PunJab Palace
PASSThursday, December 22, 2016 at 4:08 PM
Violations Cited
08-3-305-307.11
Food Protection
food items stored in a pot on the floor under the bottom shelf of a prep table. Provide proper storage of all food items used in this kitchen. Observed peeled potatoes stored in milk crates. Provide fod grade containers to store food items in this establishment.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
14-4-202.11
Food Contact Surfaces Design
Cutting boards at the prep table and on the cold unit are scoured and heavily stained. Resurface or replace the cutting boards.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
23-4-602.13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
clean exteriors of the spice containers at the prep area.
Why This Matters
INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.
Code Requirements
Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.
Corrective Actions
Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log
37-6-201.11
Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed
replace missing ceiling tile on ceiling in the dishroom. Clean and/or replace heavily soiled ceiling tiles around the hood above the hot line. Replace damaged ceiling tiles on ceiling in the main kitchen. Clean hood above the cooking line. Remove heavy grease buildup.
Why This Matters
Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning
Code Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition