DESI FLAVORS INDIAN CUSINE Inspection – April 17, 2024

High Priority 2

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High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 7 Rodent droppings on floor beneath dish/ utensil storage rack 11 Rodent droppings on floor beneath storage rack located next to steamer. 5 rodent droppings on wrapped single service items on storage shelf located next to steamer. 2 Rodent droppings on floor along wall, across from end of prep table that holds spices. 1 Rodent droppings on floor in front of three compartment sink

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High Priority – Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Observed rodent nesting shredded foam insulation under 3-compartment sink.

Intermediate 3

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Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stainless steel in hand sink. Kitchen manager removed. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

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Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on walk in cooler shelves.

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Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed all stored food in walk in cooler with no date marks. **Kitchen manager,had food date marked. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 3

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Basic – Dead rodent present. Observed dead rodent on floor in front of preparation table located across from hand sink. Kitchen manager disposed dead rodent in outdoor garbage then cleaned and sanitized floor area where it was found. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

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Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed food stored in walk in cooler and walk in freezer on the floor.

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Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

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