SPINELLI'S DELI, 767 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43215 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: SPINELLI'S DELI
Address: 767 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: Oct 31, 2012
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100

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  • Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design.
Standard Inspection Aug 10, 2010 93
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Aug 10, 2010 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. - Aug 11, 2010 100
  • Food employee(s) did not have their hair effectively restrained.
  • Utensils, temperature and pressure measuring devices were not kept in good repair and/or calibration.
Standard Inspection Dec 28, 2010 98
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Dec 28, 2010 100
  • Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by separation from raw animal food.
  • 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.
  • Unsafe food was not discarded or properly reconditioned
Standard Inspection Jun 8, 2011 85
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jun 8, 2011 100
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough.
  • The air gap between a plumbing fixture and a piece of equipment is not sufficient to prevent back siphonage of contaminated water.
  • The floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings were not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Standard Inspection Oct 31, 2011 93
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Oct 31, 2011 100
  • A chlorine sanitizing solution was being used improperly.
  • A direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed.
  • After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
  • Clean equipment and utensils were not properly stored.
  • Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas.
  • Food is not properly labeled.
  • 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.
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • 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.
  • Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents.
  • Poisonous or toxic materials are being used in a manner that could be hazardous to people.
  • Soiled equipment food contact surfaces and utensils were not effectively cleaned.
  • The air gap between a plumbing fixture and a piece of equipment is not sufficient to prevent back siphonage of contaminated water.
  • The person in charge is not ensuring that employees are properly sanitizing equipment or utensils.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
  • There is not adequate equipment for cooling, heating or holding food.
  • Time/temperature controlled for safety foods were being held at temperatures above 41 °F (5°C)..
  • Unsafe food was not discarded or properly reconditioned
  • Utensils and/or equipment were not properly rinsed.
  • Working containers of food are not properly labeled.
Standard Inspection Apr 10, 2012 38
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Apr 10, 2012 100
  • A direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed.
  • 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.
  • Handwashing sink does not provide water at a minimum temperature of 100°F (38°C) through a mixing valve or combination faucet.
  • The air gap between a plumbing fixture and a piece of equipment is not sufficient to prevent back siphonage of contaminated water.
  • The temperature of the wash solution in manual warewashing equipment was not at 110 °F (43 °C).
Followup Inspection Apr 25, 2012 77
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection May 3, 2012 100
  • Cloths that were in use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were not being held between uses in a chemical sanitizer.
  • Food employee(s) did not wash hands in situations that specifically require them to do so.
  • Food is not protected from cross-contamination.
  • 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.
  • Observed unacceptable employee beverage containers.
  • Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents.
  • Poisonous or toxic materials are stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, or single-use articles.
  • Soiled equipment food contact surfaces and utensils were not effectively cleaned.
  • The operator is not properly using time as a public health control.
  • The operator is using time without temperature without a written procedure.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
  • Utensils and/or equipment were not properly rinsed.
  • Utensils, temperature and pressure measuring devices were not kept in good repair and/or calibration.
Standard Inspection Oct 9, 2012 63
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Oct 9, 2012 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Followup Inspection Oct 31, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Aug 10, 2010

Talked to Tara-pic trained
Updated Green Food safety Placard
Discussed majors food allergens

Aug 11, 2010

delivered paperwork

Dec 28, 2010

Talked to Marcy and owner Joe
updated Green Food Safety Placard
Observed consumer advisory on menu

Dec 28, 2010

III observed employees washing hands
V FOODS FROM APPROVED SOURCE
XI Foods were protected from contamination by not being on floor
VIII observed Consumer Advisory posters on MENU

Jun 8, 2011

TALKED TO JOE
COOLER TEMPS OK
UPDATED GREEN FOOD SAFETY PLACARD

Jun 8, 2011

III OBSERVED STAFF USING BRRIERS TO HANDLE FOOD. PERSON IN CHARGE JOE WAS ABLE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT
FOOD SAFETY AND SANITATION.
IX CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON MENUS

