GERMAN VILLAGE COFFEE SHOP, 193 Thurman Ave, Columbus, OH 432062629 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: GERMAN VILLAGE COFFEE SHOP
Address: 193 Thurman Ave, Columbus, OH 43206-2629
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: Aug 14, 2012
Score
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89

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Inspection findings

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  • Equipment is not approved by a recognized agency or authority.
  • Fixed equipment was not properly installed.
  • Food is contacting an unclean surface.
  • Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers.
  • 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.
  • Poisonous or toxic materials are stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, or single-use articles.
  • 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 operator is not properly using time as a public health control.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
Standard Inspection Nov 2, 2010 74
  • 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 Dec 6, 2010 90
  • Cloths use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces are not laundered daily [as specified in OAC õõ3717-1-04.7].
  • Equipment is not approved by a recognized agency or authority.
  • Food employee(s) did not wash hands in situations that specifically require them to do so.
  • Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
  • 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 are not cleaned frequently enough.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures above 41 °F (5°C)..
  • Unsafe food was not discarded or properly reconditioned
  • Ventilation systems were inadequate.
Standard Inspection Feb 17, 2011 74
  • A quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution was being used improperly
  • Cloths use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces are not laundered daily [as specified in OAC õõ3717-1-04.7].
  • Equipment is not approved by a recognized agency or authority.
  • Food employee(s) did not wash hands in situations that specifically require them to do so.
  • 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.
  • The person in charge could not explain the correct procedures for cleaning and sanitizing.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures above 41 °F (5°C)..
  • Unsafe food was not discarded or properly reconditioned
  • Ventilation systems were inadequate.
Followup Inspection Mar 29, 2011 70
No violation noted during this evaluation. - Mar 31, 2011 100
  • Equipment is not approved by a recognized agency or authority.
  • 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.
Followup Inspection Apr 18, 2011 98
No violation noted during this evaluation. - Apr 18, 2011 100
  • Cloths use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces are not laundered daily [as specified in OAC õõ3717-1-04.7].
  • Equipment is not approved by a recognized agency or authority.
  • Food employee(s) did not wash hands in situations that specifically require them to do so.
  • Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
  • 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.
  • Raw eggs are not maintained at 45 °F or less.
  • Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by separation from raw animal food.
  • The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair.
  • There were persons unnecessary to the operation present in restricted areas.
  • 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 Jun 10, 2011 65
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • Raw eggs are not maintained at 45 °F or less.
  • The operator did not have a food thermometer readily accessible.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures above 41 °F (5°C)..
Followup Inspection Jun 28, 2011 88
No violation noted during this evaluation. - Jul 25, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. - Aug 16, 2011 100
  • Equipment and utensils are not being air dried or allowed to drain adequately after sanitizing.
  • Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils were not properly sanitized.
  • Food employee(s) did not wash hands in situations that specifically require them to do so.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Observed unacceptable employee beverage containers.
  • Raw eggs are not maintained at 45 °F or less.
  • 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 operator is using time without temperature without a written procedure.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures above 41 °F (5°C)..
  • Unsafe food was not discarded or properly reconditioned
  • Warewashing equipment and/or components were not cleaned throughout the day or before use.
Standard Inspection Sep 13, 2011 59
No violation noted during this evaluation. - Sep 13, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Standard Inspection Sep 23, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. - Oct 3, 2011 100
  • Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by separation from raw animal food.
  • Single-service articles or single-use articles were reused.
Standard Inspection Oct 3, 2011 94
  • Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
  • Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by separation from raw animal food.
Inspection Other Oct 31, 2011 94
  • Cloths use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces are not laundered daily [as specified in OAC õõ3717-1-04.7].
  • 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.
  • Observed unacceptable employee beverage containers.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
  • The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized.
Inspection Other Dec 19, 2011 87
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Jan 3, 2012 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. - Jan 18, 2012 100
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted.
  • Equipment is not approved by a recognized agency or authority.
  • Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
  • Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
  • There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.
Standard Inspection Aug 14, 2012 89

Violation descriptions and comments

Nov 2, 2010

PIC - Craig
Updated green sign.

Dec 6, 2010

PIC -Craig
Time in lieu was not implemented. Cheese and eggs are still being stored on counter top without any form of refrigeration.

Feb 17, 2011

PIC Craig
Green sign updated
Follow up inspection required

Mar 29, 2011

PIC Shannon
Repeat Critical and non-critical violations

Mar 31, 2011

Created file and delivered Yellow sign.

Apr 18, 2011

PIC Deana
Inspection with Gene Smith
Yellow sign removed, green sign replaced
The floor, walls, and ceiling in the kitchen are all in the process of being replaced

Apr 18, 2011

Post pre-hearing inspection with Mike Thiel. Removed yellow sign and reposted green sign.

Jun 10, 2011

PIC - Debbie
Facility is in the process of replacing the remainder of the walls and floor in the kitchen area.

Jun 28, 2011

PIC-Craig
The facility is closed on 6/30 for renovations to the flooring and to remove the noncommercial stove in the kitchen area.

Jul 25, 2011

delivered Hearing officer packet and yellow sign

Aug 16, 2011

delivered hearing officer recommendations

Sep 13, 2011

PIC- Craig Burke
Inspection conducted with M Thiel.

Sep 13, 2011

pre-board inspection with Jennifer Panian

Sep 23, 2011

PIC -Craig
Gave facility white sign.
Inspection conducted with Mike Thiel
0bserved no violations at the time of inspection.
Red sign removed per Rob Aquista.

Oct 3, 2011

inspection with Jennifer Panian

Oct 3, 2011

PIC - Craig
Updated white sign.
Inspection conducted with M Thiel.

Oct 31, 2011

PIC - Craig
Updated white sign.

Dec 19, 2011

PIC - Craig
Updated white sign.

Jan 3, 2012

PIC - Craig
Observed open critical violation has been corrected.

Jan 18, 2012

removed white sign and replaced green sign

Aug 14, 2012

PIC Craig
Updated Green Sign

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