Albany Area Kitchen Inspections — Dec. 7-12, 2015
Inspections of restaurants and other eating establishments in Dougherty, Lee and Worth counties
From Staff Reports
These establishments were inspected by the Dougherty, Lee and Worth County Environmental Health Offices Dec. 13-18. To contact the health office, call (229) 438-3943
(229) 438-3943 or (229) 438-3943
(229) 438-3943 .
DOUGHERTY
DEC. 13
Taqueria La Mexicana/Mobile Unit, 2205 E. Broad Ave.
Score: 98
Notes: Observed previous permit not posted in the mobile unit. PIC will post the permit. New Violation; Observed the garbage can does not have a tight fitting lid. PIC will have the garbage can lid replaced. New Violation.
DEC. 14
Century Pines Senior Retirement Community/ Evergreen Assistant Living, 2823 Gillionville Road
Score: 71
Notes: Observed the PIC was not actively ensuring compliance of employees by routinely monitoring employee hand washing, sanitizing of utensils, receiving of shipments, proper cooking techniques, and proper cooling methods. Discussed the responsibilities of the PIC with the PIC. New Violation; Observed hand sink was not supplied with an agents for cleansing hands. PIC stated soap will be added today. New Violation; Observed raw ground beef stored on a shelf near ready to eat cooked macaroni. PIC moved macaroni to a different shelf. Corrected On-Site. New Violation; Observed the chlorine concentration being dispensed at the ware washing machine did not meet the minimum concentration of 50 ppm required by the machine’s specifications. PIC will have the machine serviced by a contractor. New Violation; Observed prepackaged time/temperature control for safety foods potato salad, fresh salad, and tuna salad that were opened and were not labeled with the 7 days from the day the package was originally opened so the items can be properly disposed. PIC discarded the items. Corrected On-Site. New Violation; Observed chicken thawing in resting water. Discussed thawing under running water or in the walk in cooler. The chicken was removed from the water. Corrected On-Site. New Violation; Observed that baking pans were encrusted with grease on the bottom side of the pans. Discussed cleaning pans with PIC. New Violation.
Dunkin Donuts, 311 W. Oglethorpe Blvd.
Score: 96
Notes: Observed the interior machine needed to be cleaned. PIC cleaned the interior of the ice machine. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Zaxby’s of Albany, 2806 N. Slappey Blvd.
Score: 100
DEC. 15
Burger King, 2805 N. Slappey Blvd.
Score: 100
Crazy Buffet, 244 Cordele Road, Site 113
Score: 92
Notes: Observed no paper towels and soap at the hand washing sink. PIC will place paper towels and soap at the hand washing sink. New Violation; Observed the interior of the microwave needed cleaning. PIC cleaned the microwave. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Hardee’s, 2324 E. Oglethorpe Blvd.
Score: 99
Notes: Observed dishes stacked wet near the three-compartment sink. Discussed stacking wet dishes. New Violation.
Ryan’s Family Steakhouse, 1228 N. Westover Blvd.
Score: 90
Notes: Observed hand sink that was not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder or bar soap. PIC had soap replaced. Corrected On-Site. New Violation; Observed hand sink that was not supplied with individual disposable towels for hand drying. PIC had towels placed at the hand sink. Corrected On-Site. New Violation; Observed coconut and sprinkles on a shelf and pastries in the refrigerator that were not in covered containers and had no wrapping. PIC had employee cover containers. Corrected On-Site. New Violation; Observed interior of ovens not clean to sight and touch. PIC stated oven will be cleaned today. New Violation; Observed hot water under pressure was not being provided to 2 hand sinks and one of the compartments of the 3-comp sink. PIC put in order to have sinks repaired. New Violation.
Subway Sandwiches, 1801 N. Slappey Blvd.
