MARATHON FOOD MART, 5502 W 34TH ST, Indianapolis, IN - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MARATHON FOOD MART
Type: Grocery
Address: 5502 W 34TH ST, Indianapolis, IN 46224
County: Marion
License #: 202377
Smoking: Smoke Free
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 11/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

  • 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: TEMPERATURE IN THE WALK--N COOLER MEASURED 48 DEGREES. REPAIR THE UNIT TO MAINTAIN 41 F OR LESS.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Plumbing system / repair (Critical) (corrected)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: WATER HEATER WAS SET VERY LOW AND MUST BE TURNED UP TO KEEP HOT WATER BETWEEN 110 AND 120 DEGREES MIN.
    Location: Back room
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: A SEWER ODOR WAS NOTICEABLE WHEN DRAINING WATER FROM 3--BAY SINK. CHECK THE GREASE TRAP FOR BUILD--UP AND CLEAN AS NEEDED.
    Location: Three bay area
11/06/2014Recheck
  • 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: TEMPERATURE IN THE WALK--N COOLER MEASURED 48 DEGREES. REPAIR THE UNIT TO MAINTAIN 41 F OR LESS.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Plumbing system / repair (Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: WATER HEATER WAS SET VERY LOW AND MUST BE TURNED UP TO KEEP HOT WATER BETWEEN 110 AND 120 DEGREES MIN.
    Location: Back room
10/31/2014Routine
  • Dumpster enclosure condition
    Storage areas, enclosures and dumpster in poor condition.
    Correction: Maintain storage areas, enclosures and dumpster in good repair.
    Location: Dumpster area
  • Dumpster lids open
    Dumpster and/or waste handling units not covered.
    Correction: Cover all dumpsters and waste handling units.
    Location: Dumpster area
  • Dumpster area litter and items
    Trash areas and enclosures not properly maintained.
    Correction: Trash areas and enclosures shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and litter.
    Location: Dumpster area
02/25/2014Routine
  • Smoking distance signage (corrected on site)
    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: PROVIDED SIGNS TO MANAGER.
  • 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: Please store raw eggs below other food in cooler.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • 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: Please clean the fanguards of walk in cooler.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • 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: Deli reach in cooler.
    Location: Sales floor
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: Please clean the exterior cupboards in sales floor area.
    Location: Sales floor
    Equipment: -
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Location: Restroom
  • No three bay (corrected on site)
    No approved 3 bay sink for utensil washing.
    Correction: A sink with at least 3 bays shall be provided for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils.
    Comments: Please provide drain plugs for 3-bay sink.
05/21/2013Recheck
  • 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: Please store raw eggs below other food in cooler.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • 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: Please clean the fanguards of walk in cooler.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • 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: Deli reach in cooler.
    Location: Sales floor
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: Please clean the exterior cupboards in sales floor area.
    Location: Sales floor
    Equipment: -
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected on site)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Location: Restroom
  • No three bay
    No approved 3 bay sink for utensil washing.
    Correction: A sink with at least 3 bays shall be provided for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils.
    Comments: Please provide drain plugs for 3-bay sink.
05/14/2013Routine
  • 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.
    Location: Walk-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: 2 GRILL PANS INSIDE HANDSINKHANDSINK ONLY FOR HANDS
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Plumbing system / repair (Critical) (corrected)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: 1. NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE TO WASH HANDS - REPAIR ASAP. 2. 3-BAY LEAKS
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Plumbing system / repair (Critical) (corrected)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: 1. NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE TO WASH HANDS - REPAIR ASAP. 2. 3-BAY LEAKS
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: 3-bay
  • Hoods inadequate or unapproved
    Ventilation hood(s) inadequate or unapproved.
    Correction: Ventilation hood systems and devices shall meet the requirements of the Indiana department of fire and building services.
    Comments: 1. FIRE EXTINGUISHER TAGGED JULY 2011 - NEEDS TO BE INSPECTED EVERY YEAR2. UNKNOWN DATE OF LAST HOOD CLEANING - PROVIDE OR SCHEDULE FOR CLEANING --YES 11/20/12
  • 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.
    Location: Back room
  • 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: NO THERMOMETER FOR HOT FOOD DISPLAY CASE
    Location: Sales floor
    Equipment: Warming drawers
  • 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: 1. POTATOES2. RAW CHICKEN
    Location: Walk-in cooler
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Hand sink/trash can (corrected)
    No waste receptacle at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide waste receptacle.
    Location: Back room
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Hand sink/trash can (corrected)
    No waste receptacle at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide waste receptacle.
    Location: Emp restroom
    Equipment: Hand sink
11/26/2012Recheck
  • 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.
    Location: Walk-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: 2 GRILL PANS INSIDE HANDSINKHANDSINK ONLY FOR HANDS
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Plumbing system / repair (Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: 1. NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE TO WASH HANDS - REPAIR ASAP. 2. 3-BAY LEAKS
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Plumbing system / repair (Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: 1. NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE TO WASH HANDS - REPAIR ASAP. 2. 3-BAY LEAKS
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: 3-bay
  • Hoods inadequate or unapproved
    Ventilation hood(s) inadequate or unapproved.
    Correction: Ventilation hood systems and devices shall meet the requirements of the Indiana department of fire and building services.
