Naan & Curry

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

CLOSURE CRITERIA: Different life stages of german cockroaches were observed through out the facility. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Scoop handle was touching flour. [CA] Store scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination. Small plastic bowl in use to scoop beans. [CA] Use approved utensils such as scoops or spoons with handles to ensure hands do not come in direct contact with food.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Employee lack food handlers cards. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Containers with lentil and beans lack product's name or labeling. [CA] Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages shall be identified with the common name of the food if not easily recognizable.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Bucket of green chutney has a small bowl in it for scooping chutney. [CA] Always use a scoop with handle to scoop so the handle will not touch food. Store scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination. Food containers intended for single use are in use to store chutney. [CA] Single use food container (e.g. soy sauce container, milk carton, yogurt buckets) shall not be reused to store food.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Uncovered food items inside the refrigeration. [CA] Always cover food with lid or plastic cover to prevent cross contamination.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Accumulation of food and grease debris was observed on refrigeration door handle and fryer. [CA] Clean accumulation of debris from the equipment and door handle.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Front hand washing station lack permanent dispenser. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Lack food handlers card. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

Official wording

Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

Lack mop rack. [CA] Mop rack or other devices not made available to hang and store cleaning tools.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Containers of lentil and rice lack common name. [CA] Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages shall be identified with the common name of the food if not easily recognizable. [SA] With a marker write common names on the containers.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Accumulation of debris was observed on the equipments inside the kitchen. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Dry storage room with containers of rice, flor, beans lack common name. [CA] Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages shall be identified with the common name of the food if not easily recognizable. Bag of open all purpose flour on floor in the storage room and buckets of food on floor in the walk in unit. [CA] There shall be a minimum of 6 inches overhang of ventilation hood over cooking equipment.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Raw chicken was stored above cooked chicken. [CA] Food shall be stored according to the proper shelving requirements such as cooked food shall be stored on top shelve and raw chicken shall be stored on bottom shelve to prevent cross contamination. Uncovered food containers in the walk in cooler shelving. [CA] Always cover food container to prevent cross contamination.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.