THAI ORCHID, 7654 Sawmill Rd, Dublin, OH 43016 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: THAI ORCHID
Address: 7654 Sawmill Rd, Dublin, OH 43016
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: Oct 3, 2012
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99

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  • 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 stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers.
  • Food items are not protected from contamination during storage.
  • Improper use of a restricted use pesticide
  • Material characteristics of utensils and or food contact surfaces do not meet standards.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling were not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
  • Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by separation from raw animal food.
  • There is no covered receptacle in women's restroom.
  • 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 Jul 15, 2010 70
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jul 15, 2010 100
  • Material characteristics of utensils and or food contact surfaces do not meet standards.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling were not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
  • Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents.
  • Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
  • The operator is not using an effective method for cooling.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety food was improperly thawed.
Standard Inspection Feb 4, 2011 85
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Feb 4, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. - Feb 11, 2011 100
  • After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
  • 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.
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • Observed unacceptable employee beverage containers.
  • Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored.
  • 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)..
  • Unsafe food was not discarded or properly reconditioned
Standard Inspection Aug 5, 2011 79
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Aug 5, 2011 100
  • A handwashing sink or group of adjacent sinks was not provided with a waste receptacle.
  • A supply of toilet tissue was not available at each toilet.
  • Access to handwashing sink is blocked.
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling were not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
  • Preset tableware was not protected from contamination by being wrapped, covered, or inverted.
  • Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by separation from raw animal food.
  • The food facility is not preventing cross contamination between different types of raw animal products.
  • 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 Jan 9, 2012 74
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jan 9, 2012 100
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • 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.
  • The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair.
Standard Inspection Mar 28, 2012 92
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Mar 28, 2012 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Complaint Inspection Mar 28, 2012 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Apr 13, 2012 100
  • The operator did not have a food thermometer readily accessible.
Standard Inspection Oct 3, 2012 99
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Oct 3, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Jul 15, 2010

PERSON IN CHARGE: MARIA AND ANAN, OWNERS
ISSUED NEW DATE FOR POSTED GREEN SIGNAGE
- FACILITY IS GOING TO RELOCATE TO NEW FACILITY ON SAWMILL IN POWELL NEXT JUNE, 2011.

Jul 15, 2010

PERSON IN CHARGE: OWNERS, MARIA and ANAN
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 shall be adequately supplied. Provide single-use paper towels at all times for employee use.
Exposed ready-to-eat foods are not touched by bare hands
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 under refrigeration from 140 F to 70 F within 2 hours or less and from 70 F to 41 F within 4 hours or less. Facility uses sheet trays / one layer of egg rolls to cool rapidly.
Observed hot foods are

Feb 4, 2011

PERSON IN CHARGE: ANAN, OWNER
ISSUED NEW DATE FOR POSTED GREEN SIGNAGE
NOTE: THIS IS A RE-CREATED REPORT FROM LOST ORIGINAL REPORT FROM COMPUTER HARDDRIVE.

Feb 4, 2011

PERSON IN CHARGE: ANAN, OWNER
- NOTE: THIS IS A RE-CREATED REPORT. ORIGINAL REPORT WAS LOST FROM INTERNAL COMPUTER MEMORY.
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.
PERSON IN CHARGE / DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE
Manager is Serv Safe Certified in Food Safety.
THAWING
Foods shall be 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 shall be cooled from 140 F to 70 F within 2 hours; & 70 F to 41 F within 4 hours. Use uncovered, shallow pans to cool TCS food products rapidly.
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

Feb 11, 2011

ON-SITE CONSULTATION AT FACILITY TO DELIVER COPY OF RECENT STANDARD INSPECTION REPORT. ORIGINAL REPORT WAS DELETED FROM ENVISION CONNECT PROGRAM DURING COMPUTER UPDATE. OBTAINED OWNER'S SIGNATURE ON CPH COPY.

Aug 5, 2011

PERSON IN CHARGE: JOVANNA
ISSUED NEW DATE FOR POSTED GREEN SIGNAGE

Aug 5, 2011

PERSON IN CHARGE: JOVANNA
II. PERSONNEL CLEANLINESS
At time of inspection, observed open employee beverages stored on kitchen food contact surfaces. Food employees must eat, and drink only in designated areas and from covered beverage containers with a lid / straw to protect from potential contamination. Beverages were voluntarily discarded during inspection and abated.
VII. COOKING, REHEATING, COOLING, HOT AND COLD HOLDING
At time of inspection, observed TCS food products (cut tomatoes, pork) cold holding on ice > 41 F. Additionally, observed kitchen prep top unit storing mainly vegetables cold holding above 41 F. All unsafe TCS food products were voluntarily discarded at time of inspection. Facility to repair cold holding unit to maintain 41 F or below. Facility will discontinue storing TCS food products on ice. The CDC lists improper holding temperature as one of the leading causes of foodborne illness.
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 shall be held at 41 F.

