Saturday, September 6, 2014
Are You Beginning to Feel Safer Yet?
Barack Obama, Warrior President was leading from behind at this week’s NATO Conference in Wales when British Prime Minister David Cameron called for a multi-national coalition to carry out military action against the Islamic State militant group, formerly known as ISIS. Meanwhile, Obama’s Clueless Secretary of State John Kerry claims Obama is “Totally Committed” to Stopping ISIS and is taking a “Holistic Approach” with “Kinetic” Action, whatever the hell that means. Back home the nation awaits Obama’s appearance as Chuck Todd’s first guest on his inaugural broadcast of NBC’s “Meet The Press,” and Award Winning Photo Illustrator Artis Conception shows us Obama in his super-hero “Warrior Outfit.”
All of our Dumbed-Down, Self-Absorbed, Media-Influenced, Celebrity-Obsessed, Politically-Correct, Uninformed, Short-Attention-Span, Free-Stuff Grabbing, Low-Information Obama Supporters Who Put Obama In The White House—Twice, may download their personal copies, because, unlike at The Fishwrap, our copies are always FREE.
- HURLEY THE HISTORIAN says security for the NATO event was especially tight this week, since on this date in 1901, President William McKinley was shot shaking hands at the Pan-American Exhibition in Buffalo, and died eight days later.
- MAYBE THAT’S WHY OUR QUOTE FOR TODAY COMMITTEE chose Ronald Reagan’s “Please tell me you’re all Republicans” comment to the surgeons who were about to operate on him after the assassination attempt on March 30, 1981.
News Closer to Home
THE BIG NEWS IN CINCINNATI THIS WEEKEND was whether celebrities chosen to lead the Chicken Dance at Oktoberfest would be any gayer than Star Trek’s Mr. Sulu last year.
Probably not, since Nick and Drew Lachey were announced as the festival’s grand marshals on Friday, as a reward for opening a crappy sports bar in Over-the-Rhine along the Trolley Folly Route and letting the A&E Network film them doing it.
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Health inspection violations at Mahogany’s at the Banks in July were the same as in January. No sanitizers in the dish washer, food not kept at the proper temp etc. Owner Liz Rogers says, “Not to worry, we didn’t have any customers so there was no chance of people getting sick.”
Some of those violations included:
Violation: 3717-1-06.4(B)(1) – Violation – Storage: Chitlins stored too close to watermelons.
Correction: 3717-1-06.4(B)(1) – Corrective Action – Keep chitlins away from watermelon storage area.
Status: NOT CORRECTED
- OTHER LESS FRIVOLIOUS MAHOGANY’S VIOLATIONS ON JULY 16 INCLUDED:
Record ID: CFSI144186 – Last Inspection 7/16/2014
Inspection Type: CCP – CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Status: VIOLATIONS FOUND
CCP – VIII. Consumer Advisory
Violation: VIII. Consumer Advisory Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods.
Comments: Revise the consumer advisory, see standard inspection report.
Status: NOT CORRECTED
CCP – VI. Time/Temperature
Violation: VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food Proper: cooking time and temperatures; reheating procedures for hot holding; cooling time and temperatures; hot holding temperatures; cold holding temperatures; date marking and disposition. Time as a public health control procedures and record.
Comments: Ensure hot holding items remain above 135F Ensure cold holding items remain below 41F Date mark stored food items with an expiration date, six (6) day shelf life.
Status: NOT CORRECTED
CCP – VII. Protection from Contamination
Violation: VII. Protection from Contamination Food separated and protected; food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized; proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, and unsafe food.
Comments: (Corrected On-Site) Keep food items at least six (6) inches above ground, OFF OF THE FLOOR.
Status: CORRECTED ON SITE
Record ID: CFSI144185 – Last Inspection 7/16/2014
Inspection Type: FOOD SERVICE OPERATION – STANDARD INSPECTION
Status: VIOLATIONS FOUND
3717-1-05.1(S)(2)
Violation: 3717-1-05.1(S)(2) – Violation – Plumbing system – maintained in good repair Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair.
Correction: 3717-1-05.1(S)(2) – Corrective Action – Plumbing system – maintained in good repair A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair.
Comments: Repair the plumbing issue at the hand sink in the kitchen.
