Lincoln Square Pancake House, 2330 N MERIDIAN ST, Indianapolis, IN - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Lincoln Square Pancake House
Type: Restaurant
Address: 2330 N MERIDIAN ST, Indianapolis, IN 46208
County: Marion
License #: 204972
Smoking: Smoke Free
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 09/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

  • 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.RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER BEEF AND ROLLS IN DRAWER COOLER. STORE RAW POULTRY BELOW BEEF AND READY TO EAT FOODS. ITEMS MOVED CORRECTED ON SITE.2. RAW SHELL EGGS ON TOP OF SHREDDED CHEESE, COOKED HAM AND DRESSSINGS. STORE RAW ANIMAL FOODS BELOW READY TO EAT FOODS. ITEMS MOVED CORRECTED ON SITE.
    Location: Cook line
    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: 1.RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER BEEF AND ROLLS IN DRAWER COOLER. STORE RAW POULTRY BELOW BEEF AND READY TO EAT FOODS. ITEMS MOVED CORRECTED ON SITE.2. RAW SHELL EGGS ON TOP OF SHREDDED CHEESE, COOKED HAM AND DRESSSINGS. STORE RAW ANIMAL FOODS BELOW READY TO EAT FOODS. ITEMS MOVED CORRECTED ON SITE.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Prep Top Cooler
  • Food contact surface(s) soiled (corrected on site)
    Food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: MEAT SLICER SOILED. CLEAN AND SANITIZE EVERY 4 HOURS OR IN BETWEEN EACH USE.SLICER CLEANED CORRECTED ON SITE.
    Location: Back room
    Equipment: Slicer
  • Hand sink improper usage (corrected on site)
    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: METAL POT SCRUBBER PLACED IN HAND SINK. UTILIZE HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING ONLY.SCRUBBER REMOVED. SPOKE WITH MANAGER ABOUT HAND SINK USAGE. CORRECTED ON SITE.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Improper hand washing (corrected on site)
    Employee using improper hand washing procedures.
    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: FOOD HANDLER DID NOT WASH HANDS PRIOR TO PUTTING ON GLOVES. EMPLOYEEWS MUST WASH HANDS PRIOR TO APPLYING GLOVES.HAND WASHING PROCEDURES DISCUSSED WITH FOOD HANDLERS AND CORRECTED ON SITE.
    Location: Cook line
  • Drying mop(s)
    Improper drying of wet mop(s).
    Correction: After use, mop(s) shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling wall(s), equipment, or supplies.
    Comments: MOPS IN WET MOP BUCKETS. ALLOW MOPS TO AIR DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Pests/rodents removed
    Dead pests not removed.
    Correction: Remove dead pests at frequent intervals to avoid accumulation.
    Comments: FLY PAPER STRIPS ARE FULL OF DEAD FLIES AND NEED TO BE REMOVED.
    Location: Back room
  • Dumpster lids open
    Dumpster and/or waste handling units not covered.
    Correction: Cover all dumpsters and waste handling units.
    Comments: DUMPSTER LID OPEN. KEEP LID CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND RAIN WATER ACCUMULATION.
    Location: Dumpster area
  • 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: VENT HOOD SOILED. CLEAN, SERVICE AND RE-TAG VENT HOOD.
    Location: Cook line
  • Thermometer, provided (corrected on site)
    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: THERMOMETER MISSING FROM REACH IN COOLER (PEPSI). PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT.THERMOMETER REPLACED CORRECTED ON SITE.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected on site)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Comments: PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER EMPTY AT WAIT STAFF AREA HAND SINK. PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES.PAPER TOWELS REPLACED CORRECTED ON SITE.
    Location: Wait staff area
    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: KITCHEN HAND SINK FAUCET IS LEAKING. REPAIR LEAK.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
09/23/2014Routine
  • 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.
    Location: Kitchen
  • 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.
  • 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.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Covered trash can in womens restroom
    No covered trash can for womens restroom.
    Correction: Provide a covered trash can.
    Location: Emp restroom
01/31/2014Routine
  • 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.
  • Cold holding (corrected)
    1. The salad prep. refrigertor is not cold enough on top for potentially hazardous food storage. Feta and shredded cheddar cheese not cold enougn. Monitor temperatures and take measures to ensure they are not held in the danger zone. Potentially hazardous cold foods not held at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous cold foods shall be held at 41 degrees F or lower.
  • No hand washing (when) (corrected)
    1. Employee observed handling dirty ware at dish machine then handling clean ware without washing their hands first. Employees must have clean hands before handling clean ware. rFood 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.
  • Restroom enclosed (corrected)
    Toilet room not equiped with self closing device. Provide a self closing device on employee restroom door.
    Correction: A toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door.
  • In use utensil storage (corrected)
    1. Do not store clean in use knives in the crack of prep. refrigerator cover. In use utensil(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil(s) shall be stored in an approved manner.
09/20/2013Recheck
  • 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
    1. The salad prep. refrigertor is not cold enough on top for potentially hazardous food storage. Feta and shredded cheddar cheese not cold enougn. Monitor temperatures and take measures to ensure they are not held in the danger zone. Potentially hazardous cold foods not held at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous cold foods shall be held at 41 degrees F or lower.
  • No hand washing (when) (corrected)
    1. Employee observed handling dirty ware at dish machine then handling clean ware without washing their hands first. Employees must have clean hands before handling clean ware. rFood 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.
  • Restroom enclosed (corrected)
    Toilet room not equiped with self closing device. Provide a self closing device on employee restroom door.
    Correction: A toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door.
  • In use utensil storage (corrected)
    1. Do not store clean in use knives in the crack of prep. refrigerator cover. In use utensil(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil(s) shall be stored in an approved manner.
09/13/2013Recheck
  • 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.
  • Cold holding
    1. The salad prep. refrigertor is not cold enough on top for potentially hazardous food storage. Feta and shredded cheddar cheese not cold enougn. Monitor temperatures and take measures to ensure they are not held in the danger zone. Potentially hazardous cold foods not held at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous cold foods shall be held at 41 degrees F or lower.
  • No hand washing (when)
    1. Employee observed handling dirty ware at dish machine then handling clean ware without washing their hands first. Employees must have clean hands before handling clean ware. rFood 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.
  • Restroom enclosed
    Toilet room not equiped with self closing device. Provide a self closing device on employee restroom door.
    Correction: A toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door.
  • In use utensil storage
    1. Do not store clean in use knives in the crack of prep. refrigerator cover. In use utensil(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil(s) shall be stored in an approved manner.
09/06/2013Routine
  • Hand sink capacity (corrected)
    Inadequate number of hand washing sinks.
    Correction: Provide adequate number of hand washing sinks.
    Comments: Owner to add a another hand sink next week
    Location: Cook line
  • Hand sink/soap (corrected)
    No hand soap provided at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide soap.
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
  • Mops and brooms
    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: Provide a mop rack for correct drying of wet mops.7-25NOT DONE8-1Provide a mop rack
    Location: Kitchen (back)
08/01/2013Pre-Licensing Recheck
  • Hand sink capacity
    Inadequate number of hand washing sinks.
    Correction: Provide adequate number of hand washing sinks.
    Comments: Owner to add a another hand sink next week
    Location: Cook line
  • Hand sink/soap
    No hand soap provided at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide soap.
  • Hand sink/towels
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
  • Mops and brooms
    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: Provide a mop rack for correct drying of wet mops.7-25NOT DONE
    Location: Kitchen (back)
07/25/2013Pre-Licensing Recheck
  • Mops and brooms
    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: Provide a mop rack for correct drying of wet mops.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
07/15/2013Pre-Licensing

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