Ali Baba's Cafe & Hookah Den, 115 W MARKET ST, Indianapolis, IN - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Ali Baba's Cafe & Hookah Den
Type: Restaurant
Address: 115 W MARKET ST, Indianapolis, IN 46204
County: Marion
License #: 203598
Smoking: Smoke Free
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 03/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

  • No certified food handler (corrected)
    No certified food handler per 410 IAC 7-22.
    Correction: Provide a certified food handler.
    Comments: Employee states she has current ServSafe certification and will have a copy of it for me at reinspection. Recheck 2/11/14: employee states she forgot to bring in certificate. Asked her to bring it in by next week, Can also fax to 317-221-3070, or e-mail copy to jwelch@hhcorp.org.RECHECK 3/3/14: Employee thought she had ServSafe but actually had alcoholic beverage server training certificate. Allowing 3 months for an employee to take certified food handler exam. Left information sheet with contact info for food handler training.
  • 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: Clean filters, have upper portion of vent system cleaned.
    Location: Cook line
  • 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: Bags of basmati rice on floor. Store on shelf or rack so that they are at least 6" off floor.
    Location: Dry storage
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: Clean accumulated grease build-up from gyro roaster.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Hand sink/soap (corrected)
    No hand soap provided at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide soap.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Comments: Provide paper towels for hand sink.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical) (corrected)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: Toilet in mens restroom clogged; repair to good working order.
    Location: Restroom
  • 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: Provide container to store ice scoop while not in use.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Ice machine
03/07/2014Recheck
  • No certified food handler
    No certified food handler per 410 IAC 7-22.
    Correction: Provide a certified food handler.
    Comments: Employee states she has current ServSafe certification and will have a copy of it for me at reinspection. Recheck 2/11/14: employee states she forgot to bring in certificate. Asked her to bring it in by next week, Can also fax to 317-221-3070, or e-mail copy to jwelch@hhcorp.org.RECHECK 3/3/14: Employee thought she had ServSafe but actually had alcoholic beverage server training certificate. Allowing 3 months for an employee to take certified food handler exam. Left information sheet with contact info for food handler training.
  • 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: Clean filters, have upper portion of vent system cleaned.
    Location: Cook line
  • 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: Bags of basmati rice on floor. Store on shelf or rack so that they are at least 6" off floor.
    Location: Dry storage
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: Clean accumulated grease build-up from gyro roaster.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Hand sink/soap (corrected)
    No hand soap provided at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide soap.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Comments: Provide paper towels for hand sink.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical) (corrected)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: Toilet in mens restroom clogged; repair to good working order.
    Location: Restroom
  • 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: Provide container to store ice scoop while not in use.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Ice machine
03/03/2014Recheck
  • No certified food handler
    No certified food handler per 410 IAC 7-22.
    Correction: Provide a certified food handler.
    Comments: Employee states she has current ServSafe certification and will have a copy of it for me at reinspection. Recheck 2/11/14: employee states she forgot to bring in certificate. Asked her to bring it in by next week, Can also fax to 317-221-3070, or e-mail copy to jwelch@hhcorp.org.
  • 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: Clean filters, have upper portion of vent system cleaned.
    Location: Cook line
  • 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: Bags of basmati rice on floor. Store on shelf or rack so that they are at least 6" off floor.
    Location: Dry storage
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: Clean accumulated grease build-up from gyro roaster.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Hand sink/soap (corrected)
    No hand soap provided at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide soap.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Comments: Provide paper towels for hand sink.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical) (corrected)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: Toilet in mens restroom clogged; repair to good working order.
    Location: Restroom
  • 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: Provide container to store ice scoop while not in use.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Ice machine
02/11/2014Recheck
  • No certified food handler
    No certified food handler per 410 IAC 7-22.
    Correction: Provide a certified food handler.
    Comments: Employee states she has current ServSafe certification and will have a copy of it for me at reinspection.
  • 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: Clean filters, have upper portion of vent system cleaned.
    Location: Cook line
  • 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: Bags of basmati rice on floor. Store on shelf or rack so that they are at least 6" off floor.
    Location: Dry storage
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: Clean accumulated grease build-up from gyro roaster.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Hand sink/soap
    No hand soap provided at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide soap.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Hand sink/towels
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Comments: Provide paper towels for hand sink.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: Toilet in mens restroom clogged; repair to good working order.
    Location: Restroom
  • 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: Provide container to store ice scoop while not in use.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Ice machine
01/30/2014Routine
  • Smoking distance signage (corrected)
    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.
    Comments: SIGNS PROVIDED TO OWNER.
