IMPERO COFFEE, 849 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: IMPERO COFFEE
Address: 849 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: Sep 7, 2012
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90

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  • A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing sinks.
  • There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.
Standard Inspection May 5, 2010 98
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point May 5, 2010 100
  • Ready-to-eat, time/temperature controlled for safety food that was prepared in a food processing plant and subsequently opened in a food service operation or a retail food establishment is not properly date marked.
  • Single-service articles or single-use articles were reused.
  • The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized.
Standard Inspection Nov 13, 2010 89
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Nov 13, 2010 100
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • 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 Aug 15, 2011 89
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Aug 15, 2011 100
  • Food employee(s) did not have their hair effectively restrained.
  • Food temperature measuring devices were not accurate to plus or minus one degree Celsius in the intended range of use.
  • There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.
Standard Inspection Nov 22, 2011 93
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Nov 22, 2011 100
  • Cloths that were in use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were not being held between uses in a chemical sanitizer.
  • 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.
  • Food is not protected from cross-contamination.
  • Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • Material characteristics of utensils and or food contact surfaces do not meet standards.
  • Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair.
  • Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
  • The facility did not use the proper procedure for reheating leftover time / temperature controlled for safety food in a microwave oven.
  • Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials are not labeled.
Standard Inspection Jun 27, 2012 66
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jun 27, 2012 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Jul 11, 2012 100
  • Materials that are used to make single-service or single-use articles did not meet required specifications.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures above 41 °F (5°C)..
Standard Inspection Sep 7, 2012 90
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Sep 7, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

May 5, 2010

UPDATED GREEN FOOD SAFETY PLACARD
TALKED TO NATE

May 5, 2010

: Person in charge was told there should be sick policy in place for employees with symptoms of and diagnosed with foodborne illness prevent him/ her from handling foods. and off work until medically release fron doc care
II: Personal cleanliness was satisfactory.
III: Each hand wash lavatory must be supplied with hand soap and disposable towels
IV: Observed the person in charge was fairly knowledgeable of food safety and code compliance based on his responses to food safety questions.
VII: All temperatures taken met the standards of the Ohio food code.
VIII: Potentially hazardous foods being held in refrigeration for more than 24 hours were properly date marked.
XI: Raw animal products were segregated according to species. Raw animal products were separated from ready to eat foods. Foods were properly covered in storage.

XII: Chemicals were separated from food and food equipment.
XV: Observed temperature measuring devices were accurate and conveniently located. Temperatures measuring devices were provided in all required cooling units.

Nov 13, 2010

TALKED TO GRETA
UPDATED GREEN FOOD SAFETY SIGN

Nov 13, 2010

XV THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS
VIII MAKE SURE DATMARKING OCCURS ON FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOUR

Aug 15, 2011

TALKED TO JUSTINA
UPDATED GREEN FOOD SAFETY SIGN

Aug 15, 2011

HANDWASHING OBSERVED
FOODS FROM APPROVED SOURCES
MEASURE TEMPS OF FOODS MORE OFTEN TO MAKE SURE HOTS ARE HOT AND COLDS ARE COLD

Nov 22, 2011

Talked to Lucinda and Justina
updated Green Food Safety Sign
Suggest Level One training to refresh memory on food safety and Sanitation updates

Nov 22, 2011

I: Person in charge explained policy on handling sick employees and the symptoms of an employee that would prevent him/ her from handling foods. We also discussed Major Food Allergens
II: Personal cleanliness was satisfactory. Employees eat, drink, and use tobacco in designated area. Employees who cough sneeze blow their nose should not expose foods equipment, utensils and other items in operation to this type of contamination
III: Handwashing facilities are adequate and located so employees can wash properly.
Handwashing stations are supplied. Exposed ready to eat foods are not touched
by bare hands
IV: Observed the person in charge was knowledgeable of food safety and code
compliance based on responses to food safety questions. Talked to Lucinda and Justina

V: Foods are from approved source
VI. Proper cooking temperatures are maintained. Potentially hazardous foods have been
cooked and refrigerated to the correct temps
VIII: Most potentially hazardous foods being held in refrigeration for more than 24 hours were properly date marked. Date markings were on all foods necessary. observed date making

Jun 27, 2012

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

Jun 27, 2012

Discussed CCP’s with the person-in-charge.
TCS= time/temperature controlled for safety foods.
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (-)The operator was unsure how leftover soup was reheated the next day. If leftover soup is reheated for hot holding in a microwave it shall be heated so all parts of the food reach 165 °F and the food is rotated or stirred and allowed to stand covered for 2 minutes to inactivate bacteria and microorganisms. Proper reheating was discussed with the operator during the inspection.
XI. Protection from contamination (-) During the inspection observed raw chicken stored directly next to sausage patties. Cooked foods shall be stored above raw animal products to prevent cross-contamination. The sausage patties were moved above the raw chicken during the inspection. CDC Risk Factor 4 – Unsafe Source.
XII. Chemical (-) Observed chemicals stored above food and observed unlabeled chemicals. Chemicals shall be stored below food and clean equipment to prevent them from contamination. Chemicals shall be labeled with the common name of its contents so that the products can be safely used. All chemicals were safely stored during the inspection. The contents of the unknown chemical bottle were discarded during the inspection. CDC Risk Factor: Other – Foreign Substances.

I. Employee Health (+) Management is aware and has a policy regarding

Jul 11, 2012

PIC - Joshua

Sep 7, 2012

Discussed re-heating with the staff.
Time / temperature controlled for safety food that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot holding shall be reheated so that all parts of the food reach a temperature of at least 165°F for 15 seconds. [Remaining unsliced portions of meat roasts that are have been properly cooked may be reheated for hot holding using the same oven parameters and minimum time and temperature conditions required for cooking: Roasts less than 10 lbs. shall be cooked at 350°F in still, dry ovens; or 325°F in convection ovens or at 250°F in high humidity (>90%) ovens. Roasts greater that 10 lbs. shall be cooked at 250°F in any type of oven]
After reach5ng 165°F as required, the foods may be held at or above 135°F

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