PLANKS CAFE, 743 Parsons Av, Columbus, OH 432061464 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

Inspection findings	Inspection Type	Inspection Date	Inspection Score (the higher the better)
No violation noted during this evaluation.	Complaint Inspection	Aug 27, 2010	100
No violation noted during this evaluation.	Critical Control Point	Aug 27, 2010	100
A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing sinks. Food-contact surfaces were dirty. In-use utensils are improperly stored. Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by separation from raw animal food. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature controlled for safety food that was prepared in a food processing plant and subsequently opened in a food service operation or a retail food establishment is not properly date marked. Working containers of food are not properly labeled.	Standard Inspection	Aug 27, 2010	82
No violation noted during this evaluation.	-	Sep 15, 2010	100
No violation noted during this evaluation.	Followup Inspection	Sep 16, 2010	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	Jan 10, 2011	99
No violation noted during this evaluation.	Critical Control Point	Jan 10, 2011	100
No violation noted during this evaluation.	Complaint Inspection	Jan 20, 2011	100
Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by separation from raw animal food. 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 presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized. The windows or doors were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents. There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises. Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials are not labeled.	Standard Inspection	Aug 16, 2011	81
No violation noted during this evaluation.	Critical Control Point	Aug 16, 2011	100
No violation noted during this evaluation.	Complaint Inspection	Dec 12, 2011	100
A quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution was being used improperly 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. Pressure measuring devices on the dish machine were not accurate or were not properly scaled.. Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by separation from raw animal food. The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises. Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials are not labeled.	Standard Inspection	Jan 26, 2012	77
No violation noted during this evaluation.	Critical Control Point	Jan 26, 2012	100
Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order. Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Multiuse food-contact surfaces were not smooth or free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, sharp internal angles, space corners, or crevices. Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. 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. Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design. The floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings were not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. There is no covered receptacle in women's restroom. 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 Utensils, temperature and pressure measuring devices were not kept in good repair and/or calibration.	Standard Inspection	Jul 26, 2012	76
No violation noted during this evaluation.	Critical Control Point	Jul 26, 2012	100
A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing sinks. Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order. [multiple violations] Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Equipment is not approved by a recognized agency or authority. Food employee(s) did not wash hands in situations that specifically require them to do so. Food temperature measuring devices were not accurate to plus or minus two degrees Fahrenheit in the intended range of use. Light bulbs were not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, or linens; or unwrapped single-service or single-use articles. Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents. 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. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized. This food facility does not have the required number of conveniently located handwashing sinks. Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures above 41 °F (5°C).. Unsafe food was not discarded or properly reconditioned	Followup Inspection	Aug 9, 2012	58
Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary. There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises. Time/temperature controlled for safety foods are not being properly cooled within the allowed time period. Unsafe food was not discarded or properly reconditioned	Followup Inspection	Aug 15, 2012	87
Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order. Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. 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 were being held at temperatures above 41 °F (5°C).. Unsafe food was not discarded or properly reconditioned	Followup Inspection	Sep 11, 2012	83
No violation noted during this evaluation.	Followup Inspection	Sep 20, 2012	100
No violation noted during this evaluation.	Standard Inspection	Oct 29, 2012	100
No violation noted during this evaluation.	Critical Control Point	Oct 29, 2012	100

Violation descriptions and comments

Complaintant stated that employees were not wearing gloves while cooking. After inspection and speaking to PIC it was discovered that employees are wearing gloves at appropriate times. In addition, the layout of the facility does not allow consumers to view kitchen area. No nuisance found.

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Provided information
I. Employee Health (+) Employee health policy in place. Ill employees must stay home.
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+) Employees are all wearing clean outerwear. No cleanliness issues observed.
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (+) Hands are being washed frequently and gloves are worn when needed.
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (+) PIC demonstrated food safety knowledge.
V. Thawing (+) All foods are thawed in cooler.
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (+) All foods are being cooked to proper temperatures. Foods are being reheated to 180�° F.
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (+) Datemarking system is in place and correct. Time is not used as a public health control.
IX. Consumer Advisory (+) N.A.
X. Highly Susceptible Populations (+) N.A.
XI. Protection from contamination (+) All foods covered. Chemicals separated.
XII. Chemical (+) No chemicals being added to food.
XIV. Transporting Food off Premise (+) Foods are made to order and transported with commercial equipment.
XV. Temperature Measuring Devices (+) Thermometers available and accurate.

