Recent Findlay restaurant health inspections through Feb. 8

Findlay, Ohio — Wondering how your favorite restaurant in Findlay scored on its recent health inspection? We’ve got you covered.

In this article, we’ll cover restaurant and food service facility health inspections conducted by Hancock Public Health from Jan. 4, 2023 through Feb. 8, 2023.

Restaurants with no violations in most recent inspection:

Heavenly Pizza, 1404 N. Main St., Findlay. Inspected Jan. 19, 2023.

50 North, 339 E. Melrose Ave., Findlay. Inspected Jan. 19, 2023.

Stix, 110 E. Sandusky St., Findlay. Inspected Jan. 30, 2023.

The Findlay Social, 330 S. Blanchard St., Findlay. Inspected Feb. 1, 2023.

The Crest, 800 W. Bigelow Ave., Findlay. Inspected Feb. 2, 2023.

Subway, 3900 Ventura Dr., Findlay. Inspected Feb. 2, 2023.

Waffle House, 1103 Trenton Ave., Findlay. Inspected Feb. 2, 2023.

Sodexo @ The Refinery, 301 Davis St., Findlay. Inspected Feb. 7, 2023.

University of Findlay Cave Snack Bar / Catering Kitchen, 1000 N. Main St., Findlay. Inspected Feb. 7, 2023.

Restaurants with non-critical violations only:

Firehouse Subs, 1978 Tiffin Ave., Findlay. Inspected Jan. 18, 2023:

1. Non-critical, repeat violation: Facility does not have an employee with manager certification in food protection.
2. Non-critical, corrected during inspection: In-use utensils improperly stored. Ice scoop fully covered by ice in ice machine. Ice scoop must be stored with handle above ice or in a protected space outside of ice machine. PIC removed ice scoop from ice & placed it in a proper storage area at time of inspection.

Jimmy John’s, 536 W. Trenton Ave., Findlay. Inspected Jan. 19, 2023:

1. Non-critical, corrected during inspection: Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in non-designated area. Observed employee drinks stored above food items in walk-in cooler. Person in charge (PIC) moved employee drinks to bottom shelf in walk in cooler at time of inspection.

Applebee’s, 2531 Tiffin Ave., Findlay. Inspected Jan. 19, 2023:

1. Non-critical, corrected during inspection: Non-food contact surfaces of equipment are unclean. The handles of the upright refrigerator and freezer had a build up of debris. PIC cleaned at time of inspection.

Elks Lodge BPOE #75, 900 W. Melrose Ave., Findlay. Inspected Jan. 20, 2023:

1. Non-critical, repeat violation: No towels or drying device at the handwashing sink(s). (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THERE WERE NO PAPERTOWELS LOCATED AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN)
2. Non-critical: Equipment not approved by a recognized testing agency. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THERE WERE A NUMBER OF CROCKPOTS AND ROASTERS OBSERVED IN THE LICENSED KITCHEN. REMOVE NON COMMERICAL EQUIPMENT. REMINDER THAT ONLY EQUIPMENT THAT IS NSF/ANSI APPROVED CAN BE USED FOR COOKING AND HOT HOLDING IN LICENSED ESTABLISHMENTS)

Fins Seafood & Grille, 1801 Broad Ave., Findlay. Inspected Jan. 23, 2023:

1. Non-critical, repeat violation: Light intensity less than twenty foot candles in required areas. The light above the hand wash sink in the back prep area is not working.

Jac & Do’s Pizza, 1905 Tiffin Ave., Findlay. Inspected Jan. 26, 2023:

1. Non-critical: Non-food contact surfaces of equipment are unclean. The equipment and shelves in the dough making area had a build up of debris.
2. Non-critical: Facility not maintained clean. Observed a build up of debris under the equipment in the mixer area and the fountain drink system.

Cold Stone Creamery / Tim Hortons, 1050 Interstate Ct., Findlay. Inspected Jan. 31, 2023:

1. Non-critical, corrected during inspection: Hot and cold holding equipment thermometer was missing, located incorrectly, or not easily readable. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THERE WAS NO THERMOMETER LOCATED INSIDE THE BULK CREAMER CONTAINER)
2. Non-critical: Dispensing tube on bulk milk container not cut properly (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THE DISPENSER TUBE ON THE BULK CREAMER CONTAINER WAS NOT CUT PROPERLY ALLOWING THE TCS FOOD TO SIT OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL)
3. Non-critical, corrected during inspection: Improper storage of single-service and single-use articles. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THE TO-GO SANDWICH (SQUARE) CONTAINERS WERE BEING STORED OPEN SIDE UP)
4. Non-critical: Equipment components are not intact, tight or properly adjusted. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THE GASKET/SEAL LOCATED ON THE FAR LEFT DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR ICE CREAM MERCHANDIZER (LOBBY) WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN)

Lucky’s Tavern and Grill, 221 Crystal Ave., Findlay. Inspected Feb. 1, 2023:

1. Non-critical: Facility not maintained clean. The floor in the kitchen by the mixer has a build up of debris.
2. Non-critical: Floors, walls, and/or ceilings not smooth and easily cleanable. The wall by the hood has peeling paint and is no longer easily cleanable.

