TOWN INN CO LLC, 175 E Town St, Columbus, OH 43215 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: TOWN INN CO LLC
Address: 175 E Town St, Columbus, OH 43215
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: Nov 26, 2012
Score
(the higher the better)

85

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Inspection findings

Inspection Type

Inspection Date

Inspection Score
(the higher the better)

  • Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, single-service articles, or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination.
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
  • Single-service and single-use articles were not stored in the original protective package or were not otherwise protected from contamination.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety food was improperly thawed.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures above 41 °F (5°C)..
Standard Inspection Jul 16, 2010 90
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jul 16, 2010 100
  • The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized.
Complaint Inspection Jul 16, 2010 95
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Aug 6, 2010 100
  • Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers.
  • Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by separation from raw animal food.
  • 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.
Standard Inspection Jan 24, 2011 84
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jan 24, 2011 100
  • 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 were not maintained in good repair.
  • The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures above 41 °F (5°C)..
Standard Inspection Jul 14, 2011 84
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jul 14, 2011 100
  • A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing sinks.
  • After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
  • Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, single-service articles, or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
  • 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.
  • Working containers of food are not properly labeled.
Standard Inspection Jan 17, 2012 85
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jan 17, 2012 100
  • Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
  • Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.
  • Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are dirty. [multiple violations]
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
  • One service sink or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain is not provided or conveniently located.
  • Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
  • The can opener blade was dull and creating metal fragments
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
  • There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises.
Standard Inspection Jul 11, 2012 85
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jul 11, 2012 100
  • One service sink or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain is not provided or conveniently located.
Standard Inspection Jul 30, 2012 99
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Aug 21, 2012 100
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
  • The can opener blade was dull and creating metal fragments
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures above 41 °F (5°C)..
  • Unsafe food was not discarded or properly reconditioned
  • Working containers of food are not properly labeled.
Standard Inspection Nov 26, 2012 85
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Nov 26, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Jul 16, 2010

V. Thawing
Foods shall be thawed in accordance with the OAC.
Under refrigeration
Under cold (70°F Max) running water (Completely submerged, and not to exceed 41 F)
As part of the cooking process Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding

Jul 16, 2010

A complaint was received regarding bare hand contact in the kitchen and flies at the bar.

Aug 6, 2010

Critical item corrected.

Jan 24, 2011

Elements of the Critical Control Point Inspection
Discussed
I. Employee Health
Management shall have a policy regarding employee health situations
V. Thawing
Foods shall be 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
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control
Ready to eat potentially hazardous foods shall be date marked and discarded when required

XI. Protection from contamination
Raw animal foods shall be separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding, and display.
Foods shall be protected from physical and environmental contamination during storage, preparation, and display

Jul 14, 2011

Elements of the Critical Control Point Inspection
Discussed
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control
Ready to eat potentially hazardous foods shall be date marked and discarded when required
IX. Consumer Advisory
Animal foods are served raw, undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens. Consumers shall be informed about the increased risk of eating these foods
Provided consumer advisory sign.

Jan 17, 2012

PIC: Deniz
Deniz is scheduled ServSafe class

Updated green sign.

Jan 17, 2012

PIC Mr. Deniz is scheduled to take ServSafe training.
* All the food items were date marked except those discarded.
* Handwash facilities are located in a convenient locations.
* Cooking, reheating, coolinh hot and cvold food items are all within the range of required temperature limits.
* Personnel cleanliness was good
* All the food items were received from approved sources.

Jul 11, 2012

CONSULTEDWITH FOOD MANAGER(DENNIS LARSON)AND THE CHEF(ERNEST SCOTT) AT INSPECTION.
DISCUSSED FOOD RECALLS,MENUS, ALLERGENS.DISCUSSED FOOD SAFETY ISSUES.
GREEN SIGN WAS UPDATED.
REVIEWED THE INSPECTION REPORT WITH DENNIS LARSON.

Jul 11, 2012

Elements of the Critical Control Point Inspection
Discussed/Consulted with food director Dennis Larson and the Chef- Earnest Scott.
Provide information
Please read and understand the following requirements;
I. Employee Health (+)
Management shall have 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 shall 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 was adequate and conveniently located and accessible for employees
Hand washing facilities was adequately supplied
Exposed ready-to-eat foods not touched by bare hands
Hands 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 question regarding the operation
V. Thawing (+)
Foods shall be thawed in accordance with the OAC.
Under refrigeration
Under cold running water (not submerged, and

Jul 30, 2012

CONSULTED WITH DENNIS LARSON AND THE CHEF.
FOLLOW UP INSPECTION, ABATE ALL PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS EXCEPT 5.1.

Aug 21, 2012

FOLLOW UP INSPECTION.
ABATE,HAS CORRECTED ALL VIOLATIONS.
MOP SINK WAS INSTALLED.
CONSULTED WITH DENNIS LARSON
DISCUSSED FOOD SAFETY ISSUES.

Nov 26, 2012

COSULTED WITH THE FOOD CHEF(PIC, SERVE SAFE CETIFIED, CERIFICATE#6456662, EXPIRES 5/12/14.ALSO CONSULTED WITH THE FOOD MANAGER
RESTROOM , DINING AREA WERE INSPECTED, OKAY.
GREEN SIGN WAS UPDATED.
DISCUSSED THE LEAFY GREENS,THE NON CONTNOUS COOKUNG ANG MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS REQUIREMENT WHICH WILL BE EFFECTIVE 2013.

Nov 26, 2012

Elements of the Critical Control Point Inspection
Discussed/Consulted with food manager and the chef
Provide information
Please read and understand the following requirements;
I. Employee Health (+)
Management shall have 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 shall 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 was adequate and conveniently located and accessible for employees
Hand washing facilities was adequately supplied
Exposed ready-to-eat foods not touched by bare hands
Hands 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 question regarding the operation
V. Thawing (+)
Foods shall be 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

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