NICKS CAFE, 49 W MARYLAND ST, Indianapolis, IN - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: NICKS CAFE
Type: Restaurant
Address: 49 W MARYLAND ST, Indianapolis, IN 46204
County: Marion
License #: 204734
Smoking: Smoke Free
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 05/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

  • CO2 tanks unrestrained (corrected)
    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: The CO2 tank in the back room is unrestrained. Restrain Carbon dioxide tank(s) with bungee cord, chain, etc ...
  • Restricted use pesticides (corrected)
    Restricted pesticide(s) do not meet criteria.
    Correction: Provide approved restricted use pesticides.
    Comments: Restricted use (home) pesticide is present near the three bay sink. Remove and provide approved pesticide.
    Location: Three bay area
  • Pests/rodents
    Presence of pests and/or rodents in facility.
    Correction: Exterminate pest and/or rodents using approved methods and elimination harborage conditions.
    Comments: A gnat was present in the back room. Eliminate all harborous conditions and/or exterminate using professional control services only. Do not use any home pesticides. 5/22 RECHECK:CONTINUE TO CLEAN THOROUGHLY AND ELIMINATE ALL HARBOROUS CONDITIONS. CONTACT PROFESSIONAL PEST CONTROL IF ISSUE GETS WORSE.
    Location: Back room
  • Glove Use (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.
    Comments: Manager is reusing gloves when handling food. Discard gloves when not in use. Do not reuse gloves.
  • 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: Manager did not wash her hands begore putting on gloves. Wash hands thoroughly and dry hands with dry paper towels before applying new gloves.
  • Unapproved food contact materials (corrected)
    Unapproved material(s) for utensil(s) and/or food-contact surfaces of equipment.
    Correction: Use approved materials for utensils and food contact surface(s).
    Comments: A trash bag is being used to store frozen strawberries. Do not use trash bag or any other unapproved materials to store food. Store in approved food grade bag or container.
    Location: Back room
    Equipment: Reach in freezer (2door)
  • Hair restraints
    Food employees not wearing proper hair restraint.
    Correction: Food employees shall wear hair restraints, such as hats, hair coverings or nets.
    Comments: Manager does not have a hair restraint. Food employees shall wear hair restraints, such as hats, hair coverings or nets.
  • Storage of Personal Items (corrected on site)
    Improper storage of personal item(s) with food or food contact item(s).
    Correction: Store personal item(s) away from food and food related articles.
    Comments: Employee food is stored with food for sale. Store personal food items separate from food for sale.
    Location: Back room
  • 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: The ice machine filter contains dust. Clean filter 2 times per month as instructed.
    Location: Back room
  • Uncovered foods (Critical) (corrected on site)
    Foods are uncovered
    Correction: Store food in packages, covered containers or wrappings.
    Comments: A plate of frozen strawberries were stored in the reach in freezer uncovered. Store food in packages, covered containers or wrappings.
    Location: Back room
    Equipment: Reach in freezer (2door)
  • 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. The ice machine contains mold inside. Clean the ice machine thoroughly and frequently to ensure cleanliness and prevent mold growth.2. The soda machine nozzle is soiled with a strand of hair and is sticky. Clean and sanitize all nozzles frequently and thoroughly. 5/22 RECHECK:CLEAN ICE MACHINE ROUTINELY AND FREQUENTLY.
    Location: Back room
    Equipment: Ice machine
  • 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. The ice machine contains mold inside. Clean the ice machine thoroughly and frequently to ensure cleanliness and prevent mold growth.2. The soda machine nozzle is soiled with a strand of hair and is sticky. Clean and sanitize all nozzles frequently and thoroughly. 5/22 RECHECK:CLEAN ICE MACHINE ROUTINELY AND FREQUENTLY.
    Location: Service counter
    Equipment: Soda machine
05/22/2014Recheck
  • CO2 tanks unrestrained
    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: The CO2 tank in the back room is unrestrained. Restrain Carbon dioxide tank(s) with bungee cord, chain, etc ...
  • Restricted use pesticides
    Restricted pesticide(s) do not meet criteria.
    Correction: Provide approved restricted use pesticides.
    Comments: Restricted use (home) pesticide is present near the three bay sink. Remove and provide approved pesticide.
    Location: Three bay area
  • Pests/rodents
    Presence of pests and/or rodents in facility.
    Correction: Exterminate pest and/or rodents using approved methods and elimination harborage conditions.
    Comments: A gnat was present in the back room. Eliminate all harborous conditions and/or exterminate using professional control services only. Do not use any home pesticides.
    Location: Back room
  • Glove Use (Critical)
    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.
    Comments: Manager is reusing gloves when handling food. Discard gloves when not in use. Do not reuse gloves.
  • No hand washing (when)
    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: Manager did not wash her hands begore putting on gloves. Wash hands thoroughly and dry hands with dry paper towels before applying new gloves.
  • Unapproved food contact materials
    Unapproved material(s) for utensil(s) and/or food-contact surfaces of equipment.
    Correction: Use approved materials for utensils and food contact surface(s).
    Comments: A trash bag is being used to store frozen strawberries. Do not use trash bag or any other unapproved materials to store food. Store in approved food grade bag or container.
    Location: Back room
    Equipment: Reach in freezer (2door)
  • Hair restraints
    Food employees not wearing proper hair restraint.