  • Cross-contamination (corrected)
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination. RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE OTHER FOOD. PLEASE STORE BELOW.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Upright cooler
  • Hair restraints (corrected)
    Food employees not wearing proper hair restraint.
    Correction: Food employees shall wear hair restraints, such as hats, hair coverings or nets.
  • 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. PLEASE PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF HOOD CLEANING.
    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. WALLL AND FLOOR BENEATH EQUIPMENT AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. 5/22 IMPROVEMENT NOTED.
    Location: Cook line
  • 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.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Reach in cooler (3 door)
  • Light shields
    Light bulbs not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Correction: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Location: Cook line
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical) (corrected)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained. 1) FAUCET OF PREP SINK IS NONFUNCTIONAL. 2) HOT WATER HANDLE OF MOP SINK IS NONFUNCTIONAL. PLEASE REPAIR.
    Location: Prep area
    Equipment: Prep sink
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained. 1) FAUCET OF PREP SINK IS NONFUNCTIONAL. 2) HOT WATER HANDLE OF MOP SINK IS NONFUNCTIONAL. PLEASE REPAIR.
    Location: Back room
    Equipment: Mop sink
05/22/2013Recheck
  • Smoking distance signage (corrected)
    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.
    Comments: SIGNS PROVIDED TO OWNER.
  • Cross-contamination (corrected)
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination. RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE OTHER FOOD. PLEASE STORE BELOW.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Upright cooler
  • Hair restraints
    Food employees not wearing proper hair restraint.
    Correction: Food employees shall wear hair restraints, such as hats, hair coverings or nets.
  • 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. PLEASE PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF HOOD CLEANING.
    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. WALLL AND FLOOR BENEATH EQUIPMENT AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    Location: Cook line
  • 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.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Reach in cooler (3 door)
  • Light shields
    Light bulbs not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Correction: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Location: Cook line
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained. 1) FAUCET OF PREP SINK IS NONFUNCTIONAL. 2) HOT WATER HANDLE OF MOP SINK IS NONFUNCTIONAL. PLEASE REPAIR.
    Location: Prep area
    Equipment: Prep sink
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained. 1) FAUCET OF PREP SINK IS NONFUNCTIONAL. 2) HOT WATER HANDLE OF MOP SINK IS NONFUNCTIONAL. PLEASE REPAIR.
    Location: Back room
    Equipment: Mop sink
05/15/2013Recheck
  • Smoking distance signage (corrected on site)
    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.
    Comments: SIGNS PROVIDED TO OWNER.
  • Cross-contamination (corrected on site)
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination. RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE OTHER FOOD. PLEASE STORE BELOW.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Upright cooler
  • Hair restraints
    Food employees not wearing proper hair restraint.
    Correction: Food employees shall wear hair restraints, such as hats, hair coverings or nets.
  • 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. PLEASE PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF HOOD CLEANING.
    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. WALLL AND FLOOR BENEATH EQUIPMENT AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    Location: Cook line
  • 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.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Reach in cooler (3 door)
  • Light shields
    Light bulbs not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Correction: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Location: Cook line
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained. 1) FAUCET OF PREP SINK IS NONFUNCTIONAL. 2) HOT WATER HANDLE OF MOP SINK IS NONFUNCTIONAL. PLEASE REPAIR.
    Location: Prep area
    Equipment: Prep sink
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained. 1) FAUCET OF PREP SINK IS NONFUNCTIONAL. 2) HOT WATER HANDLE OF MOP SINK IS NONFUNCTIONAL. PLEASE REPAIR.
    Location: Back room
    Equipment: Mop sink
05/08/2013Routine
  • Electrical service (corrected)
    Electrical service equipment, and/or outlet(s) and fixture(s) not properly installed and/or maintained.
  • Cold holding (corrected)
    Potentially hazardous cold foods not held at proper temperatures.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Food unsafe (Critical) (corrected)
    Food is unsafe and/or in unsound condition.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Food contact surface(s) soiled (corrected)
    Food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Single-service materials (corrected)
    Materials used for single service or single-use articles are unsafe or allow for migration of deleterious substance.
  • Hoods inadequate or unapproved (corrected)
    Ventilation hood(s) inadequate or unapproved.
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled (corrected)
    Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Location: Kitchen
01/07/2013Recheck
  • Smoking distance signage (corrected)
    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.
  • 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. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD EGG HELD ON COOLER - PLANT DIP, CHICK PEAS. DO NOT STORE FOOD ON COOLER UNTIL REPAIRED.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Make table cooler
  • Eating, drinking, smoking (corrected)
    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. EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM SODA CAN WITH GLOVES ON. SEE ABOVE.
  • 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.
  • 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. PROVIDE IN ALL COOLERS.
