Restaurant Inspections - Columbia Borough - May 3, 2024

Columbia Pizza and Italian Restaurant, 429 Locust St., Columbia, April 22. Pass. Onions stored directly on the floor in the back area rather than 6 inches off the floor as required. Capicola, deli ham, salami, provolone cheese and sliced tomatoes were held at 51-52 F for an unknown amount of time in the bain-marie rather than 41 F or below as required. The ambient temperature of this unit was 61 F. Temperature-control-for-safety foods are not permitted to be stored in this unit until it maintains a temperature of 41 F or colder. Portable fans in back food preparation area had an accumulation of dust. Rags stored in the hand-wash sink in the front service area. Lights are not shielded or shatterproof over the sandwich preparation area in the back. Side door in the food preparation area is not self-closing and is being propped open. No sign or poster posted at the hand-wash sink in the front service area to remind employees to wash their hands.