Restaurant Information


Facility ID 2060018287
Restaurant Name Tamarind Restaurant
Phone Number +17048418979
Last Inspection Date 2018-01-19
Last Inspection Score 99

Inspection Results


Inspections
Inspection Date Score Type
2018-10-09 97 routine
2018-04-18 97 routine
2018-03-09 complaint
2018-01-19 99 routine
2017-10-17 97 routine
2017-08-23 97 routine
2017-06-22 95 routine
2017-03-03 98 routine
2016-12-07 followup
2016-12-07 96 routine
2016-09-27 98 routine
2016-06-21 97 routine
2016-03-04 96 routine
2015-12-09 96 routine
2015-09-17 97 routine
2015-09-17 followup
2015-05-22 followup
2015-05-15 94 routine
2015-04-16 initial
Violations
Violation Date Code Description
2018-10-09 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. clean build up of grease from wire shelves at dry goods area.
2018-10-09 41 3-304.12 store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135f or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. spoons stored in water at room temp. cdi - water dumped, refilled, and placed on
2018-10-09 21 3-501.17 date mark/label all tcs foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -pf rice and cooked chicken made 2 days ago with no date mark. cdi - all correctly back dated.
2018-04-18 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. clean crumbs and build up from reach in cooler door gaskets.
2018-04-18 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. replace torn gasket on low prep cooler door.
2018-04-18 39 3-304.14(b) hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. wet wiping cloth stored on prep counter. cdi - relocated into sanitizing solution.
2018-04-18 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p chicken tikka overstocked in cold well and holding above 45f at the top. cdi - chicken tikka discarded.
2018-04-18 13 3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -p container of raw shrimp stored above vegetarian samosas in low prep cooler. cdi - raw shrimp relocated to low shelf.
2018-01-19 8 6-301.12 provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -pf observed no paper towels at the hand washing sink in the front area of the restaurant. cdi-paper towels were brought out.
2018-01-19 41 3-304.12 store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135f or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. observed a cup with no handles stored in the salt container. cdi-the containe
2018-01-19 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. observed cleaning needed to the shelves in the back reach in cooler and to the outside of the flour container. have cleaned.
2018-01-19 49 5-205.15 maintain a plumbing system in good repair. observed a leak coming from the plumbing under the prep sink. have repaired.
2018-01-19 54 6-305.11/6-501.110 designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. observed an employee cell phone and employee drink mixes stored on top of facility product. cdi-the items were moved to the back shelf.
2017-10-17 49 5-205.15 maintain a plumbing system in good repair. observed leaks coming from the 3-compartment sink faucet when the water is turned on. have repaired.
2017-10-17 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed the damaged gasket to the back reach in cooler door. have replaced. repeat.
2017-10-17 41 3-304.12 store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135f or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. observed plastic containers with no handles stored in the sugar bin. cdi-the
2017-10-17 21 3-501.17 date mark/label all tcs foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -pf observed no date marking on product in the reach in coolers. cdi-all items were properly dated.
2017-10-17 8 5-205.11 maintain access to handsinks. handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-pf observed a pan stored in the hand washing sink upon entrance to the kitchen. the pans was moved tot he 3-compartment sink.
2017-08-23 13 3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -p observed raw chicken stored above cooked chicken in the back reach in cooler, and raw shrimp stored above bell peppers in the front flip top unit. cdi-both reach in coolers were rearranged
2017-08-23 19 3-501.16(a)(1) maintain tcs foods in hot holding at 135f or above. -p observed yellow sauce hot holding at 125f. hot holding temperatures must be at a minimum of 135f. cdi-the product was reheated.
2017-08-23 31 33-501.15 quickly cool foods. use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -pf observed mustard greens cooling out at room temperature. the product was below
2017-08-23 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. observed minor cleaning needed to the front tall reach in cooler shelves. have cleaned.
2017-08-23 53 6-501.11 floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. observed two light units with missing lights. have repaired/replaced with new lights.
2017-08-23 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed a damaged gasket to the back reach in cooler. have replaced. repeat.points were dropped due to the amount of items that have been repaired from the last inspection.
2017-06-22 53 6-501.11 floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. observed burned out lights in the ceiling. have repaired.
2017-06-22 49 5-205.15 maintain a plumbing system in good repair. observed leak at the plumbing underneath the 3-compartment sink and at the faucet of the prep sink. have repaired.
2017-06-22 45 4-205.10 ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ansi certified or equivalent. observed a mixer that is labeled for household use only. have replaced with an ansi certified or equivalent unit. repeat.4-501.
