Kitchen inspections
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From Staff Reports
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These establishments were inspected April 26-May 2 by the Environmental Health offices in Dougherty, Lee, Baker, Terrell, Worth, Mitchell and Calhoun counties. To contact the health office, call (229) 438-3943.
DOUGHERTY
May 2
COUNTRY INN & SUITES/FOOD SERVICE, 2809 Nottingham Way
Score: 100
TACO BELL NO. 033348, 2414 Dawson Road
Score: 99
Violation: Observed the Dumpsters not covered with tightly fitting lids during periods of non-use. PIC will have Dumpster lids closed. New Violation.
PURE SOCIAL LOUNGE LLC (BAR-ONLY), 1900 Liberty Expressway S.E.
Score: 98
Violations: Observed glassware stored in the prep sink. PIC removed glassware. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed interior of microwave in need of cleaning. PIC will have microwave cleaned. New Violation. Observed beer coolers with rust buildup. PIC will have equipment cleaned to sight and touch. New Violation.
May 1
GARDEN TERRACE CAFE (PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL), 417 W. Third Ave.
Score: 100
ICON’S BAR & GRILL, 104 N. Washington St.
Score: 91
Violations: Observed handwashing sink not provided with a supply of hand-cleaning liquid, powder or bar soap. PIC supplied handwashing sinks with soap. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. PIC removed fan in sink. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed food not protected from cross-contamination by storing in covered containers. PIC covered food. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed fume hood not clean to sight and touch. PIC will have fume hood cleaned. New Violation. Correct by May 3. Observed cardboard used as a surface to line shelves. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material. PIC will have cardboard removed. New Violation. Remarks: Discussed lighting, scoops, A/C.
April 30
DUNBAR’S GRILL & SOULFOOD, 1104 W. Gordon Ave.
Score: 95
Violation: Prepared food not marked with date of preparation or date for disposal.PIC date marked food items Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed restroom trash can with no lid; PIC will supply trash can with a lid. New Violation. Correct by May 1.
AUSTIN’S FIREGRILL, 2817 Old Dawson Road
Score: 91
Violations: Observed TCS foods that were not being maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below in combination prep-top/reach-in cooler located in the front of the kitchen. See temperature log. Temperatures were shown to CFSM and discussed with him. CFSM had employee discard potentially hazardous food items and work order to Alltech for servicing/repair of above cooler. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Remarks: +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit allowed for thermometer accuracy. CFSM to have walk-in cooler outside dial repaired/replaced. Inside thermometer present.
WYNFIELD PARK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, 223 Third Ave.
Score: 100
ALUMNI’S BAR & GRILL, 1905 S. Madison St. Suite 8
Score: 100
SAN JOES CATINA GRILL, 1230 N. Westover Blvd.
Score: 100
April 29
HIP HOP FISH & CHICKEN, 1400 N. Slappey Blvd.
Score: 100
TACO BELL NO. 029099, 1505 N. Slappey Blvd.
Score: 100
MCDONALD’S, 1632 E. Oglethorpe Blvd.
Score: 84
Violations: Observed ready-to-eat food not protected from cross-contamination by storing separate from raw animal food. Informed PIC to install a shelf to separate bacon from ready-to-eat foods if bacon must be stored in the reach-in cooler. PIC removed bacon from reach-in cooler until a shelf can be installed. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed fume hoods not clean to sight and touch. PIC will have fume hoods cleaned. Repeat Violation. Correct by May 2. Observed ice machine not clean to sight and touch. PIC will have ice machine washed and sanitized. New Violation. Correct by May 2. Observed floor tile near three-compartment sink in need of repair. PIC will have broken floor tile replaced and sealed. New Violation. Remarks: Discussed time as a procedure. Discussed employee beverages.
April 26
PEPI FOOD SERVICE, 512 Liberty Expressway
Score: 100
THE HOUSE OF JAZZ, 730 W. Highland Ave.
Score: 97
Violation: Observed pest activity; PIC will have facility sprayed. New Violation. Correct by May 5.
LEE
May 1
BROTHER’S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN, 1346 U.S. Highway 19 S., Leesburg
Score: 100
April 30
RICE BOWL, 1561 U.S. Highway S. Suite 5, Leesburg
Score: 91
Violations: Observed shrimp and cut onions at 49 and 51 degrees F, respectively. Corrected by discarding food. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Remarks: Discussed importance of keeping potentially hazardous food below 41 F. Discussed a more efficient manner using an ice bath to keep foods below 41 F
HIBACHI EXPRESS, 1588 U.S. Highway 19 S., Leesburg
Score: 79
Violations: Observed employee drinks in reach-in cooler with foods. Observed employee drinks on food prep table. Observed employee drinks without lid and straw. All employee drinks were discarded. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw fish and raw chicken above ready-to-eat foods. Corrected how they were stored. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed rice bin with no lid on top. Corrected by placing lid on top. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation. Remarks: Discussed importance of having designated area for employee drinks away from food prep area. Discussed importance of maintaining proper separation between raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Discussed importance of having all food in storage covered.
WORTH
No inspections during period.
BAKER
No inspections during period.
TERRELL
No inspections during period.
MITCHELL
No inspections during period.
CALHOUN
No inspections during period.
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