DOWN HOME COOKIN, 2621 DR M L KING JR ST, Indianapolis, IN - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DOWN HOME COOKIN
Type: Restaurant
Address: 2621 DR M L KING JR ST, Indianapolis, IN 46208
County: Marion
License #: 201918
Smoking: Smoke Free
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: 03/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

  • 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: Kitchen
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: Bottom of true refrigeration unit soiled. Please clean.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected on site)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Location: Kitchen
03/21/2014Routine
  • 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: Grill hood ventilation covers observed soiled. Clean the vent covers.
    Location: Cook line
  • Mats and duckboard
    Mats and duckboard not removable or easily cleanable.
    Correction: Mats and duckboard shall be designed to be removable and easily cleanable.
    Comments: Use of cardboard under rubber floor mats observed. Remove cardboard and discontinue practice or replace cardboard with a mat that is smooth and easily cleanable.
    Location: Cook line
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: SIdes of the flat grill and deep fryer observed soiled.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Deep fryer
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: SIdes of the flat grill and deep fryer observed soiled.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Flat grill
  • Baking/cooking equipment soiled
    Food contact surfaces of baking and/or cooking equipment soiled.
    Correction: Clean surfaces at least every 24 hours.
    Comments: Interior of the microwave oven observed soiled.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Microwave oven
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected on site)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Comments: No paper towels provided at the kitchen hand sink.
    Location: Kitchen
06/04/2013Routine
  • Hot holding (corrected on site)
    Potentially hazardous food(s) not held at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous food(s) shall be held at 135 degrees F or higher.
    Comments: Mac-N-Cheese should be 135f or higher.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Lighting intensity
    Inadequate lighting intensity.
    Correction: Provide adequate lighting.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Lighting intensity
    Inadequate lighting intensity.
    Correction: Provide adequate lighting.
    Location: Womens restroom
  • 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.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: Plumbling leak in three bay sink in back. Repair or replace faucet to good working condition.
    Location: Kitchen
11/27/2012Routine
  • Hand sink location blocked (corrected on site)
    Hand washing facilities not properly located and/or accessible.
    Correction: A hand washing facility shall be properly located and accessible at all times.
    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.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Unnecessary litter (corrected)
    Premises not free of unnecessary items or litter.
    Correction: Remove litter, unnecessary items, and nonfunctional equipment.
    Comments: Remove grease bucket.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • 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.
    Location: Kitchen
  • 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.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Thawing (corrected)
    Potentially hazardous food(s) thawing improperly.
    Correction: Thaw using one of the following methods: under refrigeration or completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70 degrees F or below.
  • Wood (corrected)
    Improper use of wood as a food contact surface.
    Correction: Use approved wood in an appropriate manner.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: Please clean the bottom of the reach in cooler in back of kitchen.
    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.
    Comments: Repair small leak in 3 bay sink.
    Location: Kitchen
05/11/2012Recheck
  • Hand sink location blocked (corrected on site)
    Hand washing facilities not properly located and/or accessible.
    Correction: A hand washing facility shall be properly located and accessible at all times.
    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.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Unnecessary litter
    Premises not free of unnecessary items or litter.
    Correction: Remove litter, unnecessary items, and nonfunctional equipment.
    Comments: Remove grease bucket.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • 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.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Cooling methods
    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.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Thawing
    Potentially hazardous food(s) thawing improperly.
    Correction: Thaw using one of the following methods: under refrigeration or completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70 degrees F or below.
  • Wood
    Improper use of wood as a food contact surface.
    Correction: Use approved wood in an appropriate manner.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: Please clean the bottom of the reach in cooler in back of kitchen.
    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.
    Comments: Repair small leak in 3 bay sink.
    Location: Kitchen
05/04/2012Routine

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