Nick's Chili, 2621 LAFAYETTE RD, Indianapolis, IN - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Nick's Chili
Type: Restaurant
Address: 2621 LAFAYETTE RD, Indianapolis, IN 46222
County: Marion
License #: 201024
Smoking: Smoke Free
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 09/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

  • Pests/rodents (corrected)
    Presence of pests and/or rodents in facility.
    Correction: Exterminate pest and/or rodents using approved methods and elimination harborage conditions.
    Comments: HOUSE FLIES AND FRUIT FLIES PRESENT INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT. SEEK PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE TO EXTERMINATE PESTS. KEEP AREA AS CLEAN AND DRY AS POSSIBLE.
    Location: Kitchen
  • 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: CONTAINERS OF OPENED SHREDDED CHEESE IN COOLER WITH NO DATE MARKSPotentially 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..
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Packaging integrity (corrected)
    Packaging integrity has been compromised.
    Correction: Food packages shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants.
    Comments: 1 #10 CAN OF SAUERKRAUT DENTED ON THE SEAMS. DO NOT SERVE FOOD FROM DENTED CANS . CAN REMOVED AND TO BE RETURNED TO VENDOR. CORRECTED ON SITE.
    Location: Dry storage
  • Dumpster lids open (corrected)
    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 (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: VENT HOOD SOILED. CEAN, SERVICE AND RE-TAG VENT HOOD.
    Location: Cook line
  • Physical facility repair (corrected)
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: HOLES IN WALL AT DISH MACHINE AREA. REPAIR WALLS.
    Location: Dish machine area
  • 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: 1. FLOOR SOILED IN DISH MACHINE AREA. CLEAN FLOOR.2. FLOOR SOILED IN WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN FLOOR.3. CEILING SOILED IN PREP AREA. CLEAN CEILING.
    Location: Dish machine area
  • 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: 1. FLOOR SOILED IN DISH MACHINE AREA. CLEAN FLOOR.2. FLOOR SOILED IN WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN FLOOR.3. CEILING SOILED IN PREP AREA. CLEAN CEILING.
    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: 1. FLOOR SOILED IN DISH MACHINE AREA. CLEAN FLOOR.2. FLOOR SOILED IN WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN FLOOR.3. CEILING SOILED IN PREP AREA. CLEAN CEILING.
    Location: Prep area
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: HANDLE FOR WALK IN COOLER IS DAMAGED AND A SCREW DRIVER IS BEING USED FOR A HANDLE. REPLACE HANDLE.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • 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: UNCOVERED COOKED HOT DOGS, COOKED PASTA, COLE SLAW ETC IN WALK IN COOLER. COVER FOODS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: CAN OPENER BLADE SOILED. CLEAN AND SANITIZE EVERY 4 HOURS.
    Location: Prep area
    Equipment: Can opener
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical) (corrected)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: DRAIN FOR 3 BAY SINK IS LEAKING. REPAIR LEAK.
    Location: Prep area
    Equipment: 3-bay
09/25/2014Recheck
  • Pests/rodents
    Presence of pests and/or rodents in facility.
    Correction: Exterminate pest and/or rodents using approved methods and elimination harborage conditions.
    Comments: HOUSE FLIES AND FRUIT FLIES PRESENT INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT. SEEK PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE TO EXTERMINATE PESTS. KEEP AREA AS CLEAN AND DRY AS POSSIBLE.
    Location: Kitchen
  • 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: CONTAINERS OF OPENED SHREDDED CHEESE IN COOLER WITH NO DATE MARKSPotentially 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..
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Packaging integrity (corrected on site)
    Packaging integrity has been compromised.
    Correction: Food packages shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants.
    Comments: 1 #10 CAN OF SAUERKRAUT DENTED ON THE SEAMS. DO NOT SERVE FOOD FROM DENTED CANS . CAN REMOVED AND TO BE RETURNED TO VENDOR. CORRECTED ON SITE.
    Location: Dry storage
  • 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. CEAN, SERVICE AND RE-TAG VENT HOOD.
