Saffron Indian Bistro, 420 Monticello 170, Norfolk, VA 23510 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant: Saffron Indian Bistro
Address: 420 Monticello 170, Norfolk, VA 23510
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 757 321-7005
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 03/02/2016
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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type
Viewed temperature log sheets which are current for refrigeration and dishmachine. Dining area and restrooms are clean.
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
    Observation: Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6"" above the floor. Beer stored on floor at bar.
    Correction: Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6"" legs or casters.
  • Ventilation Hood Systems; Filters (repeated violation)
    Observation: Hood system due for cleaning.
    Correction: Alter or replace this equipment so that the filters can be easily removed for cleaning and replacement. Clean and sanitize hood system.
03/02/2016Routine
Viewed employee food handler card. Two employees to take food handler course. Facility recommended for permit renewal. Food permit, copy of receipt and copy of application issued to manager.
  • Ventilation Hood Systems; Filters
    Observation: Hood system due for cleaning per sticker posted on hood.
    Correction: Alter or replace this equipment so that the filters can be easily removed for cleaning and replacement. Clean and sanitize hood system.
  • Conformance with Approved Procedures (repeated violation)
    Observation: Temperature logs are not being maintained daily by the establishment.
    Correction: Maintain accurate temperature logs. Maintain temperature logs at least three times a day.
12/03/2015Routine
Copy of food handler class schedule issued to manager. Facility recommended for permit. Food permit, copy of application and receipt issued to manager.
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
    Observation: Boxes of product stored on floor at bar.
    Correction: Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6"" legs or casters.
  • Conformance with Approved Procedures
    Observation: Temperature logs are not being maintained by the establishment.
    Correction: Maintain accurate temperature logs.
01/09/2015Routine
Informed manager that hood cleaning sticker need to be posted on hood. Copy of food handler class information given to manager. Spoke with manager concerning temperature charts. Continue to monitor and record temps.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices
    Observation: Thermometer missing inside Continental refrigerator and prep unit.
    Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.
  • Lighting, Intensity
    Observation: One light bulb out under hood system.
    Correction: Provide at least 50 foot candles at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor
09/02/2014Routine
Certified food manager
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed some containers of product uncovered under metal table.
    Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
05/27/2014Routine
Two staff signed up for February food manager class. 1B Form left on site for each employee to read, sign and date form to be kept in file at facility. Food permit issued.
  • Food Storage Containers; Identified with Common Name of Food
    Observation: Observed carryout bags stored in Traulsen 3 door freezer.
    Correction: Remove carryout bags from Traulsen 3 door freezer and use proper containers for storing product in refrigeration units.
  • Handwashing Signage/Handwashing Facilities
    Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees.
    Correction: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
  • Conformance with Approved Procedures
    Observation: Temperature logs are not being maintained by the establishment.
    Correction: Maintain accurate temperature logs.
01/10/2014Routine
Dishwasher is a hot water ventless unit.
Storage area located upstairs.
Facility recommended for permit. Letter of Authorization provided to owner.
  • Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
    Observation: Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6"" above the floor.
    Correction: Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6"" legs or casters.
  • Lighting, Intensity
    Observation: Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted on the cookline.
    Correction: Provide at least 50 foot candles at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor
12/10/2013Pre-Opening

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