India House Restaurant, 1711 N University Dr, Plantation, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: INDIA HOUSE RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1711 N University Dr, Plantation, FL 33322
License #: 1620223
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 07/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Fronts and inside of the doors of the reach-in cooler drawers.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in cooler handles on the cook's line.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing on a stanchion near the hand sink for the dish washing area.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making Naan in the tandoori oven.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave on the cook's line.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Under the deep fat fryers. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris on the side of the cook's line used for storage.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler/freezer. Tandoori chicken in the WIC and many different foods in the walk-in freezer.
  • High Priority - Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling prepared naan bare handed. Stop sale issued for the naan. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. See stop sale. Onion sauce in the walk-in freezer.
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink. Observed a waiter fill a water pitcher at the hand sink in the dish washing area.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Observed ice in the hand sink in the dish washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook's line hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked chicken, sauces and samosas in the walk-in freezer.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Onion sauce in the walk-in freezer.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Onion sauce in the walk-in freezer.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not stirred while cooling. Onion sauce in the walk-in freezer.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and sauces in the walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled hanging above the 3 compartment sink.
07/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Under the flat grill on the cooks line. Shelf under the heat lamps on the cooks line.
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At the soda dispensing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Outside of food storage containers and lids.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cooks line
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cooks line
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Above the 3 compartment sink.
1/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
9/26/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Outside of the sugar container.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave. Cooks line.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of stove/oven, deep fat fryers and grill.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Cooks line.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelf under the heat lamp on the cooks line.
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice in a oven in a large pot at 116°
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked lentils in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Hot food buffet for lunch **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Chicken in the walkin freezer **Corrected On-Site**
7/25/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves in kitchen
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.salt **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.chicken- corrective action reheated
  • High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in warmer shelves soiled with food debris.
2/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. In walk in cooler
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves by server line
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Cooking equipments
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reach in drawer
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Grocery bags in freezer
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. By office- Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Several foods in walk in cooler
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Several foods in walk in cooler
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Straws
9/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Employee lockers improperly located.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. In chincken container
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair.Water from roof/ceiling leaking by front door
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Large pot of sauces iwalk in cooler
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Sauces and chicken in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. By ice machine
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil and sauces Corrected On Site.
3/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean wiping cloth not properly stored.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reach in cooler by server line- no food inside
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. 2 hand washing sinks
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Sides of cooking equipments
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Numerou food in walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Sauces in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Coffe and tea area
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Cutting board
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Warmer drawers
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs over ready to eat
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. aw chicken over ready to eat
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. All shelves by server line
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Racks by server line
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Spices rack by cook line
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. By food area- shelves deposit with food-
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. By cook line
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. In walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler/ drawers gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Sauces , chicken and numerous food in walk in cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. By cook line
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Chicken sauces in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Ready to eat in walk in freezer
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
8/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor sauce, dry storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor onions WIC. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor WIF. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, or dirt on nonfood-contact surface cookline.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions cookline. Corrected On Site.
10/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. rice
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Chaffing dishes used on buffet do not provide adequate sneeze guard protection .
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Walkin freezer & cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface to put flatbread in tandoori oven.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Cooked rice.
3/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under handwash sink.
7/30/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/2/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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