2017-06-22 21 3-501.17 date mark/label all tcs foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -pf observed several items in the tall reach in cooler near the cook line missing date labels. cdi-the cooler product inside was properly date
2017-06-22 14 4-501.114 maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -p observed no sanitizer at the dish machine. cdi-the unit was fixed to allow for the proper concentrations of sanitizer.
2017-06-22 6 2-301.14 wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils and before food preparation, handling clean equipment and utensils and unwrapped single-use/single-service articles.-p observed employee touch their face without washing hands afterwards. c
2017-03-03 53 6-501.12 floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. caution should be used to minimize food exposure. observed buildup on the walls at the cook station. have
2017-03-03 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. observed buildup on the clean equipment racks, and the reach in cooler doors near the cook line. have cleaned.
2017-03-03 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed damaged gasket to the back reach in cooler door. have replaced.4-501.12 resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. observed deep grooves in the cu
2017-03-03 31 3-501.15 quickly cool foods. use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -pf observed coconut milk cooling in the flip top cooler. cdi-the milk was placed int
2017-03-03 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p observed a yogurt mix and a sauteed onion and garlic mix not cold holding at 45f or below in the flip top unit. cdi-the yogurt mix was discarded, and the sauteed onion and garlic mix w
2017-03-03 7 3-301.11(b) do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment.-p observed bread being bare handed upon entrance to the kitchen. cdi-the bread was discarded, and the employee washe
2016-12-07 18 3-501.14(a) quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135f to 70f; and within a total of 6 hours from 135f to 45f. -p observed rice not fully cooled to 45f from the night before. cdi-the product was discarded.
2016-12-07 21 3-501.17 date mark/label all tcs foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -pf observed chicken, tandoori chicken, lamb, tomato sauce, pico, and potatoes not properly date marked. cdi-all items were properly back date
2016-12-07 14 4-501.114 maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -p observed 0ppm of sanitizer at the dish machine. facility will use the 3-compartment sink for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. verification required within 10 days t
2016-12-07 37 3-305.11 store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. keep at least 6 inches above the floor. observed box of tomatoes stored on the floor near the dry storage. cdi-the tomatoes were placed onto the shelf.
2016-12-07 31 3-501.15 quickly cool foods. use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -pf observed rice cooling in a thick container, and tomatoes cooling in the flip top
2016-12-07 41 3-304.12 store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135f or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. observed plastic container with no handle stored in the sugar container. cdi-
2016-12-07 45 4-205.10 ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ansi certified or equivalent. observed a mixer and a chopper that are for household use only. have removed from the facility. repeat.4-501.12 resurface or re
2016-12-07 46 4-302.14 provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -pf observed no test strips at facility today. cdi-gave some test strips to the pic until more can be purchased.
2016-09-27 54 observed a cellphone stored on the cutting board today- movedto correct.keep cell phones stored where they will not be in contact with food contact surfaces, clean utensils, clean linen etc.6-305.11/6-501.110 designate and use an area for the orderly stor
2016-09-27 52 observed a leaking dumpster that is missing a drainplug- replace this dumpster.5-501.15 provide dumpster, waste containers that are of sound construction. 5-501.114 ensure drain plug on dumpsters, waste containers is in place.
2016-09-27 45 observed a chopper that is for household use only and another chopper(ninja) that has no markings. provide proof that this chopper is nsf or for commercial use.4-205.10 ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is
2016-09-27 39 observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor.3-304.14(e) store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor.
2016-09-27 35 observed most spices on the small spice rack labeled but 3 were not- be sure all that are not easily identifiable are labeled.3-302.12 label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta.
2016-09-27 26 observed sanitizer at200ppm in the sanitizer bucket. refilled to correct where it was 50-100ppm.7-102.11 label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-pf
2016-09-27 20 observed tomatoes stored at >45f on the flip top table and butter stored at room temperature. tomatoes put on ice and into the 2 door reach in where they began falling fast. butter discarded.3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or le
2016-06-21 14 in discussion with pic, it was found that water bottles are run through the dishwasher after each use, but are only washed rinsed and sanitized with a bottle brush once per week. these bottles must be washed with a bottle brush, rinsed and sanitized afte
2016-06-21 20 observed baked potatoes stored in the 2 door veggie reach in at >45f today- potatoes discarded to correct.this cooler is usually for only raw/unprocessed veggies. if wanting to store tcs foods in this cooler then it must be repaired first.3-501.16(a)(2)
2016-06-21 21 observed cooked lentils that had been made on 6/14. lentils discarded due to them being >7 days old.3-501.18 discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -p
2016-06-21 52 observed no drain plug on the dumpster today.5-501.114 ensure drain plug on dumpsters, waste containers is in place.