PlC John available at time as inspection. Green sign updated. Please be sure to keep chlorine sanitizer for wiping cloths at 100 ppm. Quat solution at bar area should be kept at 200 ppm- this necessitates 2 tablets in sink. Please be sure when handling utensils bare hands do not come in contact with food contact surfaces. Follow up scheduled for 2 weeks. Good job-thank you!

Discussed
Provided information
I. Employee Health (+) oK
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+) oil
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (+) ok
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (+)
V. Thawing (+) Ok
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (+) oK
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (+) Ok
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IX. Consumer Advisory (+) Ok
X. Highly Susceptible Populations (+) na
XI. Protection from contamination (+) Ok
XII. Chemical (+) Ok XIV. Transporting Food off Premise (+) NA
XV. Temperature Measuring Devices (+) Ok

After discussion with PIC, complaint was abated. Discussed datemarking, equipment cleanliness and when to wash hands and what chemicals that are in use. Found no reason to believe that this was a foodbourne illness outbreak.

XI. Protection from contamination
Raw animal foods are not separated from ready to eat foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display.
Observed ran shell eggs stored alone ready to eat foods. PIC corrected at the time of inspection.

After conducting a complaint investigation at Planks this complaint had been abated. Dumpster area is clean and free from debris around the area. Dumpster is not everfilled and has tight fitting lids on it. Observed no evidence of rodents in the dumpster area either.

XI. Protection from contamination
Observed two sinks with low concentration of sanitizer. PCI corrected at the time of inspection
Observed raw product stored above ready to eat items. PIC corrected at the time of inspection.
Observed unlabeled chemical bottle at the server station. PIC corrected at the time of inspection.

Discussed
Provided information
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands
Observed employees properly washing hands and wearing gloves when handling any ready-to-eat foods.
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding
Observed cold foods in mini refrigerator and walk-in cooler holding above 41 degrees F. Must ensure all cold TTCS foods maintain at or below 41 degrees F to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Food was voluntarily discarded at time of inspection. Recommend keeping cooler/ food temp logs to ensure the food temperatures and food safety.
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control
Observed food throughout the facility dated with the date the food in made or opened. TTCS foods are not held refrigerated for more than 7 days.
XI. Protection from contamination
Observed dough table not smooth and easily cleanable. Also observed ceiling above dough mixer not proper sealed/ attached. Repair to make smooth, easily cleanable and to prevent contamination.
XII. Chemical
Provide Quat test strips to measure sanitizer concentration at bar.
XV. Temperature Measuring Devices
Observed no max read thermometer or heat strips for high temp dish machine. Also observed food thermometers not maintained in good repair/

PIC John
Green sign removed at time of inspection and yellow sign placed on front door
prehearing letter delivered at time of inspection
Inspection completed with Mike Thiel, Ann Tomlinson, and Officer R Johnson and G Taylor with Columbus Police Department
Walk in cooler cannot be used to hold Time Temperature Controlled for Safety products until it is working properly and holding foods at 41 degrees or below

PIC John Plank, inspection reviewed with John Plank
Yellow sign removed and green sign replaced at time of inspection
Inspection completed with Rob Acquista
New hand washing sink will be installed by 8/26/12 as agreed in the prehearing conference
Components of the walk in cooler have been replaced and foods were holding between 35-37 degrees in the walk in cooler and the cold air was blowing out at 31 degrees.

PIC John Plank, went over report with John Plank
Inspection completed with Grace Nelson
Please ensure critical items are corrected as soon as possible
Additional hand washing sink was installed in the kitchen

II. Personnel Cleanliness
Food employees eat, and drink only in designated areas
Food employees experiencing persistent sneezing, coughing, or runny nose do 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 are adequate and conveniently located and accessible for employees, and additional hand sink was installed recently to allow for more hand washing stations
Hand washing facilities are adequately supplied
Exposed ready-to-eat foods are not touched by bare hands
Observed several employees properly wash hands during inspection, observed gloves used as required by employees on the line
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 questions regarding the operation
V. Thawing
Foods are 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 temperatures
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PLANKS CAFE, 743 Parsons Av, Columbus, OH 432061464 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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