Indus Indian And Herbal Cuisine, 1649 Forum Pl Ste 6 & 7, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: INDUS INDIAN AND HERBAL CUISINE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1649 Forum Pl Ste 6 & 7, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
License #: 6013637
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 10/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs over ginger **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. Chlorine test kit used for Quat
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
10/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door in kitchen.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at bar area and cookline.
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine over 200 ppm, operator diluted to comply at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine, observe d on white interior flap.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Observed 2 near wait station in bar.
6/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Cigarettes and medication **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
12/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/15/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Cups in bar, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge in HWS, **Corrected On-Site**
5/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. BULK SALT Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-21-1 Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. SNEEZE GUARD ON SALAD BAR TOO HIGH
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. NEED QUATINARY AMMONIA TEST STRIPS Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-18-1 Observed soil residue in storage containers. KNIFE STORAGE CONTAINER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. CUTTING BOARDS
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. METAL and PLASTIC PANS Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 33-11-1 Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
9/25/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. METAL and PLASTIC PANS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. FRONT HWS BLOCKED WITH CHAIRS
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. NEED QUATINARY AMMONIA TEST STRIPS Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTERS
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. CUTTING BOARDS
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. BAR Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair HEATLIGHT ON LINE FALLING DOWN
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BOILED EGGS AT 61F ON BUFFET, DISCARD AT 4 HOURS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. RICE PUDDING AT 67F ON BUFFET, ICE MELTED, Corrected On Site. REMOVED FROM BUFFET
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. SHELL EGGS OVER COOKED MEAT Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. KNIFE STORAGE CONTAINER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. BAR Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. LENTIL SOUP AT 102F ON BUFFET, Corrected On Site. DISCARDED
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. SNEEZE GUARD ON SALAD BAR TOO HIGH
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. BULK SALT Repeat Violation.
7/18/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. METAL PANS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BAR Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. BAR
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. NEED QUATERINARY AMMONIA Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. UNDER HWS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. BAR Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. SANITIZER Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. SALAD BAR BUFFET
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSRANCES Repeat Violation.
2/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/2/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. BROKEN HANDLE ON COOKS REACHIN
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 7/15/11
8/11/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. WAREWASH AT 0 ppm chlorine DO NOT USE UNTIL CAPABLE
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BAR Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. need quat and chlorine Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. COOKS REACHIN
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 7/15/11
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BATHROOMS
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. BETWEEN GLOVE CHANGES Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. NOBODY WEARING
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. BROKEN HANDLE ON COOKS REACHIN
  • Critical - Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area. CIGARETTE BUTT ON FLOOR BY BACK DOOR
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. CUTTING BOA Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. SCRUBBER IN HWS Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. SPRAY BOTTLE IN BAR HWS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. IN YELLOW SUBSTANCE
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. PLASTIC BOWLS IN OFFICE
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. MANY ITEMS WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. RA MEAT IN REAR REACHIN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. SUGAR IN DRY STORAGE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. degreaser Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CHICKEN AT 120F ON BUFFET, Corrected On Site. REHEAT TO 165 F
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. COOKED CHICKEN AT 90F FOT 1 HOUR ON STOVE, Corrected On Site. TURNED ON BURNER
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site. corrected to 200 ppm quat
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. COOKED CHICKEN, SOUPS, SAUCES MANY ITEMS IN WALKIN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. IN YELLOW SUBSTANCE
7/14/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.COOKED VEGETABLE BALLS AT 90F & COOKED CHICKEN AT 120F ON COUNTER, Corrected On Site. MOVED TOO WALKIN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. COOKED CHICKEN AT 90F FOR 30 MINUTES COVERED IN PAN, Corrected On Site. UNCOVERED PAN FOR PROPER COOLING
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. DRY STORAGE RACK AND FOOD CONTAINERS BY PREP SINK WET WITH WATER SPLASH, Corrected On Site. PUR UP PLASTIC GUARD
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. SODA GUN WITHOUT DRAIN TUBE DRAINING INTO DRINK ICE
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. COOK TOUCHING FRIED PITA BREAD & VEGGIE BALLS WITH BARE HANDS Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. WATER 76F, Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. WATER IN BOTTOM OF KITCHEN REACHIN COOLER
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.0ppm at 3 cpmpartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. PLASTIC PANS
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. SS CONTAINER S NOT INVERTED Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. SS FOOD CONTAINER & CUPS AT BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. GETTING WATER FOR COOKING Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. SERVER STATION Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. UNDER FRYER Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.BY ICE MACHINE
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. IN DISH AREA Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
1/11/2011Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKED RICE AT 68F ON COUNTER. Corrected On Site. DISCARDED
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. SHRIMP & FISH IN REACHIN FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. CRACKERS IN DRY STORAGE Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 21-14-1 Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 25-06-1 Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. SPONGE IN HWS
  • Violation: 36-14-1 Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. AROUND FRYER
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 1/4/11.
  • 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. NOT ALL EMPLOYEES TRAINED This violation must be corrected by : 1/4/11.
1/5/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. MANY PREPARED ITEMS IN WALKIN COOLER FOR 3 DAYS NOT DATE MARKED
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKED RICE AT 68F ON COUNTER. Corrected On Site. DISCARDED
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. HALF & HALF AT 76F ON COUNTER Corrected On Site. DISCARDED
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN OVER CHOPPED HERBS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. MARINATED RAW CHICKEN OVER PRODUCE IN WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. RICE IN BAG DRY STORAGE
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. CHICKEN & ONIONS IN WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. SHRIMP & FISH IN REACHIN FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. CRACKERS IN DRY STORAGE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. HANDLING CABBAGE WITH BARE HANDS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. NEED CHLORINE
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. SPONGE IN HWS
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. END OF COOKS LINE Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. AROUND FRYER
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Repeat Violation.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 1/4/11.
  • 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. NOT ALL EMPLOYEES TRAINED This violation must be corrected by : 1/4/11.
11/2/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. TRUE GLASS FRONT RIC AT 49F, DO NOT USE UNTIL MAINTAINING TEMP AT OR BELOW 41F
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BAR & KITCHEN
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BAR
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. 10/09 all
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. BAR
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. COMPLY BY 9/30/10
  • 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. COMPLY BY 9/30/10
7/29/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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