CITY BARBEQUE, 5979 E Main St, Columbus, OH 432133353 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: CITY BARBEQUE
Address: 5979 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43213-3353
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: Oct 26, 2012
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100

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  • A direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed.
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order. [multiple violations]
  • Fixed equipment was not properly installed.
  • Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
  • There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures below 135 degrees F [or a roast was being held below 130°F].
Standard Inspection May 10, 2010 80
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point May 10, 2010 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection May 19, 2010 100
  • Storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables is not free of unnecessary items and/or clean.
Standard Inspection Jan 4, 2011 99
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jan 4, 2011 100
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • Observed unacceptable employee beverage containers.
  • Single-service articles or single-use articles were reused.
  • The air gap between a plumbing fixture and a piece of equipment is not sufficient to prevent back siphonage of contaminated water.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods are not being properly cooled within the allowed time period.
  • 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 Jun 7, 2011 73
No violation noted during this evaluation. - Jun 15, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Jun 21, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jul 14, 2011 100
  • After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
  • Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored.
Standard Inspection Nov 9, 2011 98
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Nov 9, 2011 100
  • A food temperature measuring device was not cleaned before storing and/or using.
  • Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, single-service articles, or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination.
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • Equipment is not approved by a recognized agency or authority.
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents.
  • Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair.
  • Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by separation from raw animal food.
  • 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.
  • Sewage is not conveyed through use of an approved system.
  • Single-service articles and single-use articles or cleaned and sanitized utensils were not handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-contact and lip-contact surfaces is prevented.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
Standard Inspection Mar 9, 2012 68
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Mar 9, 2012 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Mar 26, 2012 100
  • Cloths that were in use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were not being held between uses in a chemical sanitizer.
  • Raw fruit and or vegetables are being cut, combined with other ingredients or cooked before being properly washed.
  • Storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables is not free of unnecessary items and/or clean.
  • The operator is not using an effective method for cooling.
  • 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 Oct 12, 2012 82
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Oct 12, 2012 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Oct 26, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

May 10, 2010

JASON - PIC
UPDATED GREEN SIGN

May 10, 2010

Discussed AND/OR Provided information:
I. Employee Health +EMPLOYEES APPEAR HEALTHY
II. Personnel Cleanliness +OBSERVED
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge +PIC ABLE TO ANSWER FOOD SAFETY QUESTIONS I.E. HOT HOLDING, COOLING TEMPS AND PROCEDURES
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot - BELOW 135F ON SEVERAL TTCS ITEMS and Cold Holding + AT 41F OR BELOW
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control +OBSERVED
XII. Chemical +ALL LABELED AND STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATIONS

May 19, 2010

ALL VIOLATIONS HAVE BEEN CORRECTED.
HAND SINK SEALED
QUAT TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE
HOT HOLDING BETWEEN 150F AND 180F
LEAK AT CHEMICAL DISPENSER FIXED
AIR GAP CORRECTED AT PREP SINK.

Jan 4, 2011

Pic at time of inspection was Dave Brooks.
Green sign was updated and posted on door.

Jan 4, 2011

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 (N/A)
X. Highly Susceptible Populations (N/A)
XI. Protection from contamination (+)
XII. Chemical (+)
XIV. Transporting Food off Premise (N/A)
XV. Temperature Measuring Devices (+)
Consulted with Dave Brooks.

Jun 7, 2011

PIC Donna
Updated Green Sign

Jun 21, 2011

All critical violations corrected at time of follow up inspection.

Jul 14, 2011

PIC Dave
I. Employee Health (+)
PIC stated any employee exhibiting symptoms of foodborne illness is excluded from work until they . are cleared by a physician.
VI. Thawing (+)
PIC stated the only foods requiring thawing are turkeys, which the, cook from frozen
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (+)
PIC stated all left over foods are held at 140° F overnight
IX. Consumer Advisory (+)
Food allergens list is posted hind the front counter and on the website
XV. Temperature Measuring Devices (+)
Present and Calibrated

Nov 9, 2011

PIC Dave
Updated green sign

Nov 9, 2011

Discussed
Provided information
I. Employee Health (+) Has Policy
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+) Acceptable, food employees eat, and drink only in designated areas
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 has demonstrated knowledge through compliance with the food code
Manager demonstrated knowledge by responding to food safety questions regarding the operation
V. Thawing (+) As part of the cooking process, under refrigeration
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (+) Hot foods are being held at 135 F or above and cold foods are being held at 41 F or below
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (+) all items were properly date marked
IX. Consumer Advisory (+) - if applicable
Animal foods are served raw, undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens. Consumers are informed about the increased risk of eating these foods
X. Highly Susceptible Populations NA
XI. Protection from contamination (+)
Raw animal foods are separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding, and display. Foods

Mar 9, 2012

PIC - Dave
- Updated green "INSPECTED" sign.
- Discussed the inspection report with the person-in-charge.
- It is highly recommended that a hand sink be installed in the front of the facility where food is handled.
- NOTE: All critical violations shall be corrected by the follow-up inspection or this facility will be referred to supervision for enforcement action.

Mar 9, 2012

Discussed CCP’s with the person-in-charge.
TCS= time/temperature controlled for safety foods.
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (-)
Observed a package of cooked sausage that was not labeled with a 7-day discard date. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS foods shall be labeled with a 7-day discard date to prevent the consumption of food items potentially contaminated with bacteria. The package of sausage was labeled with a discard date during the inspection. CDC Risk Factor 4 – Unsafe Source.
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

Mar 26, 2012

PIC - Donna; All violations listed on the previous inspection report have been corrected. Thank You!

Oct 12, 2012

PIC - Dave
- The inspection report was discussed with the person-in-charge.
- The green "INSPECTED" sign was updated.
- Critical violations shall be corrected by the follow-up inspection or this facility will be referred to supervision for enforcement action.

Oct 12, 2012

Discussed CCP’s with the person-in-charge.
TCS= time/temperature controlled for safety foods.
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (-) In the walk-in cooler observed time/temperature controlled for safety foods (TCS foods) held in the temperature danger zone (potato salad at 46.4 F, baked beans at 45.1 F, green beans at 62 F, and sweet potato filling at 47 F). Cold time/temperature controlled for safety foods shall be held at 41 F or below to prevent bacterial growth. The operator voluntarily discarded all unsafe food items during the inspection. CDC Risk Factor 1 – Improper Holding Temperatures
Green beans cooked yesterday were held in the walk-in cooler today at 62 F. Hot cooked foods items shall be rapidly cooled so that their internal temperature decreases from 135 - 70 F in two hours or less and from 70-41 F in an additional four-hours or less. Effective methods shall be used to rapidly cool hot food items. The improperly cooled green beans were discarded by the operator during the inspection. CDC Risk Factor 4 – Unsafe Source
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,

Oct 26, 2012

PIC - Dave; all violations listed on the previous inspection report have been corrected.

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