Another Wolfies, 8013 CR 140, Findlay. Inspected Feb. 2, 2023:

1. Non-critical, repeat violation: Facility does not have an employee with manager certification in food protection. (INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED)
2. Non-critical, repeat violation: Equipment not approved by a recognized testing agency. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THE 2 DOMESTIC CHEST FREEZERS WERE STILL ON SITE BEING USED. THESE 2 UNITS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO BE USED IN THIS ESTABLISHMENT AND WAS DOCUMENTED ON BOTH THE TRANSFER AND 30 DAY INSPECTION REPORTS) ***Owner/operator is working with a restaurant equipment supplier to purchase NSF/ANSI certified freezer/s.
3. Non-critical, repeat violation: Equipment components are not intact, tight or properly adjusted. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THE GASKET LOCATED ON THE MILK GLASS DOOR MERCHANIZER WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN)

AMC Classic Findlay 12, 906 Interstate Dr., Findlay. Inspected Feb. 3, 2023:

1. Non-critical, repeat violation: Mops dried improperly. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THERE WERE MOPS LAYING IN THE MOP SINK IN THE MOP ROOM LOCATED ON THE EAST WING)

Restaurants with at least one critical violation:

Findlay Dairy Queen Grill & Chill, 1207 W. Main Cross St., Findlay. Inspected Jan. 4, 2023:

1. Critical, corrected during inspection: Food not properly protected from contamination by separation, packaging, and segregation. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION EMPLOYEE FOOD WAS BEING STORED ABOVE ESTABLISHMENT FOODS. THE FOOD WAS RELOCATED TO A BIN. ENSURE THAT EMPLOYEE FOOD IS STORED BELOW AND COMPLETELY SEPERATE FROM ESTABLISHMENT FOODS)
2. Critical, corrected during inspection: TCS foods not being hot held at the proper temperature. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION HAMBURGER PATTIES IN THE HOT HOLDING DRAWER HAD INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF 130 DEGREES F. THE HAMBURGERS WERE DISCARDED. ENSURE THAT FOOD BEING HOT HELD MAINTAIN INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF 135 DEGREES F OR GREATER)
3. Critical, corrected during inspection: Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials not properly labeled. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THERE WAS AN UNLABELED SPRAY BOTTLE THAT CONTAINED AN ORANGISH/PINK COLORED LIQUID. MANAGER WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY WHAT IT WAS AND DISCARDED THE LIQUID. ENSURE THAT ALL WORKING CONTAINERS OF CLEANERS/CHEMICALS ARE LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME)
4. Non-critical, repeat violation: Facility not maintained clean. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THERE WAS A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. WORK ON A MASTER CLEANING SCHEDULE, PROVIDE PROPER CLEANING TOOLS AND TRAINING.)

Starbucks Coffee, 1819 Tiffin Ave., Findlay. Inspected Jan. 18, 2023:

1. Critical, repeat violation, corrected during inspection: Quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution at incorrect temperature, concentration, and/or water hardness. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THE QUATS SANITIZER SOLUTION LOCATED ON THE COUNTERS HAD A CONCENTRATION OF LESS THAN 0 PPM. THE QUATS SOLUTION WAS DISCARDED AND FRESH SOLUTION WAS MADE TO THE CORRECT CONCENTRATION OF 200-400 PPM)
2. Non-critical, repeat violation: Facility does not have an employee with manager certification in food protection. (A 2023 HANCOCK PUBLIC HEALTH TRAINING SCHEDULE AND REGISTRATION FORM WAS PROVIDED. TO BE IN COMPLIANCE, ESTABLISHMENT MUST HAVE A MANAGER/SUPERVISOR OBTAIN MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN FOOD PROTECTION THE IS RECOGNIZED BY ODH)
3. Non-critical, repeat violation: No written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION ESTABLISHMENT WAS UNABLE TO PRODUCE WRITTEN PROCEDURES THAT OUTLINE AREA OF DISINFECTION FOR A VOMIT/FECAL ACCIDENT. AN APPROVED PROCEDURE WAS PROVIDED)
4. Non-critical: Equipment components are not intact, tight or properly adjusted. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THERE WERE BROKEN GASKETS/SEALS LOCATED ON THE FOLLOWING UNITS: FOH BAR FRIDGE #1, BOH 1 DOOR FRIDGE #1)

Pilgrim Family Restaurant, 1505 W. Main Cross St., Findlay. Inspected Jan. 19, 2023:

