343 N. FRONT ST, 343 N Front St, Columbus, OH 43215 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: 343 N. FRONT ST
Address: 343 N Front St, Columbus, OH 43215
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: Oct 2, 2012
Score
(the higher the better)

100

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Inspection findings

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No violation noted during this evaluation. Inspection Preoperation Oct 5, 2010 100
  • Fixed equipment was not properly installed.
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
  • There is no covered receptacle in women's restroom.
  • Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials are not labeled.
Inspection 30 day Nov 11, 2010 91
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Nov 11, 2010 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Complaint Inspection Apr 14, 2011 100
  • A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing sinks.
  • After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
  • Each handwashing sink did not have a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder or bar soap.
  • Each handwashing sink did not provide individual, disposable towels; a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; or a heated-air hand drying device.
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order. [multiple violations]
  • Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
  • Observed unacceptable employee beverage containers.
  • Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents.
  • Poisonous or toxic materials are stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, or single-use articles.
  • Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
  • The floor and wall junctures were not coved and closed to no larger than one thirty-second inch (one millimeter).
Standard Inspection Jun 15, 2011 74
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jun 15, 2011 100
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures above 41 °F (5°C)..
  • Unsafe food was not discarded or properly reconditioned
Standard Inspection Feb 1, 2012 89
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Feb 1, 2012 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Feb 8, 2012 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Feb 8, 2012 100
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order. [multiple violations]
  • Handwashing sink is being used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • Light bulbs were not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, or linens; or unwrapped single-service or single-use articles.
  • Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed.
  • Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
  • Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials are not labeled.
Standard Inspection May 11, 2012 88
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Jun 8, 2012 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Aug 30, 2012 100
  • Access to handwashing sink is blocked.
  • There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises.
Standard Inspection Oct 1, 2012 98
No violation noted during this evaluation. - Oct 1, 2012 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Standard Inspection Oct 2, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Oct 5, 2010

Facility Inspected and approved to operate as an FSO risk level 4. Received check #2224 in the amt. of $628.00
Please correct the following before 30 day inspection:
1. Seal all handsinks to wall (caulk)
2. 3 compartment sink and prep sink must be spaced 4" from wall to ensure proper cleaning
3. Turn all cold-holding units on and place thermometers in all units
4. Provide sanitizer test strips to ensure proper sanitizing.
5. Replace all missing base coving in kitchen and ensure all walls are constructed with a smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable surface. Seal all exposed wood (paint)
6. In lounge bar seal all exposed wood
7. Install covered waste receptacles in women's restrooms.

Nov 11, 2010

PIC: tim
Issued green Sign.
Note; Facility needs to seal all floor coving in kitchen area and seal hole @ front bar behind 3-comp sink.

Nov 11, 2010

Discussed
Provided information
I. Employee Health (+)
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+)
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (+)
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (+)
V. Thawing (+)
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (+)
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (+)
IX. Consumer Advisory (+)
X. Highly Susceptible Populations (+)
XI. Protection from contamination (+)
XII. Chemical (+)
XIV. Transporting Food off Premise (+)
XV. Temperature Measuring Devices (+)

Apr 14, 2011

Complaint ID: CO002800

Jun 15, 2011

PIC: Zach
Updated Green Sign
Inspection conducted with Meredith L.

Jun 15, 2011

I. Employee Health (+) Employees do not work if ill
II. Personnel Cleanliness (-) Employee drinks in kitchen without lid and straw, RF: Poor hygiene
III. (-) Need soap and paper towels at all hand sinks to encourage proper hand washing. RF: Poor hygiene
V. (+)
VI. (+) Thawing under refrigeration
VIII. (+) Observed products properly date marked
IX. (+) Posted on menu
XI. (+) Foods properly stored
XII. (-) Chemical spray bottle stored above prep surface. RF: Contaminated Equipment

Feb 1, 2012

I. Employee Health (+)
discussed policy with manager. Facility currently does not keep an employee health/illness log, recommended it.
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+)
Observed employees in clean uniforms.
III. Hand Washing/ Prevention From Contamination (+)
Observed all hot sinks properly stocked, water temperature minimum 100 F.
IV. Person in Charge Demonstration of Knowledge (+)
Based on discussions, manager demonstrated that he is knowledgeable in food safety. Manager was able to accurately answer basic food safety questions.
V. Food From An Approved Source (+)
Most of the food is from GFS.
VI. Thawing (+)
Most of the food comes in fresh.
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot/ Cold Holding (-)
Observed some cold foods not being held at or below 41 F. Please continue to monitor temperatures and have this cooler repaired.
VIII. Date Marking (+)
Observed foods properly date marked and nothing held past seven days.
XI. Protection From Contamination (+)
Foods were properly stored and covered.

Feb 8, 2012

PIC - Joe - All critical violations listed on the previous inspection report have been corrected. Thank You.

Feb 8, 2012

Discussed CCP’s with the person-in-charge.
TCS= time/temperature controlled for safety foods.
I. Employee Health (+)
Management is aware and has a policy regarding employee health situations
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+)
Food employees eat, and drink only in designated areas.
Food employees experiencing persistent sneezing, coughing, or runny nose do not work with exposed foods, clean equipment, utensils, linens or unwrapped single service /use articles
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (+)
Hand washing facilities are adequate and conveniently located and accessible for employees.
Hand washing facilities are adequately supplied.
Exposed ready-to-eat foods are not touched by bare hands.
Hands are properly washed when required.
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (+)
Manager is certified in food safety.
Manager has demonstrated knowledge through compliance with the food code.
Manager demonstrated knowledge by responding to food safety questions regarding the operation.
V. Thawing (+)
Foods are thawed in accordance with the OAC. Under refrigeration
Under cold running water (not submerged, and not to exceed 41 F)
As part of the cooking process
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (+)
All foods are properly

May 11, 2012

PIC: Zack
INspection conducted with NAG

Jun 8, 2012

ALL VIOLATIONS WERE CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION

Aug 30, 2012

I. Employee Health
Illness reporting log is maintained.
iii. Handwashing
Sinks supplied.
iV. Person In Charge
All managers are ServSafe certified.
Vii. Date Marking
Goods date marked during storage.
XI. Protection From Contaminationl
Foods separated by species during storage.

Oct 1, 2012

REVIEWED REPORT WITH ZAC, PERSON IN CHARGE.

Oct 1, 2012

Consult with Joe McCann regarding Envision problems (Signature Bar) at tthis operation.

Oct 2, 2012

Discussed
Provided information
I. Employee Health (+)
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+)
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (+) SINKS WERE SUPPLIED. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOODS.
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (+) MANAGER ISSERVSAFE CERTIFIED.
V. Thawing (+) THAWED IN COOLERS.
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (+) COLD AND HOT FOODS HELD AT PROPER TEMPERATURES.
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (+)
IX. Consumer Advisory (-) DISCUSSED- CONSUMER ADVISORY TO BE POSTED ON THE LUNCH MENUS.
X. Highly Susceptible Populations (N/A)
XI. Protection from contamination (+)
XII. Chemical (+)
XIV. Transporting Food off Premise (N/A)
XV. Temperature Measuring Devices (+) DISPLAYED IN COOLERS. MANAGER HAS PROBE THERMOMETER TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURES.

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