Khaja Darbar Express Grill

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Found roach activity at premises. Observed 5 live roaches at cabinet above 3compartment sink, observed 3 live roaches between walls and shelving units, and 1 live roach on wall at rear preparation areas. Found 40 mice droppings at storage areas and inside unused (broken) oven. Priority foundation violation. Citation issued.7-38-020a. Must notify pest control operator and rid of roach activity and must remove all mouse droppings. Clean and sanitize surfaces. Eliminate all pest activity.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards are heavily stained and with deep grooves. Must replace and maintain cutting boards.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found following not clean & heavily soiled: all interior & exterior surfaces of cooking equipment & coolers/freezers, preparation tables, shelving units, cutting boards, and sinks.must clean and maintain all equipment.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Found east washroom door not self closing. Must provide self-clsoing device.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Unused fryer and baskets outside rear of premises. East side storage room & closet are clutter and unorganized. Must remove all unneccesary items and store all else to prevent pest harborage and to facilitate cleaning. Unused/empty hot holding units at front counter. Must remove or install proper food guards if used for customer self-service.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found no exhaust vent for east side restroom. Must provide mechanical exhaust ventilation.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12--- all foods not stored in their original containers must be labeled with the product common name.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: : 3-304.14--- all wiping cloths must be held in a clean container with a sanitizing solution between use.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: 4-903.11(a;c)---- all clean stored pots/pans must be stored inverted.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-101.11(b, c, d, e)--- must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers inside coolers and freezers. Must use washable containers or food grade disposable plastic bags.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13--- must not use paper towels or cardboard as liner for shelving throughout the kitchen or inside coolers and freezers.-----noted peeling plastic on metal surfaces of the front display cooler. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and cleanable surface. : 4-601.11(b)---- noted dirty stove top and stove backslash on the cooks line.----noted food encrusted, dirty spice containers on the cooks line. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11---- floor threshold at the rear kitchen exit/entrance with excessive pigeon droppings.----wall throughout the kitchen and dish area with food splatter. Must clean and maintain all. 6-501.113---- noted soiled mop head stored on the floor in the rear. Instructed to store inverted at the utility service sink.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Noted raw chicken improperly thawing in standing water at the three compartment sink. Reviewed proper thawing methods.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: All foods not stored in their original containers must be labeled with the product common name.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be held in a clean container with a sanitizing solution between use.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: All clean stored pots/pans must be stored inverted.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers inside coolers and freezers. Must use washable containers or food grade disposable plastic bags.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed several large pots/pans being used to prepare foods that are unable to be submerged in the three compartment sink to enable proper washing, rinsing and sanitizing. Instructed to remove all oversized pots/pans or install a large enough sink to accommodate. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025 citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must not use paper towels or cardboard as liner for shelving throughout the kitchen or inside coolers and freezers.-----noted peeling plastic on metal surfaces of the front display cooler. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and cleanable surface.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted dirty stove top and stove backslash on the cooks line.----noted food encrusted, dirty spice containers on the cooks line. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floor threshold at the rear kitchen exit/entrance with excessive pigeon droppings.----wall throughout the kitchen and dish area with food splatter. Must clean and maintain all.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted soiled mop head stored on the floor in the rear. Instructed to store inverted at the utility service sink.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from 12-18-23 report #2587133 not corrected.#53- 5-501.17 observed no covered trash receptacle in the employee toilet room. Instructed the person in charge to provide a covered trash receptacle in the employee toilet room and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed no thermometer conspicuously placed in refrigerator adjacent to three-door refrigerator in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to provide thermometers for all cold holding equipment and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-202.16 observed rusty shelves in the refrigerator in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove rust and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed accumulated food debris on the interior surface of the freezer in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered trash receptacle in the employee toilet room. Instructed the person in charge to provide a covered trash receptacle in the employee toilet room and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-304.11 observed inoperative ventilation fan in the employee toilet room. Instructed the person in charge to repair or replace the ventilation fan and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer conspicuously placed in refrigerator adjacent to three-door refrigerator in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to provide thermometers for all cold holding equipment and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED FIVE LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE REAR PREP AREA: TWO ON THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE SPICE RACK, TWO BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR, AND ONE ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVING ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty shelves in the refrigerator in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove rust and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on the interior surface of the freezer in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in the employee toilet room. Instructed the person in charge to provide a covered trash receptacle in the employee toilet room and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt on floors, walls, and all corners throughout the front seating and rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to clean walls, floors, and all corners throughout the establishment and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed inoperative ventilation fan in the employee toilet room. Instructed the person in charge to repair or replace the ventilation fan and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from the 9/6/2022 inspection, report #2563215 not corrected: #57 observed employees with no food handler certificates. Instructed to ensure that all employees have food handler certificates and maintain. #58-observed no allergen training certificate at time of inspection. Instructed to obtain allergen training certificate and keep on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup and food debris on surface of cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulation on vent cover in toilet room located in rear. Instructed to clean dust and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed three burntout lightbulbs underneath hooded vent in the rear prep area. Instructed to replace burntout lightbulbs and maintain adequate lighting.