Metro Albany Kitchen Inspections: Feb. 22-28, 2019
Inspections of restaurants and other eating establishments in metro Albany
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From Staff Reports
These establishments were inspected Feb. 22-28 by the Environmental Health offices of Dougherty, Lee, Baker, Terrell, Worth, Mitchell and Calhoun counties. To contact the health office, call (229) 438-3943.
DOUGHERTY
Feb. 28
STARBUCKS COFFEE, 417 Third Ave.
Score: 100
DAIRY QUEEN NO. 10634, 2401 Dawson Road
Score: 100
BURGER KING NO. 1447, 2411 Dawson Road
Score: 100
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 3125 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Score: 100
PHOEBE NORTH, 2000 Palmyra Road
Score: 100
DUNKIN DONUTS, 2409 Dawson Road
Score: 100
Feb. 27
MOULTRIE ROAD CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, 111 Moultrie Road
Score: 94
Violations: Observed handwashing sink not provided with individual, disposable towels. PIC supplied paper towels for handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed single-service and single-use articles not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. PIC removed items from the floor. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed gaskets on reach-in cooler not maintained in good repair. PIC will have gaskets repaired/replaced. New Violation.
CHINA GARDEN, 2228 N. Slappey Blvd.
Score: 89
Violations: Observed no paper towels at hand sink; PIC place some paper towels at hand sink. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed food stored on floor and shelving not allowing a 6-inch clearance from off floor (drinks, water, rice, boxes of soy sauce, duck sauce); PIC remove food items and place on adequate shelving. New Violation. Observed female employee handling on preparing food not wearing a restraint. PIC had employee put on a hair restraint. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed food prep cooler cutting board not maintained in good repair; PIC will replace cutting board. New Violation. Correct by March 8. Observed bowl being used as a food scoop in food containers; PIC remove bowl. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods; PIC will have someone come and check it out to have repaired. New Violation. Observe no shield over light in walk-in cooler; PIC will have a shield placed on light bulb. New Violation. Correct by March 8.
Remarks: +/- 3 Degrees allowed for thermometer accuracy
ALBANY PRETZEL BAKERY C/O AUNTIE ANNE’S, 2601 Dawson Road Suite C-3
Score: 95
Violations: Observed pigs in blanket uncovered in reach-in cooler. Discussed with employee, who covered them and agreed to educate staff. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed ice machine chute not clean to sight or touch with alcohol swab. Showed employee and discussed importance of cleaning/sanitizing ice machine chute regularly. Employee to educate staff regarding routine cleaning/sanitizing of ice machine chute. New Violation. Correct by Feb. 29. Observed QAC test strips not on hand. Discussed with CFSM who will purchase new test strips. Three-compartment sink tested with EH test strip correctly at 200 ppm. QAC sanitizer bucket also tested with EH test strip correctly at 200 ppm. New Violation. Correct by Feb. 28.
Feb. 26
BURGER KING NO. 1126, 802 S. Slappey Blvd.
Score: 100
Feb. 25
MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN, 1926 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Score: 92
Violations: Observed gaskets at drink machines (lobby and front counter) needs cleaning; PIC will have gaskets cleaned (wash, rinse, sanitize) at end of day, Repeat Violation. Correct by Feb. 25. Observed no handle on food scoop in food containers; PIC removed scoops from containers. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed dust and grease build-up on ceiling in kitchen; PIC will have ceiling cleaned. New Violation. Correct by March 6.
Remarks: +/- 3 degrees allowed for thermometer
COOK OUT RESTAURANT, 609 N. Slappey Blvd.
Score: 100
Feb. 22
ZAXBY’S OF ALBANY NO. 2, 2806 N. Slappey Blvd.
Score: 100
FREEZE FROZEN YOGURT-ALBANY LLC, 629 N. Westover Blvd., Suite C
Score: 100
WINGATE FOOD SERVICE, 2735 Dawson Road
Score: 100
LEE
Feb. 27
LEE COUNTY HEALTH CARE AND REHABILITATION, 214 Main St., Leesburg
Score: 100
MCDONALD’S, 274 U.S. Highway 19 South, Leesburg
Score: 91
Violations: Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. PIC stated label maker was broken. She was instructed to throw out all food not marked and start hand writing time tickets until machine was fixed. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
LEESBURG EXPRESS/KRISPY CRUNCHY, 275 U.S. Highway 19 South, Leesburg
Score: 80
Violations: Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in bottom prep top cooler. PIC corrected on sight by moving ready-to-eat foods in the top storage compartment of unit. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed corn dogs and fried okra held at 105 degrees Fahrenheit under heat bulbs. PIC corrected by discarding all food under bulbs. Advised PIC to change bulbs or have unit serviced. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Advised PIC to not use handwash sink until hot water was restored and use handwash sink in food prep area that did have hot water. New Violation. Correct by March 7.
Remarks: Discussed having prep top cooler serviced due to border-line temps in the cooler. Discussed importance of correct single-service item storage.
DOGONIT HOTDOGS, 227 Walnut Ave. Suite D, Leesburg
Score: 100
WORTH
Feb. 25
WORTH COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL, 1304 N. Isabella St., Sylvester
Score: 100
BAKER
No inspections during period.
TERRELL
No inspections during period.
MITCHELL
Feb. 26
HUDDLE HOUSE OF PELHAM, 2457 U.S. Highway 19 Northeast, Pelham
Score: 91
Violations: Observed molded blueberries in the walk-in cooler. Blueberries were discarded on site. New Violation.
Feb. 22
BURGER KING, 60 U.S. Highway 19 North, Camilla
Score: 92
Violations: Observed employee washing utensils without sanitizing. New Violation. Observed old copy of inspection report posted in facility and no inspection report posted at drive-through window. Hand wash sign not at sink in main kitchen. Repeat Violation. Observed several ceiling tiles missing. Repeat Violation.
Remarks: Discussed with PIC about proper postings, proper ware washing procedures, and gave forms for cleanup procedure and employee reporting agreement. Discussed change of ownership with PIC.
CALHOUN
Feb. 27
MOM & POP’S RESTAURANT, 18811 Morgan Road, Arlington
Score: 100
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