FLAVORS OF INDIA, 59 W Spruce St, Columbus, OH 43215 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: FLAVORS OF INDIA
Address: 59 W Spruce St, Columbus, OH 43215
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: Sep 19, 2012
Score
(the higher the better)

100

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Inspection findings

Inspection Type

Inspection Date

Inspection Score
(the higher the better)

  • Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
Standard Inspection Nov 2, 2010 99
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Nov 2, 2010 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Standard Inspection Dec 10, 2010 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Dec 10, 2010 100
  • A chemical sanitizer is being improperly used or does not meet the criteria specified under paragraph (E) of rule 3717-1-07.1 of the Administrative Code.
  • Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, single-service articles, or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination.
  • Equipment and utensils are not being air dried or allowed to drain adequately after sanitizing.
  • Food employee(s) did not have their hair effectively restrained.
  • Food facility is not using single service utensils as required.
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • 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. [multiple violations]
Standard Inspection Jun 16, 2011 83
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jun 16, 2011 100
  • A quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution was being used improperly
  • Clean equipment and utensils were not properly stored.
  • Equipment and utensils are not being air dried or allowed to drain adequately after sanitizing.
  • Food is not properly labeled.
  • Food items are not protected from contamination during storage.
  • Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
  • Material characteristics of utensils and or food contact surfaces do not meet standards.
  • 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.
  • Raw fruit and or vegetables are being cut, combined with other ingredients or cooked before being properly washed.
  • The floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings were not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
  • The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair.
  • 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 Sep 30, 2011 67
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Sep 30, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Oct 13, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Standard Inspection Mar 13, 2012 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Mar 13, 2012 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. - Aug 8, 2012 100
  • Equipment is not approved by a recognized agency or authority.
  • Working containers of food are not properly labeled.
Standard Inspection Sep 18, 2012 98
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Sep 18, 2012 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. - Sep 19, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Nov 2, 2010

PIC: Raj
updated green Sign.

Nov 2, 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 (+)

Dec 10, 2010

Pic: Billan
Updated green sign.
Note: Remember to always wash hands when changing gloves.

Dec 10, 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 (+)

Jun 16, 2011

PIC- Raj; updated green sign
email - rsbb_55@hotmail.com

Jun 16, 2011

Discussed critical control points with the person in charge.
The person-in-charge is in compliance with all critical control points; Thank You!

Sep 30, 2011

PIC - Raj
- Discussed inspection report with the person-in-charge.
- Updated green "INSPECTED" sign.
- A follow-up inspection will be conducted on or after 10/14/2011 to verify if violations listed on this inspection report have been corrected. Critical violations listed on this inspection report shall be corrected or this facility will be referred to supervision for an enforcement hearing.

Sep 30, 2011

(-)*see violations on standard report
Discussed Critical Control Points with the manager.
TCS = Time/temperature controlled for safety
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (-) Observed coconut sauce made in the facility that was at 52 F. All cold TCS foods shall be kept at 41 F or below to prevent rapid bacterial growth and potential consumer illness. The coconut sauce held at 52 F was discarded during the standard inspection. CDC Risk Factor 1 – Improper Holding Temperatures.
XI. Protection from contamination (-)
Observed produce stored within 6” of the ground in the walk-in cooler. Produce shall be stored at least 6” off of the ground so that it is not exposed to dust or other contaminants. Discussed proper storage techniques with the person-in-charge.
Observed unsanitary equipment stored with clean equipment underneath of the prep table in the kitchen. Equipment shall be clean and shall be stored in a clean location when not is use so food and equipment does not become contaminated. The equipment was removed from use during the inspection so that is could be properly cleaned before reuse. CDC Risk Factor 3 - Contaminated Equipment
I. Employee Health (+) Policy acceptable
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+) Outer clothing is kept clean.
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (+)
Hand washing sinks throughout the facility are adequately supplied and

Oct 13, 2011

All violations listed on the previous inspection have been corrected.

Mar 13, 2012

THERE WERE NO VIOLATIONS OBSERVED.
THE PIC WAS RAJ.
THE GREEN PLACARD WAS UPDATED.

Mar 13, 2012

Discussed
Provided information
I. Employee Health (+)
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+)
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (+) SINK SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND TOWELS.
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (+) OWNER IS TRAINED IN FOOD SAFETY.
V. Thawing (N/A) NOT OBSERVED.
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (+) HOT FOODS HOLDING ABOVE 135F.
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (+) FOODS ARE DATE MARKED DURING STORAGE.
IX. Consumer Advisory (N/A) NO RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ARE SERVED.
X. Highly Susceptible Populations (N/A)
XI. Protection from contamination (+)
XII. Chemical (+)
XIV. Transporting Food off Premise (+) FOOD TRANSPORTED UPON REQUEST IN COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT.
XV. Temperature Measuring Devices (+) DISPLAYED IN COOLERS. OWNER HAS CALIBRATED THERMOMETER AND SANITIZING SOLUTION TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURES.

Aug 8, 2012

Deliver and review North Market reports with Building Operations Manager.

Sep 18, 2012

REVIEWED REPORT WITH RAJ, OWNER. PIC WAS EFRAIN RAMOS R.
THE GREEN PLACARD WAS UPDATED.

Sep 18, 2012

Discussed
Provided information
I. Employee Health (+)
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+)
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (+) HAND WASH SINKS SUPPLIED.
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (+) OWNER IS CERTIFIED IN FOOD SAFETY.
V. Thawing (+N/A) NOT OBSERVED.
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (+) HOT FOODS HELD ABOVE 135F.
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (+) FOODS DATE MARKED DURING STORAGE.
IX. Consumer Advisory (N/A) NO RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD IS SERVED.
X. Highly Susceptible Populations (N/A)
XI. Protection from contamination (-) DISCUSSED AND CORRECTED- LABELING FOOD BY ITS COMMON NAME.
XII. Chemical (+)
XIV. Transporting Food off Premise (N/A)
XV. Temperature Measuring Devices (+) DISPLAYED IN ALL REACH-IN COOLERS.

Sep 19, 2012

Delivered and reviewed report from 9/18/12 with Raj, owner. Abated previous violations. The owner labeled domestic microwave "For Employee Use Only".

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