KING AVENUE 5, 945 King Ave, Columbus, OH 43212 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: KING AVENUE 5
Address: 945 King Ave, Columbus, OH 43212
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: Nov 6, 2012
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95

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  • A chemical sanitizer is being improperly used or does not meet the criteria specified under paragraph (E) of rule 3717-1-07.1 of the Administrative Code.
  • A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing sinks.
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
  • Ready-to-eat, time/temperature controlled for safety food was not discarded by the date mark, or was undated and not discarded or was not discarded when the date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination.
  • 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.
  • The air gap between a plumbing fixture and a piece of equipment is not sufficient to prevent back siphonage of contaminated water.
  • Unsafe food was not discarded or properly reconditioned
Standard Inspection Jul 26, 2010 68
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jul 26, 2010 100
  • Employees are not properly trained in food safety.
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • Food-contact surfaces were dirty. [multiple violations]
  • Light bulbs were not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, or linens; or unwrapped single-service or single-use articles.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
  • Observed unacceptable employee beverage containers.
  • 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.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
  • There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.
  • Working containers of food are not properly labeled.
  • Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials are not labeled.
Standard Inspection Jan 19, 2011 68
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jan 19, 2011 100
  • Ready-to-eat, time/temperature controlled for safety food was not discarded by the date mark, or was undated and not discarded or was not discarded when the date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination.
  • The operator is not using an effective method for cooling.
Followup Inspection Feb 7, 2011 90
  • Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
Standard Inspection Jun 7, 2011 93
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jun 7, 2011 100
  • A chlorine sanitizing solution was being used improperly.
  • A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing sinks.
  • Food employee(s) did not wash hands in situations that specifically require them to do so.
  • Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
  • Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents.
Standard Inspection Oct 24, 2011 86
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Oct 24, 2011 100
  • Clean equipment and utensils were not properly stored.
  • Cloths that were in use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were not being held between uses in a chemical sanitizer.
  • Fixed equipment was not properly installed.
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
  • Single-service articles or single-use articles were reused.
  • Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
Standard Inspection Apr 23, 2012 92
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Apr 23, 2012 100
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
  • Single-service articles or single-use articles were reused.
  • Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
Standard Inspection Nov 6, 2012 95
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Nov 6, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Jul 26, 2010

PIC Nick
Updated Green Sign

Jul 26, 2010

Discussed
Provided information
I. Employee Health (+)
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+)
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (+)
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (+) PIC Certification
V. Thawing (+) Under refrigeration
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (+)
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (-)
IX. Consumer Advisory (+)
X. Highly Susceptible Populations (+)
XI. Protection from contamination (-) Clean ice machine /soda nozzles more frequently
XII. Chemical (-) 50 ppm chlorine
XIV. Transporting Food off Premise (N/A)
XV. Temperature Measuring Devices (+) Properly calibrated

Jan 19, 2011

PIC Joel
Updated Green Sign

Jan 19, 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 (-) Recommend food safety training
V. Thawing (+) Under refrigeration
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (+) Cooling with ice bath/ paddle and or shallow pans
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (-) Must date mark more
IX. Consumer Advisory (+) Marked on menu
X. Highly Susceptible Populations (+)
XI. Protection from contamination (-) Clean more frequently and throughly
XII. Chemical (-) label all chemical spray bottles
XIV. Transporting Food off Premise (n/a)
XV. Temperature Measuring Devices (+)

Feb 7, 2011

PIC Joel
Updated Green Sign
All open violations have been corrected.

Jun 7, 2011

PIC Nick
Updated Green Sign
Notes:
-Keep lids closed on prep top units as much as possible to ensure all foods maintain below 41 degrees F throughout a lunch and dinner rush.
-Provide documentation from manufacturer showing hot ham, pepperoni and salami are safe to hold for more than 7 days after being opened/ sliced. Please fax to 614-645-7155!
-Monitor cooler next to grill closely making sure it maintains below 41 degrees F.

Jun 7, 2011

Discussed
Provided information
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge
All PIC's are properly trained in food safety.
V. Thawing
Foods are taken out of the freezer and placed under refrigeration to properly thaw
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control
All foods were propely date marked. Observed hot ham opened but still in casing held for more than 7 days. Please provide documentation from manufacturer stating the product is safe to hold for more than 7 days refrigerated after being opened.
XI. Protection from contamination
Observed ice scoop at bar stored with handle in the ice. Do not let the handle contact the ice to prevent contamination. PIC corrected by placing ice scoop in clean cup outside of the ice bin.

Oct 24, 2011

PIC Nick
Updated Green Sign

Oct 24, 2011

Discussed
Provided information
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands
Observed employees changing gloves without washing hands between. Must wash hands whenever gloves are changed to prevent contamination. PIC explained importance/ proper procedures with employees at time of inspection.
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge
PIC and employee were able to answer all basic food safety questions.
V. Thawing
Foods are thawed under cold running water.
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding
All cold TTCS foods were maintained at 41 degrees or below and all hot foods were maintained above 135 degrees F.
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control
Facility properly date marked all TTCS foods held for more than 24 hours. PIC explained that foods are discarded if not used/ consumed within 7 days after opened or prepped.
XII. Chemical
Observed no measurable chlorine in chemical dish machine. Must provide chlorine at 50 ppm to effectively sanitize equipment. Ecolab was dispatched at time of inspection. Facility will test with test strips more frequently to ensure proper concentration.

Apr 23, 2012

PIC- Nick
Updated the green inspection sign.

Apr 23, 2012

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
Observed several employees properly wash hands during inspection, observed gloves used as required by employees on the line
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 knowledge by responding to food safety questions regarding the operation
V. Thawing
Foods are thawed in accordance with the OAC.
Under refrigeration, under cold running water (not submerged, and not to exceed 41 F)
As part of the cooking process Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding
Using proper cooking temperatures

Nov 6, 2012

Updated Green Inspection Sign
The report was reviewed with the Person In Charge- Nick

Nov 6, 2012

I. Employee Health
Management is aware and has policy regarding handling employee health situations.
III. Hand Washing
Hand Washing facilities are adequate, conveniently located, and are accessible for all employees.
IV. Person In Charge- Knowledge
Person In Charge demonstrated knowledge in responding to food safety questions regarding the operation.
VI. Thawing
Foods are thawed in accordance with the Ohio Administrative Code.
VII. Date Marking
RTE/ Potentially hazardous foods are correctly date marked.

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