CHEF'S ACADEMY, 644 E WASHINGTON ST, Indianapolis, IN - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHEF'S ACADEMY
Type: Commissary
Address: 644 E WASHINGTON ST, Indianapolis, IN 46204
County: Marion
License #: 200637
Smoking: Smoke Free
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 08/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

  • 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: Kitchen A: Label white flour bulk food container.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Physical facility repair
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: Kitchen B: Wall surface repair as needed, front of kitchen near entrance door.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, floors, soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: Floor cleaning as needed in the HRM unit kitchen area.
    Location: Kitchen
08/07/2014Routine
  • Packaging integrity (corrected on site)
    Canned product on storage rack dented on the side of can and rim of can.
    Correction: Food containers shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants.
    Comments: Dry storage shipping and receiving: One can of Supremo Italiano quartered artichoke hearts. Corrected during inspection
    Location: Dry storage
    Equipment: Wire shelving
  • Improper storage of clean equipment
    Clean equipment and/or utensils stored incorrectly.
    Correction: Store covered or inverted in a self-draining position that allows for air drying.
    Comments: A few pots and bowls on wire rack storage shelving in Kitchen B
    Location: Kitchen
  • 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 as needed around spray arm unit of dishmachine and around mop sink in Kitchen B
    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 as needed around spray arm unit of dishmachine and around mop sink in Kitchen B
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean drain board and sink basins of the 2 bay sink in Kitchen C.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: 2-bay
01/02/2014Routine
  • Improper storage of clean equipment (corrected on site)
    Clean equipment and/or utensils stored incorrectly.
    Correction: Store covered or inverted in a self-draining position that allows for air drying.
    Comments: Kitchen C: A few pots and pans on storage rack need to be inverted/self-draining position. Corrected during inspection
    Location: Kitchen
  • 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: Kitchen A: One white bulk food container missing a label.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Lighting intensity
    Inadequate lighting intensity.
    Correction: Provide adequate lighting.
    Comments: Kitchen B: A few ceiling lights not operational.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Hand sink temperature
    Hand washing facility water temperature below 100 degrees F. (Hand sink to the right of entry way into kitchen A)
    Correction: Provide water having a temperature of at least 100 degrees F by means of a mixing valve.
    Comments: Kitchen A: Check mixing valve set up on hand sink... Provide at least 100 F water at the hand sink.
    Location: Prep area
    Equipment: Hand sink
06/10/2013Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 05/08/2013Illness Complaint
  • 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: Kitchen A: Container of raw fish stored above other food items in Victory reach in cooler... and raw eggs stored above other foods in back room walk in cooler..., Corrected during inspection
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • 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: Kitchen A: Container of raw fish stored above other food items in Victory reach in cooler... and raw eggs stored above other foods in back room walk in cooler..., Corrected during inspection
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Mops and brooms (corrected on site)
    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: Mops on floor by mop sink unit in Kitchen C. Corrected during inspection
    Location: Kitchen
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, floors soiled.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    Comments: Water on floor around dish machine in Kitchen B.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Wiping cloths / storage
    Wiping cloth(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Wet towels shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use.
    Comments: Wiping towels on prep table in Kitchen B.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Hand sink temperature
    Hand washing facility water temperature below 100 degrees F.
    Correction: Provide water having a temperature of at least 100 degrees F by means of a mixing valve.
    Comments: Handsink in Kitchen A near windows.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Equipment repair (corrected on site)
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: Hand towel dispenser needs a battery so dispenser works properly. Corrected during inspection
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Hand sink/towels
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Comments: Hand towel dispenser is empty... Stock with hand towels before kitchen in HRM Room is operational.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
12/14/2012Routine
  • 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.
    Comments: RAW EGGS IN KITCHEN (C) COOLER ABOVE ICING AND FRUIT. PLEASE KEEP RAW ANIMAL PRODUCTS BELOW OR SEPARATE FROM OTHER FOODS.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Storage of Personal Items (corrected)
    Improper storage of personal item(s) with food or food contact item(s).
    Correction: Store personal item(s) away from food and food related articles.