1. Critical, corrected during inspection: Food not properly protected from contamination by separation, packaging, and segregation. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION RTE FOODS WERE BEING STORED WITH RAW FOODS. PIC RELOCATED THE RTE FOODS TO A SHELF ABOVE THE RAW PRODUCTS. ENSURE THAT PROPER STORAGE ORDER IS BEING FOLLOWED AND IS BASED ON FINAL INTERNAL COOKING TEMPERATURES OF FOODS)
2. Critical, corrected during inspection: TCS foods not being hot held at the proper temperature. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THE SAUSAGE LINKS BEING HOT HELD IN THE HOT HOLDING CABINET HAD AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 121 DEGREES F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAUSAGE LINKS. ENSURE THAT SAUSAGE LINKS ARE COOKED TO THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 145 DEGREES F AND THEN MAINTAIN AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 135 DEGREES F OR GREATER WHILE BEING HOT HELD)
3. Non-critical, corrected during inspection: Improper storage of food items. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THE RTE BOILED POTATOES WERE BEING COOLING IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT BEING LOOSELY COVERED AND A CONTAINER OF HASH BROWNS WAS MISSING ITS LID. ENSURE THAT FOODS ARE COVERED TO PREVENT FROM ACCIDENTAL CONTAMINATION. ENSURE THAT WHILE COOLING FOODS THAT THEY ARE COVERED LOOSELY TO ALLOW FOR PROPER COOLING)
4. Non-critical, corrected during inspection: Non-food contact surfaces of equipment are unclean. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THE MAGNETIC KNIFE HOLDER HAD A BUILD UP OF FOOD AND GRIME)
5. Non-critical: Facility not maintained clean. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THERE WAS A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME THROUGHOUT THE BACK OF HOUSE. WORK ON CREATING A MASTER CLEANING SCHEDULE, PROVIDE PROPER TOOLS AND CLEANERS, PROVIDE TRAINING)

Royal Buffet, 2551 Tiffin Ave., Findlay. Inspected Jan. 19, 2023:

1. Critical, repeat violation, corrected during inspection: Food not properly protected from contamination by separation, packaging, and segregation. Observed several buckets of food in the walk in refrigerator and wontons in the deep freezer that were not stored covered. PIC covered these items at time of inspection.
2. Critical, corrected during inspection: TCS foods not being hot held at the proper temperature. Sushi rice was observed in the rice warmer from the day prior at 67F. Cooked rice is a TCS food and needs to be kept at least 135F unless proper testing is conducted to verify pH. PIC discarded rice.
3. Critical: Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials not properly labeled. Observed a spray bottle of cleaner stored on the floor near the fryer that was not labeled.
4. Critical, repeat violation, corrected during inspection: Ice being used for food after it was used as a coolant. Observed pitchers of ice tea in the ice maker. PIC corrected.
5. Non-critical, corrected during inspection: In-use utensils improperly stored. Observed spatulas for the hibachi grill stored in clean room temperature water. In use utensils need to be stored on a clean surface or in water of at least 135F. PIC corrected.
6. Non-critical: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. Observed a leak from the ceiling in the lobby near the hibachi grill and in the kitchen near the fryer.
7. Non-critical: Light intensity less than ten foot candles in required areas. A light bulb was out in the walk in refrigerator.

Arby’s, 700 S. Main St., Findlay. Inspected Jan. 23, 2023:

1. Critical, corrected during inspection: Quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution at incorrect temperature, concentration, and/or water hardness. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THE SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BUCKETS THROUGHOUT HAD A CONCENTRATION OF LESS THAN THE REQUIRED 200 PPM. THE SOLUTIONS WERE DISCARDED AND FRESH SANITIZER SOLUTION WAS MADE TO THE CORRECT CONCENTRATION OF 200-400 PPM)
2. Critical, repeat violation, corrected during inspection: TCS foods not being hot held at the proper temperature. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THE HAMBURGER PATTY HAD AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 121 DEGREES F. THE HAMBURGER WAS DISCARDED. ENSURE THAT ALL TCS FOODS ARE COOKED TO THE CORRECT TEMPERATURE AND THEN HOT HELD AT 135 DEGREES F OR GREATER AT ALL TIMES)
3. Non-critical, repeat violation: Facility does not have an employee with manager certification in food protection.
4. Non-critical, repeat violation: Handwashing sink water below 100°F. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THE HANDWASH SINK LOCATED NEAR THE FRYERS DID NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED MINIMUM TEMPERATURE.)
5. Non-critical, corrected during inspection: In-use utensils improperly stored. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE HANDLE OF THE SPOON USED TO DISPENSE ANDES MINT PIECES WAS LAYING IN THE CANDY PIECES.)
6. Non-critical: Clean equipment and utensils not stored in a self-draining position and covered or inverted. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THE ICE BUCKET WAS OBSERVED BEING STORED OPEN SIDE UP)
7. Non-critical: Cutting blocks or boards cannot be effectively cleaned and sanitized. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE CUTTING SURFACE LOCATED ON THE MAKE LINE REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS HEAVILY SCORED)

Campus Pollyeyes, 339 S. Blanchard St., Findlay. Inspected Jan. 23, 2023:

1. Critical, corrected during inspection: Chlorine sanitizing solution at incorrect temperature and/or concentration. Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle was above 200 ppm. PIC remade solution. Make sure to use test strips to ensure proper strength of sanitizer.
2. Critical, repeat violation, corrected during inspection: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS foods not properly date marked. Pizza sauce and ranch were in the walk in refrigerator were not datemarked. Make sure to date mark all TCS foods in refrigeration.
3. Non-critical: Hot and cold holding equipment thermometer was missing, located incorrectly, or not easily readable. The salad prep refrigerator did not have a thermometer.
4. Non-critical: Equipment components are not intact, tight or properly adjusted. The seals for the salad prep refrigerator are torn.

