Dosa Garden

Dirty cleaning cloths were stored on the undercounter cooler., , Store cleaning cloths in a sanitizer between uses.

Chlorine sanitizer was prepared with scented bleach., , Chlorine sanitizer was prepared with regular household bleach during the inspection. Do not use scented or fibregard bleach.

The kitchen hand sink was immediately adjacent to the food preparation table with no splashguard protection., , Install a splashguard or provide a minimum 18-inch space between the hand sink and food contact surfaces.

1) Dosa batter was kept at room temperature. Batter measured 11.6C. , , Dosa batter was placed in a cooler during the inspection., , 2) Potato masala was kept on the stove with no temperature control. Potato masala measured 48C., , Potato masala was reheated on the stove during the inspection. Store perishable foods out of the temperature danger zone (4 to 60C).

Food debris and a knife were observed in the kitchen hand sink., , The knife was removed from the hand sink. Designate the hand sink for handwashing only.

The facility had no hot running water. Water measured 20.6C maximum at the kitchen hand sink and the three-compartment sink at the beginning of the inspection., , The water temperature increased to 32C near the end of the inspection. , , Ensure hot (minimum 45C) and cold running water are available at plumbing fixtures at all times. , , A re-inspection will be conducted 45 minutes to an hour later to monitor the hot water supply.

The janitorial bucket was stored in front of the dosa mixer. Other janitorial equipment was stored in the dry storage area., , Store janitorial equipment separate from food handling or food storage areas.

1) There was an opened can of food in the undercounter cooler., , Food was transferred into a food grade container during the inspection., , 2) Food containers were stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler., , Food containers were placed on a shelf during the inspection.

1) There was a gap on the bottom perimeter of the rear door., , Seal the gap to prevent the entry of pest., , 2) Pest control reports were not available., , Provide pest control reports.

The displayed permit expired on October 31, 2023., , Display a valid food handling permit.

The backsplash of the stove was covered with aluminum foil, which was torn and saturated with debris and grease., , Remove aluminum foil and clean contaminated areas. All surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent to moisture and easy to clean.

There was a bowl in the container of dosa batter and mango lassi. , , Do not use bowls for scooping food. Utilize utensils and ensure the handles are not stored in contact with food.

1) The walls surrounding the dosa mixer was encrusted with batter., , 2) There was an accumulation of grease and debris on the ventilation hood and all hard-to-reach areas within the kitchen. , , Conduct a thorough cleaning of the facility.