CAFE KABUL, 2831-3 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43202 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant: CAFE KABUL
Address: 2831-3 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43202
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: Sep 5, 2012
Score
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100
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Inspection findings

Inspection Type

Inspection Date

Inspection Score
(the higher the better)
No violation noted during this evaluation. Inspection Preoperation Jun 3, 2010 100
  • After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted.
  • Equipment is not approved by a recognized agency or authority.
  • Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
  • There is no covered receptacle in women's restroom.
  • There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures above 41 °F (5°C)..
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures below 135 degrees F [or a roast was being held below 130°F].
Inspection 30 day Jun 23, 2010 83
  • Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted.
  • Material characteristics of utensils and or food contact surfaces do not meet standards.
  • Personal care items are not stored in a designated employee storage area.
  • Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
Followup Inspection Jul 7, 2010 92
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair.
  • Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by separation from raw animal food.
  • 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 person in charge was unable to demonstrate the necessary food safety knowledge.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods are not being properly cooled within the allowed time period.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures above 41 °F (5°C)..
Standard Inspection Dec 7, 2010 69
  • Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.
Followup Inspection Dec 22, 2010 99
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
  • 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 Apr 14, 2011 86
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods are not being properly cooled within the allowed time period.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures above 41 °F (5°C)..
  • Unsafe food was not discarded or properly reconditioned
Followup Inspection Apr 26, 2011 84
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures above 41 °F (5°C)..
  • Unsafe food was not discarded or properly reconditioned
Followup Inspection May 18, 2011 89
No violation noted during this evaluation. - May 24, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. - May 27, 2011 100
  • Food items are not protected from contamination during storage.
  • Material characteristics of utensils and or food contact surfaces do not meet standards.
  • Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed.
  • Observed unacceptable employee beverage containers.
  • Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by separation from raw animal food.
  • The air gap between a plumbing fixture and a piece of equipment is not sufficient to prevent back siphonage of contaminated water.
  • The operator is not using an effective method for cooling.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods are not being properly cooled within the allowed time period.
  • Unsafe food was not discarded or properly reconditioned
Followup Inspection Jun 6, 2011 63
No violation noted during this evaluation. - Jun 6, 2011 100
  • Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by separation from raw animal food.
Followup Inspection Jun 10, 2011 95
No violation noted during this evaluation. - Jun 10, 2011 100
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • Material characteristics of utensils and or food contact surfaces do not meet standards.
  • Observed unacceptable employee beverage containers.
  • 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.
  • Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
Followup Inspection Jul 12, 2011 83
  • Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair.
  • The food facility is not preventing cross contamination between different types of raw animal products.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures above 41 °F (5°C)..
Followup Inspection Aug 18, 2011 85
  • Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, single-service articles, or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination.
  • Material characteristics of utensils and or food contact surfaces do not meet standards.
  • The operator is not using an effective method for cooling.
  • 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)..
  • Unsafe food was not discarded or properly reconditioned
Followup Inspection Sep 7, 2011 78
  • Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
  • Warewashing sink was used for handwashing.
Followup Inspection Sep 20, 2011 94
  • Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.
  • 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 are not cleaned as often as necessary.
  • Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment were not sanitized before use after cleaning.
Standard Inspection Oct 31, 2011 88
  • Cloths that were in use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were not being held between uses in a chemical sanitizer.
  • Fixed equipment was not properly installed.
  • Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.
  • Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair.
  • 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 are not cleaned as often as necessary.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety food was improperly thawed.
Standard Inspection Aug 22, 2012 85
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Sep 5, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Jun 23, 2010

PIC Noorgul/ Shabib
Issued Green Sign
Will submit profile to change from risk class 3 to risk class 4.

Jul 7, 2010

PIC Noorgul/ Shabib
Updated Green Sign
Open critical violations have been corrected.

Dec 7, 2010

PIC Shabib
Updated Green Sign
Notes: PIC stated yogurt is cooked and set out for 6 hours and then put in the cooler. All TTCS foods must be cooled within the proper time period. 135°F-70°F within 2 hours and then 70°F-41°F within the next 4 hours. Must have documentation/ variance stating food is allowed to sit out if continuing this process.

Dec 22, 2010

PIC Shabib
Updated Green sign
All open violations have been corrected.
Notes: Do not tightly wrap foods when cooling.
PIC stated yogurt is cooked and then set out for less than 2 hours and the put in the freezer. It goes from 135-70°F within 2 hours and then 70-41°F or below within the next 4 hours.

Apr 14, 2011

PIC Abid
Updated Green Sign
Note: Observed 3-comp sink was draining slowly. Must ensure plumbing/ 3- comp sink is draining properly to ensure proper cleaning of equipment and utensils.

Apr 26, 2011

PIC Abid
Updated Green Sign
REPEAT critical and non-critical violations

May 18, 2011

PIC: Abid
Follow-up inspection for Follow-up conducted on 4-14-11.
Note: Observed facility is not leaving yogurt at room temperature; after cooler it is placed in a reach-in refrigerator.
Note: Suggest replacing or adding another thermometer to prep cooler. Thermometer read 41 deg F, but foods are holding above 41 deg F. Also, suggest using metal pans rather than plastic, metal transfers cool air to food. PIC stated temperatures taken of food in the morning were at 43 deg F.

May 24, 2011

On-site consultation with PIC Abid
During consultation observed prep cooler holding foods above 41 degrees F. Yogurt, Tatziki sauce, cheese and sliced tomatoes were holding at 50-51 degrees F. Foods were discarded at time of inspection. These are all REPEAT violations. PIC stated the cooler has been fixed and was holding below 40 degrees the day before. He noticed it was not holding at proper temperature today; however continued to hold TTCS foods in it. Do not store any TTCS foods in cooler until the unit is fixed/ holding all foods below 41 degrees F at all times.
Referred to enforcement due to REPEAT critical violations

May 27, 2011

delivered yellow sign and pre-hearing letter

Jun 6, 2011

PIC Shabib
Yellow sign remains per Rob Acquista
Inspection conducted with Mike Thiel
All previous Critical violations corrected. Multiple new Critical violations observed.
Follow-up inspection required

Jun 6, 2011

inspection with Julian Perler

Jun 10, 2011

PIC Noorgul
Yellow sign removed, Green sign updated
Inspection was conducted with Mike Thiel
All open violations have been corected

Jun 10, 2011

inspection with Julian Perler

Jul 12, 2011

PIC Abid
Updated Green Sign
This was a monitoring inspection.

Aug 18, 2011

PIC Shabib
Updated Green Sign
This is a monitoring inspection.
Open previous violations have been corrected. Observed new critical violations.

Sep 7, 2011

PIC Shabib
Updated Green Sign

Sep 20, 2011

All open violations have been corrected.
PIC Shabib/ Updated Green Sign

Oct 31, 2011

PIC Shabib
Updated Green Sign
Notes:
Re-seal/ caulk hand washing sink in men's restroom and repair small part of base coving to make smooth and easily cleanable.
.

Aug 22, 2012

The report was reviewed with the Person In Charge- Noorgul
Updated The Green Inspection Sign

Sep 5, 2012

The report was reviewed with the Person In Charge- Abid
All critical violations have been corrected at time of follow up inspection.
Plumbing- Okay
Date Marking- Okay

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