HONG KONG CHINESE REST, 1884 Hard Rd, Columbus, OH 43235 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: HONG KONG CHINESE REST
Address: 1884 Hard Rd, Columbus, OH 43235
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: Jul 17, 2012
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90

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  • A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing sinks.
  • After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
  • Equipment is not approved by a recognized agency or authority.
  • Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers.
  • Food items are not protected from contamination during storage.
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • Lockers or other suitable facilities are not being utilized for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Material characteristics of utensils and or food contact surfaces do not meet standards.
  • Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents.
  • Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by separation from raw animal food.
  • 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.
  • Single-service articles or single-use articles were reused.
  • Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
  • 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)..
  • Working containers of food are not properly labeled.
Standard Inspection May 5, 2010 68
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point May 5, 2010 100
  • A handwashing sink or group of adjacent sinks was not provided with a waste receptacle.
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers.
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
  • 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.
  • The food facility is not preventing cross contamination between different types of raw animal products.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
Standard Inspection Jan 5, 2011 83
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jan 5, 2011 100
  • Equipment is not approved by a recognized agency or authority.
  • Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers.
  • Food items are not protected from contamination during storage.
  • Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
  • Handwashing sink does not provide water at a minimum temperature of 100°F (38°C) through a mixing valve or combination faucet.
  • Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.
  • Lockers or other suitable facilities are not being utilized for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents.
  • Single-service articles or single-use articles were reused.
  • Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
  • The food facility is not preventing cross contamination between different types of raw animal products.
  • The operator is not using an effective method for cooling.
  • 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.
  • The person in charge allowed food service or retail food establishment operations to be conducted in a private home or a room used as living or sleeping quarters.
  • The person in charge was unable to demonstrate the necessary food safety knowledge.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
  • There were persons unnecessary to the operation present in restricted areas.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods are not being properly cooled within the allowed time period.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures above 41 °F (5°C)..
  • Warewashing sink was used for handwashing.
  • Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials are not labeled.
Standard Inspection Jun 30, 2011 43
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jun 30, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. - Jul 7, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. - Jul 14, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. - Jul 15, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. - Jul 25, 2011 100
  • 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.
  • Storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables is not free of unnecessary items and/or clean.
Followup Inspection Jul 25, 2011 98
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Sep 7, 2011 100
  • Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed.
  • Working containers of food are not properly labeled.
Followup Inspection Oct 19, 2011 98
No violation noted during this evaluation. Complaint Inspection Nov 30, 2011 100
  • Equipment and utensils are not being air dried or allowed to drain adequately after sanitizing.
  • The operator is not using an effective method for cooling.
Standard Inspection Nov 30, 2011 94
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Nov 30, 2011 100
  • Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers.
  • Single-service articles or single-use articles were reused.
Standard Inspection Jan 17, 2012 98
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jan 17, 2012 100
  • 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 Jul 17, 2012 90
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jul 17, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

May 5, 2010

PERSON IN CHARGE: CINDY
ISSUED NEW DATE FOR POSTED GREEN SIGNAGE

May 5, 2010

PERSON IN CHARGE: CINDY
PERSONNEL CLEANLINESS
Food employees eat, and drink only in designated areas.
HANDWASHING, PREVENTION OF CONTAMINATION FROM HANDS
Hand washing facilities are adequate and conveniently located and accessible for employees. Observed only one handsink in kitchen area - observed no handwashing violations.
Hand washing facilities are adequately supplied
Exposed ready-to-eat foods are not touched by bare hands
PERSON IN CHARGE / DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE
Manager is ServSafe Certified in Food Safety and demonstrated knowledge by responding to food safety questions regarding the operation
THAWING
Foods are thawed in accordance with the OAC.
Under refrigeration
COOKING, REHEATING, COOLING, HOT AND COLD HOLDING
Using proper cooking temperatures
Time Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods that have been cooked and refrigerated are heated for hot holding with in 2 hours to 165 F.
Cooked Time Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods are cooled from 140 F to 70 F within 2 hours or less and from 70 F to 41 F within 4 hours or less. Observed cooked chicken cooled in walk in freezer in shallow pan.
Observed hot foods are being held at 135 F and cold

