CHEESECAKE FACTORY, 3975 Townsfair Wy, Columbus, OH 43219 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: CHEESECAKE FACTORY
Address: 3975 Townsfair Wy, Columbus, OH 43219
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: Aug 21, 2012
Score
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99

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Inspection findings

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  • A direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed.
  • Food is not properly labeled on the container or package.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
Standard Inspection Apr 7, 2010 89
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Apr 7, 2010 100
  • A direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed.
  • Food employee(s) did not wash hands in situations that specifically require them to do so.
Standard Inspection Nov 16, 2010 90
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Nov 16, 2010 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Standard Inspection Apr 15, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Apr 15, 2011 100
  • Access to handwashing sink is blocked.
Standard Inspection Aug 25, 2011 99
No violation noted during this evaluation. Complaint Inspection Aug 25, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Aug 25, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. - Mar 16, 2012 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Complaint Inspection Mar 26, 2012 100
  • Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers.
Standard Inspection Aug 21, 2012 99
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Aug 21, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Apr 7, 2010

PIC: CHIP
Observed license and verified ownership- yes
Looked at Menu and verified if a consumer advisory was necessary- yes
Inspection of Air Gaps- yes
Inspection of handsinks and signage- yes
Identified mop sink- yes
Verified Datemarking- yes
Verified Commercial equipment- yes
Verified if pests present in facility- yes
No need for parasite destruction
No need to maintain shell stock tags
Verified thermometers in all coolers- yes
Verified Food thermometer present and calibrated- yes
Maximum registering thermometer- recomend one
Test strips- yes
Inspection of dish machine- NA
Updated green sign.

Apr 7, 2010

I. Employee Health + Has a policy in place
II. Personnel Cleanliness + Good
III. Handwashing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands + Handwashing stations are stocked.
IV. Person in Charge/ Demonstration of Knowledge +
V. Food from an Approved Source + Yes
VI. Thawing + Approved methods used
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding + Acceptable temperatures
VIII. Date Marking/ Time as a Public Health Control + Good
IX. Consumer Advisory + N/A
X. Highly Susceptible Populations N/A
XI. Protection from Contamination (-) see standard report.
XII. Chemical + Storage of chemicals is acceptable.
XIII. Variance Procedures N/A
XIV. Transporting Food off Premises N/A
XV. Temperature Measuring Devices + Calibrated and used appropriately.

Nov 16, 2010

PIC: Chip Smith

Nov 16, 2010

I Employee Health +
II Personnel Cleanliness +
III Handwashing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands +
IV Person in Charge/ Demonstration of Knowledge +
V Food from an Approved Source +
VI 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 +
XIVTransporting Food off Premises +
XV Temperature Measuring Devices +

Apr 15, 2011

PIC: Dave Snyder
At time of inspection observed no violations.

Apr 15, 2011

Discussed
Provided information
I. Employee Health (+) Has Policy
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+) Acceptable, food employees eat, and drink only in designated areas
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 has demonstrated knowledge through compliance with the food code
Manager demonstrated knowledge by responding to food safety questions regarding the operation
V. Thawing (+) As part of the cooking process, under refrigeration
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (+) Hot foods are being held at 135 F or above and cold foods are being held at 41 F or below
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (+) all items were properly date marked
IX. Consumer Advisory (+) - if applicable
Animal foods are served raw, undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens. Consumers are informed about the increased risk of eating these foods
X. Highly Susceptible Populations NA
XI. Protection from contamination (+)
Raw animal foods are separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding, and display. Foods

Aug 25, 2011

PIC: CHIP
Updated Green Sign.

Aug 25, 2011

PIC: Chip
Spoke to the PIC Chip Smith about the complaint. Conducted a standard inspection on 8/25/2011. Made sure to take a look at the salad ingredients used in salad and no evidence of pests...at the time of isnpection. No critical critical violations.

Aug 25, 2011

Discussed
Provided information
I. Employee Health (+) Has Policy
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+) Acceptable, food employees eat, and drink only in designated areas
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (+)
Hand washing facilities are not adequate and conveniently located and accessible for employees. Observed one handsink which was blocked. Facility abated a the time of inspection. Please keep open so that that handwashing is available to prevent foodborn disease transmission. CDC RISK FACTOR: Poor public hygiene.
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (+)
Manager has demonstrated knowledge through compliance with the food code
Manager demonstrated knowledge by responding to food safety questions regarding the operation
V. Thawing (+) As part of the cooking process, under refrigeration
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (+) Hot foods are being held at 135 F or above and cold foods are being held at 41 F or below
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (+) all items were properly date marked
IX. Consumer Advisory (+) - if applicable
Animal foods are served raw, undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens. Consumers are informed about the increased risk of eating these foods
X. Highly Susceptible Populations NA
XI. Protection from contamination (+)
Raw animal foods are

Mar 16, 2012

Cease orders.

Mar 26, 2012

NCFA Cheesecake

Aug 21, 2012

Update sign

Aug 21, 2012

Good food temps
.Food temp logs maintained.
Reviewed employee illness program.

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