DX CAFE AND BARISTA, 283 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43216 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: DX CAFE AND BARISTA
Address: 283 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43216
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: Aug 20, 2012
Score
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100

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  • Ready-to-eat, time/temperature controlled for safety food that was prepared in a food processing plant and subsequently opened in a food service operation or a retail food establishment is not properly date marked.
  • There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.
Standard Inspection Oct 25, 2010 94
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Oct 25, 2010 100
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures above 41 °F (5°C)..
Standard Inspection Dec 16, 2010 95
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Dec 16, 2010 100
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
  • The operator is not properly using time as a public health control.
  • There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.
  • There is not adequate equipment for cooling, heating or holding food.
  • 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 Jun 6, 2011 81
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jun 6, 2011 100
  • Access to handwashing sink is blocked.
  • Equipment and utensils are not being air dried or allowed to drain adequately after sanitizing.
Followup Inspection Jul 8, 2011 98
  • Cloths use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces are not laundered daily [as specified in OAC õõ3717-1-04.7].
  • Containers of time / temperature controlled for safety food that are maintained at temperatures above 140 °F or below 41 °F are not cleaned when they become empty.
  • Food items are not protected from contamination during storage.
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • PIC did not have an irreversible registering temperature indicator (maximum registering thermometer or heat strips) available to test the maximum temperature of the hot water in the dish washing machine.
  • Surfaces and/or utensils used for time / temperature controlled for safety foods not cleaned every four hours.
  • There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises.
  • 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)..
  • Unsafe food was not discarded or properly reconditioned
Standard Inspection Oct 3, 2011 70
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Oct 3, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Oct 17, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Aug 20, 2012 100
  • PIC did not have an irreversible registering temperature indicator (maximum registering thermometer or heat strips) available to test the maximum temperature of the hot water in the dish washing machine.
  • There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.
Standard Inspection Aug 20, 2012 94

Violation descriptions and comments

Oct 25, 2010

PIC: Dave
Updated green sign.

Oct 25, 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 (-) see standard inspection
IX. Consumer Advisory (+)
X. Highly Susceptible Populations (+)
XI. Protection from contamination (+)
XII. Chemical (+)
XIV. Transporting Food off Premise (+)
XV. Temperature Measuring Devices (+)

Dec 16, 2010

PIC Dave
Updated green sign

Dec 16, 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 (+)

Jun 6, 2011

PIC - Jennifer; the green "INSPECTED" will be updated when all critical violations have been corrected.
Note: TCS = time/temperature controlled for safety food

Jun 6, 2011

(-)*see violations on standard report
Discussed critical control points with the person-in-charge (Jennifer).
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (-)
Observed time/temperature controlled for safety food (TCS) stored in the temperature danger zone. To prevent the growth of harmful bacteria all TCS food shall be stored out of the temperature danger zone (Swiss cheese 57.9 F, American cheese 56 F, ham 57 F, cooked chicken 63.6 F, cut tomatoes 62 F, eggs 61.8 F, sausage patties 59.9 F, turkey 58.8 F, tuna salad 62 F, chicken salad 62.4 F, packaged provolone 58.4 F, packaged pepper jack cheese 54.5 F, packaged Swiss cheese 52.1 F, shredded cheddar 69 F, opened ranch salad dressing 66 F). Discussed procedures to use time control in lieu of temperature control for TCS foods. Discussed improving the cold holding capacity of the cooler where food was stored in the temperature danger zone. CDC Risk Factor 1 – Improper holding temperatures.
I. Employee Health (+) Acceptable, discussed with the person-in-charge.
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+) Acceptable, food employees eat, and drink only in designated areas
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (+) Hand washing acceptable.
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (+) ServSafe Certified
Manager has demonstrated knowledge through compliance with the food code
Manager demonstrated knowledge by responding to

Jul 8, 2011

- PIC - Jennifer
- All critical violations listed on the previous inspection have been corrected.
- 2 non-critical violations observed during the follow-up inspection.
- The green "INSPECTED" sign was updated during the inspection.

Oct 3, 2011

PIC - Jennifer
- Updated green "INSPECTED" sign.
- Discussed the inspection report with the person-in-charge.
- A follow-up inspection will be conducted on ar after 10/17/2011 to verify compliance with violations observed during this inspection. Critical violations shall be corrected by the follow-up inspection or this facility will be referred to supervision for an enforcement hearing.

Oct 3, 2011

(-)*see violations on standard report
Discussed Critical Control Points with the manager.
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (-) Observed time/temperature controlled for safety foods held in the temperature danger zone (roast beef 48 F, salami 47 F). TCS food shall be held out of the temperature danger zone to prevent rapid bacterial growth and potential consumer illness. Time/temperature controlled for safety foods held in the temperature danger zone were voluntarily discarded during the standard inspection. CDC Risk Factor 4 – Improper Holding Temperatures
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.
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (+)
The person-in-charge is very knowledgeable in food protection practices/procedures.
V. Food from an approved source – (+) All food is purchased from an approved source.
VI. Thawing (+) Food is thawed under refrigeration.
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (+) All refrigerated time/temperature controlled for safety food is properly labeled with a 7-day discard date.
IX. Consumer Advisory (+)
Animal foods are served raw, undercooked or not

Oct 17, 2011

PIC - Jennifer; All violations listed on the previous inspection have been corrected. A maximum temperature registering thermometer has been purchases.

Aug 20, 2012

I. Employee Health (+)
The person in charge was aware of when employees should be restricted from working in the kitchen. If not already doing so, recommend keeping a separate log to document employee illnesses.
III. Hand Washing Facilities (+)
Hand washing facilities were stocked appropriately and easily accessible.
IV. Person in charge/ Demonstration of Knowledge (+)
Person in charge was able to answer all food safety questions related to the operation of the facility.
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot/Cold Holding (+)
Facility is not currently cooling/ reheating anything. At the time of the inspection, nothing was hot holding. All cold holding temperatures were at or below 41 F.
XV. Temperature Measuring Devices (+)
They are provided and readily accessible. The person in charge was able to explain how to properly calibrate one.

Aug 20, 2012

PIC- Jennifer White. Report reviewed with Jennifer White. Note: Convenience store is attached to license of DX Barista but 2 separate points of sale.

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