N.O.K. PERSIAN FOOD

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT NEAR DISHWASHING AREA UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS IN ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABEL ON PACKAGED DESSERTS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE NAME, ADDRESS, WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, AND ANY ALLERGENS IF NECESSARY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE AT MAIN PREP AREA COOK LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER NOT DRAINING INTO FLOOR DRAIN CAUSING WATER TO OVER FLOW. WATER WAS COMING FROM PIPE CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS IN BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: ALL READY TO EAT COOKED TCS FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH SPICES, LENTIL AND SUGAR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BEASEMENT, MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, FRONT COUNTER, COOLERS, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION EVERY USES.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE(FRONT WITH THE KNOB)WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RUSTED GREASE TRAP BOX EXTERIOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE RUST,REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY SPRAYER NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WASTE RECEPTACLES WITH COVER/LID INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR IN THE PREP/COOK LINE VERY SLIPPERY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RUBBER FLOOR MAT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ACCIDENT. MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER,UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS,ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR. FOUND CLEANING EQUIPMENT,BROOMS, MOP,DUST PAN STORED BESIDE THE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN THE PROPER AREA BY THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE CEILING AND SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER IN MEN'S WASHROOM WIT HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA FIRST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY SPRAYER NEXT TO DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT.----------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.---------MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT AREA.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Above violation still remaining(Observed prepackaged items for customers to grab and go without labels. Instructed facility to label and maintain any items available for customer self service with name, ingredients, address, and date).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Above violation still remaining(Observed torn gaskets on the 2 door cooler "D" in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain).

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: Observed the basement three compartment sink not draining properly: when water is released from a compartment clear wastewater backs up into other compartments. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so sink drains properly. Serious violation 7-38-030.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Observed prepackaged items for customers to grab and go without labels. Instructed facility to label and maintain any items available for customer self service with name, ingredients, address, and date.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed torn gaskets on the 2 door cooler "D" in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Observed tin foil lining the grill surfaces. Instructed facility to remove and maintain.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed dirt accumulation in both microwaves in the kitchen. Also observed rice and food debris build up in the low double burner in the kitchen. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Instructed facility to obtain and maintain additional stoppers so each compartment of both three compartment sinks (6 total) has a stopper.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Found/ observed potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less at time of inspection, list of potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements follows: chicken 48.7F, hummus at 48.8F and Persian sauce at 52.4F on top of prep counter), citation issued 7-38-005(A). Critical violation. (mgmt. discarded foods/product at once approximate value $100.00).

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Found/observed entrance/exit kitchen door not rodent proofed had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door, also found front entrance/exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on middle of door. citation issued 7-38-020 serious violation.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Reach in cooler door gasket in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris need detailed cleaning(crevices).

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing light shields in bsmt prep area, shall be provided, and by 3 compartment sink in bsmt.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food item in walk in cooler.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Prep table lower shelving in bsmt prep area had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Prep tables in bsmt prep area lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit in bsmt prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in 1st floor prep area had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bar area under 3 compartment sink not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Damaged, missing ceiling tiles in bsmt prep area, storage areas, shall be repaired/replaced, exposed insulation in bsmt prep area ceiling, pipes shall be repaired, sealed or replaced.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PLASTIC STORAGE SHELVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE PREP COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZED BASEMENT STORAGE (UNDER STAIRCASE) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MULTI USE ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DEEP FRYER CABINETS, SINKS, AND PREP COUNTER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FREQUENTLY.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.