Trilokah Kerala & South Indian Cuisine

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 26, 2025 Conditional

   Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) - observed no written employee health policy on the premises.instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee and maintain as required. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cooked chicken, cooked gravy, and fried chicken to be stored on the counter at 90.2f, 100f, and 68.3f, resepectively, with no active source of temperature regulation. All improperly hot held food was discarded and denatured at time of inspection. Approximately 30lbs of food valued at $100 discarded. Priority violation, 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Observed various pots of chicken, beef, and fish thawing at room temperature on prep tables next to 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to appropriately thaw frozen meats under refrigeration, completely submerged under running water, during cooking process, etc.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d) - observed food service equipment (hot holding equipment) stored beneath unprotected/not shielded wastewater and sewer lines in the basement storage in rear corner next to grease trap. Instructed manager to provide appropriate shielding or move all food items and storage bins from below any unprotected sewer and wastewater lines.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 - observed door of single fryer to be extremely loose from its hinges, almost falling off when opened. Instructed to service and maintain all equipment in good repair.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 - observed prep table next to 1 comp sink with unifinished/damaged wooden ticket/order holders attached to shelves. Instructed manager to repair and seal all wooden items in or provide a replacement that is smooth, easily cleanable, and nonabsorbent.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed interior of microwave on prep line across dish machine to be heavily soiled on all walls and upper surface at time of inspection. Instructed to clean and maintain free of excessive greave and food debris build up.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dough equipment, fryer, tables, and shelf stored outside on back porch under 2nd floor stairs. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to facility operation or store appropriately when not in use. Manager placed all equipment inside at time of inspection.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 - observed 3 areas around pipes in mop sink closet to have missing coving present around pipe sat time of inspection. Instructed manager to replace/provide appropriate coving/cover for all gaps.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 - observed light in hall outside of both bathrooms to not be on and functional at time of inspection. Observed light in 2 door standing freezer to not be working at time of inspection. Instructed manager to service light and repair to provide adequate lighting in hall and standing 2 door freezer.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 - observed one light in exhaust hood to have missing protective shielding at time of inspection. Instructed manager to replace and provide adequate protective sheilding at all lights in kitchen and prep areas.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkFood handling

     The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT FROM MOST RECENT INSPECTION ON 3/6/2025, REPORT #2613269 POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF PUBLIC AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SUMMARY REPORT IS POSTED AND AVAILABLE IN PLAIN VIEW OF PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. NEW SUMMARY REPORT PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CURRENT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

2. Mar 6, 2025 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical8 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises.instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee and maintain as required. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food service equipment (hot holding equipment) stored beneath unprotected/not shielded wastewater and sewer lines in the basement storage in rear corner next to grease trap. Instructed manager to provide appropriate shielding or move all food items and storage bins from below any unprotected sewer and wastewater lines.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed prep table next to 1 comp sink with unifinished/damaged wooden ticket/order holders attached to shelves. Instructed manager to repair and seal all wooden items in or provide a replacement that is smooth, easily cleanable, and nonabsorbent.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed door of single fryer to be extremely loose from its hinges, almost falling off when opened. Instructed to service and maintain all equipment in good repair.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leak at base of faucet of hand sink in kitchen at time of inspection. Base of spout leaking when water turned on. Instructed manager to service and maintain in good repair and free of leaks.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 3 areas around pipes in mop sink closet to have missing coving present around pipe sat time of inspection. Instructed manager to replace/provide appropriate coving/cover for all gaps.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing wall section in utility room/mop sink closet behind equipment, with a large section of the wall near base of floor missing and exposing the studs and wall behind. Instructed manager to repair, seal, and not have any exposed studs in areas subject to moisture.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed light in hall outside of both bathrooms to not be on and functional at time of inspection. Observed light in 2 door standing freezer to not be working at time of inspection. Instructed manager to service light and repair to provide adequate lighting in hall and standing 2 door freezer.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed one light in exhaust hood to have missing protective shielding at time of inspection. Instructed manager to replace and provide adequate protective sheilding at all lights in kitchen and prep areas.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used