Little India

Inspector's notes

Observed two large deep plastic containers of cooked potato with an internal temperature of 86*F. PIC stated that the potato had been cooling for less than an hour and a half prior to inspection. Informed PIC that TCS foods must be cooled in shallow containers less than 4 inches deep. Discussed that metal containers conduct better heat transfer than thick plastic. PIC separated the potato into shallower containers and placed them in the freezer to rapidly cool down to 41*F a time of inspection. Provided cooling methods and guide in English and Spanish via email. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. All TCS foods being cooled in deep containers were transferred to shallow containers to allow for rapid cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed a pot of lassi cooling in the reach in refrigerator with the lid on. Informed PIC that the lid needs to remain off the pot to allow for rapid cooling of the product. PIC removed the lid at time of inspection. Suggested ice wands to PIC to help facilitate cooling in the larger pots of TCS product that they cool. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed single-use plastic flatware sitting in grated metal holders on the tables for use. The utensils are not covered in a protective plastic wrap. Informed PIC that the utensils cannot be left out on the tables due to the chance of contamination occurring from the consumer and passing the contamination to the next consumer. PIC removed the utensils from the tables at time of inspection. PIC agreed to hand out the utensils when the customer orders. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Repeat Violation Core-5-501.113, C: Covering Receptacles Observed unisex bathroom with no lid, please apply lid by next routine Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Core-2-401.11, C: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco--- Personal food items observed stored with food for customer consumption in upright refrigerator. All personal food and drink items shall be kept separately from customer food food items. PIC removed food items and put them in a personal refrigerator. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.--- Melted butter and a yogurt/water mixture observed held out at room temperature at 63F and 58F respectively (both had been out for about 30 minutes). All TCS food items shall be cold held at 41F or below. PIC put both items in the refrigerator. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-207.11 (B), P: Restriction and Storage-Medicines; Storage & labeling--- Jar of acetaminophen observed stored over a kitchen prep table containing customer food items. All medicines shall be stored away from all customer food items. PIC moved medicine out of kitchen and away from customer food. Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers--- Green spray bottle with a clear, colorless liquid (in kitchen) observed not labeled. All working containers shall be labeled with common name of substance within them. PIC labeled spray bottle. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling containers. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. --- Large/tall container of a thick cooked potato and pea mixture observed cooling with top on. Large amounts of thick food shall be cooled using small shallow containers. PIC transferred food in to a smaller/shallower containers with lid off (Food was still within cooling time/temperature parameters.). Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Priority Foundation-5-103.11, Pf: Capacity-Quantity and Availability--- No hot water observed at any of the faucets in establishment. Hot water shall be available at all times when open and operation and when prepping/food handling. During inspection, a repairman was called out and hot water heater was repaired. Establishment regained hot water. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-5-501.17, C: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered--- No covered trash receptacle observed in unisex restroom. Obtain and maintain a covered trash receptacle for restroom. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection