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NameSANGAM INDIAN CUISINE
Address20910 TORRENCE CHAPEL RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/8/2023
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed 1x rolling cart blocking access to handsink in kitchen. EHS discussed with PIC, PIC has been communicating with staff about placement of this cart, will ensure this is not blocking handsink access moving forward. CDI- cart moved, access cleared. REPEAT. Note: points left at half demerits, facility had 1x cart blocking access opposed to multiple in previous inspections. EHS believes facility is showing improvement in this area, not placing multiple rolling carts with food directly in front of sink. EHS believes there has been an improved emphasis on maintaining access to handsink in kitchen from previous inspections.
15 0 Food separated & protected No No No 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed a few products (cooked chicken, cooked chick peas, cooked lamb) with no coverings while stored in main prep top unit. Ensure food that is not actively cooling is properly covered to prevent contamination.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed can opener attached to prep table with buildup, in need of cleaning. CDI- can opener removed for cleaning during inspection. 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 .
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed sanitizer in red bucket below 10ppm chlorine sanitizer. PIC stated he put a few drops of bleach in bucket this morning, needs to add more. CDI- bleach added, bucket at proper concentration after.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed a few metal pans and containers wet stacked at clean dish shelving. REPEAT.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed a few cutting boards on cook line and in use, with deep grooves/staining, no longer smooth and easily cleanable. REPEAT. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed shelving in walk in cooler that is rusted, in need of replacement.