LAS MARGARITAS, 2808 Stelzer Rd, Columbus, OH 43219 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: LAS MARGARITAS
Address: 2808 Stelzer Rd, Columbus, OH 43219
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: Aug 14, 2012
Score
(the higher the better)

84

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Inspection findings

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Inspection Date

Inspection Score
(the higher the better)

No violation noted during this evaluation. Inspection Preoperation Sep 14, 2010 100
  • A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing sinks.
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair.
  • Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials are not labeled.
Inspection 30 day Oct 18, 2010 88
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Oct 18, 2010 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. - Apr 22, 2011 100
  • A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing sinks.
  • Cloths use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces are not laundered daily [as specified in OAC õõ3717-1-04.7].
  • Each handwashing sink did not have a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder or bar soap.
  • 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.
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair.
  • There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.
  • Working containers of food are not properly labeled.
  • Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials are not labeled.
Standard Inspection Jun 23, 2011 87
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jun 23, 2011 100
  • Each handwashing sink did not have a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder or bar soap.
  • 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.
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers.
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • Observed unacceptable employee beverage containers.
  • Poisonous or toxic materials are stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, or single-use articles.
  • 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.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods are not being properly cooled within the allowed time period.
  • Unsafe food was not discarded or properly reconditioned
  • Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials are not labeled.
Standard Inspection Feb 7, 2012 65
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Feb 7, 2012 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Feb 23, 2012 100
  • Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
  • The operator is not properly using time as a public health control.
  • The operator is not using an effective method for cooling.
Standard Inspection Aug 14, 2012 84
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Aug 14, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Sep 14, 2010

MEET WITH GM AT LAS MARGARITA'S AT 2808 STELZER RD TO INSPECT FOR PLAN APPROVAL. ALMOST ALL EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN SET. THE WERE SOME LARGE GAPS BENEATH THE HOOD THAT MUST BE CORRECTED. THERE WERE A NUMBER OF AREAS THAT NEEDED CAULKING. THEY WANT ANOTHER INSPECTION FRIDAY, IF THEY RECEIVE THEIR C OF O.

Oct 18, 2010

PIC: Owner

Oct 18, 2010

Discussed
Provided information
I. Employee Health (+)
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+)
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (-) see standard report
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 (+)

Apr 22, 2011

cease letter and discussion

Jun 23, 2011

PIC: Ricardo

Jun 23, 2011

Discussed
Provided information
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
X. Highly Susceptible Populations NA
XI. Protection from contamination (+)
Raw animal foods are separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding, and display. Foods

Feb 7, 2012

Green sign updated.

Feb 7, 2012

I. Employee Health (+) Has Policy
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+) Acceptable
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (-) Observed no soap and paper towels at hand sink behind bar.
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (+) PIC
V. Thawing (+)
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (-) Observed large container of beans and ham that was made the day before in walk in cooler at 48 F. Item discarded at time of inspection.
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (-) Observed items dated with 1 to man days. Ensure when dating food day one is the day the item was made.
IX. Consumer Advisory NA
X. Highly Susceptible Populations NA
XI. Protection from contamination (+) Acceptable
XII. Chemical (+) labeled and stored appropriately
XIV. Transporting Food off Premise NA
XV. Temperature Measuring Devices (+) Present and calibrated

Feb 23, 2012

All previous violations corrected at time of inspection.

Aug 14, 2012

Update sign

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