correction: Provide approved restricted use pesticides.
    Comments: ORTHO HOME DEFENSE BUG SPRAY. PLEASE OBTAIN COMMERCIAL GRADE PESTICIDES.
    Location: Utility room
  • 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.
    Comments: WET MOP AT TOP OF MOP BUCKET.
    Location: Utility room
  • Physical facility repair (corrected)
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: 1. BROKEN CEILING TILES IN MEN'S RESTROOM. PLEASE REPLACE2. MISSING CEILING TILE IN AREA OF SERVICE COUNTER CLOSE TO KITCHEN. PLEASE REPLACE.3. CEILING TILE AT BACK OF KITCHEN OVER EXIT SIGN NOT FITTED. PLEASE FIT CEILING TILE PROPERLY SO THAT THERE ARE NO OPENINGS OR GAPS. PLEASE REPLACE ANY BROKEN CEILING TILES.
    Location: Mens restroom
  • Physical facility repair (corrected)
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: 1. BROKEN CEILING TILES IN MEN'S RESTROOM. PLEASE REPLACE2. MISSING CEILING TILE IN AREA OF SERVICE COUNTER CLOSE TO KITCHEN. PLEASE REPLACE.3. CEILING TILE AT BACK OF KITCHEN OVER EXIT SIGN NOT FITTED. PLEASE FIT CEILING TILE PROPERLY SO THAT THERE ARE NO OPENINGS OR GAPS. PLEASE REPLACE ANY BROKEN CEILING TILES.
    Location: Service counter
  • Physical facility repair (corrected)
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: 1. BROKEN CEILING TILES IN MEN'S RESTROOM. PLEASE REPLACE2. MISSING CEILING TILE IN AREA OF SERVICE COUNTER CLOSE TO KITCHEN. PLEASE REPLACE.3. CEILING TILE AT BACK OF KITCHEN OVER EXIT SIGN NOT FITTED. PLEASE FIT CEILING TILE PROPERLY SO THAT THERE ARE NO OPENINGS OR GAPS. PLEASE REPLACE ANY BROKEN CEILING TILES.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Cooling methods (corrected)
    Food(s) cooling without utilizing proper cooling methods.
    Correction: Cooling shall be accomplished by using the following methods: in shallow pans, using smaller portions, place in an ice water bath, or by adding ice as an ingredient.
    Comments: POT OF BEANS COOLING IN COOLER WITH LID ON. COOK HAD LEFT BUT THE BEANS WERE THOUGHT TO BE MADE AN HOUR AGO. FOODS ARE MADE A DAY IN ADVANCE TO BE SOLD THE NEXT DAY. TEMP WAS 115 DEGREES F SO THAT MAKES SENSE. FOR FUTURE REFERNCE PLEASE COOL BEANS BEFORE PLACING THE LID ON TOP. PLACING A LID OF TOP OF HOT BEANS WILL MAKE IT MORE DIFFICULT FOR THEM TO COOL DOWN BECAUSE THE HEAT IS BEING HELD INSIDE. LID TO BEANS WAS REMOVED.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: COOLER TEMPS RANGE FROM 42-55 DEGREES F. THE COOLER SHOULD BE AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. PLEASE HAVE COOLER SERVICED.PLEASE DO NOT STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE LOWER LEFT PORTION OF THE COOLER UNTIL COOLER IS SERVICED AND TEMPERATURES ARE HOLDING AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW.NOTE: THERE ARE SOME LOOSE GASKETS ON THE COOLER. PLEASE TAKE TEMPERATURES AT DIFFERENT TIMES TO ENSURE ALL PARTS OF THE COOLER ARE AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW.9/25/14:I PUT MY THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOLER & THE TEMP WAS 50 DEGREES F. THE THERMOMETER INSIDE WAS AT 40 DEGREES F. THE OWNER GOT A PROBE THERMOMETER AND THAT TEMP WAS IN BETWEEN THE OTHER 2. THEY THOUGHT THE COOLER WAS OKAY SINCE THEIR THERMOMETER WAS AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. THAT THERMOMETER WAS MID WAY IN THE COOLER. THE TEMPS IN THE WARMEST PART OF THE COOLER WAS HIGHER. THERE IS A LOOSE GASKET ON THE COOLER AND THE GASKET WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THE COLD AIR IS ESCAPING. SHE CALLED THE REPAIR PERSON WHILE I WAS THERE AND HE HAS TO ORDER THE PART.PLEASE DO NOT STORE ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN COOLER UNTIL THE GASKET IS REPLACED AND THE COOLER IS REMAINING AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Food storage (corrected)
    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: BAG OF POTATOES ON GROUND.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: MICROWAVE SOILED. PLEASE CLEAN
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Microwave oven
09/25/2014Recheck
  • Restricted use pesticides (corrected on site)
    Restricted pesticide(s) do not meet criteria.
    Correction: Provide approved restricted use pesticides.
    Comments: ORTHO HOME DEFENSE BUG SPRAY. PLEASE OBTAIN COMMERCIAL GRADE PESTICIDES.
    Location: Utility room
  • Drying mop(s) (corrected on site)
    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.
    Comments: WET MOP AT TOP OF MOP BUCKET.
    Location: Utility room
  • Physical facility repair
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: 1. BROKEN CEILING TILES IN MEN'S RESTROOM. PLEASE REPLACE2. MISSING CEILING TILE IN AREA OF SERVICE COUNTER CLOSE TO KITCHEN. PLEASE REPLACE.3. CEILING TILE AT BACK OF KITCHEN OVER EXIT SIGN NOT FITTED. PLEASE FIT CEILING TILE PROPERLY SO THAT THERE ARE NO OPENINGS OR GAPS. PLEASE REPLACE ANY BROKEN CEILING TILES.
