ACROPOLIS GYRO PALACE, 5328 N High St, Columbus, OH 432141271 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: ACROPOLIS GYRO PALACE
Address: 5328 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214-1271
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: Aug 17, 2012
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78

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  • A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing sinks.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling were not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
  • Observed unacceptable employee beverage containers.
  • Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents.
  • Sponges were used on cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces.
  • Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
  • Working containers of food are not properly labeled.
Standard Inspection Jul 26, 2010 89
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jul 26, 2010 100
  • A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing sinks.
  • After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces and utensils were not sanitized using an effective or approved combination of exposure time, chemical concentration, temperature, and/or pH.
  • Cloths use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces are not laundered daily [as specified in OAC õõ3717-1-04.7].
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers.
  • Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling were not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
  • Poisonous or toxic materials are stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, or single-use articles.
  • Ready-to-eat, time/temperature controlled for safety food that was prepared in a food processing plant and subsequently opened in a food service operation or a retail food establishment is not properly date marked.
  • Single-service articles or single-use articles were reused.
  • The operator did not have a food thermometer readily accessible.
  • The person in charge could not explain the correct procedures for cleaning and sanitizing.
  • There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.
Standard Inspection Jan 3, 2011 70
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jan 3, 2011 100
  • A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing sinks.
  • Cloths used for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served were used for other tasks.
  • Cutting board(s) are damaged so as to prevent them from being effectively cleaned and sanitized.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling were not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
  • Outdoor waste receptacles and handling units are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors.
  • Sponges were used on cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces.
  • Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
  • The floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings were not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
  • The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair.
Standard Inspection Jul 13, 2011 91
  • A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing sinks.
  • After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces and utensils were not sanitized using an effective or approved combination of exposure time, chemical concentration, temperature, and/or pH.
  • Food items are not protected from contamination during storage.
  • Lockers or other suitable facilities are not being utilized for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling were not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
  • Observed unacceptable employee beverage containers.
  • Outdoor waste receptacles and handling units are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors.
  • Ready-to-eat, time/temperature controlled for safety food that was prepared in a food processing plant and subsequently opened in a food service operation or a retail food establishment is not properly date marked.
  • Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature controlled for safety food that is prepared in the food facility and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours is not properly date marked.
  • Single-service articles or single-use articles were reused.
Standard Inspection Dec 12, 2011 74
  • Food is contacting an unclean surface.
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • Material characteristics of utensils and or food contact surfaces do not meet standards.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling were not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
  • Outdoor waste receptacles and handling units are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors.
  • Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents.
  • Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by separation from raw animal food.
  • Storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables is not free of unnecessary items and/or clean.
  • There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises.
  • Working containers of food are not properly labeled.
Standard Inspection Aug 17, 2012 78

Violation descriptions and comments

Jul 26, 2010

PERSON IN CHARGE: FERDINAND, OWNER
ISSUED NEW DATE FOR POSTED GREEN SIGNAGE
- FACILITY REQUESTED TO CHANGE TO LEVEL 3. NO LONGER WILL COOL DOWN / RE-HEAT SOUP IN BULK. CPH TO CHANGE TO RISK CLASS LEVEL 3 FOR NEXT LICENSING PERIOD.

Jul 26, 2010

PERSON IN CHARGE: FERDINAND, OWNER
EMPLOYEE HEALTH
Management is aware and has a policy regarding employee health situations.
PERSONNEL CLEANLINESS
Food employees eat, and drink only in designated areas.
Employees shall only drink from covered beverages with a lid / straw.
HANDWASHING, PREVENTION OF CONTAMINATION FROM HANDS
Hand washing facilities are adequate and conveniently located and accessible for employees
Hand washing facilities are adequately supplied. Please provide handwashing signage at men's and women's restrooms.
Exposed ready-to-eat foods are not touched by bare hands
Hands are properly washed when required
PERSON IN CHARGE / DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE
Manager is ServSafe Certified in Food Safety and demonstrated knowledge by responding to food safety questions regarding the operation
THAWING
Foods are thawed in accordance with the OAC.
Under refrigeration
COOKING, REHEATING, COOLING, HOT AND COLD HOLDING
Using proper cooking temperatures
Time Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods that have been cooked and refrigerated are heated for hot holding with in 2 hours to 165 F.