Circle of Friends Restaurant, 125 W. Sandusky St., Findlay. Inspected Jan. 24, 2023:

1. Critical: Employees are not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report information about their health. Food Employee Health Policy Forms need to completed by all food employees. A blank form will be sent by mail or in person.
2. Critical, corrected during inspection: Equipment food-contact surfaces or utensils are unclean. The can opener blade has an accumulation of food debris. Employee cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection.
3. Non-critical, repeat violation: Facility does not have an employee with manager certification in food protection. HPH brochure left at time of inspection.
4. Non-critical: Non-food contact surfaces of equipment are unclean. The drawers holding utensils have a build up of debris.

China Rose Chinese Restaurant, 2431 S. Main St., Findlay.  Inspected Jan. 30, 2023:

1. Critical, repeat violation: Equipment food-contact surfaces or utensils are unclean. The skimmers for the wok have a build up of debris. Owner plans on purchasing replacement skimmers. The colanders have a build up of debris.
2. Non-critical, corrected during inspection: In-use utensils improperly stored. The rice scoops were observed stored in room temperature water between use. PIC corrected. Scoops need to be stored on a clean plate or bowl.
3. Non-critical: Non-food contact surfaces of equipment are unclean. Equipment around the fryer has a build up of debris/oil.

Dougie John’s Pizza, 106 S. Main St., Findlay. Inspected Feb. 1, 2023:

1. Critical, corrected during inspection: Ready-to-eat, TCS food not properly discarded when required. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THERE WAS RTE, TCS HAM BEING HELD PAST ITS DISCARD DATE OF 1/29. MANAGER DISCARDED THE HAM. ENSURE THAT ALL RTE, TCS FOODS ARE BEING DISCARDED AS REQUIRED FOR FOOD SAFETY)
2. Critical, corrected during inspection: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS foods not properly date marked. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THERE WERE NO DATE ON THE RTE CHICKEN WINGS, CHICKEN CHUNKS, MARINARA SAUCES. MANAGER WAS ABLE TO IDENTIFY WHEN THESE FOODS WERE PREPARED AND DATED MARKED THEM ACCORDINGLY)
3. Critical, corrected during inspection: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS foods not properly date marked. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THERE WERE RTE, TCS FOODS THAT WERE BEING DATE MARKED INCORRECTLY ALLOWING 8 DAYS USE. MANAGER UNDERSTANDS THAT THE DAY THE ITEM IS PREPARED/OPENED IS DAY 1, ADD 6 DAYS, FOR A TOTAL OF 7 DAYS USE)
4. Non-critical: Hot and cold holding equipment thermometer was missing, located incorrectly, or not easily readable. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THERE WERE NO THERMOMETER IN THE PIZZA PREP REFRIGERATION UNIT)
5. Non-critical: Equipment not approved by a recognized testing agency. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THERE WAS A NEW GALANZ REFRIGERATION UNIT FOUND ONSITE BEING USED TO STORE TCS FOODS. THIS REFRIGERATION UNIT IS A DOMESTIC PIECE OF EQUIPMENT AND NOT PERMITTED TO BE USED WITHIN A LICENSED ESTABLISHMENT. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE NSF/ANSI CERTIFIED TO BE IN COMPLIANCE)

City Barbeque, 15033 Flag City Dr., Findlay. Inspected Feb. 1, 2023:

1. Critical, corrected during inspection: Chlorine sanitizing solution at incorrect temperature and/or concentration. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THE CHLORINE SANITIZER IN THE WAREWASH MACHINE WAS REGISTERING 0 PPM. MANAGER NOTICED A LEAK IN THE LINE, MADE REPAIR. THE WAREWASH MACHINE DISPENSED AT THE REQUIRED 50-100 PPM. ENSURE THAT THE MACHINE IS TESTED ROUTINELY TO ENSURE PROPER SANITIZING OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
2. Critical, corrected during inspection: TCS foods not being cold held at the proper temperature. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THE BOTTOM REFRIGERATION DRAWER WAS OBSERVED TO BE SLIGHTLY AJAR IN WHICH THE CHICKEN LOCATED IN THAT DRAWER HAD INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF 44-47 DEGREES F. FOODS IN THE TOP DRAWER AND THE TOP PART OF THE UNIT HAD INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF <41 DEGREES S. MANAGER TOOK THE 2 PANS OF CHICKEN FROM THE BOTTOM DRAWER AND PLACED THEM IN THE WALK IN COOLER FOR RAPID COOLING. ENSURE THAT EMPLOYEES ARE SHUTTING EQUIPMENT DOORS/NOT LEAVING THEM OPEN FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME TO MAINTAIN PROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURES FOR FOOD SAFETY)
3. Critical, corrected during inspection: Ready-to-eat, TCS food not properly discarded when required. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION A PAN OF POTATO SALAD WAS OBSERVED BEING HELD PAST ITS DISCARD DATE. THE MANAGER DISCARDED THE POTATO SALAD. ENSURE THAT ALL RTE, TCS FOODS ARE BEING DISCARDED AS REQUIRED FOR FOOD SAFETY)