    Location: Cook line
  • Equipment repair (corrected)
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition. REPAIR/REPLACE. DO NOT STORE FOOD INSIDE/ON TOP OF COOLER.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Make table cooler
  • Hand sink/soap (corrected)
    No hand soap provided at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide soap.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Light shields
    Light bulbs not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Correction: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical) (corrected)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained. 1) 3-BAY SINK FAUCET IN DISREPAIR. 2) MOP SINK HOT WATER HANDLE IN DISREPAIR.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: 3-bay
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained. 1) 3-BAY SINK FAUCET IN DISREPAIR. 2) MOP SINK HOT WATER HANDLE IN DISREPAIR.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Mop sink
11/27/2012Recheck
  • Smoking distance signage (corrected)
    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.
  • 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. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD EGG HELD ON COOLER - PLANT DIP, CHICK PEAS. DO NOT STORE FOOD ON COOLER UNTIL REPAIRED.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Make table cooler
  • Eating, drinking, smoking (corrected)
    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. EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM SODA CAN WITH GLOVES ON. SEE ABOVE.
  • 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.
  • 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. PROVIDE IN ALL COOLERS.
    Location: Cook line
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition. REPAIR/REPLACE. DO NOT STORE FOOD INSIDE/ON TOP OF COOLER.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Make table cooler
  • Hand sink/soap (corrected)
    No hand soap provided at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide soap.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Light shields
    Light bulbs not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Correction: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained. 1) 3-BAY SINK FAUCET IN DISREPAIR. 2) MOP SINK HOT WATER HANDLE IN DISREPAIR.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: 3-bay
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained. 1) 3-BAY SINK FAUCET IN DISREPAIR. 2) MOP SINK HOT WATER HANDLE IN DISREPAIR.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Mop sink
11/21/2012Recheck
  • Smoking distance signage (corrected on site)
    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.
  • 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. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD EGG PLANT DIP, CHICK PEAS
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Make table cooler
  • 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. EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM SODA CAN WITH GLOVES ON. SEE ABOVE.
  • 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.
  • 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. PROVIDE IN ALL COOLERS.
    Location: Cook line
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition. REPAIR/REPLACE. DO NOT STORE FOOD INSIDE/ON TOP OF COOLER.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Make table cooler
  • Hand sink/soap (corrected on site)
    No hand soap provided at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide soap.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected on site)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Light shields
    Light bulbs not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Correction: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained. 1) 3-BAY SINK FAUCET IN DISREPAIR. 2) MOP SINK HOT WATER HANDLE IN DISREPAIR.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: 3-bay
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained. 1) 3-BAY SINK FAUCET IN DISREPAIR. 2) MOP SINK HOT WATER HANDLE IN DISREPAIR.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Mop sink
11/16/2012Routine
  • CO2 tanks unrestrained (corrected)
    CO2 tanks unrestrained.
  • Improper hand washing (corrected)
    Employee using improper hand washing procedures. (No hand towels at kitchen hand sink... Dispenseer is empty.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Hair restraints (corrected)
    Food employees not wearing proper hair restraint.
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled (corrected)
    Physical structure, floors, soiled.
    Location: Prep area
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled (corrected)
    Physical structure, floors, soiled.
    Location: Three bay area
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Location: Prep area
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Location: Prep area
    Equipment: Metal shelving
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Char-grill
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained. Repair leak at mop sink so that both hot and cold water service is provided at the mop sink.
    Location: Utility room
    Equipment: Mop sink
  • Thermometer location (corrected)
    Thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cooler or in coolest part of warmer.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Thermometer location (corrected)
    Thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cooler or in coolest part of warmer.
    Location: Prep area
    Equipment: Upright cooler
  • In use utensil storage (corrected)
    In use utensil(s) stored improperly. Handle of ice scoop is in contact with drink ice.
    Location: Kitchen (front)
    Equipment: Ice bin
06/05/2012Recheck
  • CO2 tanks unrestrained (corrected on site)
    CO2 tanks unrestrained.
    Correction: Restrain Carbon dioxide tank(s) with bungee cord, chain, etc ...
    Comments: Corrected during inspection
  • Improper hand washing (corrected on site)
    Employee using improper hand washing procedures. (No hand towels at kitchen hand sink... Dispenseer is empty.
    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: Corrected during inspection.... Hand towels provided at hand sink for hand washing needs.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Hair restraints
    Food employees not wearing proper hair restraint.
    Correction: Food employees shall wear hair restraints, such as hats, hair coverings or nets.
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, floors, soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: Conduct routine floor cleaning in kitchen/prep area and around 2 bay/3 bay sink area of kitchen.
