CHINA CHEF, 2690 Westerville Rd, Columbus, OH 43224 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: CHINA CHEF
Address: 2690 Westerville Rd, Columbus, OH 43224
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: Aug 28, 2012
Score
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99

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Inspection findings

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  • Fixed equipment was not properly installed.
  • Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.
  • Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by separation from raw animal 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
  • Utensils, temperature and pressure measuring devices were not kept in good repair and/or calibration.
Standard Inspection Jul 20, 2010 82
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jul 20, 2010 100
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures above 41 °F (5°C)..
Complaint Inspection Jul 20, 2010 95
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Aug 12, 2010 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Complaint Inspection Aug 12, 2010 100
  • A toilet room was not completely enclosed and/or was does not have a tight-fitting, self-closing door.
  • Clean equipment and utensils were not properly stored.
Standard Inspection Jan 4, 2011 98
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jan 4, 2011 100
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
Standard Inspection Apr 26, 2011 91
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Apr 26, 2011 100
  • After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
  • Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials are not labeled.
Standard Inspection Nov 15, 2011 91
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Nov 15, 2011 100
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
Standard Inspection Aug 28, 2012 99
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Aug 28, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Jul 20, 2010

Person in charge - Hong
Updated green sign

Jul 20, 2010

Person in Charge - Hong
Discussed
Provided information
I. Employee Health (+)
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+)
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (+)
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (+) Manager knew many proper procedures for establishment.
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (-) Cold hold items found above 41 degrees F.
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (+)
IX. Consumer Advisory (+)
X. Highly Susceptible Populations (+) N/A
XI. Protection from contamination (-) Need more separation of raw products from ready - to - eat foods.
XII. Chemical (+)
XIV. Transporting Food off Premise (+) N/A
XV. Temperature Measuring Devices (+) Stem thermometer available for checking temperatures as well as thermometers in all refrigeration units.

Jul 20, 2010

PIC - Hong
Temperature abuse could be a potential contributor to spoiled wings.
Will recheck food product temperatures and temperature of unit on scheduled follow up inspection.

Aug 12, 2010

PIC - Hong
All critical and non critical violations corrected. Thank you!
Continue to monitor cold holding by taking internal temperatures of the food. Food in cold holding must maintain 41 degrees F or below.

Aug 12, 2010

7-20-10
Conducted standard inspection. Found cold hold violations - raw chicken, egg rolls, crab rangoon, and fried chicken above 41 deg F. Products discarded and unit adjusted.
Found no wing products out of date.
8-12-10
Follow-up inspection. All products at proper temperature and unit working properly.
Complaint of "spoiled wings" most likely corrected.
Complaint Closed.

Jan 4, 2011

PIC: Hong
Updated Green Sign
Overall, Facility is doing an great job! Cleanliness and temperatures were good.

Jan 4, 2011

Discussed
Provided information
I. Employee Health (+)
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+) Good
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (+) Good. Observed proper handwashing.
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (+) Good
V. Thawing (+) Under refrigeration
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (+) All temperatures found adequate.
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (+) Good, found foods properly dated.
IX. Consumer Advisory (+) N/A
X. Highly Susceptible Populations (+) N/A
XI. Protection from contamination (+) Good, properly store raw under ready-to-eat foods.
XII. Chemical (+) labeled and properly stored.
XIV. Transporting Food off Premise (+) N/A
XV. Temperature Measuring Devices (+) Available.

Apr 26, 2011

PIC: Hong
Updated Green Sign
Overall, facility is doing a great job of maintaining compliance. Thank you for all your hard work!

Apr 26, 2011

Discussed with PIC.
Provided information
I. Employee Health (+) Has Policy
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+) Acceptable
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (+) Stocked and used appropriately
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (+) Has taken Level 1 Training.
V. Thawing (+) Under refrigeration.
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (+) Temperatures were in compliance. Observed chicken and crab rangoon cooling on speed racks on sheet trays in shallow portions.
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (+) all items were properly date marked
IX. Consumer Advisory (N/A)
X. Highly Susceptible Populations (N/A)
XI. Protection from contamination (+) Acceptable, foods properly stored.
XII. Chemical (+) labeled and stored appropriately
XIV. Transporting Food off Premise (N/A)
XV. Temperature Measuring Devices (+) Present and calibrated

Nov 15, 2011

PIC: Hong
Updated Green Sign
Flu information:

Nov 15, 2011

Discussed
Provided information
I. Employee Health (+) Has Policy
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+) Acceptable
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (+) Stocked and used appropriately
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (+) Has Level 1 training
V. Thawing (+) Under refrigeration
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (+) Temperatures were in compliance
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (+) all items were properly date marked
IX. Consumer Advisory (N/A)
X. Highly Susceptible Populations (N/A)
XI. Protection from contamination (+) Acceptable, foods properly stored.
XII. Chemical (-) Chemical spray bottles stored next to 3comp sink were not properly labeled. CDC Risk Factor: Unsafe source. To prevent contamination of food and equipment, all chemicals in containers that are not the original container with original labeling must be labeled with the common name of the chemical (i.e. "Oven Cleaner" or "Sanitizer." Corrected during inspection by labeling bottles.
XIV. Transporting Food off Premise (N/A)
XV. Temperature Measuring Devices (+) Present and calibrated

Aug 28, 2012

TALKED TO HONG
TEST STRIPS AND SANITIZER AVAILABLE
UPDATED GREEN FOOD SAFETY SIGN

Aug 28, 2012

OBSERVED HANDWASHING BY EMPLOYEES
AWARE THAT HOT FOODS SHOULD BE MAINTAINED HOT; COLD, COLD
OBSERVED DATEMARKING ON CONTAINERS OF FOOD
DISCUSSED SICK EMPLOYEES WITH FOODBOURNE ILLNESS AND THE LIKE SYMPTOMS--CAN NOT WORK IN FACILITY

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