NORTH INDIAN FLAME BAR & RESTAURANT

Observed container of garbanzo curry in walk-in cooler reading between 52F-48F. PIC stated the garbanzo gravy was cooked and placed in the walk-in cooler last night. CA: Cooked TCS food shall be cooled within 2 hours from 135F to 70F and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F or less. COS: Garbanzo curry was discarded.

Observed TCS food reading above 41F on prep table beside microwave (plain yogurt sauce=52F, seasoned yogurt sauce =60F). CA: Cold TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Yogurts were placed on prep table 30 minutes ago. Yogurts were placed in reach-in cooler to aid in cooling.

Observed TCS food reading above 41F on prep table beside microwave (plain yogurt=54F). CA: Cold TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Yogurt was placed on ice bath earlier but now ice has melted. Yogurt was placed on prep table about 2 hours ago. PIC chose to discard yogurt.

Observed TCS food reading below 135F in rice cooker (cooked rice=122F). CA: Hot TCS food shall be maintained at 135F or above. COS: TCS food items were placed in the rice cooker about 30 minutes ago. Rice cooker setting was set to cook. Rice was reheated to 175F.

Observed box of raw shelled eggs stored on shelf directly over containers of yogurt in walk-in cooler. CA: Food must be stored by minimum cook temperatures. COS: No contamination was observed. Yogurt was moved to shelf above raw shelled eggs.

Observed containers of raw chicken stored directly on container of cooked chicken in walk-in cooler. CA: Food must be stored by minimum cook temperatures. COS: No contamination was observed. Raw chicken was placed on bottom shelf.

Observed PIC unable to perform duties due to risk factor violations (cold holding, hot holding, storage order, approved employee drinks, handwashing sinks properly stocked). CA: PIC must ensure compliance with all risk factors. No COS can be noted. Inspector must return (follow-up inspection).

Observed CFSM is unable to access training needs of employees based on risk factor violations. CA: CFSM must assess training needs of employees and request formal training as needed. No COS can be noted. Inspector must return (follow-up inspection).

Observed personal dinks on shelf with clean dishes above preptable not in single service container with lid and straw. CA: All personal drinks must be stored in a single use container with a lid and a straw and stored in an area away from food and equipment. COS: Glass cups were removed from kitchen and taken to warewashign area.

Observed handwashing sink in main kitchen without paper towels. CA: Each handwashing sink shall have paper towels. COS: PIC stocked paper towel dispenser with paper towels.

Observed pan with peeled and cut potatoes and container of ketchup in walk-in cooler not covered. Items were not actively cooling. CA: Food must be covered except when cooling. COS: Containers were covered.

Observed interior of ice machine and interior of ice bin soiled with brown debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. No COS can be noted, inspector must return to verify items have been cleaned to sight and touch.

02/02/2026: Rechecked ice machine. Ice machine was clean to sight and touch. Violation corrected.

Observed interior of mixing bowl soiled with encrusted material. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. No COS can be noted; inspector must return to verify items have been cleaned to sight and touch.

02/02/2026: Rechecked ice machine. Mixing bowl was clean to sight and touch. Violation corrected.

Observed interior of microwave soiled with rice. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. No COS can be noted, inspector must return to verify items have been cleaned to sight and touch.

02/02/2026: rechecked microwave. Microwave had been cleaned and was clean to sight and touch. Violation corrected.

Observed container of cooked rice cooling on kitchen floor. Rice had been cooling for 30 minutes and reading 117F. CA: Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d). COS: Rice was placed in reach-in cooler to rapidly cool.

Observed bag of onions, crate of onions and container of dough stored directly on floor. CA: Food must be stored at least 6" off floor. COS: Food was placed on rack and on inverted crates.

Observed employees handling and preparing food with bracelets. CA: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: Employees removed bracelets.

Observed clean knives, spoons and knives not stored with lip-contact surface protected. CA: Knives, forks, and spoons that are not pre-wrapped shall be presented so that only the handles are touched by employees. COS: Utensils were rearranged to have lip-contact surface protected.

Observed single service containers of sour cream and garlic reused to store food. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. No COS can be observed, inspector must return to verify food items have been removed from single service containers.

02/02/2026: Rechecked item. CFSM had discarded all reused containers containing other food items. All containers are clear containers with written common name. Violation corrected.

Observed no sanitizer test strips for sanitizer used at 3 compartment sink (lactic acid) and dining room tables (purell). CA: Sanitizer strips must be readily available. No COS can be observed. Inspector must return (follow-up).

02/02/2026: CFSM has ordered test strips for sanitizers. CFSM provided order receipts. CFSM will ensure test strips are stocked and used by time of follow up inspection. Violation corrected.

Observed cell phone stored on cutting board at prep table. CA: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. COS: Cell phone was removed from cutting board.

Observed raw chicken stored on shelf directly over container of minced garlic in walk-in cooler. CA: Food must be stored by minimum cook temperatures. COS: No contamination was seen. Raw chicken was placed on bottom shelf.

Observed raw lamb stored on shelf directly over container of mango puree in walk-in cooler. CA: Food must be stored by minimum cook temperatures. COS: No contamination was seen. Raw lamb was placed on bottom shelf.