Fern Cafe, 452 E. Sandusky St., Findlay. Inspected Feb. 1, 2023:

1. Critical, repeat violation: Handwashing sink is being used for purposes other than handwashing. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION IT WAS OBSERVED THAT VEGETABLES ARE BEING WASHED IN THE HANDWASH SINK. OWNER STATES THAT THE FOOD PREP SINK WAS REMOVED BECAUSE OF A DRAIN BACKING UP. IF ESTABLISHMENT IS TO WASH VEGETABLES THEN A PROPERLY AIR GAPPED VEGETABLE PREP SINK MUST BE INSTALLED. ALL PLUMBING MUST BE INSTALLED BY A LICENSED PLUMBER AND A PLUMBING PERMIT MUST BE PULLED) ***At the time of this reinspection Basinger Plumbing has been called, owner is awaiting a phone call back. In the meantime, owner has instructed food handlers to use a colander and the 4 bin sink located behind the bar. Ensure that proper plumbing permits are pulled.
2. Non-critical, repeat violation: Equipment components are not intact, tight or properly adjusted. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THE GASKET/SEAL LOCATED ON THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE SALAD/SANDWICH TOPPING REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN) ***At time of this reinspection owner is prepared to contact someone to replace broken gasket.

The Cafe @ Millstream, 1150 Broad Ave., Findlay. Inspected Feb. 1, 2023:

1. Critical: Employees are not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report information about their health. Food Employee Health Policy forms should be completed by all food employees. Copy left at time of inspection.
2. Critical: Improper use of non-continuous cooking. Observed salmon that had had been blackened but not fully cooked in the walk in refrigerator that was not marked as not fully cooked and there was no prior approval from Hancock Public Health. Develop procedures and submit to Hancock Public Health for approval. Code reference left at time of inspection.
3. Non-critical, corrected during inspection: Clean equipment and utensils not stored in a self-draining position and covered or inverted. The ice bucket was not inverted while being stored. PIC corrected.
4. Non-critical: Irreversible registering temperature indicator not readily accessible for hot water mechanical ware washing operations. Obtain 160F test strips or maximum registering thermometer to test the dishwasher.

Joey Fratellos Restaurant, 116 E. Sandusky St., Findlay. Inspected Feb. 1, 2023:

1. Critical, corrected during inspection: Equipment food-contact surfaces or utensils are unclean. The can opener blade had an accumulation of food debris. Can opener was placed by the 3 compartment sink to be cleaned and sanitized.
2. Non-critical, repeat violation, corrected during inspection: In-use utensils improperly stored. Ice scoop was stored directly on top of the soiled ice maker. PIC placed scoop by the 3 compartment sink to be cleaned and sanitized and will store in a protected location going forward.
3. Non-critical: No towels or drying device at the handwashing sink in the warewashing area. PIC refilled dispenser.
4. Non-critical: Equipment not approved by a recognized testing agency. Observed Menards buckets being used for raw chicken to be deep fried. Obtain food grade containers.
5. Non-critical: Non-food contact surfaces of equipment are unclean. The air fryer and the table/equipment in that area have a build up of debris.

Oler’s Bar & Grill, 708 Lima Ave., Findlay. Inspected Feb. 2, 2023:

1. Critical, corrected during inspection: Chlorine sanitizing solution at incorrect temperature and/or concentration. Dishwasher in the kitchen had no measurable chlorine sanitizer at time of inspection. Sanitizer bucket for dishwasher was empty and a truck was expected today to replace the empty bucket. Employee filled the three compartment sink with sanitizer solution and began using that until the new sanitizer arrived.
2. Non-critical, repeat violation: Facility does not have an employee with manager certification in food protection. Hancock Public Health brochure left at time of inspection.
3. Non-critical: Ambient air and water thermometers are not accurate. The thermometer for the prep refrigerator was inaccurate by 20 degrees.
4. Non-critical: Equipment components are not intact, tight or properly adjusted. The seal for the prep refrigerator has a torn seal/gasket.

Panda Express, 1843 Tiffin Ave., Findlay. Inspected Feb. 2, 2023:

1. Critical, repeat violation, corrected during inspection: Ready-to-eat, TCS food not properly discarded when required. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THERE WAS SAUCE LOCATED IN THE WALK IN REFRIGERATION UNIT THAT HAD A PREP DATE OF 1/20, IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN DISCARDED 1/27. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAUCE. ENSURE THAT ALL RTE, TCS FOODS ARE DISCARDED AFTER 7 DAYS.)
2. Critical, corrected during inspection: Quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution at incorrect temperature, concentration, and/or water hardness. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION ALL OF THE BUCKETS OF SANITIZER SOLUTION HAD A CONCENTRATION OF <200 PPM. THE MANAGER DISCARDED THE SOLUTIONS AND MADE FRESH QUATS SANITIZER TO THE CORRECT CONCENTRATION OF 200-400 PPM)
3. Non-critical, repeat violation: Facility does not have an employee with manager certification in food protection. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION ONLY A SERVSAFE CERTIFICATE WAS OBSERVED. TO BE IN COMPLIANCE AN ODH MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN FOOD PROTECTION MUST BE OBTAINED BY A MANAGER/SUPERVISOR. AN APPLICATION TO SUBMIT REQUIRED PAPERWORK WAS PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF THIS INSPECTION.)
4. Non-critical, corrected during inspection: No written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THE MANAGER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE WRITTEN PROCEDURES FOR A VOMIT/FECAL ACCIDENT. AN APPROVED COPY OF WRITTEN PROCEDURES WAS PROVIDED AND REVIEWED)
5. Non-critical: Facility not maintained clean. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION SEVERAL OF THE FLOOR DRAINS WERE OBSERVED TO HAVE A HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD AND DEBRIS.)

