EL NOPAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 3528 Sullivant Ave, Columbus, OH 43204 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: EL NOPAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address: 3528 Sullivant Ave, Columbus, OH 43204
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Nov 19, 2012
Score
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100

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Inspection findings

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  • Clean equipment and utensils were not properly stored.
  • Improper use of a restricted use pesticide
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized.
  • There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.
  • Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials are not labeled.
Inspection 30 day Apr 10, 2012 82
No violation noted during this evaluation. Complaint Inspection Jul 24, 2012 100
  • After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
  • Cloths that were in use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were not being held between uses in a chemical sanitizer.
  • Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by separation from raw animal food.
  • 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.
  • The operator did not have a food thermometer readily accessible.
  • The person in charge could not explain the correct procedures for cleaning and sanitizing.
Standard Inspection Oct 11, 2012 82
  • Cloths that were in use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were not being held between uses in a chemical sanitizer.
  • 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.
Followup Inspection Oct 31, 2012 94
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Nov 19, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Apr 10, 2012

PIC- Jose
Critical violations noted and will schedule a follow-up inspection.
Updated Green Sign.

Jul 24, 2012

PIC- Vince
Investigation conducted due to a complaint about old meat, flies everywhere, dirty tables, and wet old lettuce. PIC stated that they order meat at least twice a week and never keep cooked meat more then the allowed time of seven days after it has been cooked. No flies were present at time of inspection. PIC cuts fresh lettuce everyday and all conditions were sanitary in the restaurant.
No cause for further action.
Complaint will be closed.

Oct 11, 2012

PIC- Ivan and Maria
Critical violations noted and will schedule a follow up inspection.
Updated Green Sign.
NOTE:
-Remember to only use the hand washing sink for hand washing, do not thaw food in it. The prep sink should be used to prep vegetables and thaw your meats and don't forget to sanitizer the sink after thawing raw meats.
-Foods that say KEEP REFRIGERATED mean they always need to be kept cold at 41 F or below to prevent bacteria growth.
-Utensils on the grill should be cleaned or switched out at least once every 4 hours to prevent contamination.
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Oct 31, 2012

PIC- Ivan
Critical violations noted and will schedule a follow up inspection.
PIC needs level 1 class registration.

Nov 19, 2012

PIC- Ivan
Follow up inspection conducted due to PIC knowledge and date marking issues. All violations have been corrected and the PIC is scheduled to take the level 1 food safey class.
No further action is required.

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