DYNASTY EXPRESS, 2107 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH 432402022 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: DYNASTY EXPRESS
Address: 2107 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH 43240-2022
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: Aug 15, 2012
Score
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100

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Inspection findings

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  • Access to handwashing sink is blocked.
  • Exhaust ventilation hood systems were not designed to prevent dripping of grease or condensation.
  • Food employee(s) did not have their hair effectively restrained.
  • Handwashing sink is being used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
Standard Inspection Jul 14, 2010 94
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jul 14, 2010 100
  • Food employee(s) did not wash hands in situations that specifically require them to do so.
  • Multiuse food-contact surfaces were not smooth or free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, sharp internal angles, space corners, or crevices.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling were not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
Standard Inspection Feb 12, 2011 92
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Feb 12, 2011 100
  • Cloths use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces are not laundered daily [as specified in OAC õõ3717-1-04.7].
  • Equipment is not approved by a recognized agency or authority.
  • Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers.
  • Food items are not protected from contamination during storage.
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • The operator is not using an effective method for cooling.
  • The person in charge was unable to demonstrate the necessary food safety knowledge.
  • 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.
  • 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 Aug 5, 2011 69
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Aug 5, 2011 100
  • Cloths use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces are not laundered daily [as specified in OAC õõ3717-1-04.7].
Followup Inspection Aug 19, 2011 99
  • Equipment is not approved by a recognized agency or authority.
  • Food temperature measuring devices were not accurate to plus or minus two degrees Fahrenheit in the intended range of use.
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • 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)..
Standard Inspection Nov 30, 2011 87
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Nov 30, 2011 100
  • Equipment is not approved by a recognized agency or authority.
  • Knives, forks, and spoons that are not prewrapped were not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees and by consumers if consumer self-service is provided
Followup Inspection Dec 6, 2011 98
  • Cloths that were in use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were not being held between uses in a chemical sanitizer.
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • Equipment is not approved by a recognized agency or authority.
  • Food items are not protected from contamination during storage.
  • Raw eggs are not maintained at 45 °F or less.
  • The food facility is not preventing cross contamination between different types of raw animal products.
  • Unsafe food was not discarded or properly reconditioned
Standard Inspection Jul 26, 2012 81
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jul 26, 2012 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Aug 15, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Jul 14, 2010

Pic jJIAN
updated green sign

Jul 14, 2010

Elements of the Critical Control Point Inspection
Discussed
Provide information
Please read and understand the following requirements;
I. Employee Health
Management shall have a policy regarding employee health situations
II. Personnel Cleanliness
Food employees shall eat, and drink only in designated areas
Food employees experiencing persistent sneezing, coughing, or runny nose shall 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 shall be adequate and conveniently located and accessible for employees
Hand washing facilities shall be adequately supplied
Exposed ready-to-eat foods shall not be touched by bare hands
Hands shall be properly washed when required
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 question regarding the operation
V. Thawing
Foods shall be thawed in accordance with the OAC.
Under refrigeration
Under cold running water (not submerged, and not to exceed 41 F)
As part of the cooking process Cooking,

Feb 12, 2011

Pic owner Chao
updated green sign

Feb 12, 2011

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

Aug 5, 2011

Person in charge-Yuansen Wang. Updated green sign

Aug 5, 2011

Reviewed basic food safety concepts with the facility. Facility has Chinese posters posted. These should be reviewed.
I. Employee Health (+) Has Policy
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+) Acceptable
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (+) Stocked and used appropriately
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge ( -)
Observed several violations at time of inspection. Staff could not answer questions about calibrating a thermometer scooting temperatures ironing times and methods.
V. Thawing (+)
Thawing is done under refrigeration.
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (-) Temperatures were not in compliance
Observed eggs at 86 F on counter in kitchen which were discarded. Also observed rice in a pan several inches think at 115 F.
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (+) all items were properly date marked
IX. Consumer Advisory (N/A)
X. Highly Susceptible Populations (N/A)
XI. Protection from contamination (-)
Observed several containers of vegetables uncovered in the walk in cooler. Also observed newspaper on top of food in walk in cooler as well as A bay of cabbage stored on the floor of it.
XII. Chemical (+) labeled and stored appropriately
XIV. Transporting Food off Premise (N/A)

Aug 19, 2011

Discussed and reviewed cooling of the rice with the facility. AT the time of the inspection the facility was not cooling anything. Reviewed cleaning utensil frequency. Observed food properly covered and stored.

Nov 30, 2011

Person in charge-Chao Hui Zheng.
Updated green sign. Follow up to occur.

Nov 30, 2011

I. Personnel Cleanliness (+)
Note: Acceptable and all employees appeared in good health.
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (+)
Note: Stocked and used appropriately.
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (+/-)
Note: Person in charge has a certificate from November 2006. Recommend that the person in charge take the course again as a refresher. The person in charge appeared knowledgeable in temperatures, how to test the sanitizer solution, and how to set up a 3 comp sink. Reviewed with the person in charge how to calibrate a thermometer.
V. Thawing (+)
Note: Person in charge stated that most of the foods are thawed in the cooler.
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (-)
Note: Observed rice in walk in cooler at 48 F.
Corrective action taken: Person in charge moved the rice into the walk in freezer.
Corrective action recommended: Please do not let food items sit out for too long especially near the wok station.
Note: Reviewed cooling methods for rice with the person in charge. Recommend
That the person in charge obtain and use shallow metal pans for rice storage. Currently they are using large plastic tubs which they state they do not fill to the top.
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (+)
Note: All items were

Dec 6, 2011

Person in charge- Chao Hui Zheng. Reviewed with person in charge cooling and thermometer calibration. The person in charge was able to explain how to properly do both. At the time of the inspection there was no rice cooling. Please continue to monitor all temperatures. Thank you.

Jul 26, 2012

Inspection sign and discussed with Chen, owners son. Green sign updated.

Jul 26, 2012

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 eggs stored at 45 F. Discarded.
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (+)
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 are protected from physical and environmental contamination during storage, preparation, and display.
XII. Chemical (+) properly

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