ALANA'S, 2333 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: ALANA'S
Address: 2333 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: Nov 15, 2012
Score
(the higher the better)

86

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Inspection findings

Inspection Type

Inspection Date

Inspection Score
(the higher the better)

No violation noted during this evaluation. Standard Inspection Jul 15, 2010 100
  • Refuse, recyclables, and returnables were removed from the premises by way of portable receptacles that a created a nuisance.
Standard Inspection Jul 20, 2010 99
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jul 20, 2010 100
  • Refuse, recyclables, and returnables were removed from the premises by way of portable receptacles that a created a nuisance.
Complaint Inspection Jul 20, 2010 99
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Aug 16, 2010 100
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials are not labeled.
Standard Inspection Jan 13, 2011 94
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jan 13, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Standard Inspection Jul 23, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jul 23, 2011 100
  • Food items are not protected from contamination during storage.
Standard Inspection Nov 10, 2011 99
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Nov 10, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. - Mar 26, 2012 100
  • 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.
  • The person in charge is not ensuring that employees are properly sanitizing equipment or utensils.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures above 41 °F (5°C)..
Standard Inspection Aug 31, 2012 92
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Aug 31, 2012 100
  • Access to handwashing sink is blocked.
  • Cloths that were in use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were not being held between uses in a chemical sanitizer.
  • Food employee(s) did not wash hands in situations that specifically require them to do so.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
  • Observed unacceptable employee beverage containers.
  • The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair.
Standard Inspection Nov 15, 2012 86
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Nov 15, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Jul 15, 2010

Not open

Jul 20, 2010

STANDARD INSPECTION
Observed license and verified ownership
Reviewed menu and verified if a consumer advisory was necessary
No need for parasite destruction
No need to maintain shell stock tags
Food thermometer present and calibrated
Inspection of air gaps and water inlet backflows
Inspection of handsinks and signage
Identified mop sink
Date marking and labels
All NSF/commercial equipment
Verified if pests present in facility
Verified thermometers in all coolers
Maximum registering thermometer available if required.
Inspection of dish machine
Test strips present
Equipment; gaskets, cutting boards etc. working and maintained
Check food sources
Unit maintained
Reviewed employee illness policy and updated green sign.

Jul 20, 2010

CRITICAL CONTROL INSPECTION

Discussed hand washing and glove usage.
The PIC was provided with information regarding the CPH web site.
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 adequately supplied
Exposed ready-to-eat foods are not touched by bare hands
Hands are 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 questions regarding the operation
V. Thawing
Foods are thawed in accordance with the OAC.
Under refrigeration

Jul 20, 2010

Complaint states that a dumpster in the rear parking lot is leaking.
Inspected and consulted with operator.and
The dumpster in the rear of the unit used for refuse has an oil deposit below theunit on the ground.

Aug 16, 2010

Violation abated

Jan 13, 2011

PIC: Alana

Jan 13, 2011

I Employee Health +
II Personnel Cleanliness +
III Hands +
IV Person in Charge +
V Food from an Approved Source +
VI Thawing +
VII Temperatures +
VIII Date Marking +
IX Consumer Advisory +
X Highly Susceptible Populations +
XI Protection from Contamination +
XII Chemical +
XIVTransporting Food off Premises +
XV Temperature Measuring Devices +

Jul 23, 2011

TALKED TO ALANA
NO VIOLATIONS AT TIME OF INSPECTION
LEFT INFO ABOUT FOOD SAFETY WORKSHOPS
CHEMICAL SANITIZER (CHLORINE) DISHWASHER 100PPM
UPDATED GREEN FOOD SAFETY SIGN

Jul 23, 2011

OPERATOR KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT FOOD SAFETY
OPERATOR INQUIRED ABOUT SENDING MORE STAFF TO LEVEL ONE
CONSUMER ADVISORY LISTED ON MENU
FRESH COOKING OCCURS DAILY
DAYS OF OPERATION ARE WED-SAT

Nov 10, 2011

PlC-Alana . Updated green sign. Note: Please email course dates for Serv Safe and person in charge to owner.

Nov 10, 2011

I. Employee Health
Person in charge is aware of when employees should be restricted from working.
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+) Acceptable
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (+)
Stocked and used appropriately. Observed employees washing hands when appropriate.
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (+)
Almost all of the employees in the kitchen nave attended culinary school. Person in charge is knowledgeable in food safety.
V. Thawing (+)
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (+)
Temperatures were in compliance.
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (+)
All items were properly date marked.
IX. Consumer Advisory
Observed on the menu.
X. Highly Susceptible Populations (N/A)
XI. Protection from contamination (-)
Observed a bag of carrots stored on floor by walk in cooler.
XV. Temperature Measuring Devices (+) Present and calibrated

Mar 26, 2012

Upon delivery of cease letter, found facility closed. Per sign on door, facility does not open until 5pm.
Cease letter was posted on door. Photo of posted sign taken.

Aug 31, 2012

PIC: Alana
Reviewed report with PIC: Alana
Updated green 'Inspected' sign at time of inspection.

Aug 31, 2012

Discussed:
III. Handwashing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (-) Hand sink behind bar needing hand washing sign and soap.
Handwashing facilities are adequate, conveniently located and accessible for employees. Handwashing facilities are properly supplied. Hands are properly washed when required. Exposed ready-to-eat foods are not touched by bare hands.
IV. Person In Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (+) PIC answered questions effectively.
Person In Charge demonstrates knowledge with one of the following: manager certified in food protection, code compliance, or responses to food safety questions regarding the operation.
VI. Thawing (+) Discussed proper thawing procedures.
Foods are thawed in accordance with Ohio Administrative Code.
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (-) Observed gazpacho at 50F. Recovered with an ice bath at time of inspection.
Proper cooking temperatures and parameters are as specified in Ohio Administrative Code. Potentially hazardous foods that have been cooked and refrigerated are reheated for hot holding within 2 hours to 165F. Cooked potentially hazardous foods are cooled from 135F to 70F within two hours and from 70F to 41F or below within 4 hours. Hot foods are being held at 135F or above and cold foods are being held at 41F or below.
VIII. Date Marking/Time as

Nov 15, 2012

PIC: Alana - signed and reviewed report
Updated green sign
Critical violations corrected during inspection, no follow-up required.
Flu information:

Nov 15, 2012

(+) I. Employee Health {Person in charge is aware of Ohio Administrative Code requirements, and has an employee health policy. Visible or known symptoms and/or diagnoses of illness are addressed according to Ohio Administrative Code. Proper use of restriction and exclusion.}
- Observed no employees displaying symptoms of illness.
(-) II. Good Hygienic Practices {Food employees eat, drink, and use tobacco only in designated area; do not use utensils more than once to taste food that is sold or served; no discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth.}
- Observed unapproved employee beverage container stored directly on food prep surface. Protect hands by only using beverage containers with lid and straw. Protect food and food prep surfaces by storing beverage separately or below food prep surfaces. Corrected during inspection.
(-) III. Preventing Contamination by Hands {Adequate handwashing facilities supplied and accessible; hands clean and properly washed; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.}
- Discussed with PIC blocked hand sink in front prep area. PIC stated the alternate hand sink is always used. Observed employees not washing hands before putting on gloves. Protect the outside of gloves from contaminates by always washing hands first. PIC discussed with employees during inspection. Handwashing is the BEST way to protect from foodborne illness.
(+) IV. Demonstration of Knowledge {Person in Charge demonstrates

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