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NameSANGAM INDIAN CUISINE
Address20910 TORRENCE CHAPEL RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/30/2019
Final Score @ Grade
90 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 0 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties Yes No No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM during beginning of inspection. PIC came 20mins after inspection began.
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -P Observed raw lamb stored beneath raw chicken. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded due to temperature abuse.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed 6 knives stored clean on magnet that were soiled. CDI-PIC moved to be washed/rinsed/sanitized. 4-602.12 (B) The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. Observed both microwaves soiled.
18 3 Proper cooling time and temperatures No No Yes 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P Observed large containers of cooked chickpeas, lamb, marinated chicken, cooked califlour, cooked vegetables, rice, potatoes, yellow curry, all above 41F made last night. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded. VR REQUIRED 1/10/2019
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed 2 large containers of tomato sauce, cut cabbage all above 41F made last night. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded. VR REQUIRED 1/10/2019
21 1.50 Proper date marking and disposition No Yes Yes 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed cooked califlour, potatoes, tomato sauce and cut cabbage all with no dates. Explained anything that is cooked/cut/prepared or opened needs a date. VR REQUIRED 1/10/2019
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No No Yes 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed cooked chickpeas, lamb, marinated chicken, cooked califlour, cooked vegetables, rice, potatoes, yellow curry, all in large containers, covered in prep units, stand ups and WIC all above 41F made last night. PIC explained they use ice baths with large portions of sauce, ice was only touching bottom half of container, not an approved method. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded. VR REQUIRED 1/10/2019
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed container of rice pellets with bugs inside. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed ice scoop with handle inside ice. CDI-PIC moved handle out of ice.
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed clean utensils stored directly over trash can. Wall behind soiled.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed handsink needs to be reattached and re-sealed, 3-comp sink needs to be re-sealed, broken freezer top, broken freezer handle, broken prep top handle.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed the corners, gaps, edges, shelves and underneath of all equipment soiled with large amounts of food debris. Needs to remain clean to prevent pest.
52 0.50 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed several pots, grocery buggies stored near dumpster area, keep free of clutter. 5-501.115 Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures - C Observed dumpster area with trash build-up, needs to remain clean.
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed walls, floors, ceiling in need of a deep cleaning. 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed hole in wall in kitchen, wall damage by handsink.