LA QUINTA INN, 5316 W SOUTHERN AVE, Indianapolis, IN - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA QUINTA INN
Type: Restaurant
Address: 5316 W SOUTHERN AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46241
County: Marion
License #: 203210
Smoking: Smoke Free
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 07/02/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

  • Hand sink improper usage (corrected)
    Hand washing facility used for purposes other than hand washing.
    Correction: A hand washing facility may not be used for purpose(s) other than hand washing.
    Comments: Glass and heavy duty bathroom cleaner chemical bottle in hand sink in dish area. Remove. Do not place anything in or on hand sinks.
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Comments: No paper towels at hand sink in dish area. Provide.
    Location: -
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Light shields (corrected)
    Light bulbs not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Correction: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Comments: Light guard missing in electrical room. Provide.
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical) (corrected)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: Leak at front hand sink faucet. Repair.
  • Durability / utensils and equipment (corrected)
    Equipment and/or utensil(s) not durable.
    Correction: Equipment and utensil(s) shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.
    Comments: Wooden platforms in stock room. Remove.
07/02/2014Recheck
  • Hand sink improper usage
    Hand washing facility used for purposes other than hand washing.
    Correction: A hand washing facility may not be used for purpose(s) other than hand washing.
    Comments: Glass and heavy duty bathroom cleaner chemical bottle in hand sink in dish area. Remove. Do not place anything in or on hand sinks.
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Hand sink/towels
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Comments: No paper towels at hand sink in dish area. Provide.
    Location: -
    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.
    Comments: Light guard missing in electrical room. Provide.
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: Leak at front hand sink faucet. Repair.
  • Durability / utensils and equipment
    Equipment and/or utensil(s) not durable.
    Correction: Equipment and utensil(s) shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.
    Comments: Wooden platforms in stock room. Remove.
06/25/2014Routine
  • 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.
    Comments: Mini refrigerator is at 50 deg F. Repair to hold at 41 deg F or below.
  • 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: Boxes of single service items on floor in back stock room. Store 6 inches off the floor.
  • Physical facility repair (corrected)
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: Carpet in back stock area. Remove. Provide non absorbent and easily cleanable flooring.
  • 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.
    Comments: Provide clearly visible thermometer for refrigerator in back stock area.
  • Food on display
    Food on display unprotected.
    Correction: Food on display shall be protected from contamination.
    Comments: Wrap apples after washing for consumer self service.
  • Light shields
    Light bulbs not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Correction: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Comments: Provide light guard for light in electric room.
  • 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 test strips for quat. Note: Test kit ordered
  • Durability / utensils and equipment
    Equipment and/or utensil(s) not durable.
    Correction: Equipment and utensil(s) shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.
    Comments: Wood shelf/flat in back stock area. Remove. Provide metal or heavy plastic easily cleanable shelves or dunage racks.
12/19/2013Recheck
  • Cold holding
    Potentially hazardous cold foods not held at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous cold foods shall be held at 41 degrees F or lower.
    Comments: Mini refrigerator is at 50 deg F. Repair to hold at 41 deg F or below.
  • 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: Boxes of single service items on floor in back stock room. Store 6 inches off the floor.
  • Physical facility repair
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: Carpet in back stock area. Remove. Provide non absorbent and easily cleanable flooring.
  • 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.
    Comments: Provide clearly visible thermometer for refrigerator in back stock area.
  • Light shields
    Light bulbs not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Correction: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
    Comments: Provide light guard for light in electric room.
  • 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 test strips for quat.
  • Durability / utensils and equipment
    Equipment and/or utensil(s) not durable.
    Correction: Equipment and utensil(s) shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.
    Comments: Wood shelf/flat in back stock area. Remove. Provide metal or heavy plastic easily cleanable shelves or dunage racks.
12/12/2013Routine
  • 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: Please provide no smoking within 8 ft signs for doors per state law.
  • 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.
    Comments: Mini refrigerator on consumer floor is at 48 deg F. Repair to hold foods at 41 deg F or below.
    Location: Sales floor
    Equipment: Mini-fridge
  • Toxic material(s) separation (corrected)
    Toxic material(s) improperly stored.
    Correction: Poisonous or toxic material(s) shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensil(s), linen(s) and single-service and single-use article(s).
    Comments: Chemical bottle next to water and whisk. Store chemicals separate to prevent possible contamination.
    Location: Utility room
  • 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 over yogurt in reach in cooler in electric room. Store raw eggs below ready to eat foods.
    Location: Utility room
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Hand sink improper usage (corrected)
    Hand washing facility used for purposes other than hand washing.
    Correction: A hand washing facility may not be used for purpose(s) other than hand washing.
    Comments: Items in hand sink in laundry/dish area. (bottle, cup and hose from chemical floor cleaner) Discontinue. Do not store anything in or on handsinks.
    Location: Three bay area
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Wiping cloths / storage (corrected)
    Wiping cloth(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Wet towels shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use.
    Comments: Wet cloth towel on cart in electric room and on 3 bay sink. Store in approved strength sanitizer solution.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Wiping cloths / storage (corrected)
    Wiping cloth(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Wet towels shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use.
