Information provided by the Miami County Public Health Department.
Aug. 30
• J’s Cuisine, 1743 W. Main St., Troy — Corrected during inspection; critical; repeat: Food not properly protected from contamination by separation, packaging, and segregation. Raw egg mix was stored over open soy sauce in the prep top cooler. Upon making the PIC aware, the eggs were moved to the bottom shelf.
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Improper method for cooling TCS foods. Observed foods cooling in the walk-in cooler covered, and containers stacked on top of one another.
Improper storage of food items. Food in walk-in cooler and prep cooler that was not cooling was uncovered at the time of inspection.
Improper use and/or maintenance of wiping cloths. Wiping cloths were observed stored out of solution between uses. Ensure wiping cloths are left in sanitizer to prohibit bacteria growth.
In-use utensils improperly stored. Observed a knife being stored between two prep tables between uses.
Cutting blocks or boards cannot be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Cutting boards were observed deeply scored, scratched, and stained. Cutting boards are no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
Aug. 31
• Glacier View Coffee, 20 N. High St. Suite 102, Covington — Facility does not have an employee with manager certification in food protection. Manager is in the process of obtaining the Manager’s Certification in Food Protection.
No sanitizer test kit available. The PIC stated quat sani strips have been ordered but have not yet been delivered to the establishment. Obtain the proper strips to test the concentration of the sanitizing solution.
Irreversible registering temperature indicator not readily accessible for hot water mechanical warewashing operations. Obtain a high temp dish thermometer or heat activation strips to properly test the plate surface utensil temperature of food contact surfaces.
• 111 W. WATER, 111 W. Water St., Troy — No violations were documented at the time of inspection.
• Forest Elementary, 413 E. Canal St., Troy — No violations were documented at the time of inspection.
• Troy Junior High School, 556 N. Adams St., Troy — Equipment components are not intact, tight or properly adjusted. The walk-in cooler was observed with ice build up, especially near the condensing unit.
• Waffle House, 1290 Archer Drive, Troy — Repeat:
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in non-designated area. In the stand up reach-in cooler, open employee beverages were observed being stored above food items. Upon informing the PIC, the employee beverages were moved to a designated area.
Outer opening not protected. The back delivery door was observed with a gap present on the righthand side near the frame and threshold of the door. Eliminate the gap that is present to prevent the entry of pests.
Wiping cloths air-dried improperly. Wiping cloths must be put in sanitizer if they are to be used again.
Facility not maintained clean. Floors and walls throughout the facility were observed unclean with dust, dirt and food debris.
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. In the kitchen, near the grill line/station, the grout was observed severely broken down and degrading. This area was observed holding water and food debris. Also, a broken floor tile was observed. Repair to facilitate and promote for adequate cleaning of the physical facilities.
Sept. 1
• Bowman & Landes Turkeys Inc., 6490 E. Ross Road, New Carlisle — Corrected during inspection; critical:
In the raw meat display cooler, raw hamburger and cubed steak were observed adjacent to intact steak. Ensure any tenderized, cubed or ground beef is separated from intact beef. Upon making the PIC aware of this, the PIC began the process of separating the meat.
The following food items in the top area of the sandwich prep cooler were observed holding above the required cold holding temperature of 41 F: 1. Cherry Tomatoes (56 F) 2. Boiled Eggs (51 F) 3. Shredded Cheese (53 F) 4. Salsa (47 F) – Upon making the PIC aware of this, the PIC discarded the containers of cherry tomatoes, hard boiled eggs and shredded cheese while placing the small containers of salsa in the bottom section of the cooler.
In the deli sandwich prep cooler, 3 small containers of coleslaw and 3 small containers of macaroni salad were observed past their use-by-date. Upon making the PIC aware of this, the PIC discarded all six containers of food. When date marking, ensure food items are dated for 7 days, with day one being the first day. If simply adding days to the initial date, add 6 to obtain the last date.
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In the sales floor cooler, packaged twice baked potatoes and slices of pie slices were observed without a net wight. Provide a net weight to the labels.
On the selling floor cooler, the labels located on the packaged sandwiches were observed without a distributor. Provide the name and address of the distributor.
