Mississippi Belle Restaurant, 2170 E 54TH ST, Indianapolis, IN - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Mississippi Belle Restaurant
Type: Restaurant
Address: 2170 E 54TH ST, Indianapolis, IN 46220
County: Marion
License #: 96547
Smoking: Smoke Free
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 08/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

  • Miscellaneous contamination of food (Critical) (corrected on site)
    Food contaminated by miscellaneous source.
    Correction: Protect food from all sources of contamination.
    Comments: 1. Observed an open kitkat candy bar and a bottled water stored on the ice in the ice machine.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Ice machine
  • Miscellaneous contamination of food (Critical) (corrected on site)
    Food contaminated by miscellaneous source.
    Correction: Protect food from all sources of contamination.
    Comments: 1. Observed an open kitkat candy bar and a bottled water stored on the ice in the ice machine.
    Equipment: Ice machine
  • Hair restraints (corrected on site)
    Food employees not wearing proper hair restraint.
    Correction: Food employees shall wear hair restraints, such as hats, hair coverings or nets.
  • Physical facility repair
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: Wooden shelving is soiled and not easily cleanable. Paint wooden shelving
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: 1. 3 bay sink seal is moldly. Please remove moldy seal and recaulk to wall.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: 3-bay
08/11/2014Routine
  • 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: VENT AND FIRE SUPPRESSIONS SYSTEM IS SOILED . PLEASE HAVE THE HOOD PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Nonfood contact surface design
    Nonfood contact surfaces not designed and/or installed to be easily cleanable.
    Correction: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.
    Comments: 1. WOODEN STORAGE UNIT IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IS SOILED.2. WALL ATTACHED WOODEN SHELVE NEAR THE BEVERAGE IN A BOX RACK.PLEASE PAINT
    Location: Dry storage
    Equipment: Wood shelving
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: MOLDY SEAL ATTACHEMENT AT 3 BAY SINK AND 2 BAY SINK. REMOVE SEAL RECAULK EQUIPMENT TO WALL.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: 3-bay
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: MOLDY SEAL ATTACHEMENT AT 3 BAY SINK AND 2 BAY SINK. REMOVE SEAL RECAULK EQUIPMENT TO WALL.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: 2-bay
03/11/2014Routine
  • 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 MEAT STACKED ON TOP OF A LARGE PAN OF COOKED MEAT.COS
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Date marking (corrected)
    Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food not properly date marked.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat foods held more than 24 hours must be clearly marked to indicate the date of discard and held no more than 7 days at 41 degrees F.
    Comments: LARGE CONTAINER OF COOKED FOOD WERE NOT DATED.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Food contact surface(s) soiled (corrected)
    Food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: THE CAN OPENER AND BASE ARE SOILED FROM ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Can opener
  • 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: CLEAN THE ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE SUPPRESION SYSTEM AND ALONG THE HOOD. ALSO REMOVE VENT A CLEAN
    Location: Kitchen
  • 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 CEILING TILE OVER THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO CLEAN THE ELECTRICAL POLE HANDING FROM THE CEILING.
    Location: Kitchen
  • 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. A LARGE CONTAINER OF GREENS WERE STORED ON THE FLOOR. COS2. 2 PLASTIC CONTAINER OF SWEET TEA WERE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN. COS
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • 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. A LARGE CONTAINER OF GREENS WERE STORED ON THE FLOOR. COS2. 2 PLASTIC CONTAINER OF SWEET TEA WERE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN. COS
    Location: Walk-in cooler
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Uncovered foods (Critical) (corrected)
    Foods are uncovered
    Correction: Store food in packages, covered containers or wrappings.
    Comments: COOKED FOOD WAS STORED UNCOVERED IN THE WALK IN COOLER .
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: CLEAN THE BEVERAGE TOWER
    Location: Kitchen
10/28/2013Recheck
  • 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: RAW MEAT STACKED ON TOP OF A LARGE PAN OF COOKED MEAT.COS
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Date marking
    Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food not properly date marked.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat foods held more than 24 hours must be clearly marked to indicate the date of discard and held no more than 7 days at 41 degrees F.
    Comments: LARGE CONTAINER OF COOKED FOOD WERE NOT DATED.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Food contact surface(s) soiled
    Food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: THE CAN OPENER AND BASE ARE SOILED FROM ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Can opener
  • 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: CLEAN THE ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE SUPPRESION SYSTEM AND ALONG THE HOOD. ALSO REMOVE VENT A CLEAN
    Location: Kitchen
  • 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 CEILING TILE OVER THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO CLEAN THE ELECTRICAL POLE HANDING FROM THE CEILING.
    Location: Kitchen
  • 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. A LARGE CONTAINER OF GREENS WERE STORED ON THE FLOOR. COS2. 2 PLASTIC CONTAINER OF SWEET TEA WERE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN. COS
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • 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. A LARGE CONTAINER OF GREENS WERE STORED ON THE FLOOR. COS2. 2 PLASTIC CONTAINER OF SWEET TEA WERE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN. COS
    Location: Walk-in cooler
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Uncovered foods (Critical) (corrected on site)
    Foods are uncovered
    Correction: Store food in packages, covered containers or wrappings.
    Comments: COOKED FOOD WAS STORED UNCOVERED IN THE WALK IN COOLER .
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: CLEAN THE BEVERAGE TOWER
    Location: Kitchen
10/17/2013Routine
  • 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: 1. COOKED AND RAW MEAT STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE WALK IN. STORE COOKED AND RAW MEAT SEPERATED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Miscellaneous contamination of food (Critical) (corrected)
    Food contaminated by miscellaneous source.
    Correction: Protect food from all sources of contamination.
