Tikki Masala Indian Restaurant
FAILWednesday, October 12, 2022 at 7:07 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-401.14-P
Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (P)
Partially cooking halal lamb - either fully cook to order or fully cook and hot hold at 135F or cool within the proper perimeter and re-heat as discussed
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
New menus do not have the proper consu er advisory or allergen awareness verbiage - address as discussed during inspection
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-203.11-PF
Temperature Measuring Devices Food-Accuracy (Pf)
No properly working food thermometeron site - address
Why This Matters
BACTERIAL HARBORING: Cracks as small as 0.1mm harbor millions of bacteria protected from cleaning. Damaged cutting boards can contain 200 times more bacteria than toilet seats. Direct transfer to food with every use.
Code Requirements
Replace ALL damaged equipment immediately: cracked cutting boards, pitted pans, worn utensils. Use only smooth, non-porous materials. Resurface or replace within 7 days. No temporary repairs with tape/glue.
590.003/3-302.15-C
Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C)
Properly and clearly identify the prep sink in the kitchen
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Sponges Use Limitation (C)
Discontinue the use of sponges to clean and food contact surfaces and / or pots pand and utensils - o.k to use to clean all " non-food contact surfaces such as floors walls and ceilings ]
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Clean to remove all visible soils and char burns
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.