Albany Area Kitchen Inspections — April 2-8

These establishments were inspected by the Dougherty County Environmental Health Office April 2-8. To contact the health office, call (229) 438-3943.

DOUGHERTY

APRIL 4

Fairfield Inn/Food Service, 3011 Kensington Court

Score: 91

Notes: Observed TCS foods boiled eggs and cut melons in ice baths, cream cheese on the counter, and yogurt and milk in the reach in cooler being held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC discarded the items. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Mikata Japanese Steak House, 2610 Dawson Road

Score: 96

Notes: Observed utensils being sanitized in the ware washing machine and no chlorine sanitizer was being dispensed. Employee replaced chlorine supply and the machine began dispensing at 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

APRIL 5

Arby’s, 2718 Dawson Road

Score: 95

Notes: Observed an employee beverage cup in the kitchen area that did not have a secure lid and straw. PIC discarded cup. Corrected On-Site. New Violation; Observed drain plug not in place on the outside receptacle. Discussed replacing drain plug with PIC. New Violation; Observed ceiling in dry storage area not maintained in good repair due to a leak. PIC has put in an order to have ceiling repaired. New Violation.

DJ’s Lounge & Grill, 1001 Radium Springs Road

Score: 100

Sonny’s,1900 N Slappey Blvd.

Score: 96

Notes: Observed chicken in a reach in cooler not protected from cross contamination by storing in a covered container. PIC covered the chicken. Corrected On-Site. New Violation; Observed chemical sanitizer solution in 3 compartment sink not at the proper concentration of 200 ppm. Concentration of sanitizer solution was tested at 100 ppm. PIC replaced sanitizer at dispenser and refilled sink compartment. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Subway, 1404 N Jefferson St.

Score: 100

Wing Dixie & Deli, 2601 Dawson Road, Site B4

Score: 91

Notes: Observed a food employee switching from handling raw animal foods to ready to eat foods without washing his hands. Discussed proper hand washing when switching tasks with the PIC and the PIC explained to the employee. New Violation.

APRIL 6

Austin’s Firegrill, 2817 Old Dawson Road

Score: 90

Notes: Observed TCS foods that were not being maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below in a cold holding unit and ice baths. See Temperature log. PIC discarded items. Corrected On-Site. New Violation; Observed a scooping utensil stored in a bulk container of brown sugar that did not have a handle that could be stored above the top of the food. PIC replaced the utensil with a scoop with a handle. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Life Christian Center International Cafe – Soup Kitchen, 1211 Stuart Ave.

Score: 100

APRIL 7

Applejax, 1303 E Broad Ave.

Score: 88

Notes: Observed no soap or paper towels in the men’s and women’s restroom. PIC will put soap and paper towels in the restrooms. New Violation; Observed the inside of the ice machine has mold buildup. PIC will clean the inside of the ice machine. Repeat Violation; Observed splash guard missing to separate 3 compartment sink from hand sink. PIC will speak to the owner about placing a splash guard between the 3 compartment and hand washing sink. Repeat Violation.

Q Time Barbeque Food Company, 1421 N Jefferson St.

Score: 81

Notes: Observed handwashing sink not provided with individual disposable towels. PIC provided handwashing sink with towels. Corrected On-Site. New Violation; Observed container of ice not protected from cross contamination by storing in a covered container. PIC covered ice container. Corrected On-Site. New Violation; Observed time/temperature control for safety foods not maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Ribs and rice in the reach in cooler were at 58.8 degrees and 60 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC discarded food items. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation; Observed time/temperature control for safety foods not maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Hot dogs and chicken were at 84 and 81 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC reheated food items. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.

Salvation Army/Mobile Unit, 304 W 2nd Ave.

Score: 98

Notes: Observed stove top burners and flat top grill rusting and in need of cleaning. PIC will have surfaces sandblasted and washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Repeat Violation.

Tony’s Westside Athletic Club, 623 N Westover Blvd.

Score: 96

Notes: Observed chemical cleansers in working containers (spray bottles) that were not labeled with the common name of the chemicals contained within. PIC labeled the bottles. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

APRIL 8

AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar, 2406 N Slappey Blvd.

Score: 99

Notes: Observed gaskets on large floor freezer units in need of repair. PIC will have doors replaced. New Violation.

Elements Coffee Company, 2726 Ledo Road, Site 10

Score: 92

Notes: Observed an employee beverage in the food prep area that was not secured with a tightly fitting lid and straw. PIC removed the cup. Corrected On-Site. New Violation; Observed utensils being sanitized in water that did not contain the minimum sanitizer concentration for quaternary ammonia. Employee made fresh sanitizer at 100PPM. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

McDonald’s, 1632 E Oglethorpe Blvd.

Score: 94

Notes: Observed the interior of the ice machine needed to be cleaned. PIC will have the ice machine cleaned. Repeat Violation; Observed the interior of the ice chute needed to be cleaned. PIC will have the chute cleaned. New Violation.

Ronnie’s Rib & Chicken Shack, 1301 Clark Ave.

Score: 90

Notes: Observed potentially hazardous foods being held below 135 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC reheated the food items to greater than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On-Site. New Violation; Observed dumpster lids not closed. PIC will close dumpster lids. New Violation.

Sandtrap Lounge/Restaurant, 911 E Oglethorpe Blvd.

Score: 92

Notes: Observed the fume hood needs to be cleaned. PIC will have the fume hood cleaned. New Violation; Observed no hot water at the sink in the women’s restroom. PIC will have the water repaired. New Violation; Observed no cold water at the sink in the men’s restroom. PIC will have the cold water repaired. New Violation; Observed no tight fitting lids on the dumpster. PIC will contact the company and have lids placed on the dumpster. Repeat Violation; Observed no lid on the trashcan in the women’s restroom. PIC will place a lid on the trashcan. New Violation; Observed the floors and walls in the cooking area need to be cleaned. PIC will have the area clean. New Violation.

LEE

APRIL 6

Philly Connection, 2831 Ledo Road

Score: 100

APRIL 7

Amber’s Health Spot, 101 A Pecan St.

Score: 96

Notes: Observed jelly mold buildup on inside surface of deflector plate in ice machine. Not clean to sight and touch. New Violation.

Concierge Catering, 2925 Ledo Road, Unit 8

Score: 100

Creekside Education Center, 105 Chehaw Park Road

Score: 94

Notes: Observed gallon container of milk out of date(March 30th) in reach-in refrigerator. Corrected on site by discarding milk in trash. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.

Predator or Prey Cafe, 105 Chehaw Park Road

Score: 100

WORTH

APRIL 8

Worth County High School, 406 W King St.

Score: 100

Worth County Middle School, 1305 N Isabella St.

Score: 100

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