CAFE BRIOSO, 14 E Gay St, Columbus, OH 43215 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: CAFE BRIOSO
Address: 14 E Gay St, Columbus, OH 43215
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: Aug 14, 2012
Score
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94

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Inspection findings

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Inspection Score
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No violation noted during this evaluation. Complaint Inspection Oct 6, 2010 100
  • A quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution was being used improperly
  • 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 components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted.
  • Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
  • Handwashing sink is being used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces were not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.
  • Observed unacceptable employee beverage containers.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
Standard Inspection Oct 6, 2010 80
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Oct 6, 2010 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. - Oct 7, 2010 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Nov 5, 2010 100
  • A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing sinks.
  • Cleaning and maintenance of plumbing fixtures: Handwashing sinks are not being kept clean, and maintained and used as specified under O.A.C. §3717-1-05.1(O).
  • Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted.
Standard Inspection Dec 30, 2010 97
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Dec 30, 2010 100
  • A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing sinks.
  • A quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution was being used improperly
  • Cutting board(s) are damaged so as to prevent them from being effectively cleaned and sanitized.
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • Fixed equipment was not properly installed.
  • Food employee(s) did not have their hair effectively restrained.
  • Food items are not protected from contamination during storage. [multiple violations]
  • Food prepared in a private home was being sold or served.
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
  • Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair.
  • The person in charge could not explain the correct procedures for cleaning and sanitizing.
  • The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair.
  • Working containers of food are not properly labeled.
Standard Inspection Jul 6, 2011 69
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jul 6, 2011 100
  • Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, single-service articles, or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination.
  • Cutting board(s) are damaged so as to prevent them from being effectively cleaned and sanitized.
  • Equipment is not approved by a recognized agency or authority.
  • Food is stored in an unapproved location.
  • 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.
  • Linens not in direct contact with food were allowed to become wet, sticky, or visibly soiled.
  • 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.
  • Single-service articles and single-use articles or cleaned and sanitized utensils were not handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-contact and lip-contact surfaces is prevented.
  • 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 floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings were not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
Standard Inspection Nov 10, 2011 84
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Nov 10, 2011 100
  • Food temperature measuring devices were not accurate to plus or minus two degrees Fahrenheit in the intended range of use.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
Standard Inspection Aug 14, 2012 94
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Aug 14, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Oct 6, 2010

Visited facility and thoroughly inspected. Found one dead cockroach. Pic stated that they had a Pest Control company out to treat facility last week 9/24/10 and provided documentation of that visit. Pic stated that he had not seen any further evidence of problem Since that date.. No live pests were noted and as a result, complaint is closed. The issue will be looked @ again during a follow-up on 10/16/10 related to std. inspection.

Oct 6, 2010

Pic: JJ.
Updated green sign

Oct 6, 2010

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

Nov 5, 2010

PIC: JJ
All critical and non-critical items corrected at time of follow-up

Dec 30, 2010

PIC JJ. Updated green sign.

Dec 30, 2010

Discussed
Provided information
I. Employee Health (-) Please maintain log.
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+)
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (+)
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (+)
V. Thawing (+) Under refrigeration.
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (+) Reheat to 165F.
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (+)
IX. Consumer Advisory (NA)
X. Highly Susceptible Populations (NA)
XI. Protection from contamination (+)
XII. Chemical (+)
XIV. Transporting Food off Premise (NA)
XV. Temperature Measuring Devices (+)

Jul 6, 2011

PIC-JJ; Updated green sign. Discussed inspection with the person in charge.

Jul 6, 2011

(-)*see violations on standard report
Discussed Critical Control Points with the manager.
Provided information
I. Employee Health (+) Policy acceptable
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+) Outer clothing is kept clean.
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (+)
Hand washing sinks throughout the facility are adequately supplied and employees are properly washing their hands when needed. All employees are conducting specific tasks preventing contamination from improper glove usage.
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (+)
PIC is very knowledgeable in food protection practices/procedures. Several food employees have taken the Columbus Public Health Person-in-charge food safety course.
V. Thawing (+) Under refrigeration.
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (+) All food was held out of the temperature danger zone. All food is properly cooled within the given parameters.
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (+) All refrigerated time/temperature controlled for safety food that is not used within 24 hours is properly labeled to denote a discard date.
IX. Consumer Advisory (+)
All food is fully cooked.
X. Highly Susceptible Populations NA
XI. Protection from contamination (+)
Acceptable Raw animal foods are separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding, and display. Foods are protected from physical and

Nov 10, 2011

PIC - Matt & Nick
- Updated green "INSPECTED" sign.
- Discussed the inspection report with the person-in-charge.

Nov 10, 2011

Discussed CCP’s with the person-in-charge.
TCS= time/temperature controlled for safety foods.
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (-)
Observed refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS foods that were not labeled with a 7-day discard date. All refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS foods shall be labeled with a 7-day discard date so food potentially contaminated with Listeria is not sold or consumed. All of the previously listed food items were labeled with a 7-day discard date during the inspection.
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

Aug 14, 2012

Person in charge- Matt; Report reviewed with Matt. Note: Recommend placing additional thermometer inside cooler #4.

Aug 14, 2012

I. Employee Health (+)
Management has information regarding employee illnesses posted in facility. Currently the facility does not keep a log specifically for keeping track of employee illness. This was recommended to the person in charge.
III. Hand washing, PRevention of Contamination (+)
Hand washing sinks were stocked appropriately. Manager was able to clearly explain when employees should wash hands.
IV. Person in Charge/ Demonstration of Knowledge (+)
Person in charge took Serv Safe 2011
V. Food From An Approved Source (+)
Most food is purchased from Sysco and Roth Produce.
VI. Thawing (+)
Food is either thawed under refrigeration or as part of the cooking process.
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot/ Cold Holding
Discussed procedures for cooking, cooling, reheating red beans/rice. Manager was knowledgeable in this area.
XI. Protection From Contamination (+)
Observed food was stored in a manner to prevent cross contamination.
XV. Temperature Measuring Devices
A probe thermometer was readily available but not calibrated to within +/- one degree. Please be sure to calibrate regularly.

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