Jan 3, 2011

PERSON IN CHARGE: LORI, OWNER
ISSUED NEW DATE FOR POSTED GREEN SIGNAGE

Jan 3, 2011

PERSON IN CHARGE: LORI, OWNER
EMPLOYEE HEALTH
Management is aware and has a policy regarding employee health situations.
PERSONNEL CLEANLINESS
Food employees eat, and drink only in designated areas.
HANDWASHING, PREVENTION OF CONTAMINATION FROM HANDS
Hand washing facilities are adequate and conveniently located and accessible for employees.
Hand washing facilities are adequately supplied and hands are properly washed when required.
Exposed ready-to-eat foods are not touched by bare hands.
Provide handwashing signage for restrooms.
PERSON IN CHARGE / DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE
Manager is Serv Safe Certified in Food Safety.
THAWING
Foods are thawed under refrigeration.
COOKING, REHEATING, COOLING, HOT AND COLD HOLDING
Facility is using proper cooking temperatures.
TCS foods that have been cooked and refrigerated are reheated within 2 hours to 165 F.
TCS foods are cooled from 140 F to 70 F within 2 hours; & 70 F to 41 F within 4 hours. Facility uses ice baths to cool TCS food products.
Observed hot foods are being held at 135 F and cold foods are being held at 41 F.
DATE MARKING / TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL
Ready-to-eat TCS foods shall be date marked and discarded when required.
creased risk of eating raw/undercooked foods via

Jul 13, 2011

PERSON IN CHARGE: FRED, OWNER
ISSUED NEW DATE FOR POSTED GREEN SIGNAGE
- DISPLAY COOLER, COLD HOLD: CHEESECAKE, 40 F
- HOT HOLD: CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP, 149 F; GYRO MEAT, 152 F
- COLD HOLD, PREP TOP: FETA CHEESE, 40 F; DICED TOMATOES, 41 F
- SPINNING: GYRO MEAT, 141 F
- STORAGE, REACH IN COOLER: HOT DOGS, 38 F
- STORAGE, WALK IN COOLER: SHELL EGGS, 42 F; MILK, 42 F; HOT DOGS, 41 F; RAW CHICKEN, 40 F
- OWNER IS SERVSAFE CERTIFIED IN FOOD SAFETY.

Dec 12, 2011

PERSON IN CHARGE: FRED, OWNER
ISSUED NEW DATE FOR POSTED GREEN SIGNAGE
- STORAGE, REACH IN COOLER, DINING AREA: MILK, 41 F
- COLD HOLD, DISPLAY COOLER: RICE PUDDING, 43 F
- HOT HOLD: COOKED CHICKEN, 164 F; GYRO MEAT, 141 F
- STORAGE, REACH IN COOLER: HOT DOGS, 42 F
- STORAGE, WALK IN COOLER: DICED TOMATOES, 43 F; HOT DOGS, 43 F
- PROVIDE ALL NSF APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD PRODUCTS.
- FACILITY COOLS TCS PRODUCTS USING ICE BATHS.
- FACILITY PROVIDED PROPER FOOD STEM THERMOMETER.
- FACILITY IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF RISK CLASS LEVEL 3 - REHEATING SOUP IN BULK. FACILITY WANTS TO REMAIN AT CURRENT RISK CLASS. MUST ONLY REHEAT IN SINGLE-SERVICE PORTIONS ONLY!
- DISCUSSED BHC INFORMATION BY COLLEAGUE WHO HAD RECENTLY EATEN AT FACILITY.

Aug 17, 2012

PIC FERDINAND
UPDATED GREEN SIGN.

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