• La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant, 836 W. Main St., Troy — Non-food contact surfaces of equipment are unclean. The racks in the walk-in cooler were observed with food debris and residue-like build-up. Ensure the surfaces are clean to sight and touch.
Improperly cleaned storage area for refuse, recyclables, or returnables. In the dumpster area around the grease receptacle, an accumulation of grease was observed on the ground. Ensure the dumpster pad and grease receptacle area is being cleaned at a frequent enough basis to prevent a build-up of grease and other residues.
Corrected during inspection; critical:
Food not properly protected from contamination by separation, packaging, and segregation. In the walk-in cooler, observed diced tomato, pico de gallo, guacamole and a house sauce all to be kept uncovered/unprotected. Items not in continuous use or in the process of cooling shall be kept covered and protected. Upon informing the PIC, the uncovered items were all covered with clean food lids.
Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment not sanitized at the required frequency. Observed a large food paddle that did not fit in dish machine to be washed and rinsed without being sanitized. Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned before use and after cleaning (washed and rinsed). Upon informing the PIC, the dish worker was instructed to reclean and then sanitize the large food paddle.
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Across from the dirt dish area, on the clean dish rack, clean food containers were observed being stored on top of each other (wet nesting). Prior to storage, ensure food storage containers and utensils are completely air-dried. When drying, ensure they are kept in a self-draining position.
Nonfood-contact surfaces not easily cleanable. In the walk-in freezer and the outside storage units, multiple shelving units were observed severely rusted. Resurface or replace to ensure cleanability.
• AB Graham, 8025 E. State Route 36, Conover — No violations were documented at the time of inspection.
• Milton Union Recreation Association 2, 7640 Milton-Potsdam Road, West Milton — Repeat: Facility does not have an employee with manager certification in food protection.
• Caven’s Meats Inc., 7850 State Route 36, Conover — Corrected during inspection; critical: Food not properly protected from contamination by separation, packaging, and segregation. In the retail meat and deli cooler, observed raw chicken being stored above raw pork. Upon informing the PIC, a food employee was instructed to move the raw chicken below the raw pork.
• Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, 2313 W. Main St., Troy — Repeat:
Utensils and equipment contacting non-TCS foods not cleaned at required frequency. The soda gun at the bar was observed with a thick yeast and mold-like build-up.
Cutting blocks or boards cannot be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Cutting boards throughout the facility were observed deeply scored, stained, and scratched. Cutting boards are no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
Facility not maintained clean. Floors and walls throughout the facility were observed unclean at the time of inspection, especially in the following areas: – behind the prep sink – behind the bag n box – behind the server station near the patio door – behind the dish washing machine.
Sept. 2
• Market II, 301 Troy Pike, Covington — Heating, ventilating, and/or air conditioning systems not properly designed and installed.
• The Caroline, 5 S. Market St., Troy — Corrected during inspection; critical; repeat:
Equipment food-contact surfaces or utensils are unclean. The slicer was observed with stuck on cheese from previous use. Upon making the PIC aware, the slicer was taken apart and cleaned.
TCS foods not being cold held at the proper temperature. The server station reach-in cooler was holding food between 77-78F at the time of inspection. The three items from the reach-in: applesauce, half and half, and cole slaw were discarded.
Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS foods not properly date marked. The following items were observed without a date mark: – cooked beef in the walk-in cooler – cut heads of lettuce in the prep top cooler – House made Alfredo sauce in the walk-in cooler Upon making the PIC aware, all items were dated for the day before 8/31
Ready-to-eat, TCS food not properly discarded when required. In the small reach-in cooler, house sauces were observed past their 7-day date range. Upon informing the PIC, the house sauces were voluntarily pulled and discarded.
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Irreversible registering temperature indicator not readily accessible for hot water mechanical warewashing operations.
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or closed and/or floor drains not provided. Behind the dish area, the floor and wall juncture points are needing completely sealed. Seal the exposed area so closed and tight-fitting at juncture points. The walk-in cooler was observed with missing cove base around the perimeter. Install to promote for adequate cleaning.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings not smooth and easily cleanable. No ceiling above the bar. Install smooth and easily cleanable surface finish above the bar.
