CROWN PLAZA/FUSION CATERING, 33 E Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: CROWN PLAZA/FUSION CATERING
Address: 33 E Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: Sep 20, 2012
Score
(the higher the better)

89

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  • Equipment and utensils were not designed and constructed to be durable enough to retain their properties under normal use.
  • Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
  • Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.
  • Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable for areas where food service activities or retail food establishment activities are conducted.
  • 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.
  • Ready-to-eat, time/temperature controlled for safety food that was prepared in a food processing plant and subsequently opened in a food service operation or a retail food establishment is not properly date marked.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
  • The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. [multiple violations]
Standard Inspection Oct 19, 2010 79
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Oct 19, 2010 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Nov 24, 2010 100
  • Food is not properly labeled.
  • Ready-to-eat, time/temperature controlled for safety food that was prepared in a food processing plant and subsequently opened in a food service operation or a retail food establishment is not properly date marked.
  • There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises.
Standard Inspection Feb 5, 2011 93
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Feb 5, 2011 100
  • Containers of ready-to-eat time / temperature controlled for safety food in a serving situation are not cleaned at least once every 24 hours.
  • 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.
  • Equipment and utensils are not being air dried or allowed to drain adequately after sanitizing.
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order. [multiple violations]
  • Fixed equipment was not properly installed.
  • Food employee(s) did not wash hands in situations that specifically require them to do so.
  • Food is not properly labeled.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
  • 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.
  • Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
  • The air gap between a plumbing fixture and a piece of equipment is not sufficient to prevent back siphonage of contaminated water.
  • The floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings were not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Working containers of food are not properly labeled.
Standard Inspection Jul 20, 2011 70
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jul 20, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Complaint Inspection Jul 20, 2011 100
  • Fixed equipment was not properly installed.
  • The floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings were not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Followup Inspection Aug 9, 2011 98
No violation noted during this evaluation. - Nov 18, 2011 100
  • Access to handwashing sink is blocked.
  • Customer self-service utensils do not protect ready-to-eat food from contamination.
  • Food on display was not protected from contamination by consumers.
  • Handwashing sink does not provide water at a minimum temperature of 100°F (38°C) through a mixing valve or combination faucet.
  • 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 person in charge is not ensuring that employees are properly sanitizing equipment or utensils.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety food was improperly thawed.
Standard Inspection Jan 17, 2012 85
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jan 17, 2012 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Feb 6, 2012 100
  • Knives, forks, and spoons that are not prewrapped were not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees and by consumers if consumer self-service is provided
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures above 41 °F (5°C)..
  • Unsafe food was not discarded or properly reconditioned
Standard Inspection Aug 23, 2012 89
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Aug 23, 2012 100
  • Each handwashing sink did not have a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder or bar soap.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures above 41 °F (5°C)..
  • Unsafe food was not discarded or properly reconditioned
Followup Inspection Sep 20, 2012 89

Violation descriptions and comments

Oct 19, 2010

Pic: Robert
Updated green sign.

Oct 19, 2010

Discussed
Provided information
I. Employee Health (+)
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+)
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (+)
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (+)
V. Thawing (+)
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (+)
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (+)
IX. Consumer Advisory (+)
X. Highly Susceptible Populations (+)
XI. Protection from contamination (+)
XII. Chemical (+)
XIV. Transporting Food off Premise (+)
XV. Temperature Measuring Devices (+)

Nov 24, 2010

PIC Robert. All critical items corrected at time of follow-up inspection

Feb 5, 2011

PIC: Robert
Updated green sign

Feb 5, 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 (+)
V. Thawing (+)
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (+)
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (-) see standard inspection for details
IX. Consumer Advisory (+)
X. Highly Susceptible Populations (+)
XI. Protection from contamination (+)
XII. Chemical (+)
XIV. Transporting Food off Premise (+)
XV. Temperature Measuring Devices (+)

Jul 20, 2011

PIC - Robert
- Updated green "INSPECTED" sign
- Discussed inspection report.
- A follow-up inspection will be conducted on or after 8/3/2011 to see if critical violations from this inspection have been corrected.

