Taste Of India, 7750 Okeechobee Blvd Ste 10, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: TASTE OF INDIA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7750 Okeechobee Blvd Ste 10, West Palm Beach, FL 33411
License #: 6020522
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. 4 containers Raw Chicken on floor.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and pans by back door.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Reach in cooler in cooks line.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Walkin cooler, vegetables,
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cooks line. Cook placed cloth in sanitizing bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
10/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. SEVERAL ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER NOT DATE MARK
6/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.HOOD FILTERS
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.REACHIN AMBIENT 48°. All foods removed TCS to freezer. Service called
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.and WIC
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cooked chicken 49°48° beef 49°. Top of REACHIN. Less than 4 hours in unit. Removed to freezer. Closes at 2:30 to 5:00pm
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.chickenbuffet chicken 127°,114°. Half pans
  • High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.chlorine pomp. Dishmachine
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.MOP SINK
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.PREP TABLE SHELF
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
11/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.PREP TABLE SHELVING
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM ARE NOT SEALED
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. TOP OF ICEVMACHINE
  • Basic - Standing water in prep sink draining very slowly.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
6/10/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.PREP TABLE SHELVING
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.COOKS
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM ARE NOT SEALED
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM
  • Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.CLOTH USEDVASVSHELF LINER FOR CLEAN CUPS AND DISHES
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. TOP OF ICEVMACHINE
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Standing water in prep sink draining very slowly.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
4/8/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.TABLE SHELVING
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.HOOD FILTERS
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.WALKIN FREEZER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces stAINed CUTTING BOARD
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.STOVE TOP
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.WALKIN
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.WALKIN FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.FOOD BOXES NEAR BACK DOOR DRAWING FLIES
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
9/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. IN SEVER AREA Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE
  • Critical - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. THE WALK IN COOLER IS OVER LOADED NOT ENOUGH SPACE TO HOLD ALL PRODUCTS CORRECTLY.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.COFFEE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.IN WALK IN COOLER and WALK IN FREEZER
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.AT COOKS LINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.RAW EGGS STORED OVER MILK and RAW CHICKEN OVER COOKED CHICKEN
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. BOWL IN MANGO CHUTNEY Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. TO GO BOXES NOT INVERTED Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. BLEACH Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.HAND SINK AT BAR AREA MANAGER IS FIXING IT
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. IN REACH IN COOLER
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. DISHROOM
5/3/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/29/2012Complaint FullEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Critical - HAND WASH SINK LACKING PROPER HAND DRYING PROVISIONS: AT BAR AREA.
  • Critical - HANDWASH SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE USE AT ALL TIMES: CUTTING BOARD ACROSS TOP OF HANDWASH SINK.
  • Critical - HANDWASHING CLEANSER LACKING AT HANDWASHING LAVATORY: AT HAND SINK BY DISHMACHINE.
  • Critical - OBSERVED AN OPEN BEVERAGE CONTAINER ON A FOOD PREPARATION TABLE OR OVER/NEXT TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS: ON DISHWASHER.
  • OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, DUST OR DIRT ON NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE: PREPARATION TABLE SHELVING UNIT.
  • OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE: HOOD FILTERS.
  • OBSERVED CEILING IN DISREPAIR: TILES MISSING - COOKLINE.
  • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.
  • Critical - OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR: IN WALK-IN COOLER and WALK-IN FREEZER.
  • Critical - OBSERVED FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND/OR SOIL DEPOSITS: CUTTING BOARDS.
  • OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATED UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
  • Critical - OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL FOOD STORED OVER READY-TO-EAT FOOD: RAW CHICKEN OVER VEGGIES - WALK-IN COOLER.
  • Critical - OBSERVED ROACH ACTIVITY AS EVIDENCED BY LIVE ROACHES FOUND: 12 DEAD ROACHES IN LIGHT SHIELDS.
  • Critical - OBSERVED ROACH ACTIVITY AS EVIDENCED BY LIVE ROACHES FOUND: 2 LIVE ADULT ROACHES ON SHELVING UNIT IN KITCHEN.
  • Critical - OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY AS EVIDENCED BY RODENT DROPPINGS FOUND: 12 FRESH RODENT DROPPINGS ON TOP OF DISHMACHINE.
  • Critical - OBSERVED SCREEN IN DOOR TORN/IN POOR REPAIR: BACK DOOR.
  • OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES IMPROPERLY STORED: MIXED HANDLES - DRAWER- WAIT STATION.
  • Critical - OBSERVED TOXIC ITEMS STORED BY FOOD: FOGGER.
  • Critical - OBSERVED UNLABLED SPRAY BOTTLE: MANY BOTTLES NOT LABELED.
  • OBSERVED WALL IN DISREPAIR: DRY FOOD STORAGE.
  • Critical - SELF-SERVICE SALAD BAR/BUFFET LACKING ADEQUATE SNEEZEGUARDS OR OTHER PROPER PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION.
  • Critical - VACUUM BREAKER MISSING AT HOSE BIBB: OUTSIDE MOP SINK.
  • WET MOP NOT HUNG TO DRY.
  • WET WIPING CLOTH NOT STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
  • Critical - WORKING CONTAINERS OF FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT IDENTIFIED BY COMMON NAME: MANY CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.
3/28/2012Complaint FullEmergency order recommended
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. less than 50 ppm. service call advised . use 3 compartment sink until repaired .
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. plastic cup in rice steamer .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. sanitizer bucket not set up .
2/13/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. walkin freezer .
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. chicken over produce - walkin cooler .
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. sanitizer bucket not set up.
1/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. walkin freezer .
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. onions - dry storage area .
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. plastic cup in rice steamer .
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. sanitizer bucket not set up .
8/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer .
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. plastic containers .
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cooked rice in rice steamer.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. multiple containers - walkin cooler .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. sanitizer bucket not set up. Corrected On Site.
5/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 1/18/11.
1/19/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. rice in rice steamer .
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. bar area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 10PPM . service call advised . use 3 compartment sink until repaired .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. sanitizer bucket not set up.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. cooking equipment .
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. food debris present - kitchen .
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. walkin cooler .
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 1/18/11.
11/18/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. have 60 days from date of hire to complete training .
7/21/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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