EASY STREET CAFE, 197 Thurman Av, Columbus, OH 43206 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: EASY STREET CAFE
Address: 197 Thurman Av, Columbus, OH 43206
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Nov 6, 2012
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97

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  • 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.
  • PIC did not have an irreversible registering temperature indicator (maximum registering thermometer or heat strips) available to test the maximum temperature of the hot water in the dish washing machine.
  • Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by separation from raw animal food.
  • Ready-to-eat, time/temperature controlled for safety food was not discarded by the date mark, or was undated and not discarded or was not discarded when the date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination.
  • The operator is not using an effective method for cooling.
  • The person in charge failed to ensure that employees used proper methods to rapidly cool time / temperature controlled for safety foods.
  • The rinse temperature in a mechanical warewashing operation was not adequate to sanitize dishes and utensils.
  • Unsafe food was not discarded or properly reconditioned
Inspection 30 day Apr 2, 2012 68
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Apr 2, 2012 100
  • Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents.
  • The windows or doors were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents.
Followup Inspection Apr 19, 2012 98
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • Insect control devices were installed so that the devices are located over a food preparation area.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
  • Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents.
  • PIC did not have an irreversible registering temperature indicator (maximum registering thermometer or heat strips) available to test the maximum temperature of the hot water in the dish washing machine.
  • Ready-to-eat, time/temperature controlled for safety food was not discarded by the date mark, or was undated and not discarded or was not discarded when the date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination.
  • The consumer was not properly advised of the risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods.
  • The operator did not have a food thermometer readily accessible.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
Standard Inspection Oct 17, 2012 78
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Oct 17, 2012 100
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • The operator did not have a food thermometer readily accessible.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
Followup Inspection Nov 6, 2012 97

Violation descriptions and comments

Apr 2, 2012

PIC Ed/ Fred
Updated Green Sign
-Must ensure PIC has attended food safety training by the follow-up inspection.

Apr 2, 2012

Discussed
Provided information
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands
Observed no paper towels at kitchen hand washing sink. Must provide paper towels at all hand washing sinks. Provided at time of inspection.
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge
PIC was able to answer all basic food safety questions. Facility/ PIC must attend food safety workshop as required by the ownership change.
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding
Observed chili and blanched fries being improperly cooled. Food was prepared more than 2 hours prior and was holding above 70 degrees F. Must ensure foods are rapidly cooled using an approved method from 135-70 degrees F within 2 hours and then 70-41 degrees F or below within the next 4 hours. Foods were discarded at time of inspection.
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control
Observed chili improperly date marked and/ or not discarded when the date mark exceeded 7 days. Must ensure foods are properly dated and used or discarded within 7 days to ensure food safety. Food was discarded at time of inspection.
XI. Protection from contamination
Observed raw foods stored above ready-to-foods in prep top coolers. Raw food was moved below the RTE foods at time of inspection to prevent contamination.

Apr 19, 2012

PIC George/ Ed
Updated Green Sign
All open critical violations have been corrected.

Oct 17, 2012

PIC Pete
Updated Green Sign
Went over report with Pete & George

Oct 17, 2012

Discussed
Provided information
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands
Hand washing sinks were fully stocked with soap and paper towels
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding
Observed all cold TTCS foods holding at or below 41 degrees F. Hot foods were above 135 degrees F. Observed foods being cooled using an ice bath method. Must ensure to monitor temperatures frequently to ensure the food is properly cooled from 135-70 degrees F within 2 hours and then 70-41 degrees or below within the next 4 hours.
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control
Observed chili and gravy held for more than 7 days under refrigeration not discarded. Food was discarded at time of inspection. Must ensure to properly date mark all refrigerated items and use or discard within 7 days.
IX. Consumer Advisory
New menu is missing the consumer advisory. Must provide some form of consumer advisory when serving any items that can be ordered raw or undercooked.
XI. Protection from contamination
Must clean facility and non-food contact surfaces more frequently and throughly to prevent contamination.
XV. Temperature Measuring Devices
Observed digital thermometer used to measure cold holding temperatures not working.

Nov 6, 2012

Consumer advisory signs were posted behind the bar until the new menu is printed with consumer advisory printed on it.
All open critical violations have been corrected.
PIC George
Updated Green Sign
Went over report with PIC.

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