Status: NOT CORRECTED
3717-1-03.2(Q)
Violation: 3717-1-03.2(Q) – Violation – Food Storage–preventing contamination form the premises Food items are not protected from contamination during storage.
Correction: 3717-1-03.2(Q) – Corrective Action – Food Storage–preventing contamination form the premises Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: In a clean, dry location where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least six inches above the floor. Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than six inches above the floor on case lot handling equipment as specified; and pressurized beverage containers, cased food in waterproof containers such as bottles or cans, and milk containers in plastic crates may be stored on a floor that is clean and not exposed to floor moisture.
Comments: (Corrected On-Site) Keep food items at least six (6) inches above ground. Observed onion stored on the floor.
Status: CORRECTED ON SITE
3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(a)
Violation: 3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(a) – Violation – TCS – Hot Holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures below 135° F or a roast was being held below 130° F.
Correction: 3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(a) – Corrective Action – TCS – Hot Holding Hold hot foods at 135° F or higher. Roasts cooked as required in 3717-1-03.3.A.4 or reheated as required in 3717-1-03.3.H.1. may be held at 130° F.
Comments: Hot holding is 135F or higher. Observed macaroni, sweet potatoes, and baked beans holding below 135F. Ensure items are reheated properly prior to placing into the hot well. Ensure equipment setting are able to maintain food at 135F or higher. DO NOT USE HOT WELLS TO REHEAT ITEMS.
Status: NOT CORRECTED
3717-1-06.4(B)(1)
Violation: 3717-1-06.4(B)(1) – Violation – Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
Correction: 3717-1-06.4(B)(1) – Corrective Action – Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
Comments: Clean the floor perimeter throughout, particularly behind the prep/cooking line.
Status: NOT CORRECTED
3717-1-03.4(G)(4)
Violation: 3717-1-03.4(G)(4) – Violation – RTE PHF, date marking Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code.
Correction: 3717-1-03.4(G)(4) – Corrective Action – RTE PHF, date marking A date marking system that meets the criteria stated in paragraphs (G)(1) and (G)(2) of this rule may include: (a) Using a method approved by the licensor for refrigerated, ready-to-eat time/temperature controlled for safety food that is frequently rewrapped, such as lunchmeat or a roast, or for which date marking is impractical, such as soft serve mix or milk in a dispensing machine; (b) Marking the date or day of preparation, with a procedure to discard the food on or before the last date or day by which the food must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded as specified under paragraph (G)(1) of this rule; (c) Marking the date or day the original container is opened in a food service operation or retail food establishment, with a procedure to discard the food on or before the last date or day by which the food must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded as specified under paragraph (G)(2) of this rule; or (d) Using calendar dates, days of the week, color-coded marks, or other effective marking methods, provided that the marking system is disclosed to the licensor upon request.
Comments: Date marking needs to be done correctly and consistently. Observed numerous items without any expiration dating. All stored food items must be labeled with expiration dating to indicate the shelf life. SIX (6) days maximum shelf life.
Status: NOT CORRECTED
3717-1-06.2(C)
Violation: 3717-1-06.2(C) – Violation – Handwashing Facilities – Hand Drying Provision Handwashing lavatory had no, unapproved, or inoperable hand drying provision.
Correction: 3717-1-06.2(C) – Corrective Action – Handwashing Facilities – Hand Drying Provision Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: (1) Individual, disposable towels; (2) A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; (3) A heated-air hand drying device; (4) A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.
Comments: Ensure hand towels are present at all hand sinks.
Status: NOT CORRECTED
3717-1-04.4(A)(1)
Violation: 3717-1-04.4(A)(1) – Violation – Equipment-good repair and proper adjustment. Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order.
Correction: 3717-1-04.4(A)(1) – Corrective Action – Equipment-good repair and proper adjustment. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under rule 3717-1-04 of the Administrative Code and rule 3717-1-04.1 of the Administrative Code.
Comments: Replace/repair the burned out hood bulbs.
Status: NOT CORRECTED
3717-1-03.5(E)
Violation: 3717-1-03.5(E) – Violation – Food Labels–consumer advisory The consumer was not properly advised of the risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods.