    Comments: EMPLOYEE STORED ICE TEA CONTAINER OVER THE TRASH CAN. DISCONITUE.
    Location: Wait staff area
  • Plumbing system / repair (Critical) (corrected)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: FAN LEAKING WATER DOWN ON THE FOOD STORED IN THE WALK IN . PLEASE HAVE REPAIRED.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • 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.
    Comments: RAW FISH FILLETS THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER FILLED WITH ICE WATER.THAW USING ONE OF THE ABOVE CORRECTIVE ACTION.
    Location: Kitchen
  • 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. TUBES OF COOKED FOOD WERE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN. PLEASE STORE ALL FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Non potentially hazardous food contact surface(s) soiled (corrected)
    Non-potentially hazardous food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize non-potentially hazardous food contact surfaces when contamination has occurred and at appropriate intervals.
    Comments: 1. KICK PLATE IS SOILED. REMOVE ICE THEN CLEAN AND SANITIZE . PLEASE CLEAN MORE FREQUENTLY
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Ice machine
07/02/2013Recheck
  • 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: 1. COOKED AND RAW MEAT STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE WALK IN. STORE COOKED AND RAW MEAT SEPERATED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Miscellaneous contamination of food (Critical) (corrected on site)
    Food contaminated by miscellaneous source.
    Correction: Protect food from all sources of contamination.
    Comments: EMPLOYEE STORED ICE TEA CONTAINER OVER THE TRASH CAN. DISCONITUE.
    Location: Wait staff area
  • Plumbing system / repair (Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: FAN LEAKING WATER DOWN ON THE FOOD STORED IN THE WALK IN . PLEASE HAVE REPAIRED.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Thawing (corrected on site)
    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.
    Comments: RAW FISH FILLETS THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER FILLED WITH ICE WATER.THAW USING ONE OF THE ABOVE CORRECTIVE ACTION.
    Location: Kitchen
  • 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. TUBES OF COOKED FOOD WERE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN. PLEASE STORE ALL FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Non potentially hazardous food contact surface(s) soiled
    Non-potentially hazardous food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize non-potentially hazardous food contact surfaces when contamination has occurred and at appropriate intervals.
    Comments: 1. KICK PLATE IS SOILED. REMOVE ICE THEN CLEAN AND SANITIZE . PLEASE CLEAN MORE FREQUENTLY
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Ice machine
06/21/2013Routine
  • Food contact cleaning frequency
    Food contact surface(s) of equipment and/or utensils are not cleaned and sanitized between uses.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize food contact surfaces of equipment at any time during operation when contamination may have occurred and to prevent cross contamination.
    Comments: CLEAN CAN OPENER AFTER EACH USE.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Can opener
  • 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 WERE HEAVILY SOILED . PLEASE HAVE CLEANED
    Location: Kitchen
  • Non potentially hazardous food contact surface(s) soiled
    Non-potentially hazardous food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize non-potentially hazardous food contact surfaces when contamination has occurred and at appropriate intervals.
    Comments: CLEAN THE BEVERAGE TUBES AND TOWER.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Soda machine
02/12/2013Routine
  • CO2 tanks unrestrained (corrected on site)
    Owner or occupant allowing a health or safety hazard within premises - CO2 tanks unrestrained.
    Correction: Restrain Carbon dioxide tank(s) with bungee cord, chain, etc ...
    Comments: Co2 tank unrestrained. COS
  • 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 vents soiled
    Location: Kitchen
  • 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: Store food 6 inches above the floor.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Uncovered foods (Critical) (corrected on site)
    Foods are uncovered
    Correction: Store food in packages, covered containers or wrappings.
    Comments: Cover food in walk in
    Location: Walk-in cooler
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
10/19/2012Routine
  • Eating, drinking, smoking (corrected on site)
    Employee(s) eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food service, prep or storage area(s).
    Correction: Employees shall eat, drink and use tobacco products in designated area(s). An employee may drink from a closed beverage container if contamination of food, equipment and hands is prevented.
    Comments: PROVIDE A LID AND STRAW FOR EMPLOYEE DRINKS.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Metal shelving
  • 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: BULK CONTAINER OF COOKED GREEN WERE STORED ON THE FLOOR . PLEASE STORE FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR
    Location: Back room
06/21/2012Routine
  • Chemical sanitizer concentration (corrected)
    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.
    Comments: Bleach water concentration was too strong.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Food contact surface cleanability
    Food contact surface(s) not cleanable.
    Correction: Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, non pourous, and easily cleanable.
    Comments: Wooden shelves are not easily cleanable and paint was peeling from the shelves. Work towards re seal wooden shelving.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Wood shelving
  • 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: No hand washing was performed before appling a new pair on.
  • Glove use (Non-Critical) (corrected)
    Gloves used incorrectly.
    Correction: Gloves shall be used for only one task and used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged, soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation.
  • Hand sink/soap (corrected)
    No hand soap provided at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide soap.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
03/06/2012Recheck
  • 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: No hand washing was performed before appling a new pair on.
  • Food contact surface cleanability
    Food contact surface(s) not cleanable.
    Correction: Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, non pourous, and easily cleanable.
    Comments: Wooden shelves are not easily cleanable and paint was peeling from the shelves. Work towards re seal wooden shelving.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Wood shelving
  • 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.
    Comments: Bleach water concentration was too strong.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Glove use (Non-Critical) (corrected on site)
    Gloves used incorrectly.
    Correction: Gloves shall be used for only one task and used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged, soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation.
  • Hand sink/soap (corrected on site)
    No hand soap provided at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide soap.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
02/27/2012Routine

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