CALIFORNIA CONNECTION, 6880 HAWTHORN PARK DR, Indianapolis, IN - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CALIFORNIA CONNECTION
Type: Commissary
Address: 6880 HAWTHORN PARK DR, Indianapolis, IN 46220
County: Marion
License #: 22871
Smoking: Smoke Free
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 05/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

No violation noted during this evaluation. 05/19/2014Routine
  • Glove Use (Critical) (corrected)
    Gloves used incorrectly.
    Correction: Gloves shall be used for only one task and used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged, soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation.
    Comments: EMPLOYEE PUT GLOVES ON BEFORE WASHING THEIR HANDS.
  • No hand washing (when) (corrected)
    Food employees’ hands became contaminated and were not washed to eliminate contamination.
    Correction: Food employees shall wash their hands and exposed portions of their arms after contamination occurs.
    Comments: EMPLOYEE STARTED THERE SHIFT AND DID NOT WASH THERE HANDS FIRST. HAND WASHING MUST BE DONE BEFORE HANDLING FOOD OR FOOD EQUIPMENT.
  • Food contact surface(s) soiled (corrected)
    Food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: CAN OPEN AND BASE SOILED . PLEASE CLEAN AND SANITIZE
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Can opener
  • Hair restraints (corrected)
    Food employees not wearing proper hair restraint.
    Correction: Food employees shall wear hair restraints, such as hats, hair coverings or nets.
    Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD MUST WEAR HAIR RESTAINTS. PLEASE ENSURE EMPLOYEE ARE KNOWLEDGABLE IN FOOD HANDLING BECAUSE THIS IS A REPEATED VIOLATION.
  • Bulk labeling (corrected)
    Food items removed from original container not properly labeled.
    Correction: Working containers holding food items shall be labeled with the common name of the food item.
    Comments: PLASTIC CONTAINER OF FOOD WAS NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME.
    Location: Kitchen
  • 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: TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS WERE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREA.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Single Service/Equipment storage (corrected on site)
    Clean equipment, utensil(s), laundered linen(s), single service article(s), or single use article(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Clean equipment, utensil(s), laundered linen(s), single service article(s), and single use article(s) shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination, and at least 6 inches off floor.
    Comments: TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS WERE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREA.
    Location: Dry storage
  • 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: REMOVE THE VENT FILTERS IN THE HOOD AND CLEAN THEM.
    Location: Kitchen
  • 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: 1. WALL AND PIPING IN THE 3 BAY SINK AREA ARE SOILED.2. PULL EQUIPMENT FROM THE WALL AN CLEAN THE FLOOR.
    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: 1. WALL AND PIPING IN THE 3 BAY SINK AREA ARE SOILED.2. PULL EQUIPMENT FROM THE WALL AN CLEAN THE FLOOR.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing (corrected)
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: 3 BAY SINK SEAL IS MOLDY. PLEASE CLEAN AND RECAULK
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: 3-bay
  • 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: BOXES AND CONTAINERS OF FOOD WERE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
    Location: Dry storage
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: GARLAND DOUBLE OVEN EQUIPMENT IS SOILED ON THE SIDES OF THE EQUIPMENT. PLEASE CLEAN
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Oven
12/16/2013Recheck
  • Glove Use (Critical)
    Gloves used incorrectly.
    Correction: Gloves shall be used for only one task and used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged, soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation.
    Comments: EMPLOYEE PUT GLOVES ON BEFORE WASHING THEIR HANDS.
  • No hand washing (when)
    Food employees’ hands became contaminated and were not washed to eliminate contamination.
    Correction: Food employees shall wash their hands and exposed portions of their arms after contamination occurs.
    Comments: EMPLOYEE STARTED THERE SHIFT AND DID NOT WASH THERE HANDS FIRST. HAND WASHING MUST BE DONE BEFORE HANDLING FOOD OR FOOD EQUIPMENT.
  • Food contact surface(s) soiled
    Food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: CAN OPEN AND BASE SOILED . PLEASE CLEAN AND SANITIZE
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Can opener
  • Hair restraints (corrected on site)
    Food employees not wearing proper hair restraint.
    Correction: Food employees shall wear hair restraints, such as hats, hair coverings or nets.
    Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD MUST WEAR HAIR RESTAINTS. PLEASE ENSURE EMPLOYEE ARE KNOWLEDGABLE IN FOOD HANDLING BECAUSE THIS IS A REPEATED VIOLATION.
  • Bulk labeling
    Food items removed from original container not properly labeled.
    Correction: Working containers holding food items shall be labeled with the common name of the food item.
    Comments: PLASTIC CONTAINER OF FOOD WAS NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME.
    Location: Kitchen
  • 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: TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS WERE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREA.
    Location: Kitchen
  • 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: TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS WERE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREA.
    Location: Dry storage
  • 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: REMOVE THE VENT FILTERS IN THE HOOD AND CLEAN THEM.
    Location: Kitchen
  • 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: 1. WALL AND PIPING IN THE 3 BAY SINK AREA ARE SOILED.2. PULL EQUIPMENT FROM THE WALL AN CLEAN THE FLOOR.
    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: 1. WALL AND PIPING IN THE 3 BAY SINK AREA ARE SOILED.2. PULL EQUIPMENT FROM THE WALL AN CLEAN THE FLOOR.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: 3 BAY SINK SEAL IS MOLDY. PLEASE CLEAN AND RECAULK
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: 3-bay
  • 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: BOXES AND CONTAINERS OF FOOD WERE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
    Location: Dry storage
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: GARLAND DOUBLE OVEN EQUIPMENT IS SOILED ON THE SIDES OF THE EQUIPMENT. PLEASE CLEAN
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Oven
12/04/2013Routine
  • 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: 1. PLASTIC BAD OF TO GO CONTAINS AND NAPKIN ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR.2. BULK CONTAINER OF CUT FRUIT ARE ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER.PLEASE STORE FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
    Location: Kitchen
  • 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: 1. PLASTIC BAD OF TO GO CONTAINS AND NAPKIN ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR.2. BULK CONTAINER OF CUT FRUIT ARE ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER.PLEASE STORE FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
07/22/2013Routine
  • 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.
    Comments: PROVIDE A STRAW FOR EMPLOYEE DRINKS.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Prep table
  • Food contact surface(s) soiled (corrected)
    Food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: MIXER AND MEASURING EQUIPMENT ARE SOILED . PLEASE CLEAN AFTER USE .
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Mixer
  • Discarding datemarking (corrected)
    Unmarked or expired food(s) not discarded.
    Correction: Discard food.
    Comments: CONTAINER OF ICING WAS NOT LABELED.
    Location: Dry storage
    Equipment: Metal shelving
  • Bulk labeling (corrected)
    Food items removed from original container not properly labeled.
    Correction: Working containers holding food items shall be labeled with the common name of the food item.
    Comments: PLASTIC CONTAINER OF SALAD DRESSING WAS NOT LABLED. COS
    Location: Kitchen
  • 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: HAVE VENTS CLEANED
    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.
    Location: Dry storage
    Equipment: Metal shelving
  • 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.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Metal shelving
03/26/2013Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 11/02/2012Routine
  • 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: Bulk bag of sugar and floor stored on the floor
    Location: Dry storage
06/08/2012Routine
  • 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: Please store all food and food equipment 6 inches above the floor..
    Location: Kitchen
  • 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: Please store all food and food equipment 6 inches above the floor..
    Location: Walk-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: Please store all food and food equipment 6 inches above the floor..
    Location: Dry storage
02/07/2012Routine

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