LEVEL DINING LOUNGE, 700 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: LEVEL DINING LOUNGE
Address: 700 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: Aug 20, 2012
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100

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Inspection findings

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  • After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces and utensils were not sanitized using an effective or approved combination of exposure time, chemical concentration, temperature, and/or pH.
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • Food employee was touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands.
  • Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
  • Ready-to-eat, time/temperature controlled for safety food was not discarded by the date mark, or was undated and not discarded or was not discarded when the date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures above 41 °F (5°C)..
Standard Inspection Aug 30, 2010 74
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Aug 30, 2010 100
  • After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces and utensils were not sanitized using an effective or approved combination of exposure time, chemical concentration, temperature, and/or pH.
  • Food-contact surfaces were not cleaned before each use with a different type of raw animal food and/or when moving between raw animal foods and ready-to-eat food.
  • 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 Feb 3, 2011 80
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Feb 3, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Feb 23, 2011 100
  • Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
Standard Inspection Aug 18, 2011 95
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Aug 18, 2011 100
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
  • 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 Feb 1, 2012 83
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Feb 1, 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.
  • Food is stored in an unapproved location.
  • Food items are not protected from contamination during storage.
  • Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
  • Handwashing sink is being used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
  • Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
  • The operator did not have a food thermometer readily accessible.
  • The operator is not properly using time as a public health control.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
  • The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair.
  • 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 Aug 2, 2012 65
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Aug 2, 2012 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Aug 20, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Aug 30, 2010

Talked to Brent
Updated Green Food Safety Placard

Aug 30, 2010

I: Person in charge explained policy on handling sick employees and the symptoms of an employee that would prevent him/ her from handling foods.
II: Personal cleanliness was satisfactory.
III: Each hand wash lavatory was supplied with hand soap and disposable towels. Kitchen employees wore hair restraints and properly used single use gloves. Observed staff washing hands at various times when task changed
IV: Observed the person in charge was knowledgeable of food safety and code compliance based on responses to food safety questions. Talked to Brent
VI: Observed food being thawed under refrigeration.
V: Foods are from approved source
VII: All temperatures taken met the standards of the Ohio food code.
VIII: Potentially hazardous foods being held in refrigeration for more than 24 hours were properly date marked.
IX; Consumer Advisory was documented on menu
XI: Raw animal products were segregated according to species. Raw animal products were separated from ready to eat foods. Foods were properly covered in storage.

XII: Chemicals were separated from food and food equipment in closet
XV: Observed temperature measuring devices were accurate and conveniently located. Temperatures measuring devices were provided in all required

Feb 3, 2011

Talked to Brent
Updated Green Food Safety Sign

Feb 3, 2011

Discussed with Brent
Provided information
I. Employee Health (+)
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+)
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (+)
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (+)
V. Thawing (+)
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (+) Watch temps on coolers to keep at 41 or below
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (+)
IX. Consumer Advisory (+)
XI. Protection from contamination (+)
XII. Chemical (+)
XIV. Transporting Food off Premise (+)
XV. Temperature Measuring Devices (+)

Feb 23, 2011

ABATE

Aug 18, 2011

TALKED TO PREVIN
BAR LOOKS GOOD

Aug 18, 2011

SICK LEAVE POLICY FOR FOODBORNE ILLNESS IN PLACE
KEEP EYE ON COOLER TEMPS KNOW THEY ARE 41 OR BELOW
CONSUMER ADVISORY DOCUMENTED ON MENU

Feb 1, 2012

Talked to Previn
updated Green Food Safety Sign
Several equipment repairs were being repaired

Feb 1, 2012

I: Person in charge explained policy on handling sick employees and the symptoms of an employee that would prevent him/ her from handling foods. Be aware Major Food Allergens are part of the Food Code for your information.
II: Personal cleanliness was satisfactory. Employees eat, drink, and use tobacco in designated area. Employees who cough sneeze blow their nose should not expose foods equipment, utensils and other items in operation to this type of contamination
III: Handwashing facilities are adequate and located so employees can wash properly.
Handwashing stations are supplied. Exposed ready to eat foods are not touched
by bare hands
IV: Observed the person in charge was knowledgeable of food safety and code
compliance based on responses to food safety questions. Talked to Previn manager
VI: Observed food being thawed under refrigeration
V: Foods are from approved source
VI. Proper cooking temperatures are maintained. Potentially hazardous foods have been
cooked and refrigerated to the correct temps
VIII: Most potentially hazardous foods being held in refrigeration for more than 24 hours were properly date marked. Date markings were on all foods necessary.

Aug 2, 2012

PIC - Brent *=Critical Violation - Updated Green Sign.

Aug 2, 2012

VII – Cold Holding (-) Observed TCS foods held in two prep cooler that were in the temperature danger zone. Cold TCS foods shall be held at 41 F or below to prevent bacterial growth and potential consumer illness. The operator voluntarily discarded all unsafe food during the inspection. CDC Risk Factor 1 – Improper Holding Temperature
VIII – Time as a Public Health Control (-) Observed butter, chicken stock, and beef stock that were held at room temperature without being labeled with a discard time. TCS foods held using time control shall be clearly labeled with a discard time that cannot exceed 4-hours from the time of being removed from temperature control. A time control policy shall be available for the items listed above, if they will continue to be held at room temperature. Ensure all products are clearly labeled with a 4-hour discard time. A policy will be provided for you by the next inspection. CDC Risk Factor 4 – Unsafe Source.
TCS = Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Foods

Aug 20, 2012

PIC - Todd/Previn
All violations listed on the previous inspection report have been corrected. Always have a discard time posted on your food products held at room temperature (beef/chicken stock).

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