Correction: 3717-1-03.5(E) – Corrective Action – Food Labels–consumer advisory Consumption of animal foods that are raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens – consumer advisory. (1) Except as specified in paragraphs (A)(1)(d) and (A)(1)(e)(iii) of rule 3717-1-03.3 of the Administrative Code, and under paragraph (C) of rule 3717-1-03.7 of the Administrative Code, if an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food, the license holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in paragraphs (E)(2) and (E)(3) of this rule, using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. (2) Disclosure shall include: (a) A description of the animal-derived foods, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “raw-egg Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order);” or (b) Identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. (3) Reminder shall include asterisking the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure to a footnote that states: (a) Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request; (b) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness; or (c) Consuming raw or undercooked meats , poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.”
Comments: The menu needs a revised consumer advisory. 1 – asterisk next to the food item that can be served undercooked 2 – footnote stating ‘these item may be served undercooked and/or contain raw food items’ 3 – warning stating ‘consuming undercooked food items may be harmful to your health’
Status: NOT CORRECTED
ON THE JANUARY INSPECTION:
Record ID: CFSI134289 – Last Inspection 1/13/2014
Inspection Type: CCP – CRITICAL CONTROL POINT
Status: VIOLATIONS FOUND
CCP – XI. Protection from Contamination
Violation: XI. Protection from Contamination Raw animal foods are separated from raw ready to eat foods and cooked ready to eat foods. Raw animal foods are separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding, and display. Foods are protected from physical and environmental contamination during storage, preparation, and display.
Comments: Clean the tea spigots daily. Observed a soil accumulation on the spigots Clean the ceiling around the HVAC vents there is a dust accumulation over food prep areas. Clean the ice machine interior. Keep food items at least six (6) inches above ground. Do not store in-between use utensils in standing water.
Status: NOT CORRECTED
CCP – III. Handwashing
Violation: III. Handwashing, Prevention of Contamination from Hands Handwashing facilities are adequate, conveniently located and accessible for employees. Handwashing facilities are properly supplied. Hands are properly washed when required. Exposed ready-to-eat foods are not touched by bare hands.
Comments: Keep all hand sinks stocked with soap and towels at all times.
Status: NOT CORRECTED
Record ID: CFSI134287 – Last Inspection 8/12/2013
Inspection Type: FOOD SERVICE OPERATION – STANDARD INSPECTION
Status: VIOLATIONS FOUND
3717-1-04.2(I)
Violation: 3717-1-04.2(I) – Violation – Sanitizing solutions-testing devices. There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer.
Correction: 3717-1-04.2(I) – Corrective Action – Sanitizing solutions-testing devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in ppm (mg/L) of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.
Comments: Obtain chlorine test strips for the primary dish machine. Monitor daily.
Status: NOT CORRECTED
3717-1-05.1(S)(2)
Violation: 3717-1-05.1(S)(2) – Violation – Plumbing system – maintained in good repair Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair.
Correction: 3717-1-05.1(S)(2) – Corrective Action – Plumbing system – maintained in good repair A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair.
Comments: Resolve the plumbing issue with the hand sink in the kitchen area. Ensure that all sinks drain properly and are stocked with soap and towels.
Status: NOT CORRECTED
3717-1-03.4(G)(4)
Violation: 3717-1-03.4(G)(4) – Violation – RTE PHF, date marking, Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code.
Correction: 3717-1-03.4(G)(4) – Corrective Action – RTE PHF, date marking, A date marking system that meets the criteria stated in paragraphs (G)(1) and (G)(2) of this rule may include: (a) Using a method approved by the licensor for refrigerated, ready-to-eat time/temperature controlled for safety food that is frequently rewrapped, such as lunchmeat or a roast, or for which date marking is impractical, such as soft serve mix or milk in a dispensing machine; (b) Marking the date or day of preparation, with a procedure to discard the food on or before the last date or day by which the food must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded as specified under paragraph (G)(1) of this rule; (c) Marking the date or day the original container is opened in a food service operation or retail food establishment, with a procedure to discard the food on or before the last date or day by which the food must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded as specified under paragraph (G)(2) of this rule; or (d) Using calendar dates, days of the week, color-coded marks, or other effective marking methods, provided that the marking system is disclosed to the licensor upon request.
