Shanti Taste of India
FAILFriday, September 11, 2009 at 5:51 PM
Violations Cited
03-3-501.14
Cooling
PIC stated that cooked cheese is left out at room temperature for 3 hrs. before being refrigerated to continue the cooling process. Discontinhe and ensure proper cooling methods are in place.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
12-3--301.11
Prevention of Contamination from Hands
Employee observed pulling cooked chicken off of skewers with bare hands. Discontinue and ensure there is no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods.
Why This Matters
Inadequate handwashing is a leading cause of foodborne illness transmission
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
31-5-203.11
Number Convenient
No hand sink in basement where food preparation is taking place. Discontinue all food preparation in basement.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
08-3-305-307.11
Food Protection
Cooked chicken on skewers being cooled leaning against a visibly soiled storage rack. Discontinue. Cooked Sandori stored on pan on the ground to drain grease. Discontinue. Raw shrimp with ice directly on top of it unable to drain properly. Discontinue without proper drainage. Meat grinder being used in basementwith no hand sink accessible. Discontinue all preparation in basement area.
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.
13-2-304/402.11
Clean Cloths Hair Restraint
Employee observed not wearing a hair restraint while preparing cooked foods. Address.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
23-4-602.13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Exteriors of spice containers visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Handles of 2 door cooler with cacked on foods. Clean to remove. Handles of hand wash sink with cacked on foods. Clean to remove. Shelves where clean equipment is being stored visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Exterior doors of Coke and Pepsi coolers visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
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
24-4-903.11
Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
Pots pans and other equipment stored on visibly soiled shelves. Discontinue and store clean and protected.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
26-4-502.13
Re-use of Single Service Articles
Plastic cup being used to dispense rice. Discontinue and use a handeled scoop to prevent contamination from hands.
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.