    Correction: Food employees shall wear hair restraints, such as hats, hair coverings or nets.
    Comments: Manager does not have a hair restraint. Food employees shall wear hair restraints, such as hats, hair coverings or nets.
  • Storage of Personal Items (corrected on site)
    Improper storage of personal item(s) with food or food contact item(s).
    Correction: Store personal item(s) away from food and food related articles.
    Comments: Employee food is stored with food for sale. Store personal food items separate from food for sale.
    Location: Back room
  • 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: The ice machine filter contains dust. Clean filter 2 times per month as instructed.
    Location: Back room
  • Uncovered foods (Critical) (corrected on site)
    Foods are uncovered
    Correction: Store food in packages, covered containers or wrappings.
    Comments: A plate of frozen strawberries were stored in the reach in freezer uncovered. Store food in packages, covered containers or wrappings.
    Location: Back room
    Equipment: Reach in freezer (2door)
  • 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. The ice machine contains mold inside. Clean the ice machine thoroughly and frequently to ensure cleanliness and prevent mold growth.2. The soda machine nozzle is soiled with a strand of hair and is sticky. Clean and sanitize all nozzles frequently and thoroughly.
    Location: Back room
    Equipment: Ice machine
05/14/2014Routine
  • Unapproved food contact materials (corrected on site)
    Unapproved material(s) for utensil(s) and/or food-contact surfaces of equipment.
    Correction: Use approved materials for utensils and food contact surface(s).
    Comments: Food is stored in walmart/other plastic bags, not approved for food storage, inside the reach in freezer (2 door). Remove from unapproved bags and store food in approved containers and/or bags.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Reach in freezer (2door)
  • Eating utensils presentation (corrected)
    Employees and/or consumers contacting forks, knives, and spoons intended for customer self-service.
    Correction: Forks, knives, and spoons that are not prewrapped shall be presented so that only handles are touched by employees and by consumers if consumers.
    Comments: Spoons were stored with the handle down. Spoons should be store so that only handles are touched by employees and/or consumers. The employee corrected the issue on site by presenting the spoons properly.
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Comments: There were no paper towels provided at the handsink in the front kitchen area. Provide dry paper towels at the handsink.
    Location: Kitchen (front)
    Equipment: Hand sink
12/05/2013Recheck
  • Unapproved food contact materials
    Unapproved material(s) for utensil(s) and/or food-contact surfaces of equipment.
    Correction: Use approved materials for utensils and food contact surface(s).
    Comments: Food is stored in walmart/other plastic bags, not approved for food storage, inside the reach in freezer (2 door). Remove from unapproved bags and store food in approved containers and/or bags.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Reach in freezer (2door)
  • Eating utensils presentation (corrected on site)
    Employees and/or consumers contacting forks, knives, and spoons intended for customer self-service.
    Correction: Forks, knives, and spoons that are not prewrapped shall be presented so that only handles are touched by employees and by consumers if consumers.
    Comments: Spoons were stored with the handle down. Spoons should be store so that only handles are touched by employees and/or consumers. The employee corrected the issue on site by presenting the spoons properly.
  • Hand sink/towels
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Comments: There were no paper towels provided at the handsink in the front kitchen area. Provide dry paper towels at the handsink.
    Location: Kitchen (front)
    Equipment: Hand sink
11/25/2013Routine
  • Storage of Personal Items (corrected)
    Improper storage of personal item(s) with food or food contact item(s).Top shelf above utility sink has personal items stored with boxes of gloves and other items for restaurant use. Organize and separate personal items from items for use at facility.
    Correction: Store personal item(s) away from food and food related articles.
    Location: Back room
  • Nonfood contact surface design (corrected)
    Nonfood contact surfaces not designed and/or installed to be easily cleanable.Cardboard box stored under three bay sink to organize items. Replace with a hard plastic organizer or other non absorbent material.
    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.
    Location: Back room
06/04/2013Recheck
  • Storage of Personal Items
    Improper storage of personal item(s) with food or food contact item(s).Top shelf above utility sink has personal items stored with boxes of gloves and other items for restaurant use. Organize and separate personal items from items for use at facility.
    Correction: Store personal item(s) away from food and food related articles.
    Location: Back room
  • Nonfood contact surface design
    Nonfood contact surfaces not designed and/or installed to be easily cleanable.Cardboard box stored under three bay sink to organize items. Replace with a hard plastic organizer or other non absorbent material.
    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.
    Location: Back room
05/28/2013Routine
  • Food storage (corrected)
    Food stored in unprotected manner.Chocolate coating stored in back room without a lid or covering.
    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: Back room
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled (corrected)
    Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled.Clean clutter, debris and spills from back room floor, especially under three bay sink.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    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.Provide a thermometer for reach in cooler nearest the door.
    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: Back room
    Equipment: Reach in cooler (2 door)
04/12/2013Pre-Licensing Recheck
  • Food storage (corrected on site)
    Food stored in unprotected manner.Chocolate coating stored in back room without a lid or covering.
    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: Back room
  • Walls, floors, etc/soiled
    Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled.Clean clutter, debris and spills from back room floor, especially under three bay sink.
    Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
    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.Provide a thermometer for reach in cooler nearest the door.
    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: Back room
    Equipment: Reach in cooler (2 door)
04/05/2013Pre-Licensing

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