GARCIAS INTERNATIONAL RT, 2573 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: GARCIAS INTERNATIONAL RT
Address: 2573 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: Nov 15, 2012
Score
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88

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Inspection findings

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  • Access to handwashing sink is blocked.
  • Each handwashing sink did not have a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder or bar soap.
  • Food employee(s) did not wash hands in situations that specifically require them to do so.
  • 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.
  • Material characteristics of utensils and or food contact surfaces do not meet standards.
  • One service sink or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain is not provided or conveniently located.
  • Sponges were used on cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces.
  • Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
  • The floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings were not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
  • There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety food was improperly thawed.
Standard Inspection Aug 25, 2010 80
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Aug 25, 2010 100
  • Material characteristics of utensils and or food contact surfaces do not meet standards.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
  • The person in charge could not state the required food temperatures and times for safe refrigerated storage, hot holding, cooling, and/or reheating of time / temperature controlled for safety food.
Standard Inspection Feb 17, 2011 89
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Feb 17, 2011 100
  • Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, single-service articles, or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination.
  • 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.
  • Unsafe food was not discarded or properly reconditioned
Standard Inspection Aug 25, 2011 84
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Aug 25, 2011 100
  • Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, single-service articles, or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination.
  • Cleaning and maintenance of plumbing fixtures: Handwashing sinks are not being kept clean, and maintained and used as specified under O.A.C. §3717-1-05.1(O).
  • 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.
Standard Inspection Feb 1, 2012 97
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Feb 1, 2012 100
  • Equipment is not approved by a recognized agency or authority.
  • Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
  • Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by separation from raw animal food.
  • The can opener blade was dull and creating metal fragments
Standard Inspection Aug 21, 2012 87
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Aug 21, 2012 100
  • Handwashing sink is being used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
  • Observed unacceptable employee beverage containers.
  • Sewage is not conveyed through use of an approved system.
Standard Inspection Nov 15, 2012 88
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Nov 15, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Aug 25, 2010

PERSON IN CHARGE: HEATHER / MARQUELLE
ISSUED NEW DATE FOR POSTED GREEN SIGNAGE.

Aug 25, 2010

PERSON IN CHARGE: HEATHER / MARQUELLE
PERSONNEL CLEANLINESS
Food employees eat, and drink only in designated areas.
HANDWASHING, PREVENTION OF CONTAMINATION FROM HANDS
Hand washing facilities are adequate and conveniently located and shall be accessible for employees
Hand washing facilities shall be adequately supplied
Hands shall be properly washed when required
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, REHEATING, COOLING, HOT AND COLD HOLDING
Hot foods shall be held at 135 F and observed cold foods are being held at 41 F
DATE MARKING / TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL
Ready to eat time temperature control for safety (TCS) foods are date marked and discarded when required
CONSUMER ADVISORY
Animal foods are served raw, undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens. Consumers are informed about the increased risk of eating these foods via the consumer advisory located on the facility menu. Facility to update menu and asterisk selected menu items to link to advisory.
PROTECTION FROM

Feb 17, 2011

PERSON IN CHARGE: IGNACIO, OWNER
ISSUED NEW DATE FOR POSTED GREEN SIGNAGE
- STORAGE, REACH IN COOLER: DRESSINGS, 42 F; SOUR CREAM, 43 F
- SCHEDULED INSPECTION AT FACILITY. FACILITY NOT CURRENTLY OPEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
- OWNER / EMPLOYEES HAVE ATTENDED CPH LEVEL ONE TRAINING.

Feb 17, 2011

PERSON IN CHARGE: IGNACIO, OWNER
PERSONNEL CLEANLINESS
Food employees eat, and drink only in designated areas.
HANDWASHING, PREVENTION OF CONTAMINATION FROM HANDS
Hand washing facilities are adequate and conveniently located and accessible for employees.
Hand washing facilities are adequately supplied and hands are properly washed when required.
Exposed ready-to-eat foods are not touched by bare hands.
PERSON IN CHARGE / DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE
Owner and employees have attended CPH Level One Training.
THAWING
Foods are thawed under refrigeration.
COOKING, REHEATING, COOLING, HOT AND COLD HOLDING
Facility is using proper cooking temperatures.
TCS foods that have been cooked and refrigerated are reheated within 2 hours to 165 F.
TCS foods are cooled from 140 F to 70 F within 2 hours; & 70 F to 41 F within 4 hours. Owner uses ice baths to cool foods rapidly.
Hot foods shall be held at 135 F. Observed cold foods are being held at 41 F.
DATE MARKING / TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL
Ready-to-eat TCS foods are date marked and discarded when required.
CONSUMER ADVISORY
Consumers are informed about the increased risk of eating raw/undercooked foods via the consumer advisory located on the facility menu.
PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION

