Chinese Dhaba

Observed raw chicken actively thawing in designated veggie sink. Advised PIC to change signage to display accurate meat/ veggie sink designation to keep food separated properly.

Observed fried chicken in fryer basket at 92F. COS-PIC reheated chicken in fryer to 214F. Advised to either cool chicken prior to reheating portions to order or keep smaller batches of chicken as needed on time as a public health control schedule of 4 hours and discard after.

Observed 2 containers of actively cooling cooked shrimp stored covered in prep top cooler. COS-PIC removed lids during active cooling.

Observed actively thawing raw chicken in veggie sink submerged in stagnant water. COS-PIC turned on water for proper thawing method.

Observed sani bucket under wok station at 10-20ppm chlorine. COS-PIC remade all sani buckets to 50ppm chlorine.

Inspector observed TCS food being cold-held at temperatures exceeding 41F. COS - PIC discarded. Corrective action: TCS food items must be cold-held at 41F or below.

Inspector observed Hefty brand containers labeled for general household use being used to store food. Corrective action: Food must be stored in food grade containers.

Inspector observed live roach activity on equipment when opening prep-top cooler. Corrective action: Facility will have a plan of treatment performed by a licensed pest control servicer to control the current roach issue as well as regular monthly pest control service.

Inspector observed dead roaches in equipment gaskets. Corrective action: Remove dead pests as often as necessary to avoid accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.

Inspector observed a partially consumed employee water bottle stored directly on the reach-in cooler shelf with food service food items. COS - PIC discarded. Corrective action: Employee belongings must be stored in designated employee storage areas only.

Inspector observed food handlers entering and exiting rear exterior door, re-entering kitchen area and donning gloves without washing hands; food handlers with gloved hands touching pants and putting hands in pockets, and began food handling without washing hands. Corrective action: PIC/CFSM must to retrain staff on when to wash hands.

Inspector observed several TCS items being cold-held at temperatures exceeding 41F. COS - PIC discarded. Corrective action: TCS food items must be cold-held at 41F or below.

Inspector observed container of paneer dated "6/15-6/21" not discarded after 7 days. COS - PIC discarded. Corrective action: TCS foods requiring datemarking must be discarded after 7 days.

Inspector observed hand sink with a steady leak from faucet. Corrective action: Plumbing system must be in good repair.

Inspector observed no hand soap provided at the only hand sink in the main kitchen area; Main kitchen and FFS separated by a door that opens one way (with a door handle). COS - PIC provided hand soap from front of house hand sink. Corrective action: Hand sinks must be provided with hand soap while operating.

Inspector observed kitchen staff washing a pan in a prep sink located directly next to 3-comp sink. Corrective action: utensils must be washed in the designated ware-washing sink.

Inspector observed unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid. COS - PIC labeled chem as "degreaser". Corrective action: All working containers storing chemicals must be labeled with the common name.

Inspector observed live and dead roaches at various life stages throughout kitchen and dining room. Roach activity observed on FWC of dining room; when opening equipment, under prep sink, and on floor of main kitchen. PIC provided pest control reports. Reports only had a service date and a single fee amount, with no description of what chemical was used, chemical concentration, target species, or locations, etc. Corrective action: Facility must have more frequent pest control services provided and a plan provided by the pest control servicer detailing the course of action to control the current infestation-like activity.

CFSM/PIC not performing active managerial control resulting in critical violations. Corrective action: PIC/CFSM needs to retrain staff on food safety.

Inspector observed a damp, stained cut-up t-shirt stored on prep-top cutting board; damp, stained cloths stored on top of low-boy cooler. Corrective action: wet wiping cloths must be fully submerged in sanitizer when stored, used t-shirts are not approved wiping cloths, replace wiping cloths when visibly soiled.

Inspector observed a light gap along bottom of the door leading to exterior. Corrective action: Doors leading to exterior must be tight-fitting with no visible daylight.

Inspector observed first compartment set up as wash and second compartment as sanitize in the 3-comp sink, with no rinse compartment. Corrective action: Ware-washing sink must be set up to wash, rinse, and then sanitize in that order.

Observed Preptop/Reach-in cooler with potentially hazardous TCS food temperatures greater than 41 degrees F. COS employee discarded TCS food items out of temperature. Advised PIC to have cooler maintained to hold temperatures less than 41 degrees F.

Observed Sanitizing Solution in Front Food Service Spray Bottle (for cleaning dining room tables) not registering on test strip. 0ppm Chlorine. COS PIC refilled sanitizer for spray bottle. Advised to test sanitizer more frequently to ensure levels are between 50-100ppm Chlorine.

Observed employee sitting on worktable/food prep table with food being hot held. COS employee moved and sanitized table. Advised PIC to educate employees to not sit on food prep areas.

Observed food stored in trash bags in cooler/freezer. Observed trash bags lining utensils storing food. COS PIC put food in an approved storage utensil. COS PIC removed trash bag liners.

Observed croc with duct tape. Advised PIC to remove duct tape and have croc properly maintained with approved materials that are able to with stand cleaning and sanitization.

Observed many food contact and nonfood contact surfaces not clean to sight and touch. Advised daily cleaning schedule.

Observed live bug crawling out of prep top when opened. Advised PIC to have a pest control company service more frequently to keep pests under control.

Observed utensils used to scoop food product stored inside the container and touching the product without handles. Advised PIC to have scoops with handles to prevent contaminating the food.