    Location: Cook line
  • Physical facility repair
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: HOLES IN WALL AT DISH MACHINE AREA. REPAIR WALLS.
    Location: Dish machine area
  • 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: 1. FLOOR SOILED IN DISH MACHINE AREA. CLEAN FLOOR.2. FLOOR SOILED IN WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN FLOOR.3. CEILING SOILED IN PREP AREA. CLEAN CEILING.
    Location: Dish machine area
  • 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: 1. FLOOR SOILED IN DISH MACHINE AREA. CLEAN FLOOR.2. FLOOR SOILED IN WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN FLOOR.3. CEILING SOILED IN PREP AREA. CLEAN CEILING.
    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: 1. FLOOR SOILED IN DISH MACHINE AREA. CLEAN FLOOR.2. FLOOR SOILED IN WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN FLOOR.3. CEILING SOILED IN PREP AREA. CLEAN CEILING.
    Location: Prep area
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: HANDLE FOR WALK IN COOLER IS DAMAGED AND A SCREW DRIVER IS BEING USED FOR A HANDLE. REPLACE HANDLE.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • 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: UNCOVERED COOKED HOT DOGS, COOKED PASTA, COLE SLAW ETC IN WALK IN COOLER. COVER FOODS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
    Location: Walk-in cooler
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: CAN OPENER BLADE SOILED. CLEAN AND SANITIZE EVERY 4 HOURS.
    Location: Prep area
    Equipment: Can opener
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: DRAIN FOR 3 BAY SINK IS LEAKING. REPAIR LEAK.
    Location: Prep area
    Equipment: 3-bay
09/18/2014Routine
  • Food contact surface(s) soiled (corrected)
    Food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: 1. Dishwaher soiled. Please clean.2. Prep table soiled. Please clean.
    Location: Kitchen
  • No certified food handler (corrected)
    No certified food handler per 410 IAC 7-22.
    Correction: Provide a certified food handler.
  • Lighting intensity (corrected)
    Inadequate lighting intensity.
    Correction: Provide adequate lighting.
    Location: Cook line
  • 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.
    Location: Cook line
  • Equipment repair (corrected)
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: Handle to walk in cooler broken. Repair or replace handle.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: 1. Maxx freezer soiled. Please clean.
    Location: Kitchen
05/02/2014Recheck
  • Food contact surface(s) soiled (corrected)
    Food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: 1. Dishwaher soiled. Please clean.2. Prep table soiled. Please clean.
    Location: Kitchen
  • No certified food handler
    No certified food handler per 410 IAC 7-22.
    Correction: Provide a certified food handler.
  • Lighting intensity (corrected)
    Inadequate lighting intensity.
    Correction: Provide adequate lighting.
    Location: Cook line
  • 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.
    Location: Cook line
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: Handle to walk in cooler broken. Repair or replace handle.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: 1. Maxx freezer soiled. Please clean.
    Location: Kitchen
03/25/2014Recheck
  • Food contact surface(s) soiled
    Food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: 1. Dishwaher soiled. Please clean.2. Prep table soiled. Please clean.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Lighting intensity
    Inadequate lighting intensity.
    Correction: Provide adequate lighting.
    Location: Cook line
  • 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.
    Location: Cook line
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: Handle to walk in cooler broken. Repair or replace handle.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
    Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize.
    Comments: 1. Maxx freezer soiled. Please clean.
    Location: Kitchen
03/17/2014Routine
  • Thermometer accuracy (corrected)
    Thermometer(s) do not meet accuracy requirements.
    Correction: Thermometer(s) that are scaled in F shall be accurate to plus or -2 degrees F in the intended range of use.
    Comments: Walk in cooler thermometer reads 220 F. Cooler at 41 F. Re-calibrate or replace
  • Wiping cloths / storage (corrected)
    Wiping cloth(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Wet towels shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use.
    Location: Service counter
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical) (corrected)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: Faucet leaks when hot or cold water turned on
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: 3-bay
10/24/2013Recheck
  • Thermometer accuracy
    Thermometer(s) do not meet accuracy requirements.