2016-06-21 47 observed a small amount of dust on the hood vent today.4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.
2016-03-04 33 observed meat thawing in standing water today- moved to a bowl so that cold running/draining water could flow over it.food may be thawed this way, in refrigerator, in microwave, or during the cooking process.3-501.13 use approved thawing methods.
2016-03-04 31 observed chicken in covered pans and in deep portions today that did not meet the cooling parameters discussed in #18- product discarded.use shallow portions(on this metal pans or sheet trays), or use ice baths while stirring product regularly to cool qui
2016-03-04 21 observed paneer cheese that was 8 days old- discarded. observed a tomato sauce stored at 43f that had been opened >8 days prior- discarded.if holding tcs foods at 41f, they can be held for 7 days after opening/cooking but if they are held between 41-45f
2016-03-04 18 observed two pans of chicken that were at 50f in the middle and 45-46 on the outside of the product and it had been cooling from the night before- product discarded.3-501.14(a) quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135f to 70f; and within a total
2015-12-09 18 observed onion and tomato sauce that had been made 2 days prior and still had not fallen below 45f or less. temperatures were taken on the outside of the product and the inside to determine if it had been left out this morning, but the product was 45-46
2015-12-09 13 observed raw lamb and raw shrimp stored over tomato sauce today. raw meat products moved to the bottom shelf to correct.3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -p
2015-12-09 31 observed sauces that the pic stated had been cooled on ice in the prep sink until the product reached 50f and then was placed into deep portions inside a bus tub and stored in the 2 door reach in. recommend icing product along with ice paddles and stir t
2015-12-09 39 observed a sanitizer bucket stored on the floor today.3-304.14(e) store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor.
2015-12-09 35 observed a container of flour not labeled today. keep all ingredients and spices labeled that are not easily identifiable.3-302.12 label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta.
2015-09-17 41 3-304.12 store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135f or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. observed serving spoons stored in water on the stove today that was <135f.utensi
2015-09-17 35 3-302.12 label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. observed bottles of food coloring without labels today(labeled during the inspection).
2015-09-17 34 4-203.11 food thermometers shall be accurate to +/- 2 degrees fahrenheit.-pfobserved 2 thermometers that were reading <30f in ice water. both re-calibrated durinig the inspection to correct.
2015-09-17 25 3-302.14 protection from unapproved additives - pobserved a lime calcium powder stored on the dry goods shelf today- do not use this product as a food additive- pic discarded today to correct.
2015-09-17 14 4-501.114 maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations. -pobserved sanitizer in the sink today at <50ppm. bleach added today so that the concentration was between 50-100ppm to correct.
2015-09-17 13 3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -pobserved raw lamb and raw shrimp stored above cooked lamb and a tomato sauce today. raw meats were placed on the bottom shelf to correct.
2015-05-15 6 2-301.14 wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils and before food preparation, handling clean equipment and utensils and unwrapped single-use/single-service articles.-p observed two employees enter facility and begin working without washing
2015-05-15 8 6-301.14 post a handwash sign at each handsink. observed no hand washing signs in both restrooms. stickers given to pic.
2015-05-15 13 3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -p observed carton of eggs on top shelf above ready to eat foods. cdi by relcoating eggs to bottom shelf of cooler.
2015-05-15 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p observed small prep cooler on line holding at 48f. observed all foods unit holding 46-50f. see temperature chart. cdi by discarding all tcs items. verification required to check rep
2015-05-15 21 3-501.17 date mark/label all tcs foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -pf observed several items including shredded lettuce, cooked rice, diced tomatoes and mint sauce without dates. cdi by dating or discarding.3
2015-05-15 51 6-202.14 restroom doors shall be provided with tight fitting and self-closing doors. observed both restroom doors not self-closing (transitional item).
2015-05-15 49 5-205.15 plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. observed cold water faucet in men's restroom not properly functioning. water is turned off under sink due to leak. (transitional item)5-202.13 provide air gap that is at least twice the diamet
2015-05-15 52 5-501.114 ensure drain plug on dumpsters is in place. observed dumpster missing drain plug (transitional item).
2015-05-15 26 7-102.11 label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-pf observed one spray bottle of degreaser unlabeled. cdi by labeling.
2015-05-15 1 2-102.11 pic demonstrates knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. observed pic not certified. reminded pic that he has 6 months from date permit was issued to obtain certification to avoid 2 point deduction.
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This data was provided by Mecklenburg County, Environmental Health inspections and last updated on Jan 17, 2019. Dataset contains 2631 restaurants inspected in Mecklenburg County.

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