PIZZA HOUSE, 747 E Lincoln Av, Columbus, OH 43229 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: PIZZA HOUSE
Address: 747 E Lincoln Av, Columbus, OH 43229
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: Dec 3, 2012
Score
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94

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Inspection findings

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  • A direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed.
  • Clean equipment and utensils were not properly stored.
  • Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted.
  • Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
  • The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair.
Standard Inspection Apr 20, 2010 86
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Apr 20, 2010 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection May 10, 2010 100
  • Filters or other grease extracting equipment were not designed to be cleaned or replaced.
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
Standard Inspection Sep 1, 2010 97
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Sep 1, 2010 100
  • Clean equipment and utensils were not properly stored.
  • Cloths use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces are not laundered daily [as specified in OAC õõ3717-1-04.7].
  • Food contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment and/or cavities and door seals of microwaves were not cleaned.
  • Food employee(s) did not have their hair effectively restrained.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
  • The can opener blade was dull and creating metal fragments
Standard Inspection Apr 20, 2011 94
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Apr 20, 2011 100
  • Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
Standard Inspection Sep 19, 2011 94
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Sep 19, 2011 100
  • Access to handwashing sink is blocked.
  • After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
  • Cloths that were in use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were not being held between uses in a chemical sanitizer.
  • 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.
  • Single-service articles or single-use articles were reused.
  • Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials are not labeled.
Standard Inspection Jul 20, 2012 90
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jul 20, 2012 100
  • Access to handwashing sink is blocked.
  • Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by separation from raw animal food.
Complaint Inspection Dec 3, 2012 94

Violation descriptions and comments

Apr 20, 2010

THE DATE ON THE SIGN PER COLUMBUS CITY RESOLUTION WAS UPDATED AND PROVIDED TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE/OWNER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE SANITARIAN OBSERVED THE SIGN POSTED ON THE FRONT DOOR OF THE LICENSED FACILITY.
The Pic @ time of inspection was Damien Carmean.Attended Pic class with C PH 7/7/09.

Apr 20, 2010

Elements of the Critical Control Point Inspection
Discussed
Provide information
Please read and understand the following requirements;
I. Employee Health
Management shall have a policy regarding employee health situations
II. Personnel Cleanliness
Food employees eat, and drink only in designated areas
Food employees experiencing persistent sneezing, coughing, or runny nose shall not work with exposed foods, clean equipment, utensils, linens or unwrapped single service /use articles
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands
Hand washing facilities was adequate and conveniently located and accessible for employees
Hand washing facilities was adequately supplied
Exposed ready-to-eat foods not touched by bare hands
Hands properly washed when required
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge
Manager is certified in food safety
Manager has demonstrated knowledge through compliance with the food code
Manager demonstrated knowledge by responding to food safety question regarding the operation
V. 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

May 10, 2010

FOLLOW UP

Sep 1, 2010

THE DATE ON THE SIGN PER COLUMBUS CITY RESOLUTION WAS UPDATED AND PROVIDED TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE/OWNER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE SANITARIAN OBSERVED THE SIGN POSTED ON THE FRONT DOOR OF THE LICENSED FACILITY.
Person in charge was Billy Colasante

Sep 1, 2010

Elements of the Critical Control Point Inspection
Discussed
Provide information
Please read and understand the following requirements;
I. Employee Health
Management shall have a policy regarding employee health situations
II. Personnel Cleanliness
Food employees eat, and drink only in designated areas
Food employees experiencing persistent sneezing, coughing, or runny nose shall not work with exposed foods, clean equipment, utensils, linens or unwrapped single service /use articles
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands
Hand washing facilities was adequate and conveniently located and accessible for employees
Hand washing facilities was adequately supplied
Exposed ready-to-eat foods not touched by bare hands
Hands properly washed when required
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge
Manager is certified in food safety
Manager has demonstrated knowledge through compliance with the food code
Manager demonstrated knowledge by responding to food safety question regarding the operation
V. 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

Apr 20, 2011

Consulted with Damien Carmean at time of inspection.
Green sign was updated and posted.
Bathrooms were inspected.

Apr 20, 2011

Elements of the Critical Control Point Inspection
Discussed
Provide information
Please read and understand the following requirements; Consulted with Damien Carmean .
I. Employee Health (+)
Management shall have a policy regarding employee health situations
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+)
Food employees eat, and drink only in designated areas
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands(+)
Hand washing facilities was adequate and conveniently located and accessible for employees
Hand washing facilities was adequately supplied
Exposed ready-to-eat foods not touched by bare hands
Hands properly washed when required
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (+)
Manager is certified in food safety
Manager has demonstrated knowledge through compliance with the food code
Manager demonstrated knowledge by responding to food safety question regarding the operation
V. 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
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (+)
Using proper cooking

Sep 19, 2011

PIC AT TIME OF INSPECTION WAS RODD CARMEAN.
DISCUSSED MENUS,MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS,FOOD RECALLS.
DISCUSSED SINGLE USE CONTAINERS, ACCEPTABLE USAGE PER CODE.
PUBLIC RESTROOM + OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA WAS OKAY.
GREEN SIGN WAS UPDATED AND POSTED.

Sep 19, 2011

Elements of the Critical Control Point Inspection
Discussed /Consulted with Rodd Carmean at inspection.
Provide information
Please read and understand the following requirements;
I. Employee Health (+)
Management is aware and have a policy regarding employee health situations
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+)
Food employees eat, and drink only in designated areas
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands(+)
Hand washing facilities was adequate and conveniently located and accessible for employees
Hand washing facilities was adequately supplied
Exposed ready-to-eat foods not touched by bare hands
Hands properly washed when required
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (+)
Manager is certified in food safety
Manager has demonstrated knowledge through compliance with the food code
Manager demonstrated knowledge by responding to food safety question regarding the operation
V. 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
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (+)

Jul 20, 2012

PERSON IN CHARGE: ROB, MANAGER
ISSUED NEW DATE FOR POSTED GREEN SIGNAGE

Jul 20, 2012

PERSON IN CHARGE: ROB, MANAGER
II. PERSONNEL CLEANLINESS
Food employees eat, and drink only in designated areas. Observed properly covered beverage containers.
Observed employees with proper hair restraints (hairnet).
III. HANDWASHING, PREVENTION OF CONTAMINATION FROM HANDS
Hand washing facilities are adequate and conveniently located and shall be accessible for employees. Do not block or store items in 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. Observed employees using tongs to dispense ready-to-foods (i.e, lemons).
IV. PERSON IN CHARGE / DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE
Manager 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. Facility cools rapidly by using shallow pans.
Observed hot foods are

Dec 3, 2012

PERSON IN CHARGE: JEFF, MANAGER REVIEWED REPORT WITH JEFF
- COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION FOR ABOVE COMPLAINT.
- STANDARD INSPECTION PERFORMED AT FACILITY, 7/2012.
- OBSERVED ALL TCS FOOD PRODUCTS COLD HOLDING AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.
- OBSERVED FRONT HANDSINK BLOCKED; AND CROSS CONTAMINATION ISSUE - RAW GROUND BEEF STORED OVER PROVOLONE CHEESE AT KITCHEN WALK IN COOLER. ABATED DURING INSPECTION.
- MANAGER WAS UNAWARE OF ILLNESS COMPLAINT. NO REPORTED CALLS TO FACILITY.
- CLOSED OUT COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION. NO FURTHER FOLLOW-UP.

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