EXPLORERS CLUB, 1586 S High St, Columbus, OH 43207 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: EXPLORERS CLUB
Address: 1586 S High St, Columbus, OH 43207
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: Dec 4, 2012
Score
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100

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Inspection findings

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  • A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing sinks.
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • Fixed equipment was not properly installed.
  • Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
  • 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.
  • Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair.
  • Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale are stored above or adjacent to food, food equipment or utensils, linens, or single -service items.
  • The floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings were not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
  • The light intensity was not at least 10 foot candles (108 lux) at a distance of 30 inches (75 centimeters) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning.
  • The person in charge was unable to demonstrate the necessary food safety knowledge.
  • There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures above 41 °F (5°C)..
  • Unsafe food was not discarded or properly reconditioned
Inspection 30 day Mar 15, 2012 67
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Mar 15, 2012 100
  • There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises.
Followup Inspection Apr 5, 2012 99
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted.
  • Observed unacceptable employee beverage containers.
  • The floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings were not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
  • 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, 2012 80
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Oct 3, 2012 100
  • The floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings were not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Followup Inspection Oct 16, 2012 99
No violation noted during this evaluation. - Dec 4, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Mar 15, 2012

PIC Tracy
Issued Green Food safety sign

Mar 15, 2012

Discussed
Provided information
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands
Observed hand washing sinks missing hand washing signs. Provide signs at all hand washing sinks.
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge
Observed PIC unable to demonstrate all the necessary food safety knowledge such as proper times and temperatures for proper cooling. PIC must attend a food safety class because he is a new owner.
V. Thawing
Foods are properly thawed under refrigeration.
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding
Observed cold foods in walk-in cooler holding above 41 degrees F. Foods must hold at or below 41 degrees F to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Food was discarded at time of inspection.
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control
Food held refrigerated for more than 24 hours are properly date marked. Must ensure all opened/ prepared TTCS foods held refrigerated are properly date marked and used or discarded within 7 days.
XI. Protection from contamination
Observed chemical spray bottles stored near clean glasses at the bar. Chemicals were moved at time of inspection to prevent contamination.
XV. Temperature Measuring Devices
Observed working thermometers in all coolers.

Apr 5, 2012

PIC Tracy
Updated Green Sign
All open critical violations have been corrected.

Oct 3, 2012

PIC Tracy/ Dan
Updated Green Sign
Went over report with PIC Dan

Oct 3, 2012

Discussed
Provided information
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge
PIC is Servsafe certified and was able to answer all basic food safety questions
V. Thawing
Foods are thawed under cold running water and or under refrigeration
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding
Observed foods in grill prep top cooler holding between 46-51 degrees F. Foods that were recently placed in cooler were moved to the walk-in cooler. Foods held in the cooler for more than 4 hours were voluntarily discarded (2 pans of tofu kabobs, 1 pan ham, 1 container of cooked peppers & 1 container of blanched fries). Must ensure all cold TTCS foods are held at or below 41 degrees F.
IX. Consumer Advisory
Posted on the menu
XII. Chemical
Provide Quat strips to measure sanitizer concentration.

Oct 16, 2012

Test strips for Quat sanitizer at bar have been ordered.
All open critical violations have been corrected.
PIC Dan
Updated Green Sign

Dec 4, 2012

Deliveredr proposed 2013 license fee schedule to facility because it was returned to the HD

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