CHI THAI RESTAURANT, 5577 N Hamilton Rd, Columbus, OH 43230 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: CHI THAI RESTAURANT
Address: 5577 N Hamilton Rd, Columbus, OH 43230
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: Oct 16, 2012
Score
(the higher the better)

94

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Inspection findings

Inspection Type

Inspection Date

Inspection Score
(the higher the better)

  • Fixed equipment was not properly installed.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures above 41 °F (5°C)..
Standard Inspection Aug 10, 2010 94
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Aug 10, 2010 100
  • A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing sinks.
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • 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.
  • Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
Standard Inspection Nov 11, 2010 95
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Nov 11, 2010 100
  • Handwashing sink does not provide water at a minimum temperature of 100°F (38°C) through a mixing valve or combination faucet.
  • There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.
  • Working containers of food are not properly labeled.
  • Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials are not labeled.
Standard Inspection Mar 22, 2011 88
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Mar 22, 2011 100
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • Material characteristics of utensils and or food contact surfaces do not meet standards.
  • The windows or doors were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures above 41 °F (5°C)..
Standard Inspection Dec 15, 2011 88
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Dec 15, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Jan 3, 2012 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jun 13, 2012 100
  • 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.
  • Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods are not being properly cooled within the allowed time period.
Standard Inspection Jun 13, 2012 92
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods are not being properly cooled within the allowed time period.
Complaint Inspection Jun 13, 2012 95
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Jul 9, 2012 100
  • The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures below 135 degrees F [or a roast was being held below 130°F].
Standard Inspection Oct 16, 2012 94
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Oct 16, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Aug 10, 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 (-) see standard report.
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 +
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 11, 2010

PIC: Danny

Nov 11, 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 (+)
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 (+)

Mar 22, 2011

PIC: Danny

Mar 22, 2011

Discussed
Provided information
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
(-) water temperature was too low for handwashing sink.

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 questions regarding the operation

V. Thawing
Foods are thawed in accordance with the OAC.
Under refrigeration
Under cold running water (not submerged, and

Dec 15, 2011

PIC Danny
Updated green sign

Dec 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 (-)
Observed a garlic and oil mixture holding at 64F next to the grill. Garlic and oil mixtures must be kept at 41F or below to prevent pathogen growth
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

Jan 3, 2012

PIC Danny
All Critical violations corrected at time of follow-up inspection.
-All TCS foods holding at or below 41
-All food contact surfaces now food grade

Jun 13, 2012

Consulted with operator on monitering cooling temperatures.Proper cooling means foods must be placed in cooling equipment (cooler of freezer) at134 F.
Cooling requires two 2 hours to 70 F. and four 4houres to 41 f.
Review temperatures with employees.

Jun 13, 2012

Update sign

Jun 13, 2012

Complaint states that duughter ate sweet and sour chicken and became sick at 7:30 pm and was sick all night long.
Inspected and consulted with PIC(person in charge)
No customer reported problems.
Ciicken is cooked to order-pre-cooked.. Pre-cooked chicken was over 300 F cooling over the fryer. Chicken in the cooler for this dish is 40 F. No holding is involved in this process from the serving line for the chicken. vegatables on line were 38 F. CHICHEN WAS COOLING AT 113 f. Operator (PIC) disposed of product in trash
Note: violation recorded in standred inspection..ABATED.

Jul 9, 2012

NO VIOLATIONS FOUND AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

Oct 16, 2012

Update sign

Oct 16, 2012

Reviewed cooling procedures and monitering times and temperatures.

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