Keith’s Dug Out, 3112 N. Main St., Findlay. Inspected Feb. 2, 2023:

1. Critical, corrected during inspection: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS foods not properly date marked. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THERE WAS A PACKAGE OF HOTDOGS THAT DID NOT HAVE DATE MARKING. THE MANAGER WAS ABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE HOTDOGS WERE OPENED AND DATE MARKED THEM ACCORDINGLY. ENSURE THAT ALL RTE, TCS FOODS ARE DATE MARKED FOR FOOD SAFETY)
2. Non-critical, repeat violation: No drain plugs in waste receptacle. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE DRAIN PLUG WAS MISSING FROM THE DUMPSTER. CONTACT WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY AND ASK THEM TO REPLACE MISSING PLUG)

Rancho Fiesta, 1739 Tiffin Ave., Findlay. Inspected Feb. 2, 2023:

1. Critical, repeat violation, corrected during inspection: Food not properly protected from contamination by separation, packaging, and segregation. Observed uncovered trays on tamales in reach-in freezer & 3 uncovered spice containers in dry storage. PIC covered tamales & spice containers with tin foil at time of inspection.
2. Non-critical, repeat violation: Non-food contact surfaces of equipment are unclean. Observed build-up of debris on hood above flat top grill.
3. Non-critical: Cutting blocks or boards cannot be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed burn/fire damage on edge of cutting board on prep cooler located between stove top & flat top grill. Burn damage creates a surface that is not smooth & easily cleanable. Damaged cutting board must be replaced.

Culvers, 806 Trenton Ave., Findlay. Inspected Feb. 3, 2023:

1. Critical, repeat violation, corrected during inspection: Ready-to-eat, TCS food not properly discarded when required. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THERE WAS A PAN OF CHICKEN ON THE LINE THAT WAS BEING HELD PAST ITS DISCARD DATE/TIME. THE CHICKEN WAS DISCARDED. ENSURE THAT ALL FOODS ARE BEING DISCARDED AS REQUIRED FOR FOOD SAFETY AND CULVERS POLICY)
2. Critical, corrected during inspection: Food not properly protected from contamination by separation, packaging, and segregation. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THERE WERE RAW SHELLED EGGS BEING STORED ABOVE FISH. THE EGGS WERE RELOCATED. ENSURE THAT ALL FOODS ARE STORED CORRECTLY BASED ON INTERNAL COOKING TEMPERATURES WITH RTE FOODS LOCATED ON TOP AND RAW CHICKEN/EGGS LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM)
3. Non-critical, corrected during inspection: Hot and cold holding equipment thermometer was missing, located incorrectly, or not easily readable. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THERE WAS NO THERMOMETER LOCATED IN THE FISH COOLER)
4. Non-critical, corrected during inspection: Single-service and single-use articles not protected from contamination. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THE PAPER BOATS/PAPER TO GO CONTAINERS WERE BEING STORED ON THE LINE OPEN SIDE UP)
5. Non-critical: Handwashing sink water below 100°F. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THE WATER AT THE WOMEN’S BATHROOM HANDWASH SINK WOULD NOT EXCEED 75 DEGREES F.)

Gillig Winery, 1720 Northridge Rd., Findlay. Inspected Feb. 3, 2023:

1. Critical, corrected during inspection: Chlorine sanitizing solution at incorrect temperature and/or concentration. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THE MECHANICAL WAREWASH MACHINE WAS NOT DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER. ECOLAB WAS CALLED. UNTIL THE MACHINE CAN DISPENSE CHLORINE SANITIZER AT THE CORRECT CONCENTRATION OF 50-100 PPM SANITIZING MUST BE DONE UTILIZING THE 3 BIN SINK)
2. Non-critical, repeat violation: Equipment components are not intact, tight or properly adjusted. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THE GASKETS/SEALS LOCATED ON THE LEFT DOOR OF THE ATOSA PREP REFRIGERATION UNIT AND THE FREEZER DOOR WERE FOUND TO BE BROKEN. OWNER/OPERATOR IS AWARE OF BROKEN GASKETS AND STATES THAT THE GASKETS HAVE BEEN ORDERED BUT ARE ON BACK ORDER)

Dark Horse Restaurant, 4136 N. Main St., Findlay. Inspected Feb. 6, 2023:

1. Critical, corrected during inspection: Quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution at incorrect temperature, concentration, and/or water hardness. The sanitizer bucket in the kitchen had no measurable sanitizer and the dispenser was not dispensing any sanitizer. Employee fixed a kink in the line for the sanitizer and quat tablets were used to refill the sanitizer bucket. Make sure to monitor sanitizer dispenser.
2. Non-critical, corrected during inspection: Improper storage of single-service and single-use articles. Boxes of disposable cups were observed stored on the floor of the storage room. Employee corrected at time of inspection.
3. Non-critical: Equipment not approved by a recognized testing agency. The small black refrigerator near the toasters and the microwave are not approved pieces of equipment. Refrigerators and microwaves need to be NSF approved or equivalent.

