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

January 4, 2024
Score & Grade: 0 Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

10: 3030 Observed no papertowels were available in the employees bathrooms bathroom. During the inspection the person in charge provided paper towels.
Corrective Actions: Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a Continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials

10: 2310 Observed the only kitchen handsink not in proper working order. Employees have to manually turn on the water from the valves underneath the sink. Per discussion with the person in charge a part missing to fix the handsink has been ordered and will be fixed within the next day.
Corrective Actions: A hand washing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.

15: 470 Observed 3 containers of samosas and fritters in the walk in freezer uncovered. During the inspection the containers of food were covered.
Corrective Actions: Foods shall be protected from contamination by being stored in packages, covered containers or wrappings unless being cooled.

16: 1780 (E) Observed the blade of the can opener was soiled. During the inspection the can opener was relocated to the warewashing area.
Corrective Actions: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.

16: 1790 Observed the interior surfaces of the microwave were soiled.
Corrective Actions: The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure.

21: 0820 (A1) Observed white rice hot holding at temperatures ranging from 114-120 due to insufficient reheating of the rice. Rice was put in hot holding one hour prior to the inspection. During the inspection and before the 2 hours were up the white rice was reheated to 178 degrees F.
Corrective Actions: Hot hold potentially hazardous food at 135°F or above to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.

39: 530 Observed cans of redbull and soda stored inside the ice bin at the bar area with ice used for beverages. During the inspection the person in charge removed the beverages.
Corrective Actions: Cease storing this unsecurely packaged food in direct contact with water or ice. Packaged food may not be stored in direct contact with ice or water if the food is subject to the entry of water because of the nature of its packaging, wrapping or container or its positioning in the ice or water.

40: 240 Observed food employees in the kitchen working without a hair restraint.
Corrective Actions: Ensure all employees wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food clean equipment, utensils, and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

48: 1530 Person in charge provided an expired test kit (2020) for the chlorine sanitizer used in the facility.
Corrective Actions: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L (ppm) of sanitizing solutions shall be provided and readily accessible for use.

49: 1800 Observed shelving and handles of equipment hroughout the facility require cleaning.
Corrective Actions: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

55: 3180 Walls floors and ceilings of the warewashing area are in need of deep cleaning.
Corrective Actions: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to ensure the protection and safe preparation of food.

55: 3170 Observed the following facilities in need of repair: 1. walls in the hallways peeling paint 2. heavily stained ceiling tiles 3. reseal 3 compartment sink 4. wall around mop sink basin is in need of repair and recaulking replaced
Corrective Actions: Repair the physical facilities. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.

56: 3080 Lighting of the walk in cooler is insufficient, recoreded at less than 3 foot candles.
Corrective Actions: Increase the lighting to provide a minimum of 10 foot candles at a distance of 30 inches off of the floor in these areas.

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Food Temperatures
Description Temperature State of Food
red chicken 39 °F Cold Holding
tofu 39 °F Cold Holding
cut tomato 39 °F Cold Holding
yogurt 39 °F Cold Holding
goat 39 °F Cold Holding
cut chicken 39 °F Cold Holding
cut lettuce 39 °F Cold Holding
heavy cream 41 °F Cold Holding
tandoori chicken 37 °F Cold Holding
vegetable fritter 41 °F Cold Holding
white rice 178 °F Reheating
samosa 41 °F Cold Holding
curry chicken 39 °F Cold Holding
onion chicken 173 °F Reheating
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Warewashing Temperatures
Machine Name Sanitization Method Thermo Label PPM Sanitizer Name Sanitizer Type Temperature
wiping cloth bucket chemical 50 bleach chlorine 69 °F
dish machine chemical 50 chlorine
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Equipment Temperatures
Description Temperature
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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
IN
3 Management awareness, policy present.
Compliant
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.
Violation
Observations
Approved Source
IN
11 Food obtained from approved source.
Compliant
Observations
NO
12 Food received at proper temperature.
Compliant
Observations
IN
13 Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated.
Compliant
Observations
NA
14 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction.
Compliant
Observations
Protection from Contamination (0 points)
OUT
15 Food separated & protected.
COS
Observations
OUT
16 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.
COS
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
IN
19 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding.
Compliant
Observations
NO
20 Proper cooling time & temperatures.
Compliant
Observations
OUT
21 Proper hot holding temperatures.
COS
Observations
IN
22 Proper cold holding temperatures.
Compliant
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
IN
28 Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used.
Compliant
Observations
Conformance with Approved Procedures
NA
29 Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan.
Compliant
Observations
Prevention of Food Contamination (0 points)
OUT
39 Contam. prevented during food prep., storage, display.
Violation
Observations
OUT
40 Personal cleanliness.
Violation
Observations
Utensils, Equipment, and Vending (0 points)
OUT
48 Warewashing-installed, maintained & used, test strips.
Violation
Observations
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
OUT
56 Adeq. ventilation & lighting, designated areas used.
Violation
Observations
Clean Air Act Compliance
IN
99 Clean Air Act Compliance
Compliant