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Restaurant: BARREL 44 / MATHEW NICKEL
Address: 1120 N High St 24, Columbus, OH 43201
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: Dec 7, 2012

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98

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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.

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

311 Oders written.

Update sign

Update sign

Record violations

Update sign

Good line temps.
Good storage.

Update sign

Good food temps.

PIC: Matt/TJ
Updated green 'Inspected' sign at time of inspection.
NOTE: Observed ice cream freezer being used to store fruit, bread, and raw meats and fish. All food frozen/holding temperature. Discussed with PIC possible cross contamination issues.

Discussed:
I. Employee Health (+) Has policy. Distributed 'employee illness' handout.
Management is aware and has policy regarding handling employee health situations. Visible or known symptoms/or known diagnoses are addressed according to Ohio Administrative Code.
III. Handwashing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (-) Observed hand sink with no paper towels or hand washing sign.
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 all questions effectively. All staff either Level One or ServSafe trained.
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 (+) Foods thawed under running water or under refrigeration.
Foods are thawed in accordance with Ohio Administrative Code.
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (+) All foods within proper temperatures.
Proper cooking temperatures and parameters are as specified in Ohio Administrative Code. Potentially hazardous foods

At time of investigation, facility was aware of complaint. Complainant had contacted facility via email. Per PIC, complainant visited facility and ate a salad and tuna cups. Within 15 hours, complainant reported she felt sick and was exhibiting signs of foodborne illness. Employees were made aware of the situation.
At time of investigation, facility has an employee illness policy. Employees are not displaying any visible signs of sickness. Employees and their garments are clean. Distributed 'employee illness' handout. All cold and hot foods are within proper temperatures; no food in the danger zone. Food is properly stored in coolers to prevent contamination. Employees are utilizing gloves and proper hand washing procedures during preparation. Facility is date marking products and discarding within seven days. Consumer advisory is present on facility menus.
At time of investigation, complaint is closed; no further investigation necessary.

PIC: TJ
Reviewed report with PIC: TJ
Updated green 'Inspected' sign.
NOTE: Facility is planning on completing some renovations to the kitchen; at which time facility repairs will be completed. Ensure facility contacts Carrie Kamm at (614) 645-6191 before completing any renovations.

Discussed:
III. Handwashing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (-) Hand washing sinks do not provide a supply of both hot and cold water.
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 ServSafe certified.
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 thawing procedures; facility thawing frozen meats under running water.
Foods are thawed in accordance with Ohio Administrative Code.
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (-) Commercially packaged foods are not being date marked once opened.
Ready to eat potentially hazardous foods are date marked and discarded when required. When time only is used as a public health control the procedure is approved by local health department and the food is cooked and served within 4 hours.
XI. Protection from Contamination (-) Coolers not properly stocked to prevent cross contamination by raw animal products.
Raw animal foods are separated from raw ready to

PIC: TJ
Reviewed report with PIC: TJ

PIC: Jason
Reviewed report with PIC - Jason
All previous critical violations corrected.
Updated green 'Inspected' sign.

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