    Comments: EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE IN COOLER IN KITCHEN (C) STORED ABOVE FOOD (PRODUCE, DOUGH, AND FROSTING). PLEASE STORE PERSONAL FOOD/DRINK BELOW OR SEPARATE FROM OTHER FOODS.
    Location: Kitchen
  • 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: HOOD FILTERS IN KITCHEN (B) NEED TO BE CLEANED
    Location: Kitchen
  • Hand sink temperature
    Hand washing facility water temperature below 100 degrees F.
    Correction: Provide water having a temperature of at least 100 degrees F by means of a mixing valve.
    Comments: HANDSINKS IN KITCHENS (A) AND (B) DID NOT REACH 100 DEGREES F. PLEASE REPAIR*Handsinks not repaired yet, but a work order has been placed (parts needed to be ordered). Have sinks repaired and fully functional by next routine inspection. Maintenance order will be filled late July--early August
    Location: Kitchen
  • 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: SOAP AND TOWELS AT PREP SINK IN KITCHEN (C)
    Location: Kitchen
06/28/2012Recheck
  • 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: RAW EGGS IN KITCHEN (C) COOLER ABOVE ICING AND FRUIT. PLEASE KEEP RAW ANIMAL PRODUCTS BELOW OR SEPARATE FROM OTHER FOODS.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Storage of Personal Items
    Improper storage of personal item(s) with food or food contact item(s).
    Correction: Store personal item(s) away from food and food related articles.
    Comments: EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE IN COOLER IN KITCHEN (C) STORED ABOVE FOOD (PRODUCE, DOUGH, AND FROSTING). PLEASE STORE PERSONAL FOOD/DRINK BELOW OR SEPARATE FROM OTHER FOODS.
    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: HOOD FILTERS IN KITCHEN (B) NEED TO BE CLEANED
    Location: Kitchen
  • Hand sink temperature
    Hand washing facility water temperature below 100 degrees F.
    Correction: Provide water having a temperature of at least 100 degrees F by means of a mixing valve.
    Comments: HANDSINKS IN KITCHENS (A) AND (B) DID NOT REACH 100 DEGREES F. PLEASE REPAIR
    Location: Kitchen
  • 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: SOAP AND TOWELS AT PREP SINK IN KITCHEN (C)
    Location: Kitchen
06/19/2012Routine
  • 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: HANDS MUST BE WASHED BEFORE PUTTING ON NEW GLOVES
02/03/2012Super Bowl Recheck
  • Hand sink temperature
    Hand washing facility water temperature below 100 degrees F.
    Correction: Provide water having a temperature of at least 100 degrees F by means of a mixing valve.
02/03/2012Super Bowl Routine
  • No hand washing (when) (corrected on site)
    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: HANDS MUST BE WASHED BEFORE PUTTING ON NEW GLOVES
02/02/2012Super Bowl Routine
  • Pests/rodents (corrected)
    Presence of pests and/or rodents in facility. Eliminate fruit flies in the food prep sink in kitchen A.
    Correction: Exterminate pest and/or rodents using approved methods and elimination harborage conditions.
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled (corrected)
    Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled. Sweep the floor in the WI freezer.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
  • Equipment repair (corrected)
    Equipment in need of repair. Repair the the wall on the back side of the bar in the Hospitality Room.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
01/12/2012Recheck
  • Pests/rodents
    Presence of pests and/or rodents in facility. Eliminate fruit flies in the food prep sink in kitchen A.
    Correction: Exterminate pest and/or rodents using approved methods and elimination harborage conditions.
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled. Sweep the floor in the WI freezer.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair. Repair the the wall on the back side of the bar in the Hospitality Room.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
01/04/2012Recheck
  • Pests/rodents
    Presence of pests and/or rodents in facility. Eliminate fruit flies in the food prep sink in kitchen A.
    Correction: Exterminate pest and/or rodents using approved methods and elimination harborage conditions.
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled. Sweep the floor in the WI freezer.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair. Repair the the wall on the back side of the bar in the Hospitality Room.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
12/28/2011Routine

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