No mopsink in the building.
Mop water will be dumped in the Columbus Club kitchen mopsink.
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces/Nonabsorbent
Observation: The cardboard and duct tape above the hand sink are not nonabsorbent or smooth and easily cleanable.
Correction: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that requires frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment routinely exposed to splash or food debris are required to be constructed of nonabsorbent materials to facilitate cleaning. Equipment that is easily cleaned minimizes the presence of pathogenic organisms, moisture, and debris and deters the attraction of rodents and insects.
- Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils/Clean
Observation: The shelf behind the warewashing machine is in need of cleaning.
Correction: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. The objective of cleaning focuses on the need to remove soil from nonfood contact surfaces so that pathogenic microorganisms will not be allowed to accumulate and insects and rodents will not be attracted.
- Outer Openings, Protected (repeated violation)
Observation: Air gaps were observed at the threshold of the tower door and the back bar door.
Correction: Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings
- Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: The floor surfaces under and behind the equipment in the tower are not cleaned frequently.
Correction: Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
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07/15/2015 | Routine | |
The dish machine is currently not in use. They are using single service items. Other food contact equipment must be washed, rinsed, sanitize, and air dried in the three compartment sink and/or in the main kitchen. The menu has the consumer advisory reminder statement, however, no menu items are disclosed as being served raw or undercooked.
- Outer Openings, Protected
Observation: The outer openings of the food establishment are not protected against the entry of insects and rodents (back bar exit by the walk-in refrigerator, door not self-closing, air gaps under door and at the fan).
Correction: Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings
- Handwashing Cleanser, Availability
Observation: A supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap is not provided at each handwashing sink (bar).
Correction: Each handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
- Physical Facilities/Repairing
Observation: There are some damaged and missing wall tiles in the kitchen.
Correction: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities. This requirement is intended to ensure that the physical facilities are properly maintained in order serve their intended purpose.
- Controlling Pests
Observation: Insect, rodent, and/or other pest harborage conditions exist on the premises (flies).
Correction: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by eliminating harborage conditions. Insects and other pests are capable of transmitting disease to man by contaminating food and food-contact surfaces. Effective measures must be taken to control their presence in food establishments.
- Permit to Operate/Responsibilities of Permit Holder
Observation: The permit is not posted in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to consumers.
Correction: Upon acceptance of the permit issued by the regulatory authority, the permit holder in order to retain the permit shall post the permit in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to consumers.
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09/15/2014 | Routine | |
- Equipment/Fixed, Spacing or Sealing
Observation: The hand sink is loose from the wall, need new caulking.
Correction: Counter-mounted equipment that is not easily movable shall be installed to allow cleaning of the equipment and areas underneath and around the equipment by being: (1) Sealed
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09/30/2013 | Routine | |
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