• Duke Park Concession Stand, 1670 Troy-Sidney Road, Troy — Back storage area has residual debris that needs cleaned on floor and surfaces.
FSO did not have a person in charge per shift with the person in charge certification in food protection.
Repeat: Observed residential food equipment (ex. refrigerator). Equipment not approved by a recognized testing agency.
Sept. 3
• Adam’s Mobile, 10864 N. Rangeline Road, Covington — No violations were documented at the time of inspection.
• Poppin’ Off, 125 S. Market St., Troy — Facility not maintained clean. Floors along the walls and under equipment were observed with food debris and trash.
Corrected during inspection: Label on a food packaged in-house did not contain all required information. Label did not contain all ingredients for bagged “roasted peanuts” available for consumer self service. Upon making the PIC aware, the nuts were moved behind the counter.
Repeat: Plumbing system not properly maintained or repaired. Prep sink observed not functioning at the time of inspection.
• Troy High School, 151 W. Staunton Road, Troy — Corrected during inspection; critical; repeat: TCS foods not being cold held at the proper temperature. The serving line in-counter cooler was observed holding at 50F, and the milk was an internal 45F. Upon making the PIC aware, they decided to put the milk in the walk-in cooler to lower the temperature.
• Mariachis II, 301 E. Main St., Covington — Corrected during inspection: TCS foods not properly thawed. Observed chicken finishing the thawing process in the prep sink at room temperature. Upon informing the PIC, cold running water was used to finish the thawing process. ROP tilapia was observed thawed in the ROP environment without being opened or removed from the packaging.
Critical; repeat: Presence of live insects, rodents, and other pests. The facility’s bar was observed with a severe gnat infestation. Gnats were observed around the soda gun, beer taps, and drain behind the ice bin. Gnats were also observed inside the soda gun nozzle.
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Equipment not approved by a recognized testing agency. Observed dried oregano and other RTE spices being stored in a plastic drawer container that is not food grade.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings not smooth and easily cleanable. The walk-in cooler floor was observed bowing up and warping at the seams. The floor was also beginning to show signs of rust. The floor is no longer smooth or easily cleanable. Repair.
• Tipp City Middle School, 555 N. Hyatt St., Tipp City — No violations were documented at the time of inspection.
• Nevin Coppock Elementary School, 525 N. Hyatt St., Tipp City — Repeat: Equipment components are not intact, tight or properly adjusted. The walk-in freezer was observed with ice build up, especially around the door.
• Coldwater Cafe, 19 E. Main St., Tipp City — Corrected during inspection; critical:
Handwashing sink is being used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand washing sink at the bar was observed being used as a dump sink and hand sink. The dump sink was full of ice to hold drink bottles. Upon making the PIC aware, the issues were corrected.
Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS foods not properly date marked. Observed cut watermelon in the walk-in freezer without a date mark. Upon making the PIC aware, the melon was date marked for the day of prep 9/4.
Corrected during inspection; critical; repeat:
Equipment food-contact surfaces or utensils are unclean. In the Bodega, a knife with food debris was observed on the magnetic strip.
Ready-to-eat, TCS food not properly discarded when required. Observed multiple items past their use by date: – house made lemon dressing 8/27 – house made honey mustard 8/27 – cooked noodles (2) 8/31 – house made lemon dressing 8/20 Upon making the PIC aware, all items were discarded.
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Non-food contact surfaces of equipment are unclean. On the underside of the mixer, where attachments are placed, a thick build up of food debris was observed.
Facility not maintained clean. Floors under and behind equipment in the Bodega, were observed with food debris and crumbs.
• LT Ball Intermediate School, 575 N. Hyatt St., Tipp City — No violations were documented at the time of inspection.
Sept. 8
• Harrison’s, 106 E. Main St., Tipp City — Utensils and equipment contacting non-TCS foods not cleaned at requried frequency. The soda fountain machine, when the nozzles were removed, were observed with a mold-like build-up in the dispensers to each of the separate dispensing units. Remove and clean.
Cutting blocks or boards cannot be effectively cleaned and sanitized. The salad station cutting block was observed scratched, scored and severely discolored. Replace so cutting surface is able to be effectively cleaned and sanitized.
