BANANA LEAF, 816 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH 432141900 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: BANANA LEAF
Address: 816 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH 43214-1900
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: Jul 11, 2012
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92

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  • A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing sinks.
  • Food items are not protected from contamination during storage.
  • Working containers of food are not properly labeled.
Standard Inspection Apr 27, 2010 97
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Apr 27, 2010 100
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment were not sanitized before use after cleaning.
Standard Inspection Jan 11, 2011 94
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jan 11, 2011 100
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
  • There is no covered receptacle in women's restroom.
Standard Inspection May 26, 2011 98
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point May 26, 2011 100
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
Standard Inspection Sep 21, 2011 99
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Sep 21, 2011 100
  • Cloths that were in use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were not being held between uses in a chemical sanitizer.
  • Food containers are not placed in a manner that provides maximum heat transfer while protecting food from contamination during cooling.
  • 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.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
  • 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.
  • Outdoor waste receptacles and handling units are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors.
  • The floor and wall junctures were not coved and closed to no larger than one thirty-second inch (one millimeter).
  • Working containers of food are not properly labeled.
Standard Inspection Jul 11, 2012 92
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jul 11, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Apr 27, 2010

Discussed employees who may be sick with foodborn and major food allergens
Updated Green Food Safety Placard
Talked to owner Kamal Panchel

Apr 27, 2010

IV KAMAL PANCHEL IS SERVSAFE CERTIFIED. THERE ARE STAFF THAT HAS TAKED LEVEL ONE TRAINING
III OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHING HANDS
VII OBSERVED FOODS DATEMARKED WITH USE BY DATES ANY FOOD THAT IS USED ON BUFFET AT LUNCH IS DISCARDED. NO FOOD IS REUSED

Jan 11, 2011

TALKED TO KAMAL
UPDATED GREEN FOOD SAFETY SIGN

Jan 11, 2011

VII TIME IN LIEU OF TEMP USED FOR BUFFET
IV KAMAL TOOK SERVSAFE CLASS

May 26, 2011

TALKED TO AMI, KAMAL OWNERS AND COOKS ALBA AND MOHAMMED
UPDATED GREEN FOOD SAFETY SIGN
100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER DISHWASHER

May 26, 2011

VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT
KAMAL OWNER SERVSAFE CERTIFIED

OBSERVED DATEMARKING ON SOME FOODS. FOODS ARE COOKED FRESH DAILY

Sep 21, 2011

Talked to owner Kamal
Updated Green food Safety Sign
'Buffet is used for 3 hours Food is discarded after Lunch buffet

Sep 21, 2011

I: Person in charge explained policy on handling sick employees and the symptoms of an employee that would prevent him/ her from handling foods. We also discussed Major Food Allergens
II: Personal cleanliness was satisfactory. Employees eat, drink, and in designated area. Employees who cough sneeze blow their nose should not expose foods equipment, utensils and other items in operation to this type of contamination
III: Handwashing facilities are adequate and located so employees can wash properly.
Handwashing stations are supplied. Exposed ready to eat foods are not touched
by bare hands
IV: Observed the person in charge was knowledgeable of food safety and code
compliance based on responses to food safety questions. Talked to Kamal
VI: Observed food being thawed under refrigeration
V: Foods are from approved source
VI. Proper cooking temperatures are maintained. Potentially hazardous foods have been
cooked and refrigerated to the correct temps
VIII: Most potentially hazardous foods being held in refrigeration for more than 24 hours were properly date marked. Date markings were on all foods necessary.
XI: No animal products and poultry (egg), served in

Jul 11, 2012

PIC - KAMAL
UPDATED GREEN SIGN

Jul 11, 2012

I. Employee Health (+) Haz Policy
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+) Acceptable
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (+) Stocked and used appropriately
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (+) servsafe certified
V. Thawing (+)
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (+) Temperatures were acceptable
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (+) all items were properly date marked
IX. Consumer Advisory NA
X. Highly Susceptible Populations NA
XI. Protection from contamination (+) Acceptable
XII. Chemical (+) labeled and stored appropriately
XIV. Transporting Food off Premise NA
XV. Temperature Measuring Devices (+) Present and calibrated

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