Aug 25, 2011

PERSON IN CHARGE: IGGY, OWNER
ISSUED NEW DATE FOR POSTED GREEN SIGNAGE

Aug 25, 2011

PERSON IN CHARGE: IGGY, OWNER
II. PERSONNEL CLEANLINESS
Food employees eat, and drink only in designated areas.
III. HANDWASHING, PREVENTION OF CONTAMINATION FROM HANDS
Hand washing facilities are adequate and conveniently located and accessible for employees.
Hand washing facilities are adequately supplied and hands are properly washed when required.
Exposed ready-to-eat foods are not touched by bare hands.
IV. PERSON IN CHARGE / DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE
Owner has attended CPH Level One Training.
V. FOOD FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE
All foods are from an approved source.
VI. THAWING
Foods are thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, cooking process.
VII. COOKING, REHEATING, COOLING, HOT AND COLD HOLDING
Facility is using proper cooking temperatures.
TCS foods that have been cooked and refrigerated are reheated within 2 hours to 165 F.
TCS foods are cooled from 140 F to 70 F within 2 hours; & 70 F to 41 F within 4 hours.
Hot foods shall be held at 135 F. Observed cold foods are being held at 41 F.
VIII. DATE MARKING / TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL
Ready-to-eat TCS foods shall be date marked and discarded when required.
IX. CONSUMER ADVISORY
Consumers are informed about the increased risk of

Feb 1, 2012

PERSON IN CHARGE: IGGY, OWNER
ISSUED NEW DATE FOR POSTED GREEN SIGNAGE

Feb 1, 2012

PERSON IN CHARGE: IGGY
II. PERSONNEL CLEANLINESS
Food employees eat, and drink only in designated areas.
III. HANDWASHING, PREVENTION OF CONTAMINATION FROM HANDS
Hand washing facilities are adequate and conveniently located and accessible for employees.
Hand washing facilities are adequately supplied and hands are properly washed when required. Please provide supply of single-use paper towels at all times.
Clean and maintain kitchen handsink on a regular basis.
IV. PERSON IN CHARGE / DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE
Manager is Serv Safe Certified in Food Safety.
VI. THAWING
Foods are thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, cooking process.
VII. COOKING, REHEATING, COOLING, HOT AND COLD HOLDING
Facility is using proper cooking temperatures.
TCS foods that have been cooked and refrigerated are reheated within 2 hours to 165 F.
TCS foods are cooled from 140 F to 70 F within 2 hours; & 70 F to 41 F within 4 hours. Facility uses ice wands to cool rapidly.
Hot foods shall be held at 135 F. Observed cold foods are being held at 41 F.
VIII. DATE MARKING / TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL
Ready-to-eat TCS foods are date marked and discarded when required.
IX. CONSUMER ADVISORY
Consumers are informed about the increased risk of eating raw/undercooked foods via the consumer

Aug 21, 2012

PIC Marquell
Updated green sign
Ensure is signed up for a PIC class ASAP

Aug 21, 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 (+) Hot foods are being held at 135 F or above and cold foods are being held at 41 F or below
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
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

Nov 15, 2012

PIC- Ignacio
Critical violations noted and corrected at time of inspection.
No further action is required.
Updated green sign.

Nov 15, 2012

PIC- Ignacio
Discussed Provided information:
Employee Health (+) Has Policy.
Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (+) Stocked and used appropriately
Personnel Cleanliness (+) All employees were acceptable.
Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (+) Managers are Serv Safe Certified.
Thawing (+) All thawing is done in the walk in cooler.
Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (+) Temperatures were acceptable for cold holding at 41 F or below. All hot holding was acceptable at 135 or above.
Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (+) All dates are acceptable.
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.
Chemical (+)Toxic materials are properly identified and stored.
Temperature Measuring Devices (+) Temperature measuring devices are provided and readily accessible that are properly designed and calibrated.
Consumer Advisory (+) Consumers are informed about the increased risk of eating these foods.

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