THAI TASTE, 1178 Kenny Ctr Mall, Columbus, OH 43220 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: THAI TASTE
Address: 1178 Kenny Ctr Mall, Columbus, OH 43220
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: Sep 17, 2012
Score
(the higher the better)

93

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Inspection findings

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  • A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing sinks.
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
  • There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.
  • 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 23, 2010 76
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jul 23, 2010 100
  • There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.
Followup Inspection Aug 9, 2010 99
  • Equipment is not approved by a recognized agency or authority.
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
  • Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents.
Standard Inspection Jan 19, 2011 95
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jan 19, 2011 100
  • Food containers are not placed in a manner that provides maximum heat transfer while protecting food from contamination during cooling.
  • Food items are not protected from contamination during storage.
  • Food-contact surfaces were dirty.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
Standard Inspection Jun 23, 2011 92
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Jun 23, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Standard Inspection Oct 21, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Oct 21, 2011 100
  • Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
  • Fixed equipment was not properly installed.
  • Food items are not protected from contamination during storage.
  • In-use utensils are improperly stored.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
  • Single-service articles or single-use articles were reused.
  • The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary.
Standard Inspection Mar 13, 2012 93
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Mar 13, 2012 100
  • Fixed equipment was not properly installed.
  • Food is not protected from cross-contamination.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
Standard Inspection Sep 17, 2012 93
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Control Point Sep 17, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Jul 23, 2010

PIC Burt
Updated Green Sign

Jul 23, 2010

Discussed
Provided information
I. Employee Health (+)
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+)
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (+)
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (+) PIC Certification
V. Thawing (+)
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (-) Cold foods were above 41°F
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (+)
IX. Consumer Advisory (N/A)
X. Highly Susceptible Populations (+)
XI. Protection from contamination (+)
XII. Chemical (-) Label all chemicals
XIV. Transporting Food off Premise (N/A)
XV. Temperature Measuring Devices (+)

Aug 9, 2010

PIC Noi Noi
Updated Green Sign
Open critical violations have been corrected.

Jan 19, 2011

PIC Noi
Updated Green Sign
Notes: Do not store frozen glasses in freezer lip down.
Make sure to wrap ice paddle after cleaning and before putting in freezer.

Jan 19, 2011

Discussed
Provided information
I. Employee Health (+)
II. Personnel Cleanliness (+)
III. Hand washing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands (+)
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge (+) Knowledgeable in food safety
V. Thawing (+) Under refrigeration
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding (+) cooling in shallow pans
VIII. Date Marking/Time as a Public Health Control (+)
IX. Consumer Advisory (n/a)
X. Highly Susceptible Populations (+)
XI. Protection from contamination (-) Clean vents/ racks more frequently
XII. Chemical (+) Dish machine at proper concentration
XIV. Transporting Food off Premise (+) Hot boxes
XV. Temperature Measuring Devices (+)

Jun 23, 2011

PIC Gem/Noi
Updated Green Sign

Jun 23, 2011

Discussed
Provided information
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding
Observed chicken and shrimp tightly wrapped in walk-in cooler before being fully cooled below 41 degrees F. After cooked, cool foods uncovered, in shallow pans, and/or using an ice bath. Must ensure foods are below 41 degrees F before tightly covering so you know they get to the right temperature within the proper time frame. 135-70 degrees F within 2 hours and then 70-41 degrees or below within the next 4. PIC corrected at time of inspection by placing foods in shallow metal pans.
XI. Protection from contamination
Must clean all food and non-food contact surfaces more frequently to prevent contamination (Ice machine, hood filters) PIC cleaned ice machine at time of inspection and he stated the company is scheduled to come out very soon to clean the hood.

Oct 21, 2011

Observed no violations at time of inspection
PIC Noi
Updated Green Sign
Notes:
Make sure foods stay covered in reach-in freezer when not in use to prevent contamination.

Oct 21, 2011

Discussed
Provided information
IV. Person in Charge/Demonstration of Knowledge
PIC demonstrated proper food safety knowledge by answering basic food safety questions.
V. Thawing
Foods are properly thawed under refrigeration.
VII. Cooking, Reheating, Cooling, Hot and Cold Holding
Hot foods were maintained above 135 degrees F. Cold foods were maintained at 41 degrees F or below. Foods were properly cooling on shallow trays in walk-in cooler within the appropriate time frames/ 135-70 within 2 hours and then 70-41 degrees or below within the next 4 hours.
XI. Protection from contamination
Facility is clean. All food and non-food contact surfaces are being cleaned at the appropriate frequency.
XII. Chemical
Chemical dish machine was properly measuring between 50-100ppm chlorine.
XIV. Transporting Food off Premise (N/A)
Dine in and carry out only.
XV. Temperature Measuring Devices
Working thermometers were places in all coolers.

Mar 13, 2012

Person In Charge- Gem

Updated green inspection sign.

Mar 13, 2012

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
Observed several employees properly wash hands during inspection, observed gloves used as required by employees on the line
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 questions regarding the operation
V. Thawing
Foods are 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 temperatures

Sep 17, 2012

The report was reviewed with the Person In Charge- Noi
Updated the Green Inspection Sign.

Sep 17, 2012

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
Observed several employees properly wash hands during inspection, observed gloves used as required by employees on the line
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 questions regarding the operation
V. Thawing
Foods are 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 temperatures

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