AMARIND'S RESTAURANT

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS AND REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.------------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL BEHIND FRONT PREP/SERVICE BAR AREA

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE IN BASEMENT.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1401881 ISSUED ON 03-12-2014. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #32 - ICE BIN COVER MISSING BEHIND THE BAR AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #33 - SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AT COOK LINE AND ATTACHED CONNECTED PIPINGS ARE ENCRUSTED WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP,REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #34 - FLOORS ALONG AND BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE DAILY. #36 - PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER NEAR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. #38 - OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #41 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS AND REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.------------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL BEHIND FRONT PREP/SERVICE BAR AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE IN BASEMENT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ICE BIN COVER MISSING BEHIND THE BAR AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AT COOK LINE AND ATTACHED CONNECTED PIPINGS ARE ENCRUSTED WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP,REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG AND BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.INTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE DAILY.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. INTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT POTS AND PANS AFTER RINSING AND PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN AN APPROVED KNIFE RACK..

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AT WALLBASE THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN GREASY WALL AT HOT LINE AREA UNDER HOOD IN KITCHEN

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER NEEDS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE BASEMENT

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Evidence of rodent activity found on premises. Found mice dropping on ledge behind prep table in rear room-approximately 5 droppings and ib basement on storage rack approximatlet 10 plus mice droppings and on floor around hot water tank approximately 15 plus mice droppings. Instructed to remove and detail clean and sanitize areas, and have licensed pest control service premises. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Multi and single use utensils not proeprly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Interior of ice machine, storage racks and prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor in basement and along wallbase in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, RUBBER GASKET WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AROUND COOLER DOORS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP, AROUND PIPES AND DRAINPIPES, STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN/REAR STORAGE AREA AND INTERIOR OF HAND SINK CABINET IN BOTH CUSTOMER WASHROOMS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/KITCHEN AREA AND IN REAR DISH WASHING/STORAGE AREA (NOTED GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION)-----FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAINT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.NOTED DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AND GREASE ON WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, BEHIND PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA, BEHIND RICE COOKER, BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK, AND BEHIND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.------NOTED WALLS THROUGHOUT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM (BASEMENT) IN POOR REPAIR (PEELING PAINT AND WATER STAINED), MUST FIX AND REPAINT.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAP ABOVE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.