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The North Ridgeville GetGo location along with the new Pulp Juice and Smoothie Bar, both located on Center Ridge Road, were inspected by a Lorain Public Health Inspector this week for food handling procedures.
A Lorain County Public Health inspector identified multiple repeat violations at the Convenient Food Mart location at 32505 Center Ridge Road in North Ridgeville on November 19, 2024, most of which were corrected during the inspection visit.
The inspector wrote in a public report that the Convenient Food Mart store was observed with unclean food contact surfaces and utensils, including old food buildup on a potato cutter. The inspector indicated that the store corrected this issue during the visit.
The inspector further noted that sausage was being stored in the walk-in cooler improperly, an issue that was also corrected during the inspection visit. And that hot food was not reheated properly prior to placing it in the hot case where it is for sale. During the inspection, the inspector noted that the store corrected this issue by reheating a pasta dish in the oven to the correct temperature.
Other issues the inspector noted during the visit include: 1) the soda fountain machine not being cleaned at the required frequency, 2) potato salad, broccoli salad and shrimp salad stored in the walk-in cooler without required ingredient lists, 3) wiping cloths stored near the chicken breading station instead of in sanitizing water, and 4) the hot holding case, deli cooler and walk-in cooler not being cleaned at the required frequency.
North Ridgeville Public Water System Sends Notices About Lead Levels in Residential Water Lines
If your home was built prior to 1989 and if your water lines are listed as "lead status unknown" with the City of North Ridgeville, you likely are receiving a letter from the NR Public Water System this week.
The letter is part of a new annual Ohio EPA effort to reduce lead levels in older homes that may have water service lines made out of galvanized steel instead of plastic or copper.
"A water service line is the small diameter pipe that connects the water main to your home or building," the notice states. "Exposure to lead in drinking water can cause serious health effects in all age groups, especially pregnant people, infants (both formula-fed and breastfed), and young children."
The notice states that exposure to lead can cause decreases in IQ and attention spans, worsened learning abilities and behavioral problems in children. In adults, exposure to lead can mean an increased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and kidney or nervous system problems.
If your home is found to have lead in the water, the notice states, "You may wish to have your child's blood tested for lead" with the Lorain County Public Health Department.
If you receive this notice, you are asked to conduct an easy water test of your home's water pipes in order to help the City of North Ridgeville save money and staff time that will be required under the new Ohio EPA guidelines, which also requires the City of North Ridgeville PWS to spot test sample locations across the water system.
Water customers who received the notice can conduct a scratch test or a magnet test by going to this website, https://forms.gle/DKpoCy4YscfuLMRo6 and using a magnet, key or coin--along with a smart phone--to conduct the test on their water pipes. You will then be asked to submit the results to the City to help with this Ohio EPA testing.
If the test results indicate you have lead in your drinking water, you may do the following to reduce your exposure:
* Do not boil the water, as boiling water does not reduce lead.
* Flush your tap, if it has not been used for six hours or more, because lead levels increase in water standing still in lead-containing plumbing materials.
* Use cold water for cooking, drinking and baby formula.
* Use an ANSI certified lead filter.
* Clean your water faucet aerators regularly.
* Replace plumbing fixtures that contain lead.
* Conduct additional tests on water used by pregnant persons, infants and young children.
* Test your child's blood for lead poisoning.
Culver's North Ridgeville Restaurant Among Five Food Facilities in NR Inspected for Food Safety This Week
Culver's Restaurant on Lorain Road in North Ridgeville was one of five NR Food Facilities inspected by Lorain County Public Health the week of November 11-15. The inspector wrote in a public report that Culver's Restaurant was observed maintaining sanitizing solution in a three-compartment sink at improper temperatures. A person in charge at Culver's corrected the issue during the inspection.
Injury Accident on Avon-Belden Road Wednesday
A vehicle traveling on Avon-Belden Road T-boned a vehicle turning left off of Mildred on Wednesday, resulting in the injury of 52-year-old Jennifer Schaeffer of Avon Lake.
Schaeffer was the passenger in the vehicle that was originally traveling on Avon-Belden Road and was transported to Avon Cleveland Clinic Hospital with minor injuries. The driver of the car turning left off Mildred is listed as the "Unit in Error" on the North Ridgeville Police Report.
Serious Injury Accident in North Ridgeville
North Ridgeville Police report that a 64-year-old Westlake woman was seriously injured in a car accident on Bagley Road in North Ridgeville. Patricia Diotte was taken to Westlake St. John Hospital following the accident.
The accident occurred in front of the Drug Mart on Bagley Road. You may view the police report below for information on how police believe the accident occurred.
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