Score: 94
Notes: Observed fountain machine nozzles not clean to sight and touch. Dirt buildup observed inside nozzles. PIC will have nozzles washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Repeat Violation; Observed chemical sanitizer concentration at 100 ppm in three compartment sink. Proper concentration for QAC sanitizer is 200 ppm. PIC made new sanitizer solution for the three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Willson Hospice House, 320 Foundation Lane
Score: 100
DEC. 16
Starbucks Coffee, 417 Third Ave. P.O. Box 1828
Score: 100
Subway, 202 Oakridge Drive, Site G
Score: 98
Notes: Observed dishes stacked wet on the rack. Discussed stacking method with PIC. New Violation; Observed no toilet tissue in the restroom. PIC will put toilet tissue in the restroom. New Violation.
Taco Bell, 2006 E. Oglethorpe Ave.
Score: 98
Notes: Observed no inspection report posted at the drive thru window. PIC will post inspection. New Violation; Observed dishes stacked wet. Discuss stacking method with PIC. New Violation.
DEC. 17
American Legion Post 30, 2916 Gillionville Road
Score: 100
Blue Moon Yogurt Co., 2601 Dawson Road, Site A-16
Score: 88
Notes: Observed time/temperature control for safety foods hot dogs and corn dogs that were being held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the walk in cooler. PIC discarded the items. Discussed keeping items in the freezer until ready for cooking until the walk in cooler is serviced. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation; Observed time/temperature control for safety food hot dogs being held below 135 degrees Fahrenheit in the hot dog warmer. PIC discarded items. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation; Observed broken tiles in the back storage area near the hand sink. Discussed that the physical facilities must be maintained in good repair with PIC. New Violation; Observed broken tiles in the back storage area near the hand sink. Discussed that the physical facilities must be maintained in good repair with PIC. New Violation.
Club Parisians, 1900 Liberty Expressway
Score: 100
Good Times Wings, Shrimp, & Fish Inc., 402 S. Slappey Blvd.
Score: 95
Notes: Observed fume hood not clean to sight and touch. Fume hood has grease buildup. PIC will have fume hood cleaned. New Violation; Observed unapproved non-food contact surface placed at fryer. Cardboard was observed in front of the fryer on the floor. PIC will have cardboard removed. New Violation.
Holiday Inn Express/Food Service, 2713 Pointe North Blvd.
Score: 100
McDonald’s, 1003 S. Slappey Blvd.
Score: 98
Notes: Observed food service permit not prominently displayed. PIC will securely display permit. New Violation; Observed rubber seal gaskets on reach-in coolers in need of repair. PIC will have gaskets repaired. New Violation.
Peaceful Manor Retirement Home (South), 2905 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
Score: 96
Notes: Observed the interior of the microwave need to be cleaned. PIC will clean the interior of the microwave. New Violation.
Subway, 1103 N. Westover Blvd.
Score: 91
Notes: Observed time/temperature control for safety foods tomatoes, eggs, and lettuce being held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the prep cooler. PIC discarded items. Items will be placed on ice in cold holding unit until the unit is checked. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
DEC. 18
Country Inn & Suites/Food Service, 2809 Nottingham Way
Score: 97
Notes: Observed wiping cloths that were not stored in sanitizer solution between uses. Employee moved cloths. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Open Roads Koncessions, 2401 Dawson Road
Score: 96
Notes: Observed fume hood not clean to sight and touch. PIC will clean fume hood today. New Violation.
LEE
DEC. 16
Express Mart, 1505 Philema Road
Score: 100
DEC. 17
Meatslangers, 1346 A U.S. Hwy. 19 S
Score: 99
Notes: Observed frozen raw chicken blood and excessive ice buildup inside reach-in freezer. New Violation.
Meatslangers Mobile Unit, 1346 A U.S. Hwy.Y 19 S
Score: 99
Notes: Observed frozen chicken blood and excess ice buildup inside reach-in freezer. New Violation.
WORTH
DEC. 17
Burger King, 508 E Franklin St.
Score: 100