    Comments: 1. FIRE EXTINGUISHER TAGGED JULY 2011 - NEEDS TO BE INSPECTED EVERY YEAR2. UNKNOWN DATE OF LAST HOOD CLEANING - PROVIDE OR SCHEDULE FOR CLEANING --YES 11/20/12
  • 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.
    Location: Back room
  • 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: NO THERMOMETER FOR HOT FOOD DISPLAY CASE
    Location: Sales floor
    Equipment: Warming drawers
  • 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: 1. POTATOES2. RAW CHICKEN
    Location: Walk-in cooler
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Hand sink/trash can
    No waste receptacle at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide waste receptacle.
    Location: Back room
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Hand sink/trash can
    No waste receptacle at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide waste receptacle.
    Location: Emp restroom
    Equipment: Hand sink
11/20/2012Recheck
  • 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.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • 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: 2 GRILL PANS INSIDE HANDSINKHANDSINK ONLY FOR HANDS
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Plumbing system / repair (Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: 1. NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE TO WASH HANDS - REPAIR ASAP. 2. 3-BAY LEAKS
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Plumbing system / repair (Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: 1. NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE TO WASH HANDS - REPAIR ASAP. 2. 3-BAY LEAKS
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: 3-bay
  • Hoods inadequate or unapproved
    Ventilation hood(s) inadequate or unapproved.
    Correction: Ventilation hood systems and devices shall meet the requirements of the Indiana department of fire and building services.
    Comments: 1. FIRE EXTINGUISHER TAGGED JULY 2011 - NEEDS TO BE INSPECTED EVERY YEAR2. UNKNOWN DATE OF LAST HOOD CLEANING - PROVIDE OR SCHEDULE FOR CLEANING
  • 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.
    Location: Back room
  • 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: NO THERMOMETER FOR HOT FOOD DISPLAY CASE
    Location: Sales floor
    Equipment: Warming drawers
  • 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: 1. POTATOES2. RAW CHICKEN
    Location: Walk-in cooler
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Hand sink/towels
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
11/19/2012Recheck
  • 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.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • 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: 2 GRILL PANS INSIDE HANDSINKHANDSINK ONLY FOR HANDS
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Plumbing system / repair (Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: 1. NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE TO WASH HANDS - REPAIR ASAP. 2. 3-BAY LEAKS
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Plumbing system / repair (Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: 1. NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE TO WASH HANDS - REPAIR ASAP. 2. 3-BAY LEAKS
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: 3-bay
  • Hoods inadequate or unapproved
    Ventilation hood(s) inadequate or unapproved.
    Correction: Ventilation hood systems and devices shall meet the requirements of the Indiana department of fire and building services.
    Comments: 1. FIRE EXTINGUISHER TAGGED JULY 2011 - NEEDS TO BE INSPECTED EVERY YEAR2. UNKNOWN DATE OF LAST HOOD CLEANING - PROVIDE OR SCHEDULE FOR CLEANING
  • 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.
    Location: Back room
  • 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: NO THERMOMETER FOR HOT FOOD DISPLAY CASE
    Location: Sales floor
    Equipment: Warming drawers
  • 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: 1. POTATOES2. RAW CHICKEN
    Location: Walk-in cooler
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Hand sink/towels
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
11/18/2012Routine
  • 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: Utility knife
    Location: Back room
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Unnecessary litter
    Premises not free of unnecessary items or litter.
    Correction: Remove litter, unnecessary items, and nonfunctional equipment.
    Location: Dumpster area
  • 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: Cups x 3
    Location: Back room
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected on site)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Location: Restroom
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Hand washing (where)
    Employee used improper location to wash hands.
    Correction: Employees shall wash hands only at designated hand sinks.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: 3-bay
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: Plumber schedule to repair 3-bay
    Location: Back room
    Equipment: 3-bay
05/31/2012Routine
  • Dumpster lids open (corrected)
    Dumpster and/or waste handling units not covered.
    Correction: Cover all dumpsters and waste handling units.
    Location: Dumpster area
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Location: Sales floor
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Unapproved warewashing (corrected)
    Unapproved alternative manual warewashing.
    Correction: Alternative manual warewashing equipment may be used with prior regulatory approval.
    Comments: Wash and rinse ware washing only. Need to sanitize. Use bleach as sanitizer. Use test strip to monitor 100 ppm.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: 3-bay
  • Covered trash can in womens restroom (corrected)
    No covered trash can for womens restroom.
    Correction: Provide a covered trash can.
    Location: Restroom
    Equipment: -
12/21/2011Recheck
  • Dumpster lids open (corrected on site)
    Dumpster and/or waste handling units not covered.
    Correction: Cover all dumpsters and waste handling units.
    Location: Dumpster area
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected on site)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Location: Sales floor
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Unapproved warewashing
    Unapproved alternative manual warewashing.
    Correction: Alternative manual warewashing equipment may be used with prior regulatory approval.
    Comments: Wash and rinse ware washing only. Need to sanitize. Use bleach as sanitizer. Use test strip to monitor 100 ppm.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: 3-bay
  • Covered trash can in womens restroom
    No covered trash can for womens restroom.
    Correction: Provide a covered trash can.
    Location: Restroom
    Equipment: -
12/13/2011Routine

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