Comments: Mark all stored food items with a preparation and ‘USE-BY’ date. The discard date is not to exceed six (6) days beyond the prep date. The shelf life is six (6) days.
Status: NOT CORRECTED
3717-1-04.5(A)(3)
Violation: 3717-1-04.5(A)(3) – Violation – Equipment cleanliness-Nonfood-contact Non-food contact surfaces are dirty.
Correction: 3717-1-04.5(A)(3) – Corrective Action – Equipment cleanliness-Nonfood-contact Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Comments: Clean the exterior of the oven, deep fryer, and grill. There is a heavy accumulation of grease and soil in these areas.
Status: NOT CORRECTED
3717-1-04.6(C)(3)
Violation: 3717-1-04.6(C)(3) – Violation – Food contact surfaces, chemical sanitizing After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces and utensils were not sanitized using an effective or approved combination of exposure time, chemical concentration, temperature, and/or pH.
Correction: 3717-1-04.6(C)(3) – Corrective Action – Food contact surfaces, chemical sanitizing Chemical manual or mechanical operations, including the application of sanitizing chemicals by immersion, manual swabbing, brushing, or pressure spraying methods, using a solution as specified under paragraph (N) of rule 3717-1-04.4 of the Administrative Code by providing: (a) Except as specified under paragraph (C)(3)(b) of this rule, an exposure time of at least ten seconds for a chlorine solution specified under paragraph (N)(1) of rule 3717-1-04.4 of the Administrative Code; (b) An exposure time of at least seven seconds for a chlorine solution of fifty ppm (mg/L) that has a pH of ten or less and a temperature of at least one hundred degrees Fahrenheit (thirty-eight degrees Celsius) or a pH of eight or less and a temperature of at least seventy-five degrees Fahrenheit (twenty-four degrees Celsius); (c) An exposure time of at least thirty seconds for other chemical sanitizing solutions; or (d) An exposure time used in relationship with a combination of temperature, concentration, and pH that, when evaluated for efficacy, yields sanitization.
Comments: Chlorine sanitizer is not being injected into the dish machine. Resolve all function issues to ensure dishes are being properly sanitized.
Status: NOT CORRECTED
3717-1-06.4(D)(1)
Violation: 3717-1-06.4(D)(1) – Violation – Facilities: Ventilation systems: Cleaning Intake and exhaust air ducts are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.
Correction: 3717-1-06.4(D)(1) – Corrective Action – Facilities: Ventilation systems: Cleaning Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.
Comments: Clean all ceiling ducts, remove all dust accumulations on ceilings and walls. Clean the electrical fan, remove dust from this area as well.
Status: NOT CORRECTED
3717-1-03.2(Y)
Violation: 3717-1-03.2(Y) – Violation – Miscellaneous sources of contamination Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed.
Correction: 3717-1-03.2(Y) – Corrective Action – Miscellaneous sources of contamination Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under O.A.C. 3717-1-03.2(A) to (X).
Comments: (Corrected On-Site) Do not store used food waste packaging amongst food items. Observed a container with waste food stored next to breading.
Status: CORRECTED ON SITE
3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(a)
Violation: 3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(a) – Violation – PHF – 135F hot holding Potentially hazardous foods were being held at temperatures below 135F [or a roast was being held below 130F].
Correction: 3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(a) – Corrective Action – PHF – 135F hot holding Hold hot foods at 135F (60C) or higher [except for those roasts that are cooked as required using time and temperature parameters specified in O.A.C.3717-1-03.3 may be held at 130F].
Comments: (Corrected On-Site) Hot holding is 135F or higher. Keep hot foods hot (and cold foods cold). Observed croquets and sweet potatoes stored on top of the oven. Keep items in hot holding or cold holding units.
Status: CORRECTED ON SITE
So has anybody seen any of this reported anywhere?
(You’re included too, Fishwrappers!)
MEANWHILE, WLW HATE RADIO DRAFT-DODGING TRASH-TALKER BILL CUNNINGHAM claims his “reliable sources” are telling him some members of city council want to forgive Liz Rogers’ big loan and give her $100,000 in additional money to pay off rent, unemployment taxes, etc.- CH SNITCH AT 1000 MAIN STREET says Hamilton County Prosecutor “JayWalking Joe” Deters thought Judge Tracie Hunter’s trial in Judge Nadel’s courtroom wouldn’t be lively enough, so he announced the Dingbat DemocRAT’s rulings had resulted in two deaths, in case his special prosecutor buddies Merlyn Shiverdecker and R. Scott Croswell III forgot to mention it. What a report— KimBall Perry even got the name of the street wrong where one of the killings had occurred.
