Maricopa County, AZ

Ruchi Indian Cuisine

Permit ID: FD-41683

Permit Type: E & D

2051 W Warner Rd Chandler 85224

*PRIORITY VIOLATION is a major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury.
NA means not available. See detailed inspection reports for additional information.
Grade
Priority Violation *
Cutting Edge Participant

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
01
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Priority Foundation-2-103.11 (A)-(O), Pf: Person-In-Charge-Duties; Performs Assigned Duties......Only one valid food handler certification at time of inspection. Please obtain current food handler's certification.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
06
Hands clean & properly washed
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing.........Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing hands. Two employees went outside and came back inside and started to handle food without washing hands. Employee put on gloves to handle food without washing hands. Had employees wash hands. Discussed proper handwashing with manager. Priority Foundation-2-301.15, Pf: Where to Wash. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing....Employee washed hands at mop sink. Had employee wash hands at hand washing sink.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
14
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.......Accumulation of food debris on the can opener blade and holster, condiment containers. Please clean properly and maintain clean. Can opener removed to dishwashing.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
21
Proper date marking & disposition
Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources........All containers of prepared food in both walk-ins marked with dates more than 37 days ago. Manager had employee determine correct date of preparation and properly mark foods.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
22
Time as a public health control: procedures & record
Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.....No written documentation or procedure for time as control in use for the lunch buffet, with cut lettuce, cut tomatoes and raita at 46*F to 52*F internally. Manager prepared the procedure at time of inspection.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
26
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11, P: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals...Chorine in-use at 3 comp sink at greater than 100 ppm. Employee re-made sanitizer to proper 50-100 ppm concentration. Priority Foundation-7-202.11, Pf: Restriction-Presence and Use.....Five spray cans of Raid insecticide stored under the prep sink. Manager removed them from the establishment. Pest control must be done one by certified pest control only.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
27
Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan
Priority Foundation-3-502.11, Pf: Variance Requirement. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/3978/Food-Variances..........House made yogurt and lassi and raita made from the yogurt available for service. Embargoed, manager discarded.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
31
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.........Soda cooler labeled "not for use for non-potentially hazardous foods" holding containers of milk, cooked vegetables and other TCS food. Manager moved all TCS foods to walk-in.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
36
Insects, rodents, & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence....Live German roaches in glue traps. Please have certified pest control prior to 5/9/19 re-inspection.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises....Container of rice stored on floor in walk-in. Moved rice to proper storage. Several containers of sauces in the walk-in and condiments in dry storage uncovered. Manager had items covered to prevent possible contamination.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
39
Wiping cloths; properly used & stored
Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation....Damp wiping cloths stored on prep tables between use. Employees moved towels to proper storage.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
41
In-use utensils: properly used
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage.........Rice scoop stored in room temperature water water between use. Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with the ice. Rice scoop removed to dishwashing, ice scoop properly stored and i
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
47
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils...Accumulation of food debris inside and on handles of cold tables, on walk-in shelving, on floor around cook line equipment. Please maintain clean.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Core-6-201.13, C: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed.....Cove base missing on wall behind prep sink and wall behind the hand washing sink. Please replace.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment received a D Grade and had two Priority, nine Priority Foundation and five Core violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection.


Definitions
Priority violation is a major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury.
e.g. - Food employees do not properly wash hands when required
Priority foundation violation is a minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation.
e.g.- Hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required)
Core violation is a minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation.
e.g. -No sign reminding employees to wash hands
Verification Visits are inspections of establishments enrolled in the MCESD Cutting Edge Program, which requires an enhanced food safety program and ongoing demonstration of active managerial control. Verification Visit inspections found in compliance with Cutting Edge program requirements receive an “A” grade.
The matrix below has been used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system starting on October 14, 2011.