Inspection Report

Violations

Violation #: 13

Repeat Violation

Description: Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11 - Priority: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.

Addl Notes: Observed the following foods with white fuzzy organic material/black spots on them: onion, cucumber, and bell peppers. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection. Discussed deep cleaning establishment; also suggested going through produce to ensure there is no organic material or signs of decay Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. *2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*

Violation #: 22

Description: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

Addl Notes: Observed the following time/temperature controlled for safety foods with internal temperatures between 52*F - 64*F in the refrigerated prep unit across from the stove: tomato paste, curry made with cream, paneer, cooked vegetables, saag, onion gravy, cooked chicken, cooked goat, cooked lamb, and heavy cream. The person in charge indicated these foods had been int he unit for ~3 hours. The measure ambient temperature of the unit was 54.1*F using a min/max thermometer; an employee indicated that the internal thermometer read 38*F when they placed the food in the unit. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 23

Description: Proper Date Marking and Disposition

Comments:

3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: 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. Addl Notes: Observed the following ready to eat (RTE) time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods with the following labels: onion gravy (7/5), cooked lamb (7/5), and cooked saag (7/3). The person in charge indicated that these labels were old labels that were not removed when the containers were washed, and employees had not labelled them yet; the person in charge indicated that the correct dates were as follows: onion gravy (7/9), cooked lamb (7/11), and cooked saag (7/11). Discussed with person in charge ensuring that all labels are removed during ware washing and ensuring all RTE/TCS foods are labelled with 24 hours and are discarded with 7 days (day 1 being the day they were prepared). RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 33

Description: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature Control

Comments:

4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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. Addl Notes: Observed the following time/temperature controlled for safety foods with internal temperatures between 52*F - 64*F in the refrigerated prep unit across from the stove: tomato paste, curry made with cream, paneer, cooked vegetables, saag, onion gravy, cooked chicken, cooked goat, cooked lamb, and heavy cream. The person in charge indicated these foods had been int he unit for ~3 hours. The measure ambient temperature of the unit was 54.1*F using a min/max thermometer; an employee indicated that the internal thermometer read 38*F when they placed the food in the unit. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Person in charge turned the unit down and a measured ambient temperature of 29.3*F using a min/max thermometer was observed at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 38

Description: Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present

Comments:

6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Addl Notes: Observed a variety of small insects in the corner under the prep sink in the kitchen. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 07/22/24.

Violation #: 41

Description: Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and Stored

Comments:

3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Addl Notes: Observed wiping cloth in quaternary ammonia sanitizer with a measured quaternary ammonia concentration of 0 ppm; it was determined the dispenser was not dispensing the quaternary ammonia concentrate. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of verifying sanitizer concentrations through use of test strips at least once a day to ensure all chemical dispensing equipment is working properly. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 49

Description: Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Clean

Comments:

4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces Addl Notes: Observed a buildup of food debris and grime on the following surfaces: on prep tables throughout the kitchen, on metal racks in the walk-in refrigerator, on/in refrigeration units throughout the establishment. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 53

Description: Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, Clean

Comments:

5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered Addl Notes: No observed covered waste receptacle in either uni-sex restroom. Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 55

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: Observed a buildup of food debris and grime on the walls, exposed piping, and floors throughout the kitchen. Establishment must undergo a deep clean. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Observed missing metal plating on wall behind prep sink; the missing metal plating reveals wall behind leaving gaps between the wall and the metal plating. Observed major pest activity between the wall and metal plating. Also observed cove base in disrepair the same section. Area needs to be treated by a certified pest control applicator and then the area needs to be repaired. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.