    Comments: Wet cloth towel on cart in electric room and on 3 bay sink. Store in approved strength sanitizer solution.
    Location: Utility room
  • 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: Whisk in stagnant water in electric room. Discontinue. Store on cleaned and sanitized surface.Make sure to wash - rinse - sanitize whisk and container.
    Location: Utility room
07/09/2013Recheck
  • 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: Please provide no smoking within 8 ft signs for doors per state law.
  • 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.
    Comments: Mini refrigerator on consumer floor is at 48 deg F. Repair to hold foods at 41 deg F or below.
    Location: Sales floor
    Equipment: Mini-fridge
  • Toxic material(s) separation
    Toxic material(s) improperly stored.
    Correction: Poisonous or toxic material(s) shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensil(s), linen(s) and single-service and single-use article(s).
    Comments: Chemical bottle next to water and whisk. Store chemicals separate to prevent possible contamination.
    Location: Utility room
  • 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 over yogurt in reach in cooler in electric room. Store raw eggs below ready to eat foods.
    Location: Utility room
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Hand sink improper usage (corrected)
    Hand washing facility used for purposes other than hand washing.
    Correction: A hand washing facility may not be used for purpose(s) other than hand washing.
    Comments: Items in hand sink in laundry/dish area. (bottle, cup and hose from chemical floor cleaner) Discontinue. Do not store anything in or on handsinks.
    Location: Three bay area
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Wiping cloths / storage (corrected)
    Wiping cloth(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Wet towels shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use.
    Comments: Wet cloth towel on cart in electric room and on 3 bay sink. Store in approved strength sanitizer solution.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Wiping cloths / storage (corrected)
    Wiping cloth(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Wet towels shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use.
    Comments: Wet cloth towel on cart in electric room and on 3 bay sink. Store in approved strength sanitizer solution.
    Location: Utility room
  • 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: Whisk in stagnant water in electric room. Discontinue. Store on cleaned and sanitized surface.Make sure to wash - rinse - sanitize whisk and container.
    Location: Utility room
07/02/2013Recheck
  • Smoking distance signage
    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: Please provide no smoking within 8 ft signs for doors per state law.
  • Cold holding
    Potentially hazardous cold foods not held at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous cold foods shall be held at 41 degrees F or lower.
    Comments: Mini refrigerator on consumer floor is at 48 deg F. Repair to hold foods at 41 deg F or below.
    Location: Sales floor
    Equipment: Mini-fridge
  • 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 over yogurt in reach in cooler in electric room. Store raw eggs below ready to eat foods.
    Location: Utility room
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Hand sink improper usage
    Hand washing facility used for purposes other than hand washing.
    Correction: A hand washing facility may not be used for purpose(s) other than hand washing.
    Comments: Items in hand sink in laundry/dish area. (bottle, cup and hose from chemical floor cleaner) Discontinue. Do not store anything in or on handsinks.
    Location: Three bay area
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Wiping cloths / storage
    Wiping cloth(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Wet towels shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use.
    Comments: Wet cloth towel on cart in electric room and on 3 bay sink. Store in approved strength sanitizer solution.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Wiping cloths / storage
    Wiping cloth(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Wet towels shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use.
    Comments: Wet cloth towel on cart in electric room and on 3 bay sink. Store in approved strength sanitizer solution.
    Location: Utility room
  • 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: Whisk in stagnant water in electric room. Discontinue. Store on cleaned and sanitized surface.
    Location: Utility room
06/25/2013Routine
  • Hand sink improper usage (corrected)
    Hand washing facility used for purposes other than hand washing.
    Correction: A hand washing facility may not be used for purpose(s) other than hand washing.
    Comments: Wet cloth in hand sink. Do not store anything in or on hand sinks.
    Location: Buffet
  • Wiping cloths / storage (corrected)
    Wiping cloth(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Wet towels shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use.
    Comments: Wet cloth in hand sink. Store in approved strength sanitizer solution.
    Location: Buffet
  • 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.
    Comments: Provide clearly visible thermometer in refrigerator section of refrigerator/freezer home unit in electrical room.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Cooler/freezer combo
  • No test kit (corrected)
    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: No test strip for sanitizer. Provide test strips to be able to maintain sanitizer at approved strength.
    Location: Kitchen
12/18/2012Recheck
  • Hand sink improper usage
    Hand washing facility used for purposes other than hand washing.
    Correction: A hand washing facility may not be used for purpose(s) other than hand washing.
    Comments: Wet cloth in hand sink. Do not store anything in or on hand sinks.
    Location: Buffet
  • Wiping cloths / storage (corrected on site)
    Wiping cloth(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Wet towels shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use.
    Comments: Wet cloth in hand sink. Store in approved strength sanitizer solution.
    Location: Buffet
  • 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.
    Comments: Provide clearly visible thermometer in refrigerator section of refrigerator/freezer home unit in electrical room.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Cooler/freezer combo
  • 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: No test strip for sanitizer. Provide test strips to be able to maintain sanitizer at approved strength.
    Location: Kitchen
12/10/2012Routine
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: Secure 3 bay sink to the wall
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: 3-bay
05/31/2012Routine

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