GOLDEN CORRAL #769, 3710 W Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH 43235 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: GOLDEN CORRAL #769
Address: 3710 W Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH 43235
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: Sep 28, 2012
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100

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  • A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing sinks.
  • Access to handwashing sink is blocked.
  • 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.
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
  • Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures above 41 °F (5°C).. [multiple violations]
  • Unsafe food was not discarded or properly reconditioned
Standard Inspection Jun 4, 2010 78
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jun 4, 2010 100
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures above 41 °F (5°C)..
Followup Inspection Jun 22, 2010 95
  • Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils were not properly sanitized.
  • The operator is using time without temperature without a written procedure.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures above 41 °F (5°C)..
Complaint Inspection Jul 27, 2010 89
  • Cloths use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces are not laundered daily [as specified in OAC õõ3717-1-04.7].
  • Cloths used for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served were used for other tasks.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures below 135 degrees F [or a roast was being held below 130°F].
  • Working containers of food are not properly labeled.
Standard Inspection Jan 14, 2011 91
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jan 14, 2011 100
  • Cleaning and maintenance of plumbing fixtures: Handwashing sinks are not being kept clean, and maintained and used as specified under O.A.C. §3717-1-05.1(O).
  • The consumer was not properly advised of the risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods.
  • The floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings were not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Standard Inspection Jul 21, 2011 93
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jul 21, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Complaint Inspection Jul 21, 2011 100
  • 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 and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
  • Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
Standard Inspection Jan 20, 2012 96
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jan 20, 2012 100
  • After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
  • Fixed equipment was not properly installed.
  • Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers.
  • Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
  • Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
  • The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair.
  • There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures above 41 °F (5°C)..
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures below 135 degrees F [or a roast was being held below 130°F].
  • Unsafe food was not discarded or properly reconditioned
Standard Inspection Aug 24, 2012 73
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Aug 24, 2012 100
  • Fixed equipment was not properly installed.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
  • The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures above 41 °F (5°C)..
  • Unsafe food was not discarded or properly reconditioned
Followup Inspection Sep 20, 2012 87
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Sep 28, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Jun 4, 2010

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

Jun 4, 2010

PERSON IN CHARGE: LORI, MANAGER
EMPLOYEE HEALTH
Management is aware and has a policy regarding employee health situations. Ill employees are not permitted to work.
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 shall be accessible for employees. Do not block handsinks.
Hand washing facilities are adequately supplied
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.
Cooked Time Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods are cooled from 140 F to 70 F within 2 hours or

Jun 22, 2010

PERSON IN CHARGE: MICKEY, MANAGER

- FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION FOR OPEN CRITICAL VIOLATIONS.
- OBSERVED MEAT REACH IN COOLER MOVED TO BACK KITCHEN AREA AND COLD HOLDING < 41 F. CLOSED OUT OPEN CRITICAL VIOLATION.
- OBSERVED TCS FOOD PRODUCTS AT SALAD BAR AREA COLD HOLDING AT 41 F (DICED EGGS, 41 F; SHRIMP, 42 F). CLOSED OUT OPEN CRITICAL VIOLATION.
- OBSERVED DESSERT COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 50 F. TCS FOOD PRODUCTS DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION. DISCONTINUE USE OF UNIT FOR TCS FOOD PRODUCTS UNLESS ABLE TO MAINTAIN AT 41 F OR BELOW
- OBSERVED FACILITY PROVIDED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT MEN'S RESTROOM; OBSERVED NO WET CLOTHS UNDER CUTTING BOARDS; OBSERVED INTERNAL THERMOMETERS AT COLD HOLDING UNITS. CLOSED OUT CORRECTED VIOLATIONS.
- NO FURTHER FOLLOW-UP.

Jul 27, 2010

PERSON IN CHARGE: JIM, MANAGER
- ARRIVAL TO FACILITY FOR COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION.
- ARRIVED TO FACILITY AND DISCUSSED COMPLAINT WITH MANAGER.
- SALAD BAR AREA, COLD HOLD: DICED TOMATOES, 40 F; COLESLAW, 42 F; TUNA SALAD, 40 F; SHRIMP, 40 F; CUT WATERMELON, 42 F; DEVILED EGGS, 56 F.
- STORAGE, WALK IN COOLER: DEVILED EGGS, 41 F; SLICED HAM, 38 F; WATERMELON, 40 F
- OBSERVED PLATES AT SALAD BAR AREA FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS ON PLATES.
- OBSERVED BUFFET AREAS CLEAN AND FREE FROM FOOD RESIDUES AND DEBRIS.
- OBSERVED TIME IN LIEU OF TEMPERATURE PRODUCTS: DICED CHICKEN, HAM, STEAK: 50 F. OBSERVED PROPER TIME STAMPS AND DISCARD TIMES AT FOOD PRODUCTS.
- FACILITY TO DEVELOP TIME IN LIEU OF TEMPERATURE PROCEDURES FOR FOOD PRODUCTS (DICED CHICKEN, DICED HAM, STEAK, WATERMELON, DEVILED EGGS, AND STRAWBERRIES) HELD OUT OF TEMPERATURE CONTROL. MANAGER TO FAX COPY OF PROCEDURES TO C. ZUBOVICH, 645-7155.
- MANAGER ALSO STATED A WORK ORDER HAS BEEN PLACED FOR REPAIR OF AIR CONDITIONING UNIT(S) IN DINING AREA.
- CPH TO FOLLOW-UP VIA TELEPHONE WITH COMPLAINANT.
- NO FURTHER FOLLOW-UP. CLOSED OUT COMPLAINT

