Rappahannock Area Health District
1320 Central Park Blvd, Suite 300, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 | Visit Official Website

Taj Indian Cuisine

2032 Plank Rd Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine

September 13, 2022
Score & Grade: Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

3: 0070 (15) Person in charge was unable to provide a verifiable way to show food employees have been informed and trained on foodborne illnesses and symptoms associated with foodborne illnesses. During the inspection EHS provided a copy of an employee health policy. During the inspection person in charge trained and had employees sign the employee health policy.
Corrective Actions: The person in charge shall ensure that food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with law, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food,

10: 3030 Observed no paper towels were available at the kitchen handsink. During the inspection the person in charge provided paper towels.
Corrective Actions: Provide paper towels at each hand sink to allow employees to properly dry their hands.

10: 3020 Observed no hand soap was available at the bar hand sink. During the inspection soap was provided.
Corrective Actions: Provide hand soap at each hand sink to allow employees to properly wash their hands.

10: 2190 (A) Observed no hot water was available at the handsink of the kitchen. During the inspection the person in charge turned on the hot water valve underneath the handsink. Discussed having the hot water accessible and available at all times.
Corrective Actions: A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100°F (38°C) through a mixing valve or combination faucet.

13: 260 Observed a container with some molded strawberries in the walk in cooler. During the inspection strawberries were discarded.
Corrective Actions: Food shall be safe, unadulterated and honestly presented.

13: 380 Observed one dented can of ketchup and one heavily dented and punctured at the opening rim can of coconut milk. Mold like substance was observed oozing out of coconut milk can. During the inspection the cans were discarded.
Corrective Actions: Food packages shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants.

15: 470 Observed several pans and containers of food in the walk in freezer stored uncovered.
Corrective Actions: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.

16: 1780 (E) Observed the soda gun nozzle of the bar area requires cleaning.
Corrective Actions: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. To include equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment.

21: 0820 (A1) Observed the following hot holding at improper temperatures: 1.one pot of white rice hot holding at 120-130 degrees F. 2. one pan of garlic oil at the cook line 104 degrees F. Food had been made less than half hour before inspection. Person in charge will keep foods for 4 hours and will discard and will adopt time as a public health control in the future for these two food items. EHS provided time as a public healt control paperwork.
Corrective Actions: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained: 1. At 135°F (57°C) or above.

22: 0820 (A2) The following foods were found cold holding out of temperatures due to a cooling unit in disrepair: 1. one small container of yogurt red sauce-47 degrees F. 2. one small container of shredded cheese-51 degrees F. 3. one small container of feta cheese-47 degrees F. 4. two meat samosas- 47 degrees F. 5. one pan veggie fritters-51-55 degrees F. 6. one container of potato and meat- 56 degrees F. 7. one bag of potato patties-53 degrees F. 8. one bowl of spiced cream cheese -51 degrees F. 9. one bowl of restaurant made mayo- 54-55 degrees F. 10. one container of chicken chunks- 44 degrees F. 11. one container of chicken bites- 43 degrees F. All foods were discarded for safety. With the exception of the chicken chunks and chicken bites. Foods were put in unit less than 1 hour before inspection and were moved to the walk in cooler.
Corrective Actions: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.

28: 3460 (B) Observed one container with various medications stored on a prep table in the kitchen. During the inspection person in charge relocated the container of medications.
Corrective Actions: Medicines that are in a food establishment for the employees' use shall be labeled and located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.

49: 1800 Observed the metal shelves holding clean equipment in the dishroom area require cleaning.

55: 3180 Observed the following in need of cleaning: 1. Walls of the warewashing area 2. Walls and floors of the dry storage area 3. Wall behind the handsink of the kichen
Corrective Actions: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to ensure the protection and safe preparation of food.

55: 2810 Observed the ceiling tiles of the men and womens bathroom is porous and not smooth and easy to clean.
Corrective Actions: Except as specified under 12VAC5-421-2840 and except for anti-slip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

Additional Comments

Discussed with the person in charge:
1. Fly
2. Ice scoop in the bar area.
3. Microwave

Food Temperatures
Description Temperature State of Food
heavy cream (receiving) 43 °F Cooling
heavy cream 41 °F Cold Holding
chicken 39 °F Cold Holding
chickpeas 40 °F Cold Holding
lamb 40 °F Cold Holding
daal 35 °F Cold Holding
potato dumpling 41 °F Cold Holding
No records found
Warewashing Temperatures
Machine Name Sanitization Method Thermo Label PPM Sanitizer Name Sanitizer Type Temperature
wiping cloth bucket chemical 50 bleach chlorine 82 °F
dish machine chemical 50 chlorine
No records found
Equipment Temperatures
Description Temperature
No records found
Observations
Demonstration of Knowledge
IN
1 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties.
Compliant
Observations
IN
2 Certified Food Protection Manager
Compliant
Observations
Employee Health (0 points)
OUT
3 Management awareness, policy present.
COS
Observations
IN
4 Proper use of reporting, restriction & exclusion.
Compliant
Observations
IN
5 Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Compliant
Observations
Good Hygenic Practices
IN
6 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use.
Compliant
Observations
IN
7 No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth.
Compliant
Observations
Preventing Contamination by Hands
IN
8 Hands clean & properly washed.
Compliant
Observations
IN
9 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or approved alternate method properly followed.
Compliant
Observations
OUT
10 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.
COS
Observations
OUT
10 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.
COS
Observations
OUT
10 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.
COS
Observations
Approved Source
IN
11 Food obtained from approved source.
Compliant
Observations
NO
12 Food received at proper temperature.
Compliant
Observations
OUT
13 Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated.
COS
Observations
OUT
13 Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated.
COS
Observations
NA
14 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction.
Compliant
Observations
Protection from Contamination (0 points)
OUT
15 Food separated & protected.
Violation
Observations
OUT
16 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.
Violation
Observations
IN
17 Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, & unsafe food.
Compliant
Observations
TCS Food Time/Temperature
NO
18 Proper cooking time & temperatures.
Compliant
Observations
NO
19 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding.
Compliant
Observations
IN
20 Proper cooling time & temperatures.
Compliant
Observations
OUT
21 Proper hot holding temperatures.
COS
Observations
OUT
22 Proper cold holding temperatures.
COS Repeat
Observations
IN
23 Proper date marking & disposition.
Compliant
Observations
NA
24 Time as a public health control: procedures & record.
Compliant
Observations
Consumer Advisory
NA
25 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods.
Compliant
Observations
Highly Susceptible Populations
NA
26 Pasteurized foods used, prohibited foods not offered.
Compliant
Observations
Chemical
NA
27 Food additives: approved & properly used.
Compliant
Observations
OUT
28 Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used.
COS
Observations
Conformance with Approved Procedures
NA
29 Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan.
Compliant
Observations
Utensils, Equipment, and Vending (0 points)
OUT
49 Non-food contact surfaces clean.
Violation
Observations
Physical Facilities (0 points)
OUT
55 Physical facilities intalled, maintained & clean.
Violation
Observations
OUT
55 Physical facilities intalled, maintained & clean.
Violation
Observations
Clean Air Act Compliance
IN
99 Clean Air Act Compliance
Compliant