    Location: Mens restroom
  • Physical facility repair
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: 1. BROKEN CEILING TILES IN MEN'S RESTROOM. PLEASE REPLACE2. MISSING CEILING TILE IN AREA OF SERVICE COUNTER CLOSE TO KITCHEN. PLEASE REPLACE.3. CEILING TILE AT BACK OF KITCHEN OVER EXIT SIGN NOT FITTED. PLEASE FIT CEILING TILE PROPERLY SO THAT THERE ARE NO OPENINGS OR GAPS. PLEASE REPLACE ANY BROKEN CEILING TILES.
    Location: Service counter
  • Physical facility repair
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: 1. BROKEN CEILING TILES IN MEN'S RESTROOM. PLEASE REPLACE2. MISSING CEILING TILE IN AREA OF SERVICE COUNTER CLOSE TO KITCHEN. PLEASE REPLACE.3. CEILING TILE AT BACK OF KITCHEN OVER EXIT SIGN NOT FITTED. PLEASE FIT CEILING TILE PROPERLY SO THAT THERE ARE NO OPENINGS OR GAPS. PLEASE REPLACE ANY BROKEN CEILING TILES.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Cooling methods (corrected on site)
    Food(s) cooling without utilizing proper cooling methods.
    Correction: Cooling shall be accomplished by using the following methods: in shallow pans, using smaller portions, place in an ice water bath, or by adding ice as an ingredient.
    Comments: POT OF BEANS COOLING IN COOLER WITH LID ON. COOK HAD LEFT BUT THE BEANS WERE THOUGHT TO BE MADE AN HOUR AGO. FOODS ARE MADE A DAY IN ADVANCE TO BE SOLD THE NEXT DAY. TEMP WAS 115 DEGREES F SO THAT MAKES SENSE. FOR FUTURE REFERNCE PLEASE COOL BEANS BEFORE PLACING THE LID ON TOP. PLACING A LID OF TOP OF HOT BEANS WILL MAKE IT MORE DIFFICULT FOR THEM TO COOL DOWN BECAUSE THE HEAT IS BEING HELD INSIDE. LID TO BEANS WAS REMOVED.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: COOLER TEMPS RANGE FROM 42-55 DEGREES F. THE COOLER SHOULD BE AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. PLEASE HAVE COOLER SERVICED.PLEASE DO NOT STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE LOWER LEFT PORTION OF THE COOLER UNTIL COOLER IS SERVICED AND TEMPERATURES ARE HOLDING AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW.NOTE: THERE ARE SOME LOOSE GASKETS ON THE COOLER. PLEASE TAKE TEMPERATURES AT DIFFERENT TIMES TO ENSURE ALL PARTS OF THE COOLER ARE AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • 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: BAG OF POTATOES ON GROUND.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected on site)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: MICROWAVE SOILED. PLEASE CLEAN
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Microwave oven
09/11/2014Routine
  • Lighting intensity
    Inadequate lighting intensity.
    Correction: Provide adequate lighting.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Walls finished or sealed
    Walls improperly finished.
    Correction: Wall shall be finished and sealed to provide a smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable surface.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Wiping cloths / storage
    Wiping cloth(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Wet towels shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Baking/cooking equipment soiled
    Food contact surfaces of baking and/or cooking equipment soiled.
    Correction: Clean surfaces at least every 24 hours.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Covered trash can in womens restroom
    No covered trash can for womens restroom.
    Correction: Provide a covered trash can.
    Location: Restroom
03/27/2014Routine
  • 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: Floor soiled in mop room.
06/07/2013Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 02/19/2013Routine
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing (corrected)
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: Seal backs of all sinks
    Location: Kitchen
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing (corrected)
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: Seal backs of all sinks
    Location: Womens restroom
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing (corrected)
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: Seal backs of all sinks
    Location: Mens restroom
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical) (corrected)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: Sanitizer bay of three bay is a garbage disposal and does not hold waterOwners will close off disposal and repair stopper area to hold water
    Location: Three bay area
    Equipment: 3-bay
  • Mops and brooms (corrected)
    Maintenance tool(s) not stored in approved locations and/or manner.
    Correction: Maintenance tools, such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, and similar items, shall be stored so they do not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
    Comments: Provide a mop rack
    Location: Chemical room
  • Physical facility repair (corrected)
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: Repair hole under three bay
    Location: Three bay area
  • 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: Chemical rrom floor is soiled and unorganizedprovide shelving and clean
    Location: Chemical room
02/15/2013Pre-Licensing Recheck
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: Seal backs of all sinks
    Location: Kitchen
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: Seal backs of all sinks
    Location: Womens restroom
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: Seal backs of all sinks
    Location: Mens restroom
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: Sanitizer bay of three bay is a garbage disposal and does not hold waterOwners will close off disposal and repair stopper area to hold water
    Location: Three bay area
    Equipment: 3-bay
  • Mops and brooms
    Maintenance tool(s) not stored in approved locations and/or manner.
    Correction: Maintenance tools, such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, and similar items, shall be stored so they do not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
    Comments: Provide a mop rack
    Location: Chemical room
  • Physical facility repair
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: Repair hole under three bay
    Location: Three bay 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: Chemical rrom floor is soiled and unorganizedprovide shelving and clean
    Location: Chemical room
02/08/2013Pre-Licensing

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