    Location: Prep area
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, floors, soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: Conduct routine floor cleaning in kitchen/prep area and around 2 bay/3 bay sink area of kitchen.
    Location: Three bay area
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean exterior surface of reach in cooler/cold top unit in kitchen prep area that is not in use at this time; Clean metal storage shelf where plates are stored in prep area of kitchen; clean grill surface and splash guard of grill on cook line area of kitchen.
    Location: Prep area
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean exterior surface of reach in cooler/cold top unit in kitchen prep area that is not in use at this time; Clean metal storage shelf where plates are stored in prep area of kitchen; clean grill surface and splash guard of grill on cook line area of kitchen.
    Location: Prep area
    Equipment: Metal shelving
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean exterior surface of reach in cooler/cold top unit in kitchen prep area that is not in use at this time; Clean metal storage shelf where plates are stored in prep area of kitchen; clean grill surface and splash guard of grill on cook line area of kitchen.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Char-grill
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected on site)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Comments: Corrected during inspection
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained. Repair leak at mop sink so that both hot and cold water service is provided at the mop sink.
    Location: Utility room
    Equipment: Mop sink
  • Thermometer location
    Thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cooler or in coolest part of warmer.
    Correction: Place thermometer in warmest part of the cooler units, so thermometers are visible.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Thermometer location
    Thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cooler or in coolest part of warmer.
    Correction: Place thermometer in warmest part of the cooler units, so thermometers are visible.
    Location: Prep area
    Equipment: Upright cooler
  • In use utensil storage (corrected on site)
    In use utensil(s) stored improperly. Handle of ice scoop is in contact with drink ice.
    Correction: Keep handle of ice scoop out of contact with drink ice. Corrected during inspection
    Location: Kitchen (front)
    Equipment: Ice bin
05/22/2012Routine
  • Toxic restrictions (corrected on site)
    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: STORE BOUGHT CAN OF PESTICIDES UTILIZED IN KITCHEN AREA. PROVIDE APPROVED PESTICIDES FOR USE INSIDE KITCHEN AREA.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Cross-contamination (corrected on site)
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination.
    Comments: 1. SOILED KNIFE BLADES STORED ON MAGNETIC STRIP. ENSURE KNIVES ARE CLEANED THOROUGHLY BEFORE STORAGE.2. RAW PORK AND OTHE RAW MEATS STORED ABOVE AND TOUCHING CUCUMBER AND OTHE READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER. STORE RAW ANIMAL PRODUCT BELOW READY TO EAT FOODS.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Food contact surface(s) soiled (corrected on site)
    Food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: SOILED CAN OPENER BLADE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THOROUGHLY
    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: NO SANITIZER BUCKET SET UP.
    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 PH TEST STRIPS TO MEASURE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION.
    Location: Kitchen
  • In use utensil storage (corrected on site)
    In use utensil(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil(s) shall be stored in an approved manner.
    Comments: UTENSILS STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER MAINTAINING 70 DEGREES F. STORE UTENSILS IN WATER AT 135 DEGREES F OR HIGHER.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Probe thermometer
    No food temperature device(s) provided to take temperatures.
    Correction: Provide an approved food thermometer.
01/30/2012Super Bowl Routine
  • CO2 tanks unrestrained (corrected)
    CO2 tanks unrestrained.
  • 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. (No soap at kitchen hand sink)
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Lighting intensity (corrected)
    Inadequate lighting intensity.
    Location: Back room
  • Hand sink/soap (corrected)
    No hand soap provided at hand sink.
    Location: Three bay area
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Hand sink/soap (corrected)
    No hand soap provided at hand sink.
    Location: Mens restroom
    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
  • Light shields (corrected)
    Light bulbs not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Correction: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Location: Three bay area
12/29/2011Recheck
  • CO2 tanks unrestrained
    CO2 tanks unrestrained.
    Correction: Restrain Carbon dioxide tank(s) with bungee cord, chain, etc ...
  • Cross-contamination (corrected on site)
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination. Store raw eggs on lower shelving below other foods.
    Comments: Corrected during inspection
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Improper hand washing (corrected on site)
    Employee using improper hand washing procedures. (No soap at kitchen hand sink)
    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: Corrected during inspection
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Lighting intensity
    Inadequate lighting intensity.
    Correction: Provide adequate lighting at mop sink area.
    Location: Back room
  • Hand sink/soap (corrected on site)
    No hand soap provided at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide soap.
    Comments: Corrected during inspection
    Location: Three bay area
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Hand sink/soap (corrected on site)
    No hand soap provided at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide soap.
    Comments: Corrected during inspection
    Location: Mens restroom
    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
  • Light shields
    Light bulbs not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Correction: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Location: Three bay area
11/29/2011Routine

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