    Correction: Thermometer(s) that are scaled in F shall be accurate to plus or -2 degrees F in the intended range of use.
    Comments: Walk in cooler thermometer reads 220 F. Cooler at 41 F. Re-calibrate or replace
  • Wiping cloths / storage (corrected on site)
    Wiping cloth(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Wet towels shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use.
    Location: Service counter
  • Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: Faucet leaks when hot or cold water turned on
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: 3-bay
10/17/2013Routine
  • 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: No signs posted, inspector gave three (3) signs to manager to put on doors
04/23/2013Recheck
  • 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: No signs posted, inspector gave three (3) signs to manager to put on doors
04/22/2013Routine
  • 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: Re-using 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: No handwashing was observed before putting on gloves
  • Sanitizing exposure time or 160 degrees (corrected)
    Hot water sanitizing exposure time or temperature is insufficient.
    Correction: Food-contact surface(s) and/or utensil(s) shall be sanitized in hot water manual operation(s) by immersion for at least 30 seconds or by acheiving 160 degrees F at plate level in mechanical warewashing machine.
    Comments: Rinse temperature reaching 140 F at most. Booster was on. Manager reset the dishmachine.
    Location: Dish machine area
    Equipment: Dishmachine
  • Air gap
    Insufficient air gap between water inlet and flood level rim.
    Correction: An air gap between water supply inlet and flood level rim of the plumbing fixture, equipment, or nonfood equipment, shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply and may not be less that 1 inch.
    Comments: Sprayer arm hangs below the sink rim. Needs to hang above to prevent cross contamination of sewage backup12/12/12:When the sprayer arm hangs on its own, it needs to hang above the sink rim, not just on the holder.
    Location: Dish machine area
    Equipment: Dishmachine
  • Hand sink/soap (corrected)
    No hand soap provided at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide soap.
    Location: Service counter
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Location: Service counter
    Equipment: Hand sink
12/12/2012Recheck
  • Glove Use (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.
    Comments: Re-using gloves
  • 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 handwashing was observed before putting on gloves
  • Sanitizing exposure time or 160 degrees (corrected on site)
    Hot water sanitizing exposure time or temperature is insufficient.
    Correction: Food-contact surface(s) and/or utensil(s) shall be sanitized in hot water manual operation(s) by immersion for at least 30 seconds or by acheiving 160 degrees F at plate level in mechanical warewashing machine.
    Comments: Rinse temperature reaching 140 F at most. Booster was on. Manager reset the dishmachine.
    Location: Dish machine area
    Equipment: Dishmachine
  • Air gap
    Insufficient air gap between water inlet and flood level rim.
    Correction: An air gap between water supply inlet and flood level rim of the plumbing fixture, equipment, or nonfood equipment, shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply and may not be less that 1 inch.
    Comments: Sprayer arm hangs below the sink rim. Needs to hang above to prevent cross contamination of sewage backup
    Location: Dish machine area
    Equipment: Dishmachine
  • Improper storage of clean equipment (corrected on site)
    Clean equipment and/or utensils stored incorrectly.
    Correction: Store covered or inverted in a self-draining position that allows for air drying.
    Comments: Silverware food surface facing up. Needs to be turned upside down to touch handles only
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Dumpster lids open
    Dumpster and/or waste handling units not covered.
    Correction: Cover all dumpsters and waste handling units.
    Location: Dumpster area
  • Hand sink/soap (corrected on site)
    No hand soap provided at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide soap.
    Location: Service counter
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected on site)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Location: Service counter
    Equipment: Hand sink
12/05/2012Routine
  • 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.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Can opener
06/01/2012Routine
  • 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: Propane tank in drink closet. Store outside.
  • Wiping cloths / storage (corrected on site)
    Wiping cloth(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: Wet towels shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use.
    Comments: Wiping cloths x 2
    Location: Kitchen (front)
  • 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: 1. Onions x 22. Noodles nesting in each other x 3
    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: 1. Onions x 22. Noodles nesting in each other x 3
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
02/06/2012Routine

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