Jul 20, 2011

(-)*see violations on standard report
Discussed Critical Control Points with the manager.
TCS = time/temperature controlled for safety foods
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (-)
Observed a food employee wipe his nose with his hands and fail to wash hands before putting on clean gloves. All food employees shall properly change gloves and wash hands when their gloves become contaminated to prevent food from being contaminated. Discussed the previously listed violation with the food employee who committed the violation and the person-in-charge. The food employee thoroughly washed his hands after discussing the violation, and then put on clean gloves. CDC Risk Factor 5 – Poor Hygiene
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (-) Observed a refrigerated pulled pork container that was not labeled with a 7-day discard date. All refrigerated TCS foods shall be labeled with a 7-day discard date to prevent food potentially contaminated with Listeria from being used. Discussed proper date marking with the person-in-charge. CDC Risk Factor 4 – Unsafe Source.
I. Employee Health (+) Policy acceptable
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+) Outer clothing is kept clean.
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (+)
The person-in-charge is very knowledgeable in food protection practices/procedures.
V. Thawing (+) Food is

Jul 20, 2011

- All food is properly refrigerated at the Boulevard Cafe
- Food employees were able to properly demonstrate hand washing and glove usage at the Boulevard Cafe.
- Discussed the complaint and food safety practices procedures with the person-in-charge.

Aug 9, 2011

All critical violations have been corrected.

Nov 18, 2011

- Facility was inspected; no critical violations were observed
- The dance hall permit was signed and approved.
- Ensure all food is stored away from sources of contamination (food near hand sink and paper towel dispenser).
- Ensure all clean equipment is stored covered or inverted to prevent the accumulation of dust and debris.
- Ensure ice scoops are stored in a sanitary location between uses (banquet room hallway ice dispenser).

Jan 17, 2012

PIC - Michael, Kathyrn, & Ivory.
- Updated green "INSPECTED" sign
- Discussed inspection report with the person-in-charge.
- Critical violations shall be corrected by the follow-up inspection or this facility will be referred to supervision for enforcement action.

Jan 17, 2012

Discussed CCP’s with the person-in-charge.
TCS= time/temperature controlled for safety foods.
V. Thawing (-)
Observed containers of frozen chicken that were improperly thawing; only one of three containers of frozen chicken was being properly thawed under cold running water. Raw chicken shall be properly thawed so that exterior portions of the food do not exceed 41 degreed Fahrenheit. All frozen chicken was properly thawed during the inspection. CDC Risk Factor 4 – Unsafe Source.
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

Feb 6, 2012

PIC - Ann - All violations listed on the previous inspection report have been corrected. Thank You!

Aug 23, 2012

Note: Today the dish machine was observed rinsing a 193 F, which is very close to the maximum) will recheck during the follow up inspection (see below):
To provide effective sanitization in a mechanical warewashing operation, the temperature of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse as it enters the manifold may not be more than 194 °F (90 °C), or less than:
(1) For a stationary rack, single temperature machine, 165 °F (74 °C); or
(2) For all other machines, 180 °F (82 °C)
This report was reviewed and signed by:

Aug 23, 2012

I. Personnel Cleanliness (+)
Note: Acceptable and all employees appeared in good health. A formal employee
Illness log is not kept.
II. Demonstration of Knowledge (+)
Note: Person in charge was able to answer the basic food safety questions. Discussed with the person in charge employee health policy, required food safety training, handling improperly working cold holding units etc.
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (+)
Note: Stocked and used appropriately. Observed employee handling raw food with gloves, properly wash hands before beginning a new task/ changing gloves.
V. Thawing (+)
Note: Most foods are thawed under refrigeration.
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (+)
Note: All temperatures were not in compliance. A cooler in the café was holding some items above 45 F. During the inspection, observed a large plastic bag on the second shelf which I believe was preventing air from properly circulating throughout this cooler.
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (+)
Note: All items were properly date marked.
XI. Protection from contamination (+)
Note: Acceptable, foods properly stored.
XII. Chemical (+)
Note: All chemicals were labeled and stored appropriately

Sep 20, 2012

Person in charge- Ann Ballut. Reviewed report with the person in charge. Green sign was updated at this inspection. Rechecked dish machine in main kitchen and observed final rinse at appropriate temperature of 190 F. Please ensure that it does not rise above 194 F. Please continue to monitor temperatures in the cafe. A follow up inspection will occur. Discussed cooling and checked cooler upstairs. Employees were aware of how to properly cool food in the cooler upstairs was in the proper temperature zone.

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