THE PALACE CUISINE OF INDIA Inspection – March 17, 2025

High Priority 1

#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked chicken cold held in flip top cooler at 44F and fried cauliflower at 45F. Per operator, both items transfer to unit 3.5 hours before the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on items for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup inside ice machine.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense seasoning.

#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef

#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with sugar in kitchen. Operator covered. -Observed an uncovered container with 65 sauce stored in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

#6Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed containers with lamb thawing at room temperature in prep station. Operator removed to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

#7Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed sugar removed from the original container not identified by common name.

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