Jan 5, 2011

PERSON IN CHARGE: LEONARD, OWNER
ISSUED NEW DATE FOR POSTED GREEN SIGNAGE

Jan 5, 2011

PERSON IN CHARGE: LEONARD, OWNER CINDY, MANAGER
PERSONNEL CLEANLINESS
Food employees eat, and drink only in designated areas.
HANDWASHING, PREVENTION OF CONTAMINATION FROM HANDS
Hand washing facilities are adequate and conveniently located and accessible for employees.
Hand washing facilities are adequately supplied and hands are properly washed when required.
Exposed ready-to-eat foods are not touched by bare hands.
PERSON IN CHARGE / DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE
Manager is Serv Safe Certified in Food Safety.
THAWING
Foods are thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, cooking process.
COOKING, REHEATING, COOLING, HOT AND COLD HOLDING
Facility is using proper cooking temperatures.
TCS foods that have been cooked and refrigerated are reheated within 2 hours to 165 F.
TCS foods are cooled from 140 F to 70 F within 2 hours; & 70 F to 41 F within 4 hours.
Observed hot foods are being held at 135 F and cold foods are being held at 41 F.
DATE MARKING / TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL
Ready-to-eat TCS foods are date marked and discarded when required.
PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION
Raw foods shall be separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding, & display.
Foods shall be protected

Jun 30, 2011

PERSON IN CHARGE: CINDY, MANAGER
ISSUED NEW DATE FOR POSTED GREEN SIGNAGE

Jun 30, 2011

PERSON IN CHARGE: CINDY, MANAGER
VII. COOKING, REHEATING, COOLING, HOT AND COLD HOLDING
At time of inspection, observed large amounts of raw TCS foods at room temperature in the kitchen area. Hot foods shall be held at 135 F and cold foods must be held at 41 F or below to prevent the growth of bacteria. Improper holding temperature is a leading CDC risk factor for foodborne illness. Raw food products out of temperature < 4 hrs. and were returned to WIC to cold hold at 41 F or below. Additionally, observed TCS foods improperly cooling (i.e, cooked chicken, 95 F in large deep container at room temperature. TCS food products shall be are cooled rapidly from 140 F to 70 F within 2 hours; & 70 F to 41 F within 4 hours to prevent the growth of bacteria. TCS food product was reheated to > 165 F and abated during inspection. Cooked chicken placed uncovered on sheet trays and placed in WIC to cool rapidly.
XI. PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION
At time of inspection, observed repeat violation of raw species of meat products not properly separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding, & display. Educated and discussed proper refrigeration and freezer storage of TCS food products. Follow-up inspection within 2 wks for correction of critical violations.
Observed food products stored on the floor in the facility. Foods shall be protected from physical contamination during storage, preparation, & display. All foods shall be stored at a minimum of 6 inches off the floor.

Jul 7, 2011

PERSON IN CHARGE: CINDY, MANAGER
- ON SITE CONSULTATION AT FACILITY TO DELIVER COPY OF STANDARD INSPECTION REPORT AND DISCUSS.

Jul 14, 2011

delivered yellow sign

Jul 15, 2011

DRIVE BY FACILITY TO ENSURE YELLOW SIGN WAS POSTED. TEXTED M. THIEL TO CONFIRM POSTED SIGNAGE.

Jul 25, 2011

inspection with Carol Zubovich

Jul 25, 2011

PERSON IN CHARGE: LEONARD, OWNER CINDY, MANAGER
- FOLLOW-UP WITH M. THIEL FOLLOWING PRE-HEARING CONFERENCE WITH FACILITY.
- OBSERVED MANAGER HAS ATTENDED LEVEL ONE TRAINING AND RECEIVED COPY OF CERTIFICATE.
- OBSERVED NO REPEAT CRITICAL VIOLATIONS AT FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION.
- DATE MARK TCS FOOD PRODUCTS (EXAMPLE: 7/1/2011 - 7/7/2011. DISCARD AT 7 DAYS.
- YELLOW SIGNAGE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED GREEN INSPECTION SIGNAGE AT FRONT ENTRANCE.

Sep 7, 2011

PERSON IN CHARGE: CINDY
- FOLLOW UP FIRST MONITORING INSPECTION AT FACILITY SINCE PRE-HEARING.
- OBSERVED NO VIOLATIONS AT TIME OF FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION.
- FACILITY IS DOING EXCELLENT JOB WITH COMPLIANCE.
- CPH TO PERFORM TWO ADDITIONAL MONITORING INSPECTIONS.

Oct 19, 2011

PERSON IN CHARGE: CINDY, MANAGER
- SECOND MONITORING INSPECTION AT FACILITY.