Jan 14, 2011

PERSON IN CHARGE: MICKI, MANAGER JIM, GM
ISSUED NEW DATE FOR POSTED GREEN SIGNAGE

Jan 14, 2011

PERSON IN CHARGE: MICKI, MANAGER JIM, GM
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. Observed employees using single-use gloves while working with ready-to-eat foods.
PERSON IN CHARGE / DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE
Manager is Serv Safe Certified in Food Safety.
THAWING
Foods are thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, cooking process.
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.
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 are date marked and discarded when required.

Jul 21, 2011

PERSON IN CHARGE: MICKI AND BEVERLY
ISSUED NEW DATE FOR POSTED GREEN SIGNAGE

Jul 21, 2011

PERSON IN CHARGE: MICKI, BEVERLY
IX. CONSUMER ADVISORY
At time of inspection, observed facility missing a posted consumer advisory at point of order for undercooked animal products. Facility provides a breakfast buffet on weekends in which sunny side-up eggs can be ordered. Consumers are also available to order uncooked steaks daily. Consumers must be informed about the increased risk of eating raw / undercooked foods via a consumer advisory. At time of inspection, provided copies of CPH Consumer Advisory. Consumer Advisory was posted and abated at time of inspection.
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 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. Observed employees wearing single-use gloves while working with ready-to-eat foods.
A handsink shall only be used for handwashing. Handsinks shall be clean and maintained.
IV. PERSON IN CHARGE / DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE
Manager is Serv Safe Certified in Food Safety.
VI. THAWING
Foods are thawed under refrigeration, under cold

Jul 21, 2011

PERSON IN CHARGE: MICKI, BEVERLY
- ARRIVED TO FACILITY AND DISCUSSED ABOVE COMPLAINT WITH MANAGER.
- MANAGER REMEMBERS THE COMPLAINT AND COMPLAINANT.
- COMPLAINANT STATES "OUTSIDE TESTING COMPANY HEALTH INSPECTOR TESTING FOOD PRODUCT TEMPERATURES WITH THE SAME ALCOHOL WIPE. COMPLAINANT CONCERNED ALCOHOL WIPES ARE BEING USED ADDITIONALLY. ALSO, STATES SERVERS WEAR SAME GLOVES TO PERFORM OTHER TASKS."
- COLUMBUS PUBLIC HEALTH TO FOLLOW-UP WITH OUTSIDE TESTING COMPANY (STERITECH) AND RELAY THAT ALCOHOL WIPES ARE FOR SINGLE-USE ONLY AS STATED ON THE PACKAGING. PER OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, USING ALCOHOL WIPES FOR SANITIZING FOOD STEM THERMOMETERS IS THE UNIVERSAL AND ACCEPTABLE METHOD PER FDA BETWEEN PROBING.
- AT TIME OF COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PROPERLY CHANGING GLOVES BETWEEN TASKS AND WASHING HANDS.
- CLOSED OUT COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION. NO FURTHER FOLLOW-UP.
- CPH TO CONTACT INSPECTOR, THOMAS FINTZELL, 1-800-868-0089, STERITECH.
- CLOSED OUT COMPLAINT.

Jan 20, 2012

PERSON IN CHARGE: JIM, MANAGER
ISSUED NEW DATE FOR POSTED GREEN SIGNAGE

Jan 20, 2012

PERSON IN CHARGE: JIM, MANAGER
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. Observed properly covered beverage containers.
III. 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. Please provide a supply of single-use paper towels at all times for employees to facilitate proper handwashing.
Exposed ready-to-eat foods are not touched by bare hands. Observed employees wearing single-use gloves while handling ready-to-eat food products.
IV. PERSON IN CHARGE / DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE
Manager is Serv Safe Certified in Food Safety.
V. FOOD FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE
All foods are from an approved source.
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.
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

Aug 24, 2012

PIC: Steve
Updated green sign
Report signed by and reviewed with Steve.
Inspection conducted with Chris Rea - DOLPH.

Aug 24, 2012

I (+) Has policy. Employees do not work if ill
II (+) Good
III (+) Good. Observed employees not handling RTE foods with bare hands
IV (+) Good. Has ServSafe certification
VI (-) Observed TCS products holding in temperature danger zone. To prevent growth of pathogens that may cause foodborne illness, keep TCS products at 41 deg F or below or 135 deg F or above.
VIII (+) Posted at ordering window.

Sep 20, 2012

PIC: - signed and reviewed report
Follow-up inspection for Standard conducted on 8-24-12.
Observed one repeat Critical violation - 3 items cold holding above buffet above 41 deg F. Will follow-up in about 1 week. Ensure compliance to avoid Enforcement.
Continue to address non-critical violations.
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Sep 28, 2012

PIC: Jim
Report signed by and reviewed with Scott.
Follow-up inspection for Follow-up conducted on 8-24-12.
Critical violation corrected: facility has a time-in-lieu of temperature policy in place for items on cold buffet.
Continue to address Non-critical violations from previous inspections.
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