FOOD INSPECTION REPORT

CITY of BEAUMONT
Environmental Health Division
3040 College Street
Beaumont TX 77701
409-832-7463

Site Name: Taz Indian Cuisine

Completed By: Reina Sixtos At:12/2/24 12:18 pm
Address: 5868 EASTEX FWY, BEAUMONT, 77708
Case Number: EHI2024-8809

Score: 91
3 Point Demerit
OUT 10. Food contact surfaces & returnables; Cleaned and sanitized at ppm/temp

Observed no sanitizer set up in active food preparation areas.

A sanitizer solution must be setup at all times food or drink is being prepared, served, and refreshed at
least every 4 hours. Adequate strength for chlorine is 50 ppm. Adequate strength for QAC is between
200-400 ppm.

228.113(1) 228.114(a)(5)(d). Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. Equipment, food-contact surfaces,

nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils. (D) in 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: (i) at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (ii) absent manufacturer specifications, at
a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. (1) Equipment food-contact surfaces and
utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. (5) Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified
under §228.115(a) of this title, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not
time/temperature control for safety shall be cleaned.

IN 2. Proper Cold Hold temperature (41 F/45 F)

Walk-in cooler @ 29°F

Walk-in freezer @ -20°F
Upright coolers @ 35°F / 37°F
Prep coolers @ 35°F / 36°F
Deep freezer @ -10°F
Reach in cooler @ 38°F

Cold held foods:

Onion sauce @ 38°F
Chicken curry @ 39°F

2 Point Demerit
IN 21. Person in charge present, demonstration of knowledge, and perform duties

Amit Giri was certified food manager at time of inspection.

OUT 32. Food and Non-food Contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, construct
 FOOD INSPECTION REPORT
CITY of BEAUMONT
Environmental Health Division
3040 College Street
Beaumont TX 77701
409-832-7463

Site Name: Taz Indian Cuisine

Completed By: Reina Sixtos At:12/2/24 12:18 pm
Address: 5868 EASTEX FWY, BEAUMONT, 77708
Case Number: EHI2024-8809

Score: 91
Observed deep freezer is rusting.
Observed can opener blade with build up.

Rust must be removed from shelving or shelving must be replaced, within 10 days. Food products must
be stored in or on surfaces intended for food contact.

228.101(a)- (a) Characteristics. Materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food-contact
surfaces of equipment may not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or
tastes to food and under normal use conditions shall be:
(1) safe;
(2) durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent
(3) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing;
(4) finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and
(5) resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition.

28.104(a) (a) Food-contact surfaces. Multiuse food-contact surfaces shall be:

(1) smooth;
(2) free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections;
(3) free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices;
(4) finished to have smooth welds and joints

1 Point Demerit
OUT 35. Personal Cleanliness/eating, drinking or tobacco use

Observed personal items on active food preparation areas.

228.42. Food Contamination Prevention. (a) Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco. (1) except as specified in
paragraph (2) of this subsection, an employee shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in
designated areas where the contaminations of exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens;
unwrapped single-service and single-use articles; or other items needing protection cannot result.
Personal food, drinks, and items must be stored separately from product for customers.

OUT 39. Utensils, equipment, & linens; properly used, stored, dried, & handled
 FOOD INSPECTION REPORT
CITY of BEAUMONT
Environmental Health Division
3040 College Street
Beaumont TX 77701
409-832-7463

Site Name: Taz Indian Cuisine

Completed By: Reina Sixtos At:12/2/24 12:18 pm
Address: 5868 EASTEX FWY, BEAUMONT, 77708
Case Number: EHI2024-8809

Score: 91
Observed utensils stored in water.

In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation
and dispensing utensils shall be stored:
(1) in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container;
(2) in food that is not time/temperature controlled for safety with their handles above the top of the food
within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon;
(3) on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the
food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized;
(4) in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as
ice cream or mashed potatoes;
(5) in a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not
time/temperature control for safety;
(6) in a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 57 degrees Celsius (135
degrees Fahrenheit) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under §228.114(a)(4)(G) of this
title

OUT 43. Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Observed build up inside of men’s restroom air vents.

228.186(d) Cleaning ventilation systems, nuisance and discharge prohibition. 228.104(1) Intake and
exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned, and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust,
dirt, and other materials.

OUT 45. Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Observed baseboards lifting behind bulk containers.

Observed discolored ceiling tiles inside kitchen.

§228.173. Floors, Walls, and Ceilings. (a) Cleanability. Except as specified under subsection (d) of this
section, and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, the
floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so
they are smooth and easily cleanable, and light in color (b) Floors, walls, and ceilings, utility lines.
(1) Utility service lines and pipes may not be unnecessarily exposed.
(2) Exposed utility service lines and pipes shall be installed so they do not obstruct or prevent cleaning of
the floors, walls, or ceilings.
(3) Exposed horizontal utility service lines and pipes may not be installed on the floor(c) Floor and wall
junctures, coved, and enclosed or sealed
 FOOD INSPECTION REPORT
CITY of BEAUMONT
Environmental Health Division
3040 College Street
Beaumont TX 77701
409-832-7463

Site Name: Taz Indian Cuisine

Completed By: Reina Sixtos At:12/2/24 12:18 pm
Address: 5868 EASTEX FWY, BEAUMONT, 77708
Case Number: EHI2024-8809

Score: 91
Total Demerits: 9 Received By:

Inspected By:

Print: Reina Sixtos

 FOOD INSPECTION REPORT
CITY of BEAUMONT
Environmental Health Division
3040 College Street
Beaumont TX 77701
409-832-7463

Site Name: Taz Indian Cuisine

Completed By: Reina Sixtos At:12/2/24 12:18 pm
Address: 5868 EASTEX FWY, BEAUMONT, 77708
Case Number: EHI2024-8809

A/91