INTERCONTINENTAL RESTAURANT, 5777 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43229 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: INTERCONTINENTAL RESTAURANT
Address: 5777 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43229
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: Sep 11, 2012
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97

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Inspection findings

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No violation noted during this evaluation. Inspection Preoperation Feb 25, 2011 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.
  • Each handwashing sink did not have a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder or bar soap.
  • Equipment is not approved by a recognized agency or authority.
  • Food containers are not placed in a manner that provides maximum heat transfer while protecting food from contamination during cooling.
  • Food employee(s) were not washing hands in a handwashing sink.
  • Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers.
  • Food items are not protected from contamination during storage.
  • Material characteristics of utensils and or food contact surfaces do not meet standards.
  • The light intensity was not at least 50 foot candles (540 lux) on a surface where a food employee is working with food, utensils or equipment where employee safety is a factor.
  • There is no covered receptacle in women's restroom.
  • There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.
  • Warewashing sink was used for handwashing.
Inspection 30 day Mar 9, 2011 79
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Mar 9, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Apr 1, 2011 100
  • After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
  • Cloths use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces are not laundered daily [as specified in OAC õõ3717-1-04.7].
  • Food is not properly labeled.
  • Food items are not protected from contamination during storage.
  • Handwashing sink is being used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • 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 food was improperly thawed.
Standard Inspection Aug 29, 2011 89
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Aug 29, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Sep 13, 2011 100
  • A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing sinks.
  • Equipment and utensils are not being air dried or allowed to drain adequately after sanitizing.
Standard Inspection Apr 10, 2012 98
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Apr 10, 2012 100
  • Equipment and utensils are not being air dried or allowed to drain adequately after sanitizing.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
  • There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.
Standard Inspection Sep 11, 2012 97
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Sep 11, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Feb 25, 2011

INSPECTED AND APPPROVED TO OPERATE

Mar 9, 2011

PIC Esther (ServSafe) Issued Green Sign.

Mar 9, 2011

Menu Reviewed. Some products being cooled.
III. Observed food worker washing hands in the 3 compartment sink. This could potentially contaminate clean utensils. Please wash hands only in the handsink. PIC explained issue to employee.
VII. Observed goat meat being cooled in large quantities. This could cause the meat to not reach 70 F or below in 2 hours or 41F or below 41F or below in 6 hours causing bacteria/ spores to grow. Please cool in shallow quatities.
XI. Observed fish stored unprotected in the freezer. This could allow for contamination. Please store in closed containers or at a minimum covered.
XI Observed sterilite containers holding several foods. These containers have not been approved by NSF to hold food. Please replace with approved containers.

Apr 1, 2011

PIC Esther. All violations were correct at the time of reinspection.

Aug 29, 2011

PIC- Ester
Updated green sign.

Aug 29, 2011

Discussed
Provided information
I. Employee Health (+) Person in charge is aware of the importance of employee health and has a policy regarding employee health situations.
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+) Personal cleanliness of the employees was acceptable. Designated areas have been correctly assigned.
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (+) Hand washing facilities are adequate, conveniently located, and properly supplied.
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (+) Person in charge demonstrates knowledge in food protection.
V. Thawing (-) Foods were not being thawed in accordance with OAC. Please only thaw foods under cool running water, inside reach in refrigerator, or during the cooking process.
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (+) Temperatures were in compliance as specified in the Ohio Administrative Code.
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (-) Potentially hazardous and ready to eat foods are not being date marked. Please date mark all ready to eat and potentially hazardous foods.
IX. Consumer Advisory (N/A)
X. Highly Susceptible Populations (N/A)
XI. Protection from contamination (+) Acceptable, foods properly stored.
XII. Chemical (+) No unapproved food or color additives are used. Sulfites are not applied to fresh fruits or vegetables intended for raw consumption. Toxic

Sep 13, 2011

All ready to eat / time temperature controlled for safety foods are correctly date marked.
Wiping cloths are being stored in water and sanitizer solution.
Foods are being thawed correctly and are protected from contamination during storage.
Mop is hanging so that air dry is accomplished.

Apr 10, 2012

PIC: Esther Godis
Mrs. Godis is certified ServSafe

No other violations were found.
Updated green sign.

Apr 10, 2012

PIC: Esther
Discussed with thawing food items.
* Employee health policy
* Personnel cleanliness was good
* Person in charge is familiar with the food safety and protection of contamination.
* Cooking, reheating, cooling,hot and cold food items were within in the range of required temperatures.
* All food items were properly labeled.
* Raw food and ready to eat food were seperated from each other.
No violations were found.

Sep 11, 2012

PIC: Esther Godis
* Esther is Certified ServSafe

Updated green sign.

Sep 11, 2012

Esther Godis is the person in charge

* Handwash facilities are located in a convenient locations where the employee can easily get access to
* Personel cleanliness is good
*All the food items are received from approved sources.
* Cooking, reheating, cooling hot and cold food items are all within the range of required temperatures
* All the temperature measuring devices are available
* Person in charge is familiar with food safety code.

The following food items temperature obtained:-

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