THURBER TOWERS, 717 Neil Av, Columbus, OH 43215 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: THURBER TOWERS
Address: 717 Neil Av, Columbus, OH 43215
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: Jun 5, 2012
Score
(the higher the better)

90

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Inspection findings

Inspection Type

Inspection Date

Inspection Score
(the higher the better)

No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Mar 8, 2010 100
  • Consumer warnings were not provided.
Standard Inspection Apr 26, 2010 99
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Apr 26, 2010 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Standard Inspection Nov 9, 2010 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Nov 9, 2010 100
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • Food contaminated through contact with a person's hands, bodily discharges or other means was not discarded.
  • The operator is not using an effective method for cooling.
Standard Inspection Apr 20, 2011 89
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Apr 20, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Standard Inspection Oct 20, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Oct 20, 2011 100
  • A direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed.
  • A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing sinks.
  • Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.
  • 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.
  • There is no covered receptacle in women's restroom.
  • Working containers of food are not properly labeled.
Standard Inspection Jun 5, 2012 90
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jun 5, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Mar 8, 2010

Critical violations have been corrected
Facility is in excellent condition

Apr 26, 2010

Updated Green Food Safety Placard

Apr 26, 2010

I: Person in charge explained policy on handling sick employees and the symptoms of an employee that would prevent him/ her from handling foods.
II: Personal cleanliness was satisfactory.
III: Each hand wash lavatory was supplied with hand soap and disposable towels. Kitchen employees wore hair restraints and properly used single use gloves.
IV: Observed the person in charge was fairly knowledgeable of food safety ad code compliance based on his responses to food safety questions.
VI: Observed food being thawed under refrigeration.
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.
IX Consumer advisory must be listed on menu to notify clients about eating partially cooked foods.
X Pasteurized juice and eggs are served
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 9, 2010

No violations at time of inspection observed food labeled with use by dates. Hot water dishwasher sanitizer
Talked to David G
Updated Green Food Safety Placard

Nov 9, 2010

I SICK POLICY IN PLACE
VI OBSERVED THAWING UNDER RUNNING WATER

Apr 20, 2011

Talked to David
updated Green Food Safety Placard
Discussed Major Food Allergens

Apr 20, 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 Ford Allergens
II: Personal cleanliness was satisfactory.
III: Each hand wash lavatory was supplied with hand soap and disposable towels. Kitchen employees wore hair restraints and properly used single use gloves. Observed staff washing hands at various times when task changed
IV: Observed the person in charge was knowledgeable of food safety and code compliance based on responses to food safety questions. Talked to David
VI: Observed food being thawed under refrigeration
V: Foods are from approved source
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.
IX: Consumer Advisory is documented on menu.
X: Pasteurized juices and eggs are used for highly susceptible population (seniors)
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
XV Observed thermometer for measuring temperatures in facility for food

Oct 20, 2011

TALKED TO KEVIN AND DAVID
NO VIOLATIONS AT TIME OF INSPECTION
ICE MACHINE BEING REPLACED AT TIME OF INSPECTION
UPDATED GREEN FOOD SAFETY SIGN

Oct 20, 2011

I EMPLOYEE POLICY FOR SICK IN EFFECT IN CASE ONE IS SICK WITH FOODBORNE ILLNESS
III OBSERVED HANDWASHING THROUGHOUT FACILITY AT DIFFERENT TASK STATIONS
V FOODS FROM APPROVED SOURCES
VI THAWING OBSERVED IN COOLER
VII OBSERVED DATEMARKING ON FOOD KEPT MORE THAN 24 HOURS
X PASTEURIZED EGGS AND JUICES ARE SERVED

Jun 5, 2012

PIC - Steve/Jason
- Updated green sign.
- Discussed the inspection report with the person-in-charge.
- No critical violations were observed during the inspection.

Jun 5, 2012

NO VIOLATIONS PERTAINING TO THE CRITICAL CONTROL POINTS WERE OBSERVED OR WERE FOUND THROUGH DISCUSSIONS WITH THE PERSON-IN-CHARGE.
Discussed CCP’s with the person-in-charge.
TCS= time/temperature controlled for safety foods.
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. Hands are properly washed when required.
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.
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (+) All foods are properly cooked to temperatures as indicated in the Ohio Uniform Food

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