LAVASH CAFE, 3212 Saybrook Ct, Dublin, OH 43017 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: LAVASH CAFE
Address: 3212 Saybrook Ct, Dublin, OH 43017
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: Nov 16, 2012
Score
(the higher the better)

99

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Inspection findings

Inspection Type

Inspection Date

Inspection Score
(the higher the better)

No violation noted during this evaluation. Standard Inspection Jun 22, 2010 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jun 22, 2010 100
  • A chlorine sanitizing solution was being used improperly.
  • Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by separation from raw animal food.
  • Working containers of food are not properly labeled.
Standard Inspection Nov 15, 2010 89
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Nov 15, 2010 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Nov 18, 2010 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. - Nov 26, 2010 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. - Jan 26, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Standard Inspection Aug 16, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Aug 16, 2011 100
  • Access to handwashing sink is blocked.
  • Food is not properly labeled.
  • Food items are not protected from contamination during storage.
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • Single-service articles or single-use articles were reused.
  • There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.
Standard Inspection Jan 31, 2012 94
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jan 31, 2012 100
  • 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 Aug 30, 2012 99
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Aug 30, 2012 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. - Oct 4, 2012 100
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
Standard Inspection Nov 16, 2012 99
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Nov 16, 2012 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Complaint Inspection Nov 16, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Jun 22, 2010

PERSON IN CHARGE: NASIR LATIF, OWNER
ISSUED NEW DATE FOR POSTED GREEN SIGNAGE
- NO VIOLATIONS NOTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

Jun 22, 2010

PERSON IN CHARGE: NASIR LATIF, OWNER
PERSONNEL CLEANLINESS
Food employees eat, and drink only in designated areas.
Observed employees with proper hair restraints (baseball caps).
HANDWASHING, 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. Observed employees properly washing hands when changing tasks.
PERSON IN CHARGE / DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE
Manager is ServSafe Certified in Food Safety and demonstrated knowledge by responding to food safety questions regarding the operation
THAWING
Foods are thawed in accordance with the OAC.
Under refrigeration

COOKING, REHEATING, COOLING, HOT AND COLD HOLDING
Using proper cooking temperatures
Time Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods that have been cooked and refrigerated are heated for hot holding with in 2 hours to 165 F.
Cooked Time Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods are cooled from 140 F to 70 F within 2 hours or less and from 70 F to 41 F within 4 hours or less.
Observed hot foods are

Nov 15, 2010

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

Nov 15, 2010

PERSON IN CHARGE: NASIR, OWNER
EMPLOYEE HEALTH
Management is aware and has a policy regarding employee health situations.
PERSONNEL CLEANLINESS
Food employees eat, and drink only in designated areas. Observed employees with clean aprons / proper hair restraints.
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
Manager is Serv Safe Certified in Food Safety.
THAWING
Foods are thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, cooking process.
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.
Observed hot foods are being held at 135 F and 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.
PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION

Nov 18, 2010

PERSON IN CHARGE: NASIR, OWNER
- FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION FOR OPEN CRITICAL VIOLATION - NO CHLORINE SANITIZER AT MECHANICAL DISHWASHER.
- RECEIVED FAX FROM FACILITY REGARDING REPAIR OF MECHANICAL DISHWASHER. HOSE WAS REPLACED AND RECALIBRATED.
- DURING FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION, OBSERVED PROPER 50 PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.
- CLOSED OUT OPEN CRITICAL VIOLATION,
- NO FURTHER FOLLOW-UP.

Nov 26, 2010

OWNER: NASIR
ON-SITE CONSULTATION AT FACILITY.

Aug 16, 2011

PERSON IN CHARGE: NASIR, OWNER
ISSUED NEW DATE FOR POSTED GREEN SIGNAGE
NO VIOLATIONS AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

Aug 16, 2011

PERSON IN CHARGE: NASIR, 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
Manager is Serv Safe Certified in Food Safety.
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.
Observed hot foods are being held at 135 F and 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.
XI. PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION
Raw foods are separated

Jan 31, 2012

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

Jan 31, 2012

PERSON IN CHARGE: NASIR, 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. Please do not block handsinks.
Hand washing facilities are adequately supplied and hands are properly washed when required.
Exposed ready-to-eat foods are not touched by bare hands.
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.
Observed hot foods are being held at 135 F and 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.
XI. PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION
Raw foods are separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding, & display.
Foods shall be protected from physical contamination during storage, preparation, & display. Store food products at a minimum of 6

Aug 30, 2012

PERSON IN CHARGE: NASIR, OWNER REVIEWED REPORT WITH OWNER
ISSUED NEW DATE FOR POSTED GREEN SIGNAGE

Aug 30, 2012

PERSON IN CHARGE: NASIR, OWNER
I. EMPLOYEE HEALTH
Management is aware and has a policy regarding employee health situations.
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
Manager is Serv Safe Certified in Food Safety.
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.
Observed hot foods are being held at 135 F and 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.

Oct 4, 2012

Discussed with owner of Simple Sweets Bakery that they are closing facility and going to beging a home bakery through ODA.
Discussed with owner of Lavash situation of using portion of Simple Sweets as part of their operation.
Discussed with Rob and scheduled a meeting for tomorrow with Lavash.

Nov 16, 2012

PIC: Nasir - signed and reviewed report
Updated green sign
Flu information:

Nov 16, 2012

(+) I. Employee Health {Person in charge is aware of Ohio Administrative Code requirements, and has an employee health policy. Visible or known symptoms and/or diagnoses of illness are addressed according to Ohio Administrative Code. Proper use of restriction and exclusion.}
- No employees displaying symptoms of illness. Employees are instructed to not work if feeling ill.
(+) II. Good Hygienic Practices {Food employees eat, drink, and use tobacco only in designated area; do not use utensils more than once to taste food that is sold or served; no discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth.}
- Good
(+) III. Preventing Contamination by Hands {Adequate handwashing facilities supplied and accessible; hands clean and properly washed; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.}
- Hand sinks properly stocked and used appropriately. Observed no improper food handling.
(+) IV. Demonstration of Knowledge {Person in Charge demonstrates knowledge by being certified in food protection, responding to food safety questions regarding the operation, or operation complies with the Ohio Administrative Code.}
(+) V. Food from Approved Source {Food: obtained from approved source; received at proper temperature; good condition, safe & unadulterated. Required records available for shellstock tags and/or parasite destruction.}
(+) VI. Time/Temperature

Nov 16, 2012

Complaint ID #CO0032823, Investigation #1211122986. Spoke to owner, Nasir, regarding complaint. Conducted Standard and CCP inspection. Did not observe any violations or observe any areas of concern regarding food safety, facility cleanliness, or employee practices. Chicken kefta in cold holding at 40 deg F. The product is cooked on grill immediately before serving. Thermometers available for monitoring cooking temperature, PIC stated chicken is always cooked to 165 deg F. Dish machine properly sanitizing utensils. No cause for further action, complaint closed.

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