Observed container of raw chicken stored above raw shrimp in reach-in cooler across from cook line. CA: Food must be stored by minimum cook temperatures. COS: No contamination was seen. Raw chicken was placed on bottom shelf.

Observed CFSM unable to demonstrate verification that employees were informed of their responsibilities to report symptoms and illnesses. CA: CFSM must present documentation to show employees were informed of when to report. No COS can be noted. Employee health policy provided, inspector must return to verify employees have been trained.

9/19/25: Verified employees are aware of symptoms and illnesses to report. Verified signed employee health policy sheets.

Observed working containers of sugar, salt, seasonings, spices stored in unlabeled containers. CA: Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages shall be clearly labeled with the food common name. No COS can be noted, employee assigned to label all working food containers with food common name. Inspector will return to verify containers have been labeled.

Observed no sanitizer test strips for sanitizer used at 3 compartment sink (lactic acid), dining room tables (purell). CA: Sanitizer strips must be readily available. No COS can be observed. Inspector must return (follow-up).

9/19/2025: Provided receipt of order for test strips, test strips haven't been delivered.

Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef in walk-in cooler. CA: Food must be stored by minimum cook temperatures. COS: No contamination was seen. Raw chicken was placed on bottom shelf.

Observed TCS food reading below 135F on rice cooker (cooked rice=122F). CA: Hot TCS food shall be maintained at 135F or above. COS: TCS food items were placed in the rice cooker about 1 hr ago. Rice was taken to walk-in freezer to rapidly cool. Small amount of rice was reheated to 165F. Discussed rice cooker cannot be used to store rice because it cannot maintain minimum temperature of 135F.

Observed personal dinks on preptop tables throughout the kitchen not in single service container with lid and straw. CA: All personal drinks must be stored in a single use container with a lid and a straw and stored in an area away from food and equipment. COS: Drink tumblers were taken to office.

Observed working containers of sugar, salt, seasonings, spices stored in unlabeled containers. CA: Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages shall be clearly labeled with the food common name. COS: Employee assigned to label all working food containers with food common name.

Observed two containers of cottage cheese, and one of sour cream, in walk-in cooler past manufacturer's use-by date of 07/30/2025 (inspection on 09/04/2025). CA:TCS foods cannot be kept past manufacturers use by date. COS: Sour cream and cottage cheese containers were discarded. Discussed arranging foods using FIFO methods.

Observed sanitizer bucket in kitchen above manufacturers recommendations, above 200PPM Chlorine. CA: Sanitizer solution must be maintained per manufacturers recommendations. COS: Sanitizer bucket was refilled and reading 50 PPM Chlorine.

Observed food containers stored as clean stacked wet. CA: Containers must be dry before being stacked. COS: Containers were rearranged in order to properly air dry.

Observed no sanitizer test strips for sanitizer used at 3 compartment sink (lactic acid), sanitizer buckets (chlorine), dining room tables (purell). CA: Sanitizer strips must be readily available. No COS can be observed. Inspector must return (follow-up).

Observed stand mixer soiled with encrusted food material and flour. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. No COS, inspector must return (follow-up inspection).

Observed soiled drink nozzles and diffusers at drink station. Corrective action: employee assigned to clean. Discussed scrubbing buildup off and cleaning diffusers nightly as well. Will perform informal follow up on 02/24/2025. Performed informal follow-up on 02/24/25. Drink nozzles were still soiled with black buildup. Discussed scrubbing nozzles and sanitizing them. Discussed replacing current nozzles with new.

Observed two gallons of milk, one opened, in walk-in cooler that were past the manufacturer's use-by date of 02/16/2025 (inspection on 02/19/2025). Corrective action: PIC discarded milk down the drain. Discussed arranging gallons with FIFO methods.

Observed used but not currently in-use wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer solution between uses or put in the dirty laundry basket. Corrective action: used wiping cloths placed in dirty laundry basket. Discussed getting sanitizer buckets to store wiping cloths in between uses.

Observed pans and containers stored as clean stacked wet. Corrective action: PIC rearranged dishes in order to properly air dry.

Observed interior of ice bin soiled (dead bug). Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to drain ice and properly clean and sanitize the bin.

Observed food items in storage/working containers not identified with the common name of the food item. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to label working containers.

Observed unpackaged food (shrimp) stored in direct contact with undrained ice. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, ice was removed from shrimp container.

Observed multiple non-tcs food containers stored with scoops without handles. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, scoops were removed. Discussed scoops stored in non-tcs food containers to have a handle and handle is to be stored off of the food product.

Observed no sanitizer test strips for sanitizer used at 3 compartment sink. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, facility to order sanitizer test strips to check concentration of sanitizer. Will perform informal follow-up on 7/26.

Observed handwashing sinks without handwashing soap. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, hand soap was provided to handwashing sinks. Discussed hand soap is to always be available at hand washing sinks.

Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee removed watch and bracelets.

Observed multiple non-tcs food containers stored with scoops without handles. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, scoops were removed. Discussed scoops stored in non-tcs food containers to have a handle and handle is to be stored off of the food product.