India Cafe — Restaurant in Fairfield

Indian Café, 50 W. Burlington St., Fairfield – On June 12, 2023 the restaurant underwent its third inspection in five weeks after significant issues were noted during the two previous visits. During the June 12 visit, the inspector reported the person in charge was not able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge of food safety including the time and temperature parameters for storing and reheating food. In addition, not all of the employees designated as the person in charge were certified food protection managers.

The inspector reported that two containers of onion soup in the walk-in cooler were being held at 46 to 49 degrees and had to be discarded, several pieces of hot chicken were being held 97 to 111 degrees and had to be discarded, and several food items – including soup, sauces, vegetables and house-made desserts — were not marked with dates to ensure freshness and safety.

During a May 9 visit, an inspector had cited the restaurant for 11 violations. At that time, due to the extent and severity of the violations found, the owner agreed to voluntarily close the restaurant until all of the violations could be corrected and the staff could be properly trained.

On that date, the inspector noted that bags of chicken were left to thaw in a sink and were contaminated by water from a drainpipe dripping into the sink; fried vegetables cooked the day before were stored on a tray at 78 degrees with no attempt made at refrigeration, and all of the cooked items throughout the restaurant had been stored without any date markings to ensure freshness and safety. The inspector also observed rodent droppings in food-storage areas throughout the kitchen, and he reported that food-preparation tables, kitchen equipment and certain areas of the kitchen were visibly soiled.

The inspector returned on May 12 and cited the restaurant for three more violations but found that the business had successfully eliminated the imminent health hazards previously noted and the restaurant was granted...

We like to support this restaurant, as it's been a staple in the community for so long. We usually order take-out, but we recently went for dinner at the restaurant. Initially, we were given paper plates and plasticware, but we requested normal plates and silverware, as we were looking for a restaurant experience, not a picnic - and they obliged. But then, the 5 dishes we ordered were brought to us in plastic take-out food containers, which we thought was odd, but figured it was bc they were slow and low on staff, but also wondered how old the food was and whether it was scooped from the lunch buffet earlier that day. I worry that these types of abnormal practices are going to drive down business even lower than it already is. While the food is good, I'm assuming it's management that is the problem. I hope they can get it together and realize the harm they are...

We ordered late supper and first impressions were fancy Indian vibes. The dining area has these mirrors all down the room facing each other. Not sure if they know about vortex... Being in the spiritual town of Fairfield I thought maybe. So it was a bit pricey for the dishes so simple. I make this kind of food because my family is obsessed. We've been on the road for so long I thought this would be a treat. $18 for a cup of rice and 2 cups of peas and cheese in a simple sauce...that tasted off. They didn't have all the things on the menu which was disappointing 😕 I feel like the more effort someone puts into making the place look good, then they can fail on the food part. I read all the reviews and seen the food pictures. I was convinced this was going to be a for sure thing. Not coming back or recommending over priced bad Indian food. Looks are...