Penn Station, 1044 Interstate Ct., Findlay. Inspected Feb. 7, 2023:

1. Critical, repeat violation, corrected during inspection: Improper use of time as a public health control (4 hours). (AT TIME OF INSPECTION PROCEDURES FOR USING TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL WAS NOT IMPLEMENTED ON A REGULAR BASIS. ESTABLISHMENT HAS THE TOOLS NECESSARY TO USE TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL FOR THE POTATOES (TIME CHART, THERMOMETER, ETC). MANAGER UNDERSTANDS THAT ESTABLISHMENT MUST USE THESE TOOLS TO ENSURE BACTERIAL GROWTH IS CONTROLLED TO PREVENT FOOD BORNE ILLNESS.)
2. Critical, corrected during inspection: Handwashing sink not accessible. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THERE WERE A NUMBER OF ITEMS SITTING IN THE HANDWASH SINK LOCATED IN THE BOH. THE ITEMS WERE REMOVED. ENSURE THAT HANDWASH SINKS ARE ALWAYS ACCESSIBLE, NEVER HAVE ITEMS SITTING INSIDE THEM, THEY MUST NEVER BE USED FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN HANDWASHING)
3. Non-critical, repeat violation: No sanitizer test kit available. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THERE WERE NO TEST STRIPS FOR THE QUATS SANITIZER)
4. Non-critical, corrected during inspection: Food employee(s) not wearing a hair restraint. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION HAIR RESTRAINTS WERE NOT BEING USED BY THE FOOD HANDLERS)
5. Non-critical: Mops dried improperly. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THERE WAS A MOP LAYING INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET)
6. Non-critical: Equipment components are not intact, tight or properly adjusted. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION A BUILD UP OF ICE WAS OBSERVED ALONG THE TOP, BACK SIDE AND BOTTOM OF THE THE FREEZER UNIT. MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO PREVENT THIS NON POTABLE WATER FROM BUILDING UP INSIDE THE FREEZER UNIT AND POTENTIALLY CONTAMINATING FOOD)
7. Non-critical, corrected during inspection: No written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION MANAGER WAS UNABLE TO PRODUCE WRITTEN PROCEDURES FOR A VOMIT/FECAL ACCIDENT. AN APPROVED COPY WAS PROVIDED AND REVIEWED)

Hot Head Burritos, 2025 Tiffin Ave., Findlay. Inspected Feb. 7, 2023:

1. Critical, corrected during inspection: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS foods not properly date marked. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THERE WERE A NUMBER OF RTE, TCS FOODS THAT WERE BEING INCORRECTLY DATE MARKED WITH 8-11 DAYS USE. THE PIC UNDERSTOOD THE DATE MARKING REQUIREMENTS AND WAS ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE ESTABLISHMENT GUIDELINES. PIC IS TO MAKE NECESSARY DATE CORRECTIONS TO REFLECT NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS USE OR DISCARD FOODS THAT WERE BEING HELD PAST THE CORRECT DISCARD DATE. ESTABLISHMENT HAS VARIOUS SHELF LIFES DEPENDING ON THE PRODUCT (A CHART IS AVAILABLE IN BOH) – ENSURE EMPLOYEES ARE FOLLOWING THE CHART CORRECTLY AND NEVER HOLDING RTE, TCS FOODS LONGER THAN 7 DAYS TOTAL)
2. Critical: Employees are not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report information about their health. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THE PIC WAS UNABLE TO PRODUCE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT PROVES THAT ESTABLISHMENT HAS ONE IMPLEMENTED. AN APPROVED COPY OF AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WAS PRODUCED. ENSURE THAT SIGNED COPIES ARE ABLE TO BE PRODUCED AT TIMES OF INSPECTION THAT PROVIDE PROOF THAT ESTABLISHMENT HAS ONE CURRENTLY IMPLEMENTED)
3. Non-critical, repeat violation: Facility does not have an employee with manager certification in food protection. (INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED)
4. Non-critical: Handwashing sink water below 100°F. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THE WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE HANDWASH SINK LOCATED IN THE WOMEN’S BATHROOM WOULD NOT EXCEED 88 DEGREES.)
5. Non-critical: Handwashing sink water below 100°F. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THE WATER TEMPERATURE LOCATED AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE MEN’S BATHROOM WOULD NOT EXCEED 80 DEGREES F)
6. Non-critical: Hot and cold holding equipment thermometer was missing, located incorrectly, or not easily readable. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THERE WAS NO THERMOMETER LOCATED IN THE PREP LINE REFRIGERATION UNIT)
7. Non-critical: Food employee(s) not wearing a hair restraint. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THE FOOD HANDLER HAD A HAT SITTING ON TOP OF HIS HEAD WITH MUCH OF HIS HAIR TO CONTAINED. ENSURE THAT EVERY FOOD HANDLER HAS THEIR HAIR EFFECTIVELY RESTRAINED)
8. Non-critical: Facility not maintained clean. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THE FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED BY THE WAREWASH MACHINE WAS FOUND TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY TO PREVENTING ADEQUATE DRAINAGE)
9. Non-critical: Light intensity less than twenty foot candles in required areas. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THERE WAS A LIGHT FIXTURE NOT FUNCTIONING ABOVE THE WAREWASH AREA THAT REDUCED THE LIGHTING INTENSITY TO 15 FOOT CANDLES)