III. HANDWASHING, PREVENTION OF CONTAMINATION FROM HANDS
Hand washing facilities are adequate and conveniently located and accessible for employees.

Jan 9, 2012

PERSON IN CHARGE: ANAN, OWNER
XI. PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION
At time of inspection, observed trays of raw beef stored above trays of raw chicken at kitchen reach in freezer. Person in Charge abated during inspection by moving raw poultry to bottom shelving. Additionally, observed container of raw chicken stored above ready-to-eat food products at kitchen walk in cooler. Abated during inspection by moving raw food to bottom shelving. Raw foods must be separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding, & display.
Observed foods are protected from physical contamination during storage, preparation, & display.
VII. COOKING, REHEATING, COOLING, HOT AND COLD HOLDING
At time of inspection, observed vegetables and TCS food products at kitchen prep top unit(s) cold holding above 41 F. Unsafe TCS food products were voluntarily discarded during inspection. Owner contacted service for repair of units. Discontinue use of unit(s) until repaired to cold hold at 41 F or below. The CDC lists improper holding temperature as a major risk for foodborne illness.
Observed hot foods are being held at 135 F and cold foods must be held at 41 F or below.
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.

Mar 28, 2012

PIC: Maria
Updated green sign

Mar 28, 2012

Discussed
Provided information
I. Employee Health (+) Has Policy. Discussed that employees do not work if feeling ill.
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+) Acceptable
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (+) Stocked and used appropriately
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (+) PIC is scheduled to attend a food safety class at Delaware County Health Dept.
V. Thawing (+) Under refrigeration
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (+) Temperatures were in compliance
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (-) Observed egg rolls and sweet and sour chicken in prep cooler without date marking. These products are cooked in bulk, frozen, and then put in refrigerator from freezer for thawing and then cooked to order. When the product is pulled from the freezer, a date mark is required to indicate 7 days from the date pulled. Product may be kept for 7 days and then must be discarded, this will prevent the growth of bacteria to levels which may cause food borne illness. Will follow-up to ensure compliance.
IX. Consumer Advisory (N/A)
X. Highly Susceptible Populations (N/A)
XI. Protection from contamination (+) Acceptable, foods properly stored.
XII. Chemical (+) labeled and stored appropriately
XIV. Transporting Food off Premise (N/A)
XV. Temperature Measuring Devices (+) Present and calibrated

Mar 28, 2012

Conducted Standard inspection. Observed small, black, dead bugs on window sill in front waiting area (no mouse droppings). PIC cleaned immediately. PIC provided invoices for monthly pest treatment from a pest control company; last service date was 3-9-12. No evidence of pests found in kitchen. Instructed PIC to ensure that windows are properly sealed and monitor area to ensure bugs do not return.

Apr 13, 2012

PIC: Maria
Follow-up inspection for Standard on 3-28-12.
emailed report at time of inspection
Observed Critical violation corrected: products properly date marked. Observed all Non-Critical violations have been corrected. Thank you.

Oct 3, 2012

PIC: Maria - signed and reviewed report
Updated green sign
Observed facility has maintained compliance from previous inspection violations. Thank you.
Flu information:

Oct 3, 2012

Discussed
Provided information
I. Employee Health (+) Has Policy. Employees do not work if ill or showing symptoms of illness.
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+) Acceptable
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (+) Stocked and used appropriately
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (+) has taken Level 1 training
V. Thawing (+) under refrigeration
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (+) Temperatures were in compliance
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (+) all items were properly date marked.
IX. Consumer Advisory (n/a)
X. Highly Susceptible Populations (N/A)
XI. Protection from contamination (+) Acceptable, foods properly stored.
XII. Chemical (+) labeled and stored appropriately
XIV. Transporting Food off Premise (N/A)
XV. Temperature Measuring Devices (-) Thermometer available was not working due to dead battery. Always have a thermometer available for checking cooking and holding temperatures of food. Dial thermometers must be scaled from 0-220 deg F. An internal temperature of food products is the only way to determine proper temperatures are being maintained. Please provide immediately.

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