KOBE JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE, 3884 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43219 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: KOBE JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
Address: 3884 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43219
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: Jul 9, 2012
Score
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85

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Inspection findings

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  • A toilet room was not completely enclosed and/or was does not have a tight-fitting, self-closing door.
  • An iodine sanitizing solution was being used improperly.
  • Clean equipment and utensils were not properly stored.
  • Filters or other grease extracting equipment were not designed to be cleaned or replaced.
  • Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers.
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
  • 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.
  • Soiled linens were not kept in an approved manner.
  • There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises.
  • There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.
Standard Inspection Jun 4, 2010 81
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jun 4, 2010 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Jul 6, 2010 100
  • Access to handwashing sink is blocked.
  • Food employee(s) were not washing hands in a handwashing sink.
  • Food items are not protected from contamination during storage.
  • Handwashing sink is being used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • 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.
Standard Inspection Oct 16, 2010 90
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Oct 16, 2010 100
  • Food-contact surfaces were not cleaned before each use with a different type of raw animal food and/or when moving between raw animal foods and ready-to-eat food.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. [multiple violations]
  • Working containers of food are not properly labeled.
Standard Inspection May 18, 2011 91
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point May 18, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Jun 1, 2011 100
  • Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
Standard Inspection Sep 28, 2011 98
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Sep 28, 2011 100
  • Access to handwashing sink is blocked.
  • 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 is not approved by a recognized agency or authority.
  • Food items are not protected from contamination during storage.
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
  • Observed unacceptable employee beverage containers.
  • 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.
  • Single-service articles or single-use articles were reused.
  • There is no covered receptacle in women's restroom.
  • Working containers of food are not properly labeled.
Standard Inspection Jul 9, 2012 85
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jul 9, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Jun 4, 2010

THE DATE ON THE SIGN PER COLUMBUS CITY RESOLUTION WAS UPDATED AND PROVIDED TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE/OWNER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE SANITARIAN OBSERVED THE SIGN POSTED ON THE FRONT WINDOW OF THE LICENSED FACILITY.
The pic @ time of impletion was Jason Chang.

Jun 4, 2010

Elements of the Critical Control Point Inspection
Discussed
Provide information
Please read and understand the following requirements;
I. Employee Health
Management shall have 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 shall 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 was adequate and conveniently located and accessible for employees
Hand washing facilities was adequately supplied
Exposed ready-to-eat foods not touched by bare hands
Hands 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 knowledge by responding to food safety question regarding the operation
V. Thawing
Foods shall be thawed in accordance with the OAC.
Under refrigeration
Under cold running water (not submerged, and not to exceed 41 F)
As part of the cooking process Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and

Jul 6, 2010

FOLLOW UP INSPECTION, ABATE HAS COMPLIED, GREEN SIGN WAS UPDATED.

Oct 16, 2010

THE DATE ON THE SIGN PER COLUMBUS CITY RESOLUTION WAS UPDATED AND PROVIDED TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE/OWNER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE SANITARIAN OBSERVED THE SIGN POSTED ON THE FRONT DOOR OF THE LICENSED FACILITY.
The person in charge at time of inspection was Jason Chang

Oct 16, 2010

Elements of the Critical Control Point Inspection
Discussed
Provide information
Please read and understand the following requirements;
I. Employee Health
Management shall have 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 shall 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 was adequate and conveniently located and accessible for employees
Hand washing facilities was adequately supplied
Exposed ready-to-eat foods not touched by bare hands
Hands 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 knowledge by responding to food safety question regarding the operation
V. Thawing
Foods shall be thawed in accordance with the OAC.
Under refrigeration
Under cold running water (not submerged, and not to exceed 41 F)
As part of the cooking process Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and

May 18, 2011

Consulted with Dorie Sisouphann
Discussed menu's food recalls.
Outside dumpster storage area was inspected, okay.
The public restroom was inspected, okay.
Green sign was updated and posted.

May 18, 2011

Elements of the Critical Control Point Inspection
Discussed; Menus, major food allergens. with PIC @ inspection. Dorie Sisouphann
Provide information
Please read and understand the following requirements;
I. Employee Health (+)
Management ; Discussed employee illness policy.
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+)
Food employees eat, and drink only in designated areas
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands(+)
Hand washing facilities was adequate and conveniently located and accessible for employees
Hand washing facilities was adequately supplied
Exposed ready-to-eat foods not touched by bare hands
Hands 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 knowledge by responding to food safety question regarding the operation
V. Thawing (+)
Foods shall be thawed in accordance with the OAC.
Under refrigeration
Under cold running water (not submerged, and not to exceed 41 F)
As part of the cooking process Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding
VII. Cooking, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (+)
Using proper cooking temperatures

Jun 1, 2011

FOLLOW UP, ABATE HAS COMPLIED.
CONSULTED WITH DORIE SISOUPHAM
GREEN SIGN WAS UPDATED AND POSTED.

Sep 28, 2011

CONSULTED WITH DORI SISOUPHAN
DISCUSSED MENUS,FOOD ALLERGENS AND MAJOR FOOD RECALLS.
DINNING ROOM,PUBLIC RESTROOM AND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA WERE INSPECTED, OKAY.
OBSERVED SUSHI CHEF CALIBRATE PH METER AND ALSO DEMONSTRATED/CHECK THE PH OF THE ACIDIFIED RICE.
DISCUSSED FOOD SAFETY ISSUES.
GREEN SIGN WAS UPDATED AND POSTED.

Sep 28, 2011

Elements of the Critical Control Point Inspection
Discussed menus,food allergens.
Provide information
Please read and understand the following requirements;
I. Employee Health (+)
Management shall have a policy regarding employee health situations
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+)
Food employees eat, and drink only in designated areas
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands(+)
Hand washing facilities was adequate and conveniently located and accessible for employees
Hand washing facilities was adequately supplied
Exposed ready-to-eat foods not touched by bare hands
Hands properly washed when required
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (+) Answered /demonstrated 3 compartment sink set up for manual wash.
Manager is certified in food safety
Manager has demonstrated knowledge through compliance with the food code
Manager demonstrated knowledge by responding to food safety question regarding the operation
V. Thawing (+)
Foods shall be thawed in accordance with the OAC.
Under refrigeration
Under cold running water (not submerged, and not to exceed 41 F)
As part of the cooking process Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold

Jul 9, 2012

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

Jul 9, 2012

PERSON IN CHARGE: DORI
II. PERSONNEL CLEANLINESS
Food employees eat, and drink only in designated areas.
Observed open employee beverage stored at kitchen food prep surface. Employee shall only drink from covered beverages with a lid / straw. Abated during inspection by providing covered beverage. Abated.
III. HANDWASHING, PREVENTION OF CONTAMINATION FROM HANDS
Hand washing facilities are adequate and conveniently located and shall be accessible for employees. Do not block handsinks. Provided copy of CPH "Handsink" handout.
Hand washing facilities shall be adequately supplied and hands are properly washed when required. Provide supply of single-use paper towels at all times for employees.
Exposed ready-to-eat foods are not touched by bare hands. Observed employees wearing single-use gloves. Spears are used at bar to place garnishments on drinks.
IV. PERSON IN CHARGE / DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE
Manager has attended CPH Level One Training.
V. FOOD FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE
All foods are from an approved source.
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

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