Utensils and equipment contacting non-TCS foods not cleaned at required frequency. Observed the bar soda gun nozzle with a severe mold-like build-up.
Corrected during inspection; critical; repeat:
Food employee(s) did not wash hands when required. Observed food employee switching gloves between tasks without first washing the hands prior to donning a new set of gloves. The food employee was instructed to re-begin starting with washing of the hands, prior to donning the new gloves.
Handwashing sink is being used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed rags being stored in the hand sink adjacent the ware-washing area. Upon informing the PIC, the rags were removed from the hand sink.
Food not properly protected from contamination by separation, packaging, and segregation. Raw fish observed being stored over a container of salsa in the small prep cooler across from the grill line. Upon making the PIC aware, the fish was moved to the bottom shelf.
TCS foods not being cold held at the proper temperature. On the salad station, observed house red devil sauce holding at 60F. Upon informing the PIC, the sauce was placed in the undercounter portion of this unit to cool. Cole slaw in the small server prep cooler was observed at 52.4F at the time of inspection. Upon making the PIC aware, the cole slaw was discarded.
Ready-to-eat, TCS food not properly discarded when required. Observed house made hummus with an out date of 9/4 and a house made chip dip with an out date of 9/4. Upon making the PIC aware, the items were discarded.
Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS foods not properly date marked. Some items within the food service were observed being date marked for up to 8 total days. Upon informing the PIC, the date marking issues were corrected to reflect a 7-day date range.
Corrected during inspection; critical: Food package(s) received in poor condition. In the basement, observed a severely dented can. Upon informing the PIC, the dented can was voluntarily pulled.
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Non-food contact surface(s) not cleaned at the required frequency. Non-food contact surfaces throughout observed with build up of food debris and residues. More frequently clean the non-food contact surfaces throughout the food service to prevent these build-ups.
Facility not maintained clean. Under and behind all equipment, food debris, dust, dirt and residual type build-ups observed. Enhance the frequency of cleaning in the hard to reach areas to prevent the sort of observed accumulations.
• Tokyo Peking, 3 N. Market St., Troy — Corrected during inspection; critical; repeat: Food not properly protected from contamination by separation, packaging, and segregation. Observed raw shell eggs in the two-door reach-in cooler being stored above RTE foods. Upon informing the PIC, the raw shell eggs were moved to the bottom shelf below RTE food items.
Corrected during inspection; critical: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS foods not properly date marked. In the reach-in cooler, previously cooked chicken and wontons were observed without date marks. In the downstairs walk-in cooler, 3 containers of chicken were not properly date marked. Upon informing the PIC, all items without dates were marked with they date they were prepared (9/7).
Corrected during inspection: TCS foods not properly thawed. Observed frozen beef sitting out at room temperature to begin thawing. Upon informing the PIC, the frozen beef was placed in the reach-in cooler to properly thaw under refrigeration.
Critical; repeat: No air gap or approved backflow prevention device on the plumbing system. Observed no building backflow. An approved plumbing system shall be installed to properly preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at the food service operation.
• La Fiesta Express LLC, 1133 W. Main St., Troy — Corrected during inspection; critical; repeat:
Food not properly protected from contamination by separation, packaging, and segregation. Raw eggs observed being stored over lettuce and RTE items. Upon making the PIC aware, the eggs were moved to the bottom shelf.
Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS foods not properly date marked. Two house made sauces were observed in the prep-top cooler without date marks. Upon making the PIC aware, the items were date marked with the prep date 9/7.
Corrected during inspection; critical:
Improper cooling of TCS food. Cooked beef was observed hot in the prep top cooler. Food employee stated the beef had just been cooked and was being cooled. Items should be cooled in the walk-in cooler or with another approved method. PIC took the item to the walk-in cooler.
Improper use of time as a public health control (4 hours). The salsa that was being held for time was not marked with the initial time it was pulled from refrigeration. Upon making the PIC aware, the time stamp was added.
Repeat: Improperly cleaned storage area for refuse, recyclables, or returnables. The refuse enclosure was observed with spilled oil and grease outside the oil receptacle.
