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Restaurant: BENNY'S GOURMET LUNCHES
Address: 33 S James Rd, Columbus, OH 43213
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: Jul 2, 2012

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99

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Violation descriptions and comments

Changed yellow sign to green.

PIC Bruce
Yellow sign removed and Green sign replaced
Inspection with Gene Smith
New handwashing sink installed in the kitchen next to the 3 compartment sink

OWNER WAS GETTING READY TO LEAVE WITH ORDERS AND NO ONE WOULD BE THERE

Benny Pic
updated green sign

Elements of the Critical Control Point Inspection
Discussed
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 shall 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 shall be adequate and conveniently located and accessible for employees
Hand washing facilities shall be adequately supplied
Exposed ready-to-eat foods shall not be touched by bare hands
Hands shall be 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 process Cooking,

PIC-BENNY
UPDATED GREEN SIGN

Elements of the Critical Control Point Inspection
Discussed
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 shall 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 shall be adequate and conveniently located and accessible for employees
Hand washing facilities shall be adequately supplied
Exposed ready-to-eat foods shall not be touched by bare hands
Hands shall be 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 process Cooking,

Pic Benny's
updated green sign
no violations

Discussed
Provided information
I. Employee Health (+) Ok
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+) Ok
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (+) OK
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (+) OK
V. Thawing (+) ok
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (+) Ok
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (+) ok
IX. Consumer Advisory (+) Ok
X. Highly Susceptible Populations (+) NA
XI. Protection from contamination (+) ok
XII. Chemical (+) NA
XIV. Transporting Food off Premise (+) Ok
XV. Temperature Measuring Devices (+) OK

PIC-BENNY-UPDATED GREEN SIGN-TALKED TO BENNY ABOUT OPERATING IN CORNER RESTAURANT

Elements of the Critical Control Point Inspection
Discussed
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 shall 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 shall be adequate and conveniently located and accessible for employees
Hand washing facilities shall be adequately supplied
Exposed ready-to-eat foods shall not be touched by bare hands
Hands shall be 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 process Cooking,

Person in charge- Bruce. Updated green sign.
Note: Spoke with person in charge about purchasing additional sanitizer (facility is almost out of chlorine). When sanitizing food contact surfaces please measure the concentration of the sanitizer solution and make sure it is diluted enough (i.e.chlorine in the sanitizer bottle).

I. Personnel Cleanliness (+)
Note: Acceptable and all employees appeared in good health. The person in charge has taken a Level 1 food safety course approximately two years ago.
II. Demonstration of Knowledge (+)
Note: Person in charge was able to answer the basic food safety questions.
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (+)
Note: Stocked and used appropriately.
V. Thawing (+)
Note: Most foods purchased are not frozen. Any food that is frozen is thawed in
the refrigerator.
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (+)
Note: All temperatures were in compliance.
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (+)
Note: All items were properly date marked as needed.
XI. Protection from contamination (+)
Note: Observed food is properly stored to prevent contamination.
XII. Chemical (+)
Note: All chemicals were labeled and stored appropriately
XV. Temperature Measuring Devices (+)
Note: Temperature measuring devices were readily available and calibrated during the inspection.

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Accepts credit cards:

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Parking:

Garage Private Lot Street Valet Validated

Attire:

Casual Dress Business Casual Jacket Preferred Jacket Required Jacket and Tie Required Formal Attire

Good for groups:

Yes No

Good for kids:

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Delivery:

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Take-out:

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Waiter service:

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Outdoor seating:

Yes No

Wi-Fi:

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Beer & Wine Only Full Bar Happy Hour

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