Albany Kitchen Inspections: Jan. 29-Feb. 11
Inspections of restaurants and other eating establishments in Albany
By Jim Hendricks
These establishments were inspected Jan. 29-Feb 11 by the Environmental Health offices in Dougherty county. To contact the health office, call (229) 438-3943.
DOUGHERTY
JAN. 29
Kentucky Fried Chicken, 400 W. Oglethorpe Drive
Score: 92 Grade: A
Violations: Observed sanitizer at three-compartment sink not at proper strength; sink was refilled with proper amount of sanitizer. Corrected on-site, new violation. Observed wiping cloth QAC sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer solution was refill to proper strength New violation. Observed food containers stacked wet; PIC unstacked containers to allow them to air dry. Corrected on-site, new violation.
JAN. 30
C & C Catering, 2734 Ledo Road, Suite 6
Score: 100 Grade: A
Newk’s Eatery, 717 N. Westover Blvd.
Score: 100 Grade: A
Red Lobster No. 0034, 2403 Slappey Blvd.
Score: 96 Grade: A
Violations: Observed interior of microwave needs cleaning; PIC had employee cleaned microwave. Corrected on-site, new violation.
The Rocket, 1935 Dawson Road
Score: 100 Grade: A
Wendy’s N. 552, 1714 E. Oglethorpe Blvd.
Score: 96 Grade: A
Violations: Observed tomatoes and lettuce in the walk-in cooler not marked with a date of preparation or discard date by which the food must be consumed on the premises, sold or discarded. PIC placed dates on the items. Corrected on-site, new violation.
JAN. 31
Country Inn & Suites/Food Service, 2809 Nottingham Way
Score: 94 Grade: A
Violations: Observed no paper towels at hand sink. Discussed with PIC. PIC to have paper towels replaced and available. Repeat violation.
Jab’s BBQ, 1111 Dawson Road
Score: 95 Grade: A
Violations: Observed cloth solution not at proper strength; PIC had employee refill cloth solution with sanitizer to proper strength. Corrected on-site, new violation. Observed ice scoop in ice machine at back; PIC removed ice scoop. Corrected on-site, new violation. Observed personal drink in reach-in freezer; PIC removed drink. Corrected on-site, new violation.
FEB. 1
Imagination Theater, 117 Pine Ave.
Score: 100 Grade: A
Maryland Fried Chicken, 510 N. Slappey Blvd.
Score: 98 Grade: A
Violations: Observed in-use utensils stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils were removed. Corrected on-site, new violation. Observed cardboard on floor in kitchen; cardboard was removed. New violation. Observed ceiling tile peeling in certain areas in kitchen; PIC will have ceiling repaired. New violation.
Sylvandale Elementary, 1520 Cordele Road
Score: 93 Grade: A
Violations: Observed employees not washing their hands in a handwashing sink or approved automatic handwashing facility, but cleaning their hands in a food preparation and warewashing sink. Discussed with PIC about designating a sink for handwashing. New violation. Observed no soap or paper towels at the sink that should be designated as the handwashing sink. New violation. Observed no hot or cold water generated to meet the demand in the employees’ restroom or the handwashing sink in the main kitchen. A work order will be placed to have the water fixed. Repeat violation.
Terry Lee’s Olde World Sandwich Shop, 1116 W. Broad Ave.
Score: 100 Grade: A
FEB. 2
AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar, 2406 N. Slappey Blvd.
Score: 95 Grade: A
Violations: Observed food containers in walk-in cooler with no lids; lids were placed on containers. Corrected on-site, new violation. Observed no lid on employee drink; drink was removed. Corrected on-site, new violation.
Big Willy’s Seafood/Commissary, 5425 Newton Road
Score: 100 Grade: A
Big Willy’s Seafood/Mobile, 5425 Newton Road
Score: 100 Grade: A
International Studies Magnet School, 2237 Cutts Drive
Score: 100 Grade: A
FEB. 6
Sowega Council on Aging , 335 W. Society Ave.
Score: 100 Grade: A
Subway No. 260 Pilot Travel Center, 310 Cordele Road
Score: 100 Grade: A
FEB. 7
Albany Rescue Mission, 604 N. Monroe St.
Score: 88 Grade: B
Violations: Observed expired Food Manager Certification; PIC stated someone is currently signed up to take class. New violation. Observed no paper towels at hand sink; PIC provided paper towels at hand sink. Corrected on-site, repeat violation. Observed tile in front of door in storage room needs repairing; PIC will informed owner. Repeat violation.
Little Red Dog House, 821 W. Broad Ave.
Score: 97 Grade: A
Violations: Observed bottom interior of walk-in cooler with excess water. PIC will have walk in cooler bottom cleaned. Repeat violation. Observed hole in wall near walk-up window; PIC will have hole repaired. New violation.
Papa John’s Pizza, 711 N. Westover Blvd.
Score: 100 Grade: A
Robert H. Harvey Elementary School, 1305 E. Second Ave.
Score: 100 Grade: A
Sandtrap Lounge & Club, 1412 Radium Springs Road
Score: 100 Grade: A
FEB. 8
Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary, 3125 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Score: 100 Grade: A
Northside Lounge, 2238 Palmyra Road
Score: 96 Grade: A
Violations: Observed no hand soap at hand sink in kitchen; PIC provided some hand soap. Corrected on-site, new violation. Observed no paper towels provided for hand sink in kitchen and women’s restroom; PIC provided paper towels. Corrected on-site, new violation.
Peacock Grill Indian Cuisine, 2820 Meredith Drive, Suites 4 and 5
Score: 100 Grade: A
Starbucks Coffee, 2709 Meredith Drive Suite 120
Score: 96 Grade: A
Violations: Observed wiping cloths used for wiping counters and other surfaces that were not stored in QAC chemical sanitizer solution at the proper strength during periods of non-use. PIC to mix solution of QAC 200 ppm and ensure wiping cloths are stored properly between use. Discussed with PIC to check and ensure staff checks sanitizing mixture routinely with the QAC test strips observed to be on hand. Repeat violation.
FEB. 9
Golden Expresso,504 College Drive
Score: 100 Grade: A
Lincoln Magnet Elementary, 518 Society Ave.
Score: 100 Grade: A
Subway Sandwiches, 1801 N. Slappey Blvd.
Score: 99 Grade: A
Violations: Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils were removed from standing water. Corrected on-site, new violation. Observed stacked wet containers; PIC unstacked wet containers. Corrected on-site, new violation.