CASA SAZON, 49 N High St, Columbus, OH 432153008 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: CASA SAZON
Address: 49 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215-3008
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: Aug 9, 2012
Score
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100

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Inspection findings

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  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • Food is either unsafe, adulterated or not honestly presented.
  • Food temperature measuring devices were not accurate to plus or minus one degree Celsius in the intended range of use.
  • 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.
  • 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 Oct 26, 2010 74
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Oct 26, 2010 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Nov 18, 2010 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Standard Inspection Jan 26, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jan 26, 2011 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.
  • Fixed equipment was not properly installed.
  • Food employee(s) did not wash hands in situations that specifically require them to do so.
  • Food employees did not wash hands properly.
  • Food items are not protected from contamination during storage.
  • Poisonous or toxic materials are stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, or single-use articles.
  • 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.
  • Surfaces and/or utensils used for time / temperature controlled for safety foods not cleaned every four hours.
  • The operator is using time without temperature without a written procedure.
  • The person in charge was unable to demonstrate the necessary food safety knowledge.
  • There was visible dirt and debris on dry wiping cloths or on wet wiping cloths in a freshly made sanitizing solution.
  • Unsafe food was not discarded or properly reconditioned
Standard Inspection Aug 12, 2011 51
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Aug 12, 2011 100
  • Employee(s) working with food have nails that are too long and/or unclean.
  • Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas.
  • Food employee was touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands.
  • Food preparation sink, utensil washing sink, or the service sink was set up as a handwashing sink.
  • Poisonous or toxic materials are stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, or single-use articles.
  • Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by separation from raw animal food.
  • Single use gloves were used for more than one task or were not changed when contaminated.
  • This food facility does not have the required number of conveniently located handwashing sinks.
Followup Inspection Aug 30, 2011 72
  • Equipment is not approved by a recognized agency or authority.
  • Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems were not designed and installed so that make-up air intake and exhaust vents do not cause contamination of food, food-contact surfaces, equipment, or utensils.
Followup Inspection Sep 27, 2011 98
  • A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing sinks.
  • Each handwashing sink did not have a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder or bar soap.
  • 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.
  • Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas.
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • Equipment is not approved by a recognized agency or authority.
  • Food employee(s) did not wash hands in situations that specifically require them to do so.
  • Materials that are used to make single-service or single-use articles did not meet required specifications.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are dirty. [multiple violations]
  • Observed unacceptable employee beverage containers.
  • Outdoor vending machine did not have overhead protection.
  • Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials are not labeled.
Standard Inspection Feb 1, 2012 45
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Feb 1, 2012 100
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety food was improperly thawed.
Followup Inspection Feb 15, 2012 99
No violation noted during this evaluation. Standard Inspection Aug 9, 2012 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Aug 9, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Oct 26, 2010

PIC: Eliezer
updated green signs.

Oct 26, 2010

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

Nov 18, 2010

PIC: Eliezer
All critical items corrected @ time of inspection.
Note: Although all cooling temps. were fine, please ensure that food is being cooled in shallow pans stacked no more than 2" high.
Also, ensure ALL thermometers are calibrated often.

Jan 26, 2011

PIC Eliezer Molina. Updated Green Sign. No Violations. Restrooms, dumpster, and mop sink are shared with the building. PIC stated he was approved to have the disposal on the hand sink.

Jan 26, 2011

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

Aug 12, 2011

PIC - Eliezer
- Updated green "INSPECTED" sign
- Discussed inspection report with the person-in-charge.
- If critical violations shall be corrected by the follow-up inspection then this facility will be referred to supervision for an enforcement hearing.

Aug 12, 2011

(-)*see violations on standard report
Discussed Critical Control Points with the manager.
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 properly wash his hands before putting on clean gloves. Hands shall be properly and thoroughly washed prior to putting on clean gloves to prevent the contamination of food and equipment. Discussed proper hand washing and glove usage with the person-in-charge. CDC Risk Factor 5 – Poor Hygiene
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (-)
The person-in-charge was not able to properly demonstrate knowledge pertaining to utensil cleaning, proper hot holding temperatures, calibrating thermometers. The person-in-charge shall be knowledgeable in food safety practices/procedures to foodborne illness can be prevented. Discussed in detail all of the previously listed items the person-in-charge was not able to demonstrate knowledge it.
VIII. Date marking/Time as a public health control (-)During the inspection observed refrigerated, ready to-eat, time/temperature controlled for safety foods that were not labeled or were passed their 7-day expiration date. Refrigerated, ready to-eat, time/temperature controlled for safety foods shall be labeled with a 7-day discard date and shall be removed from service once they expire to prevent the growth

Aug 30, 2011

PIC - Eliezer
- All critical violations listed on the past inspection report have been corrected.
- New critical violations observed during the follow up inspection.

Sep 27, 2011

PIC - Eliezer
-Ensure splash guards are installed on the rear hand sink.

Feb 1, 2012

PIC - Eliezer (email -eliezermolina33@gmail.com
- Updated green "INSPECTED" sign.
- Discussed 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.

Feb 1, 2012

Discussed CCP’s with the person-in-charge.
TCS= time/temperature controlled for safety foods.
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (-)
Observed no food employees change their gloves when they became contaminated. Observed no food employees wash their hands during an inspection that took over an hour to complete. Food employees shall wash their hands in situations that specifically require them to do so to prevent the contamination of food and clean equipment. Discussed proper hand washing with the person-in-charge during the inspection. CDC risk Factor 5 – Poor Personal Hygiene
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (-)
During the inspection observed time/temperature controlled for safety foods in the temperature danger zone. TCS foods shall be kept out of the temperature danger zone to prevent excessive bacterial growth and potential consumer illness. The person-in-charge was advised during the inspection to only keep TCS foods in equipment that is capable of keeping them at 41 degrees Fahrenheit and below. CDC Risk Factor 1 – Improper Holding Temperature
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (-)
Observed an open package of ham that was labeled with a 2-week discard date. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS foods shall be labeled with a 7-day discard date to prevent the use and consumption of food items potentially contaminated with bacteria (Listeria

Feb 15, 2012

PIC - Eliezer
- All violations listed on the previous inspection report have been corrected.
- One new non-critical violation was observed during the follow-up inspection.

Aug 9, 2012

pic-eliezer -updated green sign-no violtions

Aug 9, 2012

pic has had serve safe-there is no thawing-temperatures are above 134 and below 42f-a thermometer is provided -THERE IS A HEALTH POLICY

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