AMANO'S, 220 Worthington Mall, Columbus, OH 430852249 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: AMANO'S
Address: 220 Worthington Mall, Columbus, OH 43085-2249
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: Oct 30, 2012
Score
(the higher the better)

87

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  • A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing sinks.
  • Cooked, cooled time / temperature controlled for safety food was not heated to 165°F.
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted.
  • Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
  • Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are dirty. [multiple violations]
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
Standard Inspection Mar 22, 2010 83
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Mar 22, 2010 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Apr 5, 2010 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Apr 22, 2010 100
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • 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.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
Standard Inspection Nov 2, 2010 93
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Nov 2, 2010 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Nov 15, 2010 100
  • Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
  • There is no covered receptacle in women's restroom.
Standard Inspection Jun 23, 2011 96
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jun 23, 2011 100
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, single-service articles, or single-use articles were stored in a prohibited area.
  • Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
  • Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
Standard Inspection Nov 3, 2011 92
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Nov 3, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Nov 22, 2011 100
  • Access to handwashing sink is blocked.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, single-service articles, or single-use articles were stored in a prohibited area.
  • 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 is not approved by a recognized agency or authority.
  • Observed unacceptable employee beverage containers.
  • 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.
  • There is no covered receptacle in women's restroom.
  • There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.
Standard Inspection Jun 13, 2012 84
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jun 13, 2012 100
  • Access to handwashing sink is blocked.
  • 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.
  • Food items are not protected from contamination during storage.
  • Food on display was not protected from contamination by consumers.
  • Handwashing sink is being used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Ice is being used for food after being used as a coolant.
  • Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.
  • 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.
  • Warewashing sink was used for handwashing.
Standard Inspection Oct 30, 2012 87
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Oct 30, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Mar 22, 2010

THE DATE ON THE SIGN PER COLUMBUS CITY RESOLUTION WAS UPDATED AND PROVIDED TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE/OWNER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE SANITARIAN OBSERVED THE SIGN POSTED ON THE FRONT DOOR OF THE LICENSED FACILITY.
The Pic@ time of inspection was Mark Tate.
Note:No prep sink available.The plc said they use mostly pre washed vegetables.

Mar 22, 2010

Elements of the Critical Control Point Inspection
Discussed
Provide information
Please read and understand the following requirements;
I. Employee Health
Management shall have 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 shall 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 was adequate and conveniently located and accessible for employees
Hand washing facilities was adequately supplied
Exposed ready-to-eat foods not touched by bare hands
Hands 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 question regarding the operation
V. Thawing
Foods shall be 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 Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and

Apr 5, 2010

FOLLOW UP INSPECTION.

Apr 22, 2010

FOLLOW UP INSPECTION abate

Nov 2, 2010

Consulted with owner Mark Tate @ time of inspection
Green Sign was updated and posted on door.

Nov 2, 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 (-)
XII. Chemical (+)
XIV. Transporting Food off Premise (+)
XV. Temperature Measuring Devices (+)

Nov 15, 2010

Follow up,
Abate, has Complied.
Green sign was updated.

Jun 23, 2011

Consulted with Mark Tate at time of inspection.
Discussed menu's food allergens and recalls
Mop sink located in the employee restroom area
Facility email address;mjtate@hotmail.com
Public restroom and dinning area were inspected.
Outside dumpster storage area was inspected.

Jun 23, 2011

Elements of the Critical Control Point Inspection
Discussed/ Consulted with Mark Tate
Provide information
Please read and understand the following requirements;
I. Employee Health (+)
Management shall have a policy regarding employee health situations
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+)
Food employees eat, and drink only in designated areas
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands(+)
Hand washing facilities was adequate and conveniently located and accessible for employees
Hand washing facilities was adequately supplied
Exposed ready-to-eat foods not touched by bare hands
Hands 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 question regarding the operation
V. Thawing (+)
Foods shall be 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 Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (+)
Using proper cooking temperatures

Nov 3, 2011

CONSULTED WITH JEFF TATE.
DISCUSSSED MENUS, FOOD ALLERGENS, FOOD RECALLS .
DISCUSSED FOOD SAFETY ISSUES.
OUTSIDE DUMSTER,DINNING AREA, PUBLIC RESTROOM INSPECTED, OKAY
GREEN SIGN WAS UPDATED.