Sweets on the EDG, 507 S. Main St., Findlay. Inspected Feb. 8, 2023:

1. Critical, corrected during inspection: Unsafe or unapproved ingredients added to food. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION CREAM CHEESE WAS OBSERVED BEING USED AS AN INGREDIENT IN SOME OF THE COTTAGE FOOD ITEMS. COTTAGE FOOD RULES WERE REVIEWED AND THE ITEMS WERE PULLED FROM INVENTORY. OWNER/OPERATOR INTENDS ON PURSUING AN HOME BAKERS LICENSE. IF THAT IS OBTAINED AND OPERATOR WANTS TO SELL IN THIS LOCATION, THEN A REFRIGERATION UNIT THAT IS NSF/ANSI CERTIFIED MUST BE ACQUIRED)
2. Non-critical: Label on a food packaged in-house did not contain all required information. (AT TIME OF INSPECTION THE FOOD LABELS DID NOT CONTAIN SUBINGREDIENTS THAT ARE REQUIRED. INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED AND REVIEWED AT THE TIME OF THIS INSPECTION)

VIP Lao Cuisine, 1800 Tiffin Ave., Findlay. Inspected Feb. 8, 2023:

1. Critical, corrected during inspection: Improper cooling of TCS food. Meatballs that were cooked 3-4 hours prior were observed cooling on the counter top and had an internal temperature of 73F. PIC discarded meatballs at time of inspection. Chicken and beef that had been cooked around 2 hours prior was also cooling at room temperature and were at 74F and 75F. Chicken and beef were placed into refrigerator to finish cooling.
2. Critical, corrected during inspection: Raw shell eggs not maintained at 45° F or below. Eggs were sitting out at room temperature and had an internal temperature of around 53F Eggs were placed in to the refrigerator to be kept cold.
3. Critical, corrected during inspection: Food thermometers are not accurate. Two metal stem thermometers were reading around 25-30F too cold. Calibrated at time of inspection.
4. Non-critical, corrected during inspection: In-use utensils improperly stored. The scoop for the rice was observed stored in a container of room temperature water. In use utensils need to be either stored on a clean surface, in water of at least 135F or in the food with the handle out of the food. Rice scoop was placed into the rice with the handle out of the product at time of inspection.

Asian Grill, 1813 Tiffin Ave., Findlay. Inspected Feb. 8, 2023:

1. Critical: White rice improperly acidified to render it non-TCS, or without a HACCP plan. Facility was keeping sushi rice at room temperature from the day prior without a HACCP plan or pH testing. PIC stated normally rice is made fresh every day and kept above 135Fin the warmer.
2. Critical, corrected during inspection: Food not properly protected from contamination by separation, packaging, and segregation. Observed raw chicken stored above ready to eat food (onion) in the walk in refrigerator. PIC moved chicken to the bottom shelf at time of inspection.
3. Critical, corrected during inspection: TCS foods not being cold held at the proper temperature. The refrigerator up in the sushi area was holding TCS foods at 56F. Manager discarded TCS foods and adjusted the unit. At end of inspection, the refrigerator had an ambient air temperature of 40F.
4. Non-critical, corrected during inspection: Improper storage of food items. Observed carrots stored on the floor of the walk in refrigerator. PIC corrected.
5. Non-critical: Non-food contact surfaces of equipment are unclean. Rice warmer has a build up of debris.
6. Non-critical: Non-food contact surfaces of equipment are unclean. The water bottles for the grill have a build up of debris on the outside. Obtain bottles that can be cleaned and sanitized.
7. Non-critical: Non-food contact surfaces of equipment are unclean. The shelving in the kitchen has a build up of debris.
8. Non-critical: Light intensity less than fifty foot candles in required areas. The light above the three compartment sink is not working correctly and not providing enough light.

Findlay Country Club, 1500 Country Club Dr., Findlay. Inspected Feb. 8, 2023:

1. Critical, corrected during inspection: Ready-to-eat, TCS food not properly discarded when required. Observed several ready to eat TCS foods in the walk in refrigerator that were past the datemark including coconut sauce and marsala. Employee discarded at time of inspection.
2. Non-critical: Equipment components are not intact, tight or properly adjusted. The seal/gasket for the upright Delfield Refrigerator and the large prep refrigerator are torn.