GYPSY CAFE, 874 N High St, Columbus, OH 432151453 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: GYPSY CAFE
Address: 874 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215-1453
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: Sep 14, 2012
Score
(the higher the better)

99

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Inspection findings

Inspection Type

Inspection Date

Inspection Score
(the higher the better)

  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
  • Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
  • There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.
Standard Inspection Aug 23, 2010 91
  • Temperature measuring devices are not properly scaled.
  • There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.
Standard Inspection Jan 27, 2011 98
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Feb 23, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. - Apr 25, 2011 100
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
  • There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.
Standard Inspection Aug 24, 2011 97
  • Containers of poisonous or toxic materials do not have a legible manufacturer's label.
  • Equipment is not approved by a recognized agency or authority.
  • The person in charge could not explain the correct procedures for cleaning and sanitizing.
  • The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair.
Standard Inspection Nov 22, 2011 88
No violation noted during this evaluation. Complaint Inspection Nov 22, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Nov 29, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. - 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.
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • Handwashing sink does not provide water at a minimum temperature of 100°F (38°C) through a mixing valve or combination faucet.
  • Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair.
  • Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
  • The person in charge was unable to demonstrate the necessary food safety knowledge.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures above 41 °F (5°C)..
Standard Inspection Aug 23, 2012 76
  • 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.
  • Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair.
  • There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.
Followup Inspection Aug 24, 2012 93
  • A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing sinks.
  • 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.
  • Handwashing sink is being used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
  • There is no covered receptacle in women's restroom.
  • There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.
  • 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 Aug 27, 2012 83
  • There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.
Followup Inspection Sep 14, 2012 99

Violation descriptions and comments

Aug 23, 2010

Updated Green Food Safety Placard
Talked to Mahdi

Jan 27, 2011

DISCUSSED 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS BECAUSE OPERATOR WANTED MOR INFO
PIC CLASS WAS TAKEN IN MAY 2010
TALKED TO MOHAMED

Feb 23, 2011

ABATE

Apr 25, 2011

WHEN TO DELIVERE CEASE AND DESIST PAPERS

Aug 24, 2011

TALKED TO MAHDI
NO PREPARATION AT TIME. BOTTLED AND CAN DRINKS SERVED ONLY
UPDATED GREEN FOOD SAFETY SIGN

Nov 22, 2011

TALKED TO MUNA
WILL FOLLOW UP WEEK OF 11-28

Nov 22, 2011

TALKED TO MUNA

Nov 29, 2011

TALKED TO MAHDI
FOLLOW-UP
FACILITY HAS CLEANED UP OPERATION FOLLOW UP IN COMPLIANCE WITH ORDERS
MAKE SURE THE FACILITY DOES NOT BECOME UNKEPT AGAIN.
NOTHING WASH STORED BY HANDWASHIGN SINK, EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS WERE CLEANED, WINDOWS CLEANED FLOORS
RECOMMEND FOR FUTURE
YOU MUST PUT OUT ITEMS UTENSILS.
CLEAN BEHIND THINGS
KEEP DISHES CLEAN
USE TOWELS TO CLEAN NOT SPONGES

Mar 26, 2012

Orders were posted on the front door of the facility. A picture of the posted orders was taken at the time the orders were posted. The facility was closed at the time of the delivery.

Aug 23, 2012

PIC - Aden
- The inspection report was discussed with the person-in-charge.
- Critical violations shall be corrected by the dates listed on the inspection report or this facility may face closure or other enforcement action.

Aug 24, 2012

PIC - Aden
Hot water was available at all hand sinks in the facility. All critical violations listed on the previous inspection report, as well as this inspection report shall be corrected by the follow-up inspection or this facility will be referred to supervision for enforcement action.

Aug 27, 2012

PIC - Mohamed, posted green sign, * = Critical Violation
- The inspection was discussed with Mohamed Cheik
- A calibrated thermometer was used to check food temperatures.
- Enforcement will be discussed with supervision due to repeat critical violations.

Sep 14, 2012

PIC - Mohamed
- The inspection report was discussed with the person-in-charge.
- All critical violations have been corrected.

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