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Portsmouth Restaurant Report Card for November 2022

Mark Craycraft by Mark Craycraft
3 years ago
in Education, Public Safety
Portsmouth Ohio Restaurant Report Card
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The information for the Restaurant Report Card comes from the Portsmouth Health Department. The results are in random order and not “ranked.” Not all restaurants are inspected every month. Health Code violations are separated into “Critical” and “Non-Critical.”

This report is not intended to besmirch any local business. Instead, we hope this is a learning tool for all food service workers and managers. Along with informing the public, please use this information to improve your knowledge and abilities in your careers. As my Grandpa said many times, “Don’t let the same dog bite you twice.” New mistakes are expected. Don’t get caught up in a cycle of the same mistakes.

There is a common violation called “Person in Charge.” It means no one in the establishment holds a Level 2 Manager Certification. SCDN has and will continue to assist those seeking this certification. For more information, simply email [email protected].

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Page 1 of 14

Toro Loco

701 Washington St, Portsmouth

1 critical & 2 non-critical

Critical *CRITICAL VIOLATION* Observed debris build up on the inside of the ice machine behind check out counter. Corrective Action: All food contact surfaces should be clean to sight and touch.

Observed no test strips for sanitizer available in facility.

Observed debris build up on the ceiling vent in the employees restroom.

Page 2 of 14

Yamato Steak House

2807 Scioto Trail, Portsmouth

1 critical & 3 non-critical

Critical *CRITICAL VIOLATION* Observed multiple containers of veggies and a container of raw chicken not properly labeled and dated. Corrective Action: All prepped food that are ready to eat or time/temperature controlled should be labeled and dated.

Corrected During Inspection Observed a container of flour and a container of sugar with in use utensils inside of each container.

Observed a noncommercial grade rice maker in kitchen area. PIC stated that it was for employee use only.

Corrected During Inspection Observed debris build up on the bottom of a stand up cooler behind the hibachi grill.

Page 3 of 14

IXTaccihuatl Catina

2134 Gallia St, Portsmouth

1 critical & 0 non-critical

Critical Corrected During Inspection *CRITICAL VIOLATION* Observed raw eggs being stored on top of other food products used for cooking. Corrective Action: All foods should be separated and segregated accordingly to prevent cross contamination.

Page 4 of 14

China City

2726 Scioto Trail, Portsmouth

0 critical & 2 non-critical

3717-1-04.5(A)(3) / Cleanliness of nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment.

Observed debris build up on the rack holding canned goods.

3717-1-06.4(B) / Cleaning – frequency and restrictions.

Observed ice build up on the inside of the walk-in freezer.

Page 5 of 14

SOMC Cafe

1805 27th St, Portsmouth

0 critical & 3 non-critical

3717-1-03.2(D) / Food storage containers – identified with common name of food.

Observed multiple condiment bottles without the common name labeled on the side of the container.

3717-1-03.2(K) / In-use utensils – between-use storage.

Observed handle of ladle touching granola inside of storage container.

3717-1-04.5(A)(3) / Cleanliness of nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment.

Observed debris build up on the bottom of the stand up freezer in kitchen area.

Page 6 of 14

SOMC Cafeteria

1805 27th St, Portsmouth

0 critical & 4 non-critical

3717-1-06.2(E) / Handwashing signage.

Observed no “employees must wash hands” sign posted in all three employee restrooms.

3717-1-03.2(D) / Food storage containers – identified with common name of food.

Observed multiple condiment bottles without the common name at the grill station.

3717-1-03.2(K) / In-use utensils – between-use storage.

Corrected During Inspection Observed handle of ladle touching Cajun seasoning inside of storage container.

3717-1-06.4(B) / Cleaning – frequency and restrictions.

Observed debris build up on the floor of the outside walk-in freezer.

Page 7 of 14

Market Street Cafe & Beanery

212 Market St, Portsmouth

0 critical & 1 non-critical

3717-1-03.2(D) / Food storage containers – identified with common name of food.

