TIM HORTONS, 793 W State St, Columbus, OH 43222 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: TIM HORTONS
Address: 793 W State St, Columbus, OH 43222
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: Dec 4, 2012
Score
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75

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Inspection findings

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  • Access to handwashing sink is blocked.
  • Food items are not protected from contamination during storage.
  • Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
  • Warewashing sink was used for handwashing.
Standard Inspection Aug 17, 2010 91
  • Access to handwashing sink is blocked.
  • After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
  • Diatomaceous earth, sawdust, wood shavings, granular salt, or baked clay is being used on floors.
  • Food items are not protected from contamination during storage.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
  • Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
  • There is not adequate equipment for cooling, heating or holding food.
Standard Inspection Dec 13, 2010 93
  • 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.
  • Handwashing sinks were not conveniently located.
Standard Inspection Jun 14, 2011 98
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jun 14, 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.
  • Access to handwashing sink is blocked.
  • After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils were not sanitized by immersion at the proper temperature for the proper amount of time.
  • Equipment and utensils are not being air dried or allowed to drain adequately after sanitizing.
  • Food employee(s) did not wash hands in situations that specifically require them to do so.
  • The operator is not properly using time as a public health control.
  • The operator is using time without temperature without a written procedure.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
Standard Inspection Jun 12, 2012 72
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jun 12, 2012 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Jun 26, 2012 100
  • A direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed.
  • Cutting board(s) are damaged so as to prevent them from being effectively cleaned and sanitized.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Pesticide was applied by a person who is not a Certified Applicator.
  • Single use gloves were used for more than one task or were not changed when contaminated.
  • 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 Dec 4, 2012 75
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Dec 4, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Aug 17, 2010

PIC was Jessica
Updated green sign.

Dec 13, 2010

Updated green sign
Pic was Bonna

Jun 14, 2011

PIC: Bonna
No other violations were found.
Updated green sign.

Jun 14, 2011

PIC: Bonna
_ Test strips were available
_ PIC can't justify why their facility is risk level IV.
_ EMPLOYEE HEALTH
No policy regarding employee health situations
_ PERSONNEL CLEANLINESS
Employee eat, drink and use tobacco in a designated areas.
_ HANDWASH FACILITY
Not located in a conveneint location- where the employee can get access.
_ PIC demonstrayes food code compliance
_ Temperature measuring deive accessible.
_ The folloeing food temperature was obtained:-

Jun 12, 2012

PIC - Bonna
- Updated green 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. Please call (614-645-6153) or email (srwhittaker@columbus.gov) Scott Whittaker if you have any questions pertaining to the inspection report.

Jun 12, 2012

Discussed CCP’s with the person-in-charge.
TCS= time/temperature controlled for safety foods.
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (-) During the inspection observed a food employee that did not wash her hands before putting on single-use gloves. Food employees shall thoroughly wash their hands before putting on single-use gloves to prevent the contamination of food and clean equipment. Handwashing was discussed with the operator during the inspection. CDC Risk Factor 5 – Poor Personal Hygiene
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (-) The operator does not have a policy available for hash browns and butter held using time control. A time control policy shall be used and available to ensure all employees are safely keeping time/temperature controlled for safety foods in the temperature danger zone. All food products held using time control shall be labeled with a discard time that cannot exceed 4-hours. The proper use of time control was discussed with the operator during the inspection. CDC Risk Factor 4 – Unsafe Source.
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
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of

Jun 26, 2012

PIC - Bonna; all critical violations listed on the previous inspection report have been corrected. Thank You!

Dec 4, 2012

PIC - Bonna, Karla & Bree
- The inspection report was discussed with Bonna
- The green "INSPECTED" sign was updated.
- Critical violations shall be corrected by the follow-up inspection or this facility will be referred to supervision for enforcement action.

Dec 4, 2012

Discussed CCP’s with the person-in-charge.
TCS= time/temperature controlled for safety foods.
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (-) In the bottom of the preparation cooler observed two containers of cream cheese held at 47 F. Cold TCS foods shall be held at 41 F or below to prevent bacterial growth and potential foodborne illnesses. The cream cheese held in the temperature danger zone was voluntarily discarded by the operator during the inspection. CDC Risk Factor 1 – Improper Holding Temperature
XII. Chemical (-) In the rear of the facility observed two aerosol insecticide containers. Only licensed pesticide applicators may apply pesticides inside of a restaurant. The operator voluntarily discarded the insecticides during the inspection. CDC Risk Factor: Other – Foreign Substances
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.

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