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NameMIRCHI'S INDIAN KITCHEN
Address328 SEMBLER LN
 
City/State/ZIP
CARY NC 27519
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyWake
Inspection Date 1/15/2026
Final Score @ Grade
89 B
General CommentsThis establishment is eligible for reinspection upon request. Call 919-618-5644 with questions or when ready for reinspection. Once requested, a reinspection shall be performed within 10 business days. Do not remove or obstruct grade card. Contact Phone Number: 919-618-5644.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P) Raw chicken was stored above ready-to-eat masala and produce within reach-in cooler. Raw chicken was stored directly above ready-to-eat paneer in walk-in cooler. Raw fish was stored above produce in the walk-in cooler. Raw chicken was stored directly above produce and soup within make-line cooler. Used raw chicken box lid was stored directly on top of onions and potatoes on prep line. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw meats from ready to eat foods and according to final cook temperatures. CDI: Foods were rearranged by PIC. Potatoes and onions will be washed prior to prep and box lid was removed.
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize (P) Quaternary ammonia sanitizer in 3-comp sink had a concentration of 0ppm. Quaternary ammonia sanitizing solution shall have a concentration of 200-400 PPM or according to manufacturer's instructions. CDI: Quaternary ammonia was replaced during inspection. Sanitizing solution had a concentration of 200 PPM after replacement of tubing. Repeat violation.
20 3 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.14 Cooling (P) Three large, deep containers of goat curry and one large container of cooked rice did not properly cool to 41F overnight within walk-in cooler (prepared at 11 PM 1/14/2026 with internal temperature of 62F at ~12 PM 1/16/2026). Temperature controlled for safety foods shall be cooled to 70F from 135F within two hours and cooled to 41F from 135F within 6 total hours. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded food. REHS reviewed cooling methods with PIC. These dishes should be cooled down in shallow two-inch pans on the speed rack to allow for improved air flow and cooling rates. PIC stated he will order shallower pans for cooling after inspection. Repeat violation.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) Chickpeas, chicken curry, goat curry, masala, and yoghurt sauce within walk-in cooler had temperatures above 41F. Walk-in cooler blower had a temperature of 36F, but the ambient temperature was 44F due to door being kept open during morning food preparation. Walk-in cooler is capable of maintaining food at 41F if the door is not kept open for prolonged periods of time. TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or less. CDI: Chicken curry was voluntarily discarded by PIC and all other foods were portioned into smaller containers and placed into walk-in freezer to rapidly cool back down to 41F. PIC stated that he would order and install air curtains to help maintain internal ambient temperature of walk-in cooler. Repeat violation.
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition (P) One container of masala had a date label indicating it was prepared on 12/18/2025. TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) foods shall be date marked on their prep/open date, and they shall be held for a maximum of 7 days. CDI: PIC stated that the product was prepared on 1/14/2026 and that the sticker was incorrect. PIC corrected label.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (C) Gaskets and interiors of prep coolers were soiled with food debris. Sides of make-line units were soiled with accumulation of food debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Clean areas listed. 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. Multiple food container boxes were accumulating behind facility at back door. Remove and discard trash and litter.