Lou's Diner, 22860 Medina Road, Medina, OH - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Lou's Diner
Type: Commercial < 25,000 Sq. Ft. Risk Level 4
Address: 22860 Medina Road, Medina, OH
License #: FSO-C233-11
License holder: LPC LLC
Total inspections: 2
Last inspection: 12/5/2011

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  • cross-contamination. Reportedly, items need to be relocated.
  • TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE: Long stem thermometer reading 38°F in an ice bath. Calibrate to 32°F in order to accurately monitor potentially hazardous food temperatures. Reportedly, thermometer will be adjusted.
  • Foods are cooled in shallow portions.
  • Chemicals were properly stored and labeled.
  • 4.5/Walk in freezer had a large amount of ice accumulation. Defrost freezer or make any necessary repairs.
  • 6.2/Lights were not functioning in both restrooms and food storage room. Provide 20 foot candles of light in these areas.
  • 4.5/Dish crates have grease build-up. Clean and/or replace these.
  • 5.1/3-compartment sink was leaking. Plumbing shall be in good repair.
  • 6.2/Paper towel dispenser at food prep sink. Hand washing devices are not permitted in this area.
  • 3.2/Squeeze bottle of sour cream was stored in bin with shredded lettuce. Store squeeze bottle in a clean, dry location, not inside food.
  • *Note: Please verify gray bins used to store tortilla chips are made of food-grade material .
12/5/2011Critical Control Point 2RE-HEATING: Observed potentially hazardous foods re-heating in the steam table. See temperature log below(*).
Potentially hazardous foods shall be re-heated to 165°F on the stove top or in the microwave. Foods were placed on stovetop and re-heated to over 165°F.
DATE MARKING: Observed foods throughout were not date marked. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous foods shall be date marked when opened or prepared and consumed within 7 days. Reportedly, manager stated that date marking will be implemented.
PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION: Observed raw animal foods were improperly stored throughout including, but not limited to, raw ground beef sitting inside box with raw whole beef, green peppers next to raw beef inside walk-in cooler. Cheese slices stored directly on top of raw chicken and hot dogs stored on same plate as raw fish, all in the reach-in cooler. Raw animal foods shall be stored separate from each other and other ready-to-eat foods to prevent possible
  • *4.6/4.4 The chlorine residual on the final rinse of the dish machine was at 0ppm. Chlorine residual shall be between 50ppm-
  • 200ppm in order to properly sanitize foods contact surfaces of equipment. Have the unit serviced.
  • 4.2 Provide a chlorine test paper kit to measure sanitizer concentration at the dish machine and in wiping cloth buckets.
  • (Discussed proper thawing, in a constant flow of cold running and draining water.)
  • The operation is currently called Ay Caramba and is serving Mexican cuisine. Reportedly, Lou still owns the building and is involved in ownership of the business. License transfer paperwork was provided to the Person-in-charge today.
5/20/2011Standard 1Person-in-charge (PIC): Sergio
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS: Employees shall drink from covered cups in the kitchen and food preparation areas.
HOT HOLDING: See temperature log. Three potentially hazardous foods were holding at improper temperatures. Hold potentially hazardous foods at 41°F and below to prevent the growth of organisms. A burner on the stream table blew out. PIC corrected during this inspection.
PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION: Observed raw chicken above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in cooler. Store raw animal foods separate and below ready-to-eat foods to prevent cross contamination.
Observed proper cooling under refrigeration in small shallow portions. Continue this practice.
An accurate long stem thermometer was available for use.
Reportedly reheating is done on the stovetop to 165°F with in 2 hours.

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