Oct 31, 2011

TALKED TO ANNA AND BILL
UPDATED GREEN FOOD SAFRY SIGN

Oct 31, 2011

OBSERVED HANDWASHING FROM DIFFERENT TASK
I ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CALIBRATING THERMOMETERS AND EMPLOYEE BRADLEY WAS ABLE TO SHOW IT WAS DONE. BRADLEY
ALSO SAW HIM WORK ON DRAIN PIP THAT WAS TOO LOW AS HE PROPERLY ADDRESSED THE ISSUE OF THE AIR GAP
WHILE I DIDN'T KMOW HOW LONG AT THE TIME OF VISIT THE CHILI TAKES TO REHEAT, I WANTED TO POINT OUT ANY REHEAT SHOULD BE UP TO 165 IN 2 HOURS. THE BACK SIDE OF THE CRITCAL CONTROL IS AN EXCELLENT SUMMARY AND REMINDER TO AN OPERATION
CONSUMER ADVISORY IS POSTED ON MENU
FOODS FROM APPROVED SOURCES AND WASHED BEFORE USED WHEN THE FOOD SO DICTATES

Apr 10, 2012

PIC - Joe
- Updated green "INSPECTED" sign
- Discussed inspection report with the person-in-charge.
- Critical violations shall be corrected by the follow-up inspection or this facility will be referred to supervision for enforcement action.

Apr 10, 2012

- Discussed 15 CCP's with the person-in-charge.
- TCS=Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food.
(II) Personal Cleanliness - (-)
Observed food employees drink uncovered beverages in a food preparation area. Employees shall drink from covered beverages away from food and clean equipment tp prevent from contamination. All employee beverages were moved away from food preparation areas during the inspection.
(VII) Cooking, Cooling, Reheating, Hot and Cold Holding - (-)
Observed corned beef in the pre cooler held at 50 F. TCS foods shall be kept out of the temperature danger zone so that bacterial growth and potential consumer illness is prevented. The corned beef was discarded during the inspection. CDC Risk Factor 1 - Improper Holding Temperature

Apr 25, 2012

PIC - Joe
- Repeat critical violations were observed during the inspection. The facilities inspection history will be discussed with supervision to decipher if enforcement action or another follow-up inspection is necessary.

May 3, 2012

PIC - Christie
- All violations listed on the previous inspection report have been corrected. Thank You! Ensure to put a 4-hour discard time on the butter.

Oct 9, 2012

PIC - Joe
Updated green "INSPECTED" sign
Discussed the inspection report with the person-in-charge.
Ensure the iced tea nozzle is thoroughly cleaned every day.
Critical violations shall be corrected by the follow-up inspection or this facility will be referred to supervision for enforcement action.

Oct 9, 2012

Discussed CCP’s with the person-in-charge.
TCS= time/temperature controlled for safety foods.
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (- ) During the inspection observed food employees that did not wash their hands before putting on single-use gloves. Food employees shall wash their hands before putting on single-use gloves to prevent food and equipment contamination. Handwashing was discussed with the operator during the inspection. CDC Risk Factor 5 – Poor Personal Hygiene
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (-) The operator is holding butter using time control however does not have a written policy for the procedure. The operator shall have a written policy available for butter held using time control. The butter container shall be clearly labeled with discard time that cannot exceed 4-hours. The butter held without a discard time was voluntarily discarded by the operator during the inspection. CDC Risk Factor 4 – Unsafe Source
XI. Protection from contamination (-) The operator is using the same grille utensils for raw eggs and cooked food products. Separate utensils shall be used between cooked foods and raw animal products to prevent cross-contamination. The operator readily provided separate utensils for cooked foods and raw animal products during the inspection. CDC Risk Factor 4 – Unsafe Source
XII. Chemical (-) Observed an unlabeled chemical bottle near the

Oct 31, 2012

PIC - John
- All critical violations listed on the previous inspection report have been corrected.
- Please ensure to have the fluorescent light bulbs in the kitchen covered, clean the fan cover in the walk-in-cooler, and clean the storage racks outside of the walk-in cooler.
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