Nov 3, 2011

Elements of the Critical Control Point Inspection
Discussed food safety issues.
Provide information
Please read and understand the following requirements;
I. Employee Health (+)
Management shall have a policy regarding employee health situations
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+)
Food employees eat, and drink only in designated areas
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands(+)
Hand washing facilities was adequate and conveniently located and accessible for employees
Hand washing facilities was adequately supplied
Exposed ready-to-eat foods not touched by bare hands
Hands 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 question regarding the operation
V. Thawing (+)
Foods shall be 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 Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (+)
Using proper cooking

Nov 22, 2011

CONSULTED WITH TRACY WISE.
*NEED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE LOWER SHELF OF THE BEV REFRIGERATOR, MUST COMPLETE PRIOR TO NEXT INSPECTION.
HAS CORRECTED ALL THE PREVIUOS VIOLATIONS.
DISCUSSED FOOD SAFETY ISSUES WITH THE FOOD EMPLOYEE.

Jun 13, 2012

PERSON IN CHARGE: ALFREDO, KITCHEN MANAGER
ISSUED NEW DATE FOR POSTED GREEN SIGNAGE
- FACILITY SHALL USE DESIGNATED MOP SINK IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM TO DISPOSE OF MOP WATER.
- USE SINK WITH DISPOSAL AS "SCRAP SINK."
- TABLE WITH TABLE CLOTH IN KITCHEN AREA IS ONLY USED TO STORE DIRTY DISHES PRIOR TO WAREWASHING. NO PREP WORK OCCURS ON TABLE.

Jun 13, 2012

PERSON IN CHARGE: ALFREDO
II. PERSONNEL CLEANLINESS
At time of inspection, observed open employee beverage stored on food contact surface. Employees shall only drink from covered beverages with a lid / straw. Beverage was voluntarily discarded during inspection. Abated.
Food employees eat, and drink only in designated areas.
VIII. DATE MARKING / TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL
Ready-to-eat TCS foods shall be date marked and discarded when required. At time of inspection, observed non-dated sliced salami at kitchen reach in cooler. Meat(s) were sliced yesterday and products properly date-marked during inspection (6/12 - 6/18/12). Abated.

III. HANDWASHING, PREVENTION OF CONTAMINATION FROM HANDS
Hand washing facilities are adequate and conveniently located and shall be accessible for employees. Do not block handsinks. Handsinks shall be accessible at all times for employees to properly wash hands.
Hand washing facilities shall be adequately supplied and hands are properly washed when required. Provide paper towels and covered waste receptacle at employee restroom.
Exposed ready-to-eat foods are not touched by bare hands.
IV. PERSON IN CHARGE / DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE
Manager has attended Level One Food Safety Training.
V. FOOD FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE

Oct 30, 2012

PERSON IN CHARGE: ALFRADO, MANAGER REVIEWED REPORT WITH MANAGER
ISSUED NEW DATE FOR POSTED GREEN SIGNAGE

Oct 30, 2012

PERSON IN CHARGE: ALFRADO, MANAGER
VIII. DATE MARKING / TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL
OBSERVED NON-DATED PACKAGE OF SLICED HAM AT REACH IN COOLER. MANAGER STATED HAM WAS SLICED ON 10/25 AND PROPERLY DATE-MARKED DURING INSPECTION. ABATED. Ready-to-eat TCS foods shall be date marked and discarded when required.
II. PERSONNEL CLEANLINESS
Food employees eat, and drink only in designated areas.
III. HANDWASHING, PREVENTION OF CONTAMINATION FROM HANDS
Hand washing facilities are adequate and conveniently located and shall be accessible for employees. Do not block handsinks or use handsinks for other purposes.
Hand washing facilities shall be adequately supplied and hands shall be properly washed when required. Provide supply of single-use paper towels at all times for employee use.
Employees shall only wash hands at designated handsinks. E-mailed copy of CPH "Handsink" handout.
Exposed ready-to-eat foods are not touched by bare hands.
IV. PERSON IN CHARGE / DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE
Manager is ServSafe Certified in Food Safety.
VI. THAWING
Foods are thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, cooking process.
VII. COOKING, REHEATING, COOLING, HOT AND COLD HOLDING
Facility is using proper cooking temperatures.

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