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Restaurant: OODLES OF NOODLES
Address: 443 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43215
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: Sep 14, 2012

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91

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PIC Sally

Discussed
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding
Hot foods shall be held at 135 F or above and cold foods are to be held at 41 F or above.
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control
Ready to eat potentially hazardous foods shall be date marked and discarded when required
When time is used as a public health control the procedure shall be approved by the Columbus Health Department and the food shall be cooked and served within 4 hours

XV. Temperature Measuring Devices
Temperature measuring devices shall be provided and readily accessible that are properly designed and calibrated

VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding
Cooked potentially hazardous foods shall be cooled from 135F to 70 F within 2 hours or less and from 70 F to 41 F within 4 hours or less.
Hot foods shall be held at 135 F and cold foods are being held at 41 F

Pre-Hearing Letters and Yellow Sign Delivery.

Dropping were cleaned up. Some droppings remained under the gap at the wall/floor juncture under the base mold.
Exterminator visited on 11/15/10. Exterminator checked and rebaited all rodent stations. Found no rodents in stations and indicated entry points as non-active.

No new rat droppings were noted.
Green sign posted.

No rodent issues noted.

Sprouts, noodles and other items in the top portion of the prep cooler were replaced with fresh product and were placed on ice.
Supply the unit with minimal quantities necessary for rush periods until the unit is repaired. Keep all TCS products on the top rail of this unit on ice.

Elements of the Critical Control Point Inspection
Please read and understand the following requirements;
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding
Cold foods are to be held at or below 41 F. Eggs may be hold at 45F

PIC: Lucy
Lucy is certified ServSafe
No other violations were found
Updated green sign

* PIC is familiar with the food safety code
* Have employee sickness policy
* All the food items in the cooler are properly date marked
* Cooking, reheating, cooling hot and cold food items are all within the range of required temperatures.
* All the food items were received from approved source
* Employee cleanliness was good
* Observed employee wearing hand gloves to protect food contamination.

CONSULTED WITH THE OWNER,MEI YIN LIN.
DISCUSSED MENUS, CHECKED FOOD LICENSE.
DISCUSSED FOOD SAFETY ISSUES, FOOD RECALS, ALLERGENS.
THE DINING AREA, RESTROOMS,DUMPSTER AREAS WERE INSPECTED, OKAY.
GREEN SIGN WAS UPDATED AND POSTED.

Elements of the Critical Control Point Inspection
Discussed/Consulted with the owner- Mei yin Lin.
Provide information
Please read and understand the following requirements;
I. Employee Health (+)
Management is aware and l 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 (+)
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 Holding (+)
Using proper cooking

CONSULTED WITH WILLIAM CHAO AND MIKE JASILIONS AT INSPECTION. REVIEWED THE INSPECTION REPORT WITH WILLIAM CHAO'
DISCUSSED FOOD SAFETY ISSUES,MENUS.
THE PUBLIC RESTROOMS AND DINING AREA WERE INSPECTED, OKAY.
GREEN SIGN WAS UPDATED.

Elements of the Critical Control Point Inspection
Discussed/Consulted with William Chao.
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

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