AKAI HANA, 1173 Old Henderson Rd, Columbus, OH 43220 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: AKAI HANA
Address: 1173 Old Henderson Rd, Columbus, OH 43220
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: Dec 5, 2012
Score
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93

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  • Cloths use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces are not laundered daily [as specified in OAC õõ3717-1-04.7].
  • Equipment is not approved by a recognized agency or authority.
  • Food items are not protected from contamination during storage.
  • Hot water generation and distribution systems are not sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the facility.
  • Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by separation from raw animal food.
  • 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.
  • The air gap between a plumbing fixture and a piece of equipment is not sufficient to prevent back siphonage of contaminated water.
Standard Inspection Aug 9, 2010 81
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Aug 9, 2010 100
  • Equipment is not approved by a recognized agency or authority.
Followup Inspection Aug 24, 2010 99
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • Fixed equipment was not properly installed.
  • Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
  • Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.
  • 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.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures above 41 °F (5°C)..
Standard Inspection Feb 17, 2011 86
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Feb 17, 2011 100
  • Food employee was touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
  • The light intensity was not at least 10 foot candles (108 lux) at a distance of 30 inches (75 centimeters) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning.
  • Wall and ceiling covering materials were not attached so that they are easily cleanable.
Standard Inspection Aug 18, 2011 92
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Aug 18, 2011 100
  • Equipment is not approved by a recognized agency or authority.
  • Food employee(s) are not using proper procedures when washing hands.
  • Food employee(s) were not washing hands in a handwashing sink.
  • Handwashing sink is being used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
  • 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.
  • The operator is not using an effective method for cooling.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
Standard Inspection Jan 31, 2012 80
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jan 31, 2012 100
  • 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.
  • Handwashing sink is being used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
  • Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
  • Working containers of food are not properly labeled.
Standard Inspection Jun 11, 2012 93
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jun 11, 2012 100
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
  • Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials are not labeled.
Standard Inspection Dec 5, 2012 93

Violation descriptions and comments

Aug 9, 2010

PIC Tomoko
Updated Green Sign

Aug 9, 2010

Discussed
Provided information
I. Employee Health (+)
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+)
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (+) Multiple hand sinks
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (+)
V. Thawing (+) Under Refrigeration
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (+)
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (-) Observed cooked vegetables not date marked
IX. Consumer Advisory (+) Posted on wall/ will add to new menu
X. Highly Susceptible Populations (+)
XI. Protection from contamination (-) Food storage:floor/ Raw above RTE
XII. Chemical (+)
XIV. Transporting Food off Premise (+)
XV. Temperature Measuring Devices (+)

Aug 24, 2010

PIC Suckkwan
All open critical violations have been corrected.

Feb 17, 2011

PIC Tomoko
Updated Green Sign
Notes: Observed PH logs for sushi rice are being filled out daily; however, they are only measuring either the morning or afternoon batch. Need to measure/ record twice a day if new batches or rice are being made.
Observed no conveniently located hand washing sink near back dish machine. Make sure employees are washing hands after loading dirty dishes and then unloading clean.

Feb 17, 2011

Discussed
Provided information
I. Employee Health (+)
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+)
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (+)
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (+) Very knowledgeable in food safety
V. Thawing (+) Under refrigeration
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (-) Make sure if using beverage cooler to hold foods it must hold them below 41 degrees F at all times
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (+)
IX. Consumer Advisory (+)
X. Highly Susceptible Populations (+)
XI. Protection from contamination (-) Clean ceiling/ provide light shields to prevent contamination
XII. Chemical (+) 200 ppm Quat
XIV. Transporting Food off Premise (N/A)
XV. Temperature Measuring Devices (+) food probes calibrated using ice method

Aug 18, 2011

PIC Tomoko
Updated Green Sign
Notes:
-Purchase max reading thermometer or other testing device to measure temperature of high temp dish machine.
-Make sure all raw foods are stored below RTE foods including in the walk-in freezer.

Aug 18, 2011

Discussed
Provided information
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands
Observed employee touching RTE tempura shrimp with bare hands. Food that is Ready to Eat cannot be touched by bare hands. Must use gloves, utensils or other clean barriers to prevent contamination. Proper handling was discussed with employee. Employee corrected by using tongs.
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge
PIC was knowledgeable in food safety-Able to answer all basic food safety questions
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding
All cold foods were held below 41 degrees F and hot foods were held above 135 degrees F. Make sure when preparing foods such as tofu, if taken out of refrigeration and not served immediately put back under refrigeration to ensure food maintains at 41 degrees F or below.
IX. Consumer Advisory
Consumer advisory was placed on menu. When new menu is made recommend placing advisory on all pages that have any raw or undercooked item on it.
XI. Protection from contamination
Observed hood filters dirty. Keep equipment clean to prevent the contamination of food/ food contact surfaces. PIC stated they will call today to have hood system cleaned.

Jan 31, 2012

PIC Tomoko
Updated Green Sign

Jan 31, 2012

Discussed
Provided information
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands
Observed employee improperly washing hands in a prep sink on the main line. Employees must properly wash hands using soap and paper towels in a hand washing sink. Employee properly washed hands at time of inspection. Discussed making the front prep sink a hand washing sink. Must provide a sign, soap and paper towels. If used for a hand washing sink you can no longer use as a prep sink.
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge
PIC was able to answer all basic food safety questions.
V. Thawing
Observed frozen foods properly thawing under refrigeration.
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding
Observed eel being improperly cooled in the walk-in cooler. Foods was made more than an hour prior and was tightly wrapped holding at 89 degrees F. Must ensure foods are properly cooled within the allowed time frame to limit the growth of harmful bacteria. Food was moved to freezer at time of inspection to ensure proper cooling.
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control
Observed items held refrigerated for more than 24 hours properly date marked. PIC stated foods are used within 7 days or less.
IX. Consumer Advisory
Advisory was posted on the

Jun 11, 2012

Person In Charge- Alexei
Updated Green Inspection Sign.

Jun 11, 2012

I. Employee Health
Management is aware and has 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 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
Hand washing facilities are not adequately supplied
PLEASE ALWAYS KEEP TOWELS AND HAND WASH STATIONS AND ONLY USE FOR WASHING OF HANDS.
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

Dec 5, 2012

The report was reviewed with the Person In Charge - Tomoko
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