MAC'S CAFE, 693 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: MAC'S CAFE
Address: 693 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: Jul 31, 2012
Score
(the higher the better)

95

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Inspection findings

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  • Food items are not protected from contamination during storage.
  • Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by separation from raw animal food.
Standard Inspection Aug 17, 2010 94
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Aug 17, 2010 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. - Aug 18, 2010 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Feb 3, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Standard Inspection Feb 3, 2011 100
  • A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing sinks.
  • 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 and utensils are not being air dried or allowed to drain adequately after sanitizing.
  • Material characteristics of utensils and or food contact surfaces do not meet standards.
  • Plumbing system is not repaired according to the Ohio Building Code.
  • 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.
  • Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
Standard Inspection Feb 9, 2011 79
  • Food-contact surfaces not cleaned when they were contaminated.
  • 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 are not cleaned as often as necessary.
Standard Inspection Aug 18, 2011 93
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Aug 18, 2011 100
  • Food is stored in an unapproved location.
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
  • The temperature of the wash solution in manual warewashing equipment was not at 110 °F (43 °C).
Standard Inspection Dec 19, 2011 96
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Dec 19, 2011 100
  • A chlorine sanitizing solution was being used improperly.
  • Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers.
  • Food items are not protected from contamination during storage.
  • Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
  • Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials are not labeled.
Standard Inspection Jul 11, 2012 67
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jul 11, 2012 100
  • Food employee(s) did not wash hands in situations that specifically require them to do so.
Followup Inspection Jul 31, 2012 95

Violation descriptions and comments

Aug 17, 2010

TALKED TO JOE AND OWNER PAT
UPDATED GREEN FOOD SAFETY PLACARD

Aug 17, 2010

I: Person in charge explained policy on handling sick employees and the symptoms of an employee that would prevent him/ her from handling foods.
II: Personal cleanliness was satisfactory.
III: Each hand wash lavatory was supplied with hand soap and disposable towels. Kitchen employees wore hair restraints and properly used single use gloves. Observed staff washing hands at various times when task changed
IV: Observed the person in charge was knowledgeable of food safety and code compliance based on responses to food safety questions. Talked to Pat (owner) and Joe
VI: Observed food being thawed under refrigeration and under cold running water
V: Foods are from approved source
VII: All temperatures taken met the standards of the Ohio food code.
VIII: Potentially hazardous foods being held in refrigeration for more than 24 hours were properly date marked.
IX; Consumer Advisory was documented on menu
XI: Most Raw animal products were segregated according to species. Remember to separate raw from ready to eat
by storing ready to eat over raw

XII: Chemicals were separated from food and food equipment in closet
XV: Observed temperature measuring devices were accurate and conveniently

Aug 18, 2010

DELIVERED STICKER FOR GREEN SIGN

Feb 3, 2011

PIC CLASSES HAS BEEN ATTENDED BY MOST STAFF
CONSUMER ASVISORY DOCUMENTED ON MENU

Feb 3, 2011

TALKED TO PAT
QUAT AT BAR 100 PPM
CHLORINE AT MACHINE 100 PPM

Feb 9, 2011

TALKED TO PAT
QUAT AT BAR 100PPM
CHLORINE AT MACHINE 100PPM

Aug 18, 2011

TALKED TO MOLLY AND TAMARA
OBSERVED NO BARE HAND CONTACT
200PPM QUAT AT BAR
UPDATED GREEN FOOD SAFETY SIGN

Aug 18, 2011

OBSERVED FOODS STORGED MORE THAN 24 HOURS LABELED WIHT USE BY DATES
CONSUMER ADVISORY DOCUMENTED ON MENU
FOODS FROM APPROVED SOURCES

Dec 19, 2011

Talked to Pat
Ceiling towels were replaced
We discussed some general task that can occur to assist with upkeep of kitchen e.g. keeping fans on compressors clean so mechanism
does not have to work so hard, clean out drain trays on dish washer that catches debris, and cleaning water sprayer

Updated Green Ford Safety Sign

Dec 19, 2011

I: Person in charge explained policy on handling sick employees and the symptoms of an employee that would prevent him/ her from handling foods. We also discussed Major Food Allergens
II: Personal cleanliness was satisfactory. Employees eat, drink, and use tobacco in designated area. Employees who cough sneeze blow their nose should not expose foods equipment, utensils and other items in operation to this type of contamination
III: Handwashing facilities are adequate and located so employees can wash properly.
Handwashing stations are supplied. Exposed ready to eat foods are not touched
by bare hands
IV: Observed the person in charge was knowledgeable of food safety and code
compliance based on responses to food safety questions. Talked to Pat
VI: Observed food being thawed under refrigeration
V: Foods are from approved source
VI. Proper cooking temperatures are maintained. Potentially hazardous foods have been
cooked and refrigerated to the correct temps
VIII: Most potentially hazardous foods being held in refrigeration for more than 24 hours were properly date marked. Date markings were on all foods necessary.
IX: Consumer Advisory is documented on menu.

Jul 11, 2012

PIC - Pat
- Updated green sign and discussed the inspection report with the operator.
- Critical violations shall be corrected by the follow-up inspection or this facility will be referred to supervision for enforcement action.

Jul 11, 2012

Discussed CCP’s with the person-in-charge.
TCS= time/temperature controlled for safety foods.
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (-)
Observed cream cheese stored above a prep cooler that was held at 59 F. Cold TCS foods shall be held at 41 F or below to prevent bacterial growth and consumer illness. The cream cheese held above 41 F was voluntarily discarded by the operator during the inspection. CDC Risk Factor 1 - Improper Holding Temperatures
XII. Chemical (-) Observed an unlabeled chemical bottles at the bar. All chemicals shall be labeled with the common name of its contents so that it can be properly and safely used. The contents of the unlabeled chemical container were dumped down the drain during the inspection. CDC Risk Factor: Other – Unknown Source.
I. Employee Health (+) Management is aware and has 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 do 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 are adequate and conveniently located and accessible for employees. Hand washing facilities are adequately supplied. Exposed ready-to-eat foods are not touched by bare hands.

Jul 31, 2012

PIC - DJ; all violations listed on the previous inspection report have been corrected. Thank You!

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