LEMON GRASS, 641 N High St #103, Columbus, OH 43215 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: LEMON GRASS
Address: 641 N High St #103, Columbus, OH 43215
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: Aug 23, 2012
Score
(the higher the better)

100

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Inspection findings

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Inspection Date

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  • PIC did not have an irreversible registering temperature indicator (maximum registering thermometer or heat strips) available to test the maximum temperature of the hot water in the dish washing machine.
Standard Inspection Aug 23, 2010 95
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Aug 23, 2010 100
  • A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing sinks.
  • After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils were not sanitized in equipment capable of achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160 °F (71 °C).
  • Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
Standard Inspection Feb 4, 2011 89
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Feb 4, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Feb 23, 2011 100
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • Equipment is not approved by a recognized agency or authority.
Standard Inspection Jun 7, 2011 98
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jun 7, 2011 100
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
Standard Inspection Jan 20, 2012 99
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jan 20, 2012 100
  • A direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed.
  • A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing sinks.
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • Equipment is not approved by a recognized agency or authority.
  • Food is not protected from cross-contamination.
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • Material characteristics of utensils and or food contact surfaces do not meet standards.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair.
  • 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 Aug 6, 2012 63
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Aug 6, 2012 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Aug 23, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Aug 23, 2010

Updated Green Food Safety Placard
Talked to Chor
Hot water sanitizer temped correct with max registering thermometer
coolers all had thrmometers and were 41 or below
Sushi station rice wa 136. Seafood from apporved aource

Aug 23, 2010

I DISCUSSED WHAT TO DO IF EMPLOYEE(S) SICK WITH FOODBORNE ILLNESS CAN'T WORK UNTIL CLEARED THRU MEDICAL
III OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS ARE AVAILBLE. NO BARE HAND CONTACT OBSERVED
IV PERSON IN CHARGE AWARE OF WHAT TO DO, KNOWS SAFETY AND SANITATION RESPONSIBILITIES
VI OBSERVED THAWING IN COOLERS
V FOOD FROM APPROVED SOURCES
VII DATEMARKING ON FOODS
IX CONSUMER ADVISORY DOCUMENTED ON MENU
XI FOODS PROTECTED FROM CROSS CONTAMINATION

Feb 4, 2011

TALKED TO JESSE
UPDATED GREEN FOOD SAFETY SIGN

Feb 4, 2011

CONSUMER ADVISORY LISTED ON MENU
OBSERVED COOLING IN WATER BATH
ALL MANAGERS HAVE ATTENDED PIC

Feb 23, 2011

ABATE

Jun 7, 2011

TALKED TO JESSE AND CHOR
UPDATED GREEN FOOD SAFETY SIGN
SUSHI WAS NOT BEING PREPARED AT TIME OF INSPECTION

Jun 7, 2011

IV PERSONS IN CHARGGE KNOWLEDGEABLE TO FOOD SAFETY AND SANITATION
VI THAWING IS DONE UNDER REFRIGERATION
IX CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON MENU
XI OBSERVED RAW SEPARATED FROM READY TO EAT

Jan 20, 2012

TALKED TO JESSE AND CHEN
DISHMACHINE SERVICE COMPANY WAS IN AT TIME OF INSPECTION TO SERVICE MACHINE 50 PPM CHLORINE
LABEL MICROWAVE FOR STAFF (STAFF ONLY)
UPDATED GREEN FOOD SAFETY SIGN

Jan 20, 2012

CONSUMER ADVISORY DOCUMENTED
FOODS FROM APPROVED SOURCES
OBSERVED NO FOODS ON FLOOR
FOODS SEPARATED RAW FROM READY TO EAT
OBSERVED HANDWASHING BY EMPLOYEES
PROVIDED SUSHI CHECKLIST TO IMPROVE PROCEDURES USED

Aug 6, 2012

PIC - Chor
- Updated green sign and discussed the inspection report with the person-in-charge.]
- Critical violations shall be corrected by the follow-up inspection or this facility will be referred to supervision for enforcement action.

Aug 6, 2012

Discussed CCP’s with the person-in-charge.
TCS= time/temperature controlled for safety foods.
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (-) Observed a garlic oil mixture held at room temperature. Observed a glass display cooler holding cooked mushrooms and cream cheese at 47 F. TCS foods shall be held out of the temperature danger zone, which is between 41-135 F, to prevent bacterial growth and potential consumer illness. All of the previously listed food items were discarded by the operator during the inspection. CDC Risk Factor 1 – Improper Holding Temperatures
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (-) In the basement observed cooked sauces that were not labeled with a 7-day discard date. The cooked sauces shall be labeled and used within 7-days to prevent the growth of bacteria (Listeria species). All sauces were labeled with a 7-day discard date during the inspection. CDC Risk Factor 4 – Unsafe Source.
XI. Protection from contamination (-) In the prep cooler across from the wok observed raw eggs stored above cooked foods. Raw animal products shall be stored below cooked foods to prevent cross-contamination. The raw eggs were moved to the bottom of the prep cooler during the inspection below all cooked foods products. CDC Risk Factor 4 – Unsafe Source
I. Employee Health (+) Management is aware and has a policy regarding employee health situations
II. Personnel Cleanliness

Aug 23, 2012

PIC - Jesse; all critical violations listed on the previous inspection report have been corrected. Thank You!

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