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NameSANGAM INDIAN CUISINE
Address20910 TORRENCE CHAPEL RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/10/2022
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed a metal container of raw marinated chicken stored on top of plastic containers of raw shrimp inside reach in unit. CDI- storage order corrected, chicken moved to bottom, shrimp on top. EHS discussed storage order based on final cook times. REPEAT. Note: points de-escalated as facility has improved in covering foods that have finished cooling, only 1 instance of storage order violation in reach in unit. EHS believes facility has improved in storage order since previous inspection.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . Observed can opener spike with black buildup on food contact surface. EHS explained importance in cleaning multi-use tools like can openers that are consistently used for TCS foods each day. CDI- can opener removed, scrubbed and run through dish machine. REPEAT.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door leading outside to walk in cooler unable to fully seal to the outside. REPEAT.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a rolling cart with dough and sauces with no lids stored directly next to handsink with no splash guard. When handsink is in use, potential for water splash contamination from employees washing hands onto food. CDI- rolling cart moved, EHS discussed storage of food, splash guards at hand sinks when necessary.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed a couple of wet wiping cloths on prep surfaces to begin inspection.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed gaskets on walk in cooler with damage, peeling from frame. Observed gaskets on reach in units with damage, splitting at top seals. Observed shelving in walk in cooler that is rusted, in need of replacement. REPEAT.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelving in walk in cooler with food debris buildup, in need of cleaning. Observed stainless steel flooring in walk in cooler with buildup, under shelving, in need of cleaning. REPEAT.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed walls at cook line with damage, no longer smooth and easily cleanable. REPEAT. 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 near cook line with food debris/splatter, in need of cleaning.