Observed condiment bottles at both prep stations without common name displayed on the side.

Page 8 of 14

Taco Bell

2535 Gallia St, Portsmouth

0 critical & 1 non-critical

3717-1-04.5(A)(3) / Cleanliness of nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment.

Observed debris build up on springs of sprayers at dish sink.

Page 9 of 14

Giovanni’s Pizza

1925 11th St, Portsmouth

0 critical & 2 non-critical

3717-1-04.5(A)(2) / Cleanliness of food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans.

Repeat Observed blackened debris on pans that hold sandwiches when sent through the pizza oven.

3717-1-06.4(A) / Repairing.

Repeat Observed floor tile in disrepair in front of the walk-in refrigerator door.

Page 10 of 14

Burger King

2221 Gallia St, Portsmouth

0 critical & 2 non-critical

3717-1-03.2(Q) / Food storage – preventing contamination from the premises.

Corrected During Inspection Observed an open bag of frozen sausage patties not covered in the walk-in freezer.

3717-1-06.4(A) / Repairing.

Observed wall trim being held on by duct tape above the mop sink.

Page 11 of 14

Dairy Queen

1607 Chillicothe St, Portsmouth

0 critical & 3 non-critical

3717-1-03.2(D) / Food storage containers – identified with common name of food.

Observed multiple condiment bottles not labeled with common name at both blizzard making stations.

3717-1-04.5(A)(3) / Cleanliness of nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment.

Observed debris build up on the bottom of the cake freezer located in the lobby. Observed debris build up in the bottom of the freezer containing Dilly bars behind the register. Observed debris build up in the bottom of the freezer containing Dilly bars at the drive thru window. Observed debris build up on the can opener at the cake station.

3717-1-06.4(D) / Cleaning ventilation systems, nuisance and discharge prohibition.

Observed dust build up on the ceiling vent in the men’s restroom.

Page 12 of 14

Buffalo Wild Wings

1611 Chillicothe St, Portsmouth

1 critical & 4 non-critical

Critical *CRITICAL VIOLATION* Observed a live pest crawling across the wall behind prep cooler in the kitchen.

3717-1-06.2(E) / Handwashing signage.

Observed no “employees must wash hands” sign at the hand sink near the prep cooler in the kitchen. Observed no “employees must wash hands” sign at the hand sink behind the bar.

3717-1-03.2(Q) / Food storage – preventing contamination from the premises.

Corrected During Inspection Observed an uncovered container of raw chicken legs in the walk-in freezer near the breading station.

3717-1-04.1(KK) / Food equipment – certification and classification.

Observed cheesecake being stored in to-go boxes in the walk-in freezer across from the manager’s office.

3717-1-06.4(A) / Repairing.

Observed the top drawer of a storage cabinet not completely closing under the breading station. Employee stated that new storage cabinet has been ordered and is on the way.

Page 13 of 14

River Side Cafe

1833 Jackson St, Portsmouth

0 critical & 2 non-critical

3717-1-06.4(A) / Repairing.

Observed a missing wall tile under the sink in the men’s restroom.

3717-1-06.4(B) / Cleaning – frequency and restrictions.

Observed debris build up on the light of the hood system.

Page 14 of 14

Subway

2918 Gallia St, Portsmouth

0 critical & 3 non-critical

3717-1-04.8(E)(2) / Clean equipment and utensils stored in a self-draining position and covered or inverted.

Corrected During Inspection Observed a bowl and a strainer not inverted on the top shelf for storage above the vegetable washing sink.

3717-1-04.5(A)(3) / Cleanliness of nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment.

Observed debris build up in the bottom of the stand up refrigerator containing prepped lettuce and cucumbers (corrected during inspection). Observed debris build up in containers holding packaged crackers and croutons (corrected during inspection). Observed debris build up on the inside of the microwave behind the sandwich making station.

3717-1-06.4(A) / Repairing.

Observed multiple ceiling tiles in the lobby area that had water damage.

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