PAKEEZA

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: (7-38-010A) OBSERVED THE COOK HANDLING MONEY AT THE REGISTER, THEN WENT BACK TO PREPARING A FOOD ORDER OF 'NAAN', IN THE KITCHEN, WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT EVERY CHANGE IN TASKS.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: (7-38-030) OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE AT THE 3-COMP SINK SOAPING, WASHING & RINSING UTENSILS & EQUIPMENT AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THIS SINK, WITHOUT THE SANITIZING STEP (BEFORE AIR DRYING). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SET-UP THE SINK FOR WASH, RINSE & SANITIZE, WITH 100 PPM CHLORINE (HOUSE SANITIZER).

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOOD STORED IN ALL COOLERS MUST BE LABELED & DATED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: COOLER SHELVES & DRY STORAGE SHELVES BY THE MICROWAVE; GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS; FAN GUARDS. CONDENSERS & COMPRESSORS OF ALL COOLERS; INTERIOR WALL PANEL OF COOLER DOORS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AROUND PREP AREAS OF THE KITCHEN & BEHIND STEAMTABLE; FILTERS & ALL ATTACHMENTS TO THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INTERIOR OF FRYER ,MUST BE FREE OF DUST, GREASE OR FOOD DEBRIS.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED AT ALL COOLERS, MUST PROVIDE.

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. REMOVE USED CARPETING PADDING AND SHELVES STORED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING.

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED IN THE COOLER ABOVE AN OPEN BOX OF TOMATOES. ALSO OBSERVED BLOOD FROM MEAT ON A BAG USED TO STORE FROZEN FISH. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED ON PROPER FOOD STORAGE PROCEDURES FOR RAW, COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 75# OF FOOD WORTH $300. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION AND DISPLAY. OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS AND MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS WHICH ARE NOT DURABLE AND ARE NOT FOOD GRADE MATERIALS. OBSERVED A BAG OF POTATOES STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE AREA TOUCHING A DIRTY MOP. OBSERVED PEPPERS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE DIRTY WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED FROZEN FISH STORED OUT OF THE BAG IN THE FREEZER TOUCHING UNCLEAN AND CONTAMINATED SURFACES. OBSERVED YOGURT AND SAUCES STORED IN MILK JUGS. OBSERVED ONCOVERED SAMOSAS STORED IN THE CHEST FREEZER. OBSERVED SAUCES STORED IN CHEMICAL BUCKETS LABELED AS DISH DETERGENT. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ALL AFFECTED FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE HOUSE FLIES INSIDE OF THE DINING AND PREP AREAS OF THE RESTAURANT. THE DOORS TO THE RESTAURANT WERE KEPT OPEN DURING THE INSPECTION AND THE GAPS IN THE SCREEN DOORS WERE LARGE ENOUGH TO ALLOW ENTRY OF THE FLIES. MANAGEMENT CLOSED THE DOORS TO THE RESTAURANT WHEN THIS WAS BROUGHT TO THEIR ATTENTION. MUST ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WITH THEIR CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN AND RICE) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #381292 ON 3/16/11 NOT CORRECTED: 30/01- All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS. 32/01- All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE WATER DAMAGED PARTICLEBOARD SHELVING BELOW THE FRONT COUNTER. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED SINK VANITY IN THE PREP AREA WITH A STAINLESS STEEL SINK. 33/01- All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA, TOP AND SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. 34/01 - The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE 3 COMPARMENT SINK, STORAGE SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. 35/01 - The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AND THE DOORS TO THE WASHROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT, PREP TABLES, AREA UNDER STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND WALL SHELVES.

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. CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS IN THE RESTROOMS.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED IN GROCERY BAGS ABOVE RAW GOAT MEAT AND FISH. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DRIPPING BLOOD ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE GROCERY BAGS, INSIDE OF THE COOLER AND ON THE WIRE RACKS IN THE COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED CHICKEN WRAPPED IN FOIL INSIDE OF A BOX OF FROZEN CORN. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 90# OF FOOD WORTH $350. DISCUSSED FOOD STORAGE PRACTICES WITH THE MANAGER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS AND STORAGE CONTAINERS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED A HAIR INSIDE OF A CUP OF YOGURT THAT WAS ON A TRAY TO BE SERVED TO A CUSTOMER. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE CUP OF YOGURT. DISCUSSED PRACTICE OF WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 5/12/10 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. A SUMMARY FROM 1/5/10 WAS POSTED ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COUNTER. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE WATER DAMAGED PARTICLEBOARD SHELVING BELOW THE FRONT COUNTER. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED SINK VANITY IN THE PREP AREA WITH A STAINLESS STEEL SINK.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, TOP AND SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE 3 COMPARMENT SINK, STORAGE SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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. DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AND THE DOORS TO THE WASHROOMS.

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. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM OR STORE IT OFF OF THE FLOOR.