BASIL RESTAURANT, 1124 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

  1. Ohio small cities
  2. Ohio smaller cities
  3. Ohio
  4. Franklin County, OH Restaurants

Business Info

Restaurant: BASIL RESTAURANT
Address: 1124 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: Aug 15, 2012
Score
(the higher the better)
99
Add photo of this business Description:

Restaurant representatives - add corrected or new information about BASIL RESTAURANT, 1124 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201 »


Inspection findings

Inspection Type

Inspection Date

Inspection Score
(the higher the better)
  • Poisonous or toxic materials are stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, or single-use articles.
  • Single-service articles or single-use articles were reused.
  • There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.
Standard Inspection Aug 23, 2010 93
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Sep 15, 2010 100
  • Access to handwashing sink is blocked.
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • Food is not protected from cross-contamination.
  • The operator is using a poisonous or toxic substance that is not approved for use in a food facility and/ or the substance is not being used according to law, conditions of licensing or to the manufacturer's directions.
Standard Inspection Feb 3, 2011 88
  • A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing sinks.
  • Food is not properly labeled.
  • Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers.
  • The operator does not have a readily accessible thermometer capable of accurately measuring the temperature in thin foods.
  • There was visible dirt and debris on dry wiping cloths or on wet wiping cloths in a freshly made sanitizing solution.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures below 135 degrees F [or a roast was being held below 130°F].
Standard Inspection Aug 2, 2011 90
  • Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers.
  • Food product labels are not in compliance with identity requirements.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
  • 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.
Standard Inspection Feb 8, 2012 96
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Feb 29, 2012 100
  • Cloths that were in use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were not being held between uses in a chemical sanitizer.
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order. [multiple violations]
  • Food employee was touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands.
  • Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers.
  • Food temperature measuring devices were not accurate to plus or minus two degrees Fahrenheit in the intended range of use.
  • Food-contact surfaces were dirty. [multiple violations]
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces were not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.
  • Single-service articles and single-use articles or cleaned and sanitized utensils were not handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-contact and lip-contact surfaces is prevented.
  • The air gap between a plumbing fixture and a piece of equipment is not sufficient to prevent back siphonage of contaminated water.
  • The operator failed to remove dead pest(s) in a timely manner.
  • The operator is not using an effective method for cooling.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
  • There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures above 41 °F (5°C)..
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures below 135 degrees F [or a roast was being held below 130°F].
  • Unsafe food was not discarded or properly reconditioned
  • Working containers of food are not properly labeled.
Standard Inspection Jul 27, 2012 44
  • Single-service articles and single-use articles or cleaned and sanitized utensils were not handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-contact and lip-contact surfaces is prevented.
Followup Inspection Aug 15, 2012 99

Violation descriptions and comments

Aug 23, 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.

Sep 15, 2010

ABATED ORDERS

Feb 3, 2011

Update sign

Aug 2, 2011

Update sign

Feb 8, 2012

Update sign

Feb 29, 2012

Abated

Jul 27, 2012

PIC: Sabrina
Reviewed report with PIC: Sabrina
Updated green 'Inspected' sign at time of inspection.
NOTE: Ensure all cooler temperatures are being regularly monitored.

Aug 15, 2012

PIC: Rhome
Reviewed report with PIC: Rhome
NOTE: Ensure all surfaces continue to be regularly cleaned to prevent accumulation of food debris or tackyness of equipment.
NOTE: Ensure all food handlers are regularly coached on the procedures for washing hands and appropriate glove changing.
All previous critical violations corrected.

Do you have any questions you'd like to ask about BASIL RESTAURANT? Post them here so others can see them and respond.

×
BASIL RESTAURANT respresentatives - respond and add information

Write your review!

Your Ratings

You can rate this restaurant in different categories from 1 star (worst) to 5 stars (best) or leave category unrated

Food:
Service:
Price:
Ambience:
Cleanliness:

Your Review


Would you recommend BASIL RESTAURANT to others? (optional)
  
Add photo of BASIL RESTAURANT (optional)
Add more info about the restaurant »

About You

Your nickname:

Optional Verification

(additional info to increase the weight and the placement of your review and ratings)

Log in»  |   Register - it's free and very quick!
Real Name:
Email (won't be published):
Date and time of your visit to this restaurant:
Phone number (won't be published):
Leave your signature»

Recently added reviews

Name City Users' Rating
PEKING DYNASTYColumbus, OH
***•
SUBWAY #11301Columbus, OH
*•
MCDONALD'S #6037-0340221Columbus, OH
*
COLUMBUS ARTS & TECHNOLOGY ACADEMYColumbus, OH
***
MCDONALD'S #17738Columbus, OH
SPAGHETTI WAREHOUSEColumbus, OH
94TH AERO SQUADRONColumbus, OH
*
STAR BOX LEARNING CENTERColumbus, OH
NEW HARVEST CAFE'Columbus, OH
*****
JAY'S SPORTS LOUNGEColumbus, OH
*

Restaurants in neighborhood

Name

Address

Distance
SURLY GIRL SALOON 1126 N High St, Columbus 0.00 miles
BARREL 44 / MATHEW NICKEL 1120 N High St 24, Columbus 0.02 miles
MICHAELS GOODY BOY DINER 1144 N High St, Columbus 0.04 miles
SKULLY'S MUSIC DINER 1151 N High St, Columbus 0.04 miles
MONTE CRISTO LOUNGE 1088 N High St, Columbus 0.06 miles
LITTLE DREAMERS BIG BELIEVERS 1079 N High St, Columbus 0.07 miles
THE GARDEN THEATER 1187 N High St, Columbus 0.10 miles
TRAVONNA COFFEE HOUSE 1195 N High St, Columbus 0.10 miles
BODEGA 1044 N High St, Columbus 0.11 miles
LATE NIGHT SLICE 1030 N High St, Columbus 0.13 miles

Create your own business profile on city-data.com. It's completely free!
Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses
Search for:  near:   

  1. Ohio small cities
  2. Ohio smaller cities
  3. Ohio
  4. Franklin County, OH Restaurants