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NameSANGAM INDIAN CUISINE
Address20910 TORRENCE CHAPEL RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/21/2024
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed shell eggs stored above tofu in 2-door reach-in cooler. CDI: PIC rearranged storage order.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed several plates and dishes stored as clean soiled with food waste. CDI: PIC sent to be W/R/S. EHS recommended removing dishes from kitchen if not used in regular food service. REPEAT VIOLATION.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed chicken, onion gravy, and tomato gravy being held above 41F in make table. CDI: PIC placed product on TPHC. Going forward, facility will utilize TPHC for products since lunch rush is between 11am-2pm. Observed rice being held above 41F in 2-door reach-in cooler. PIC stated product prepared 10/20/24. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded product. REPEAT VIOLATION.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several flies throughout facility.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed a few insert pans wet stacked in dish area.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gaskets on make table and reach-in cooler on cook line. REPEAT VIOLATION.
54 0 Garbage & 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 equipment and heavy debris outside in alleyway behind facility. EHS recommended more frequent cleaning.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 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 paint peeling from walls above dish machine. 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 facility in need of better general cleaning- dry storage area. REPEAT VIOLATION.