Metro Albany Kitchen Inspections: Aug. 20-31, 2018
Inspections of restaurants and other eating establishments in Metro Albany, Mitchell, Calhoun counties
From Staff Reports
These establishments were inspected Aug. 20-31 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
Aug. 30
MIKATA JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE
2610 Dawson Road
Score: 100
SECOND HARVEST OF SOUTH GEORGIA “KIDS CAFE”
3011 Clark Ave.
Score: 100
ALUMNI’S BAR & GRILL
1905 S. Madison St., Suite 8
Score: 96
Violation: Observed no paper towels readily available at hand sink in kitchen. PIC placed paper towels at hand sink Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Aug. 29
ALICE B. COACHMAN ELEMENTARY
1425 Oakridge Drive
Score: 100
PANERA BREAD
815 N. Westover Blvd.
Score: 100
HOUSE OF YOU
1514 N. Slappey Blvd.
Score: 91
Violations: Observed food uncovered in reach-in cooler; PIC placed lids and plastic over food. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed personal drink stored in ice used for drinks; PIC removed drink from ice machine. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed hot water not able to be turn on at veggie sink; PIC will have sink repaired New Violation.
Aug. 28
ALBANY DAWG HOUSE
703 S. Slappey Blvd.
Score: 100
DUNBAR’S GRILL & SOUL FOOD
1104 W. Gordon Ave.
Score: 96
Violation: Observed no paper towels readily available at hand sink; PIC supplied paper towels at hand sink. New Violation.
Aug. 27
RADIUM SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL
2600 Radium Springs Road
Score: 95
Violations: Observed no written procedure for employees to follow when responding to a vomiting or diarrheal event in the food establishment. PIC was given a copy of diarrheal and vomiting clean-up procedure. New Violation. Observed light intensity not adequate for walk-in refrigeration unit. PIC has placed a work order to have the light bulbs replaced. New Violation.
Aug. 24
WESTOVER HIGH SCHOOL
2600 Partridge Drive
Score: 100
DEERFIELD WINDSOR SCHOOL LOWER CAMPUS
1733 Beattie Road
Score: 100
BIG WILLY’S SEAFOOD/COMMISSARY
5425 Newton Road
Score: 100
BIG WILLY’S SEAFOOD/MOBILE
5425 Newton Road
Score: 100
Aug. 23
MONROE HIGH SCHOOL
900 Lippitt Road
Score: 100
HIP HOP FISH & CHICKEN
1400 N. Slappey Blvd.
Score: 100
NATURE’S CURE INC./JUICE BAR
2818 Old Dawson Road, Suite 5
Score: 100
EASTON CREEK, LLC/DBA MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS
2825 Nottingham Way
Score: 96
Violations: Observed one food container not stored at a minimum of 6 inches off the floor in walk-in freezer. Discussed with Mr. Lane. He stated that he would educate staff. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed serving bowls not stored in a manner to prevent hand-lip contact. Discussed with CFSM Mr. Lane. He instructed employees regarding proper storage. Observed to-go single-serve items not stored in plastic or a container with lid. Discussed with CFSM Mr. Lane. He instructed employees regarding proper storage. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Correct by Aug. 23.
Remarks: There was a new person at dishwasher station, so discussed washed, rinsed and sanitized dishes proper stacking method to allow air drying. Discussed routine test strip checks after dishwasher sanitizer cycle ends. Work order pending for cooler nearest grill — other coolers and ice baths are being used at present. Replacement cooler expected at pizza-making station — other coolers and ice baths being used at present. Discussed keeping thermometers in coolers and freezers within view.
Aug. 22
THE BREAD HOUSE OF ALBANY
520 N. Jefferson St.
Score: 100
POPPY’S SNACK SHACK/MOBILE
3507 Vanderbilt Drive
Score: 100
POPPY’S SNACK SHACK/BASE OF OPERATION
3507 Vanderbilt Drive
Score: 100
MCDONALD’S
2448 N. Slappey Blvd.
Score: 96
Violations: Observed ice scoop not stored with handle up; ice scoop was properly stored with handle up Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed water hose leaking at mop sink; PIC will have leak repaired. New Violation. Observed open bottle of water in reach-in cooler in back by hand sink. Bottle was remove Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
LEE
Aug. 30
EL MAYA III
1561 U.S. Highway 19 South, Suite 13, Leesburg
Score: 100
WENDY’S 554
3001 N. Slappey Blvd., Albany
Score: 100
DOGONIT HOTDOGS
227 Walnut Ave. Suite D, Leesburg
Score: 100
WORTH
No inspections during the period.
BAKER
No inspections during the period.
TERRELL
No inspections during the period.
MITCHELL
Aug. 20
CHICKEN DELITE
180 E. Oakland Ave., Camilla
Score: 100
CALHOUN
Aug. 29
E&SG BARBEQUE
39338 Mercer Ave., Leary
Score: 94
Violations: Appropriate thermometer for measuring the temperature of thin foods not provided at time of inspection. New Violation. Correct by Sept. 29. No test strips for chlorine sanitizer provided during inspection. New Violation. Correct by Sept. 1. Mop sink not operable at time of inspection. Drain not connected. New Violation. Correct by Sept. 1.
Remarks: Discussed employee health policy. Discussed repair to mop sink. Discussed thermometers.
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