- BUCKEYE BUREAU CHIEF GERRY MANDERS says according to Campus Reform, Ohio University’s president accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and called on the student senate president to participate as well. Megan Marzec, a senior at OU, dumped a bucket of fake blood on her head, calling for the university to divest from Israel, saying the “blood” represents “thousands of displaced and murdered Palestinians.” How stupid was that? Cincinnati Reds Broadcaster Thom Brennaman says when he attended Ohio University, nobody did anything that stupid, and he was president of the Beta Kappa Chapter of Beta Theta Pi fraternity, so he outta know.
- REPUBLICANS FOR HIGHER TAXES commented on the lawsuit against Northwest Schools for allegedly expelling four black students because of their race. They believe they have uncovered a key document proving these allegations.
BLUEGRASS BUREAU CHIEF KEN CAMBOO says on Wednesday, there was a gathering in Boondoggle County at the Triple Crown Country Club featuring Rand Paul, Thomas Massie, and James Comer in their effort to help raise funds to flip the Kentucky House away from the DemocRATS and Spender-of-the-House Stumbo. The host was the superpac Amerigop and they had a wide array of attendees, all three judge defectives plus Knochleman, plenty of state senators, and rep-tiles, plus a few candidates.
The CamBoozler reports that the special reception for big donors was raided by free-loader Nutsy Rogers and his band of “merry” men, IBANK’s Kevin “I don’t think I have a criminal record” Gordon (he is also COACH Coleman’s treasurer), Steve “Milkman” Trauth, and Charlie “COACH and Library Hater” Coleman. We also have learned that Campbell Commissioner Brian “Give Me a Handout” Painter was there competing for the most muffins consumed during speech time.
Plus, The Blower has uncovered a report from the Campbell County FOP meeting that Charlie “COACH” Coleman was seeking an endorsement and promising hazardous duty pay/retirement to jail employees at a cost of $500,000. We’ll be watching this race and his actions as we have never seen a supposed Republican platform like this….WTF, COACH?
FINALLY, AT YESTERDAY’S MEETING OF THE CONSERVATIVE AGENDA, Political Insiders were asking Beloved Whistleblower Publisher Charles Foster Kane about all the confusion Barack Obama, Warrior President is stirring up over his Silly ISIS Strategy. “It’s just what Obama wanted,” Kane explained. “It’ll be weeks before anybody in the press can get back to covering Amnesty, the IRS, or any of Obama’s other scandals.”
Remember: We never print all the bad stuff we know and certain people ought to be damn glad we don’t, especially Charlie “COACH” Coleman.
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“Political Advance Work” By James Jay Schifrin
This week our Patronage County Commissioners were talking about all the planning that goes into getting ready for a visit from their local Congressman.
“Did you see where Hereditary Patronage County Party Boss Peter Principal called?” asked Commissioner Filch. “Word is, he’s bringing Congressman Windsock by for another meaningless photo-op.”
“I hope he doesn’t expect Patronage County Sheriff Buford Flogg to provide a motorcycle escort like last time,” interrupted Commissioner Swindle. “And the VFW says providing an honor guard just because our Congressman is a veteran is getting old, too.”
“I’ll make sure everybody on City Council is invited,” offered Commissioner Pilfer. “You know how the former mayor always gets his panties in a big wad whenever he’s left off the list.”
“But the most important thing is press coverage,” explained Commissioner Swindle.
“Then for sure we don’t want to invite Muck Raker, the political columnist for the Patronage County Innuendo. That guy’s an honest reporter and asks embarrassing questions,” added Commissioner Filch.
“But Raker always brings along his camera. We’re going to need pictures of this thing,” said Commissioner Pilfer.
“Not to worry,” assured Commissioner Swindle. “Lackeys in Windsock’s office always carry their cell phones, and the Congressman loves taking selfies for his Facebook page.”
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