Ali Nihari LLC

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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERTURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER BETWEEN 49.8 F AND 51.1 F- CHICKEN, COOKED VEGGIES, BUTTER AND GOAT MEAT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD BELOW 41.0 F IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT-100 LBS, VALUED AT $700.00.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

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WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 48.0 F, FOUND CHICKEN, BUTTER, ETC. HELD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR WALK IN COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT COVER DAMAGED/CRACKED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

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OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOODS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST USE ONLY FOODS GRADE PLASTIC BAGS TO HOLD FOODS.

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.

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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

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OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE SPILLED ONTO ALLEY FLOOR AROUND GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN ALLEY FLOOR AROUND GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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OBSERVED CEILING PEELING PAINT AT PREP AREA ABOVE MICROWAVE AND SMALL HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR/SEAL HOLES IN CEILING AT SAID AREAS.

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.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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WALK IN FREEZER LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING ALSO OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT COVER DAMAGED/CRACKED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A WORKING LIGHT BULB INSID WALK IN FREEZER AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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PREP TABLE BASE IS RUSTY UNABLE TO CLEAN IN THE KITCHEN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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.

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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE.

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.

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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

WE OBSERVED THREE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH COOKED FOOD STORED ON SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN AT TEMP OF 84F TO 91.7F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED ON SITE.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND HOT FOOD 135F AND ABOVE.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 50,VALUE 400. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED COOK WITH BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS. ALSO HAIR RESTARINT IS REQUIRED BY EVERYONE ENTERING THE KITCHEN.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

UNABLE TO USE SOAP PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWAHING SINK IN PREP,DISHROOM AND FRONT SERVICE AREA, DUE TO CONTAINER NOT SET UP AT SOAP DISPENSER. NEED ANOTHER PERSON TO DISPENSE SOAP.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE UNIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED.

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.

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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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DRY FOOD STORED INSIDE THE PLASTIC CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

PREP TABLE BASE IS RUSTY UNABLE TO CLEAN IN THE KITCHEN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS,REMOVE AND PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES.

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.

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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

WATER SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS CONTINUOUSLY LEAKING.REPAIR ISSUE.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE.

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.