AMELEA CAFE, 1948 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: AMELEA CAFE
Address: 1948 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: Aug 13, 2012
Score
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100

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  • 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.
  • Cloths use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces are not laundered daily [as specified in OAC õõ3717-1-04.7].
  • Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers.
  • Food was not protected from cross contamination by cleaning a container before opening.
  • Observed unacceptable employee beverage containers.
  • Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair.
Standard Inspection Aug 30, 2010 85
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Aug 30, 2010 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Standard Inspection Feb 12, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Feb 12, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Feb 14, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Mar 16, 2011 100
  • Access to handwashing sink is blocked.
  • Food employee(s) were not washing hands in a handwashing sink.
  • Food preparation sink, utensil washing sink, or the service sink was set up as a handwashing sink.
  • Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures above 41 °F (5°C)..
Standard Inspection Aug 29, 2011 90
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Aug 29, 2011 100
  • Improper use of a restricted use pesticide
  • The can opener blade was dull and creating metal fragments
  • The person in charge could not state the required food temperatures and times for safe refrigerated storage, hot holding, cooling, and/or reheating of time / temperature controlled for safety food.
  • 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 8, 2012 79
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Feb 8, 2012 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Aug 13, 2012 100
  • After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
  • Equipment is not approved by a recognized agency or authority.
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • Knives, forks, and spoons that are not prewrapped were not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees and by consumers if consumer self-service is provided
  • Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by separation from raw animal food.
  • Working containers of food are not properly labeled.
Standard Inspection Aug 13, 2012 90

Violation descriptions and comments

Aug 30, 2010

STANDARD INSPECTION
Observed license and verified ownership
Reviewed menu and verified if a consumer advisory was necessary
No need for parasite destruction
No need to maintain shell stock tags
Food thermometer present and calibrated
Inspection of air gaps and water inlet backflows
Inspection of handsinks and signage
Identified mop sink
Date marking and labels
All NSF/commercial equipment
Verified if pests present in facility
Verified thermometers in all coolers
Maximum registering thermometer available if required.
Inspection of dish machine
Test strips present
Equipment; gaskets, cutting boards etc. working and maintained
Check food sources
Unit maintained
Reviewed employee illness policy and updated green sign.
,tofu.chicken=81sprouts warm,tongs,

Aug 30, 2010

CRITICAL CONTROL INSPECTION

Discussed hand washing and glove usage.
The PIC was provided with information regarding the CPH web site.
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

Feb 12, 2011

Update sign

Feb 12, 2011

Update sign

Feb 14, 2011

Record violation,temps.

Mar 16, 2011

Follow up

Aug 29, 2011

Update sign

Aug 29, 2011

FOOD TEMP PROBLEMS ABATED.

Feb 8, 2012

PIC- Amy
Critical violations noted during the inspection and will schedule a follow up inspection.
Updated Green Sign.

Feb 8, 2012

PIC- Amy
Discussed Provided information:
Employee Health (+) Has Policy
Send employees home if they are sick or don’t allow them to come to work.
Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (+) Stocked and used appropriately
Personnel Cleanliness (+) All employees were acceptable.
Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (-) Needs to take Level 1 training.
Thawing (+) All thawing is done in the reach in cooler.
Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (-) Observed the following foods out of temperature: Eggs rolls (50 F), Fried shrimp (60 F), Dumplings (52 F), Fried Tofu (59 F), Fried breaded chicken (48 F). Ensure to hold these foods listed at 41 F or below.
All hot holding was acceptable at 135 or above.
Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (+) All dates are acceptable.
Protection from contamination (-) Observed the can opener blade is dull and producing metal fragments.
Chemical (+) Labeled and stored appropriately.
Temperature Measuring Devices (+) Present and calibrated
Temperature devices were available.
Consumer Advisory (+) NA

Aug 13, 2012

I. Employee Health Policy
Management is aware and has policy regarding handling employee health situations.
III. Handwashing
Hand washing facilities are adequate, conveniently located, and are accessible for all employees.
VI. Thawing
Foods are thawed in accordance with the Ohio Administrative Code.
VII. Hot and Cold Holding
Cold foods are held at or below 41 degrees. Hot foods are held at or above 135 degrees.
XI. Protection from Contamination
Please remember to place all raw foods below ready to eat foods inside of refrigeration unit. ( reach in )

Aug 13, 2012

The report was reviewed with the Person In Charge- Amy
The green sign has been updated.

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