Nov 30, 2011

PERSON IN CHARGE: CINDY, MANAGER
- RECEIVED COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ASSIGNED TO ABOVE FACILITY.
- COMPLAINT IS NOT FOR HONG KONG CHINESE RESTAURANT, HARD ROAD. COMPLAINT IS FOR FRANKLIN COUNTY FACILITY, HONG KONG BUFFET, 1831 HENDERSON ROAD.
- CONTACTED M. TEDRICK TO RELAY ABOVE INFORMATION. M. TEDRICK TO FORWARD COMPLAINT TO FRANKLIN COUNTY.
- CLOSED OUT COMPLAINT.

Nov 30, 2011

PERSON IN CHARGE: CINDY, MANAGER
ISSUED NEW DATE FOR POSTED GREEN SIGNAGE
- STANDARD INSPECTION AND FINAL MONITORING INSPECTION.

Nov 30, 2011

PERSON IN CHARGE: CINDY, MANAGER
VII. COOKING, REHEATING, COOLING, HOT AND COLD HOLDING
Facility is using proper cooking temperatures.
TCS foods that have been cooked and refrigerated are reheated within 2 hours to 165 F.
At time of inspection, observed trays of cooked chicken cooling on sheet trays at room temperature. Cooked chicken cooked less than 1 hr ago and was placed in walk in cooler to cool rapidly. TCS foods shall be cooled from 140 F to 70 F within 2 hours; & 70 F to 41 F within 4 hours. Educated and reviewed in length with Manager proper cooling procedures. Rechecked cooked chicken product during inspection and observed internal temperature below 70 F. Abated during inspection.
Observed hot foods are being held at 135 F and cold foods are being held at 41 F.

II. PERSONNEL CLEANLINESS
Food employees eat, and drink only in designated areas. Observed employees with proper hair restraints and clean outer clothing.
III. HANDWASHING, PREVENTION OF CONTAMINATION FROM HANDS
Hand washing facilities are adequate and conveniently located and accessible for employees.
Hand washing facilities are adequately supplied and hands are properly washed when required.
Exposed ready-to-eat foods are not touched by bare hands.
IV. PERSON IN CHARGE / DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE
Manager has attended CPH

Jan 17, 2012

PERSON IN CHARGE: CINDY, MANAGER
ISSUED NEW DATE FOR POSTED GREEN SIGNAGE

Jan 17, 2012

PERSON IN CHARGE: CINDY, MANAGER
II. PERSONNEL CLEANLINESS
Food employees eat, and drink only in designated areas. Observed employees with proper hair restriants (caps) and clean aprons.
III. HANDWASHING, PREVENTION OF CONTAMINATION FROM HANDS
Hand washing facilities are adequate and conveniently located and accessible for employees.
Hand washing facilities are adequately supplied and hands are properly washed when required.
Exposed ready-to-eat foods are not touched by bare hands.
IV. PERSON IN CHARGE / DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE
Manager has attended CPH Level One Training.
VI. THAWING
Foods are thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, cooking process.
VII. COOKING, REHEATING, COOLING, HOT AND COLD HOLDING
Facility is using proper cooking temperatures.
TCS foods that have been cooked and refrigerated are reheated within 2 hours to 165 F.
TCS foods are cooled from 140 F to 70 F within 2 hours; & 70 F to 41 F within 4 hours. Observed TCS food products properly cooling on sheet trays at walk in cooler.
Observed hot foods are being held at 135 F and cold foods are being held at 41 F.
VIII. DATE MARKING / TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL
Ready-to-eat TCS foods are date marked and discarded when required.
XI. PROTECTION FROM

Jul 17, 2012

Report reviewed with and signed by PIC: Cindy
Updated green sign

Jul 17, 2012

Discussed
Provided information
I. Employee Health (+) Has Policy
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+) Acceptable
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (+) Stocked and used appropriately
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (+)
V. Thawing (+)
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (-) Observed one pan of precooked egg rolls on counter next to fryers at 75 deg F. To limit bacterial growth that may cause foodborne illness, TCS products must be maintained at 41 deg F or below. Corrected during inspection by discarding product. Discussed with PIC the importance of monitoring products and not forgetting about those brought from the cooler and set out at room temperature in preparation for cooking. The product must be placed under refrigeration if not in use.
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (+) all items were properly date marked
IX. Consumer Advisory (N/A)
X. Highly Susceptible Populations (N/A)
XI. Protection from contamination (+) Acceptable, foods properly stored.
XII. Chemical (+) labeled and stored appropriately
XIV. Transporting Food off Premise (N/A)
XV. Temperature Measuring Devices (+) Present and calibrated

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