Metro Albany Kitchen Inspections: Feb. 15-21, 2019
Inspections of restaurants and other eating establishments in metro Albany
From Staff Reports
These establishments were inspected Feb. 15-21 by the Environmental Health offices of Dougherty, Lee, Baker, Terrell, Worth, Mitchell and Calhoun counties. To contact the health office, call (229) 438-3943.
DOUGHERTY
Feb. 21
ARBY’S No. 7131, 2718 Dawson Road
Score: 96
Violations: Observed ice machine chute not clean to sight and touch with alcohol wipe. Discussed with employee to have chute cleaned/sanitized, initiate a more frequent cleaning schedule and educate staff. New Violation. Correct by Feb. 21.
Remarks: +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit allowed for thermometer accuracy. Employee mentioned that Arby’s has switched to Coke products and there is a work order out to have soda drain repaired/replaced and approximately two tiles near the soda drain replaced.
WENDY’S NO. 551, 1101 Dawson Road
Score: 100
JIMMY JOHN’S, 2700 Dawson Road, Suite 3
Score: 100
Feb. 20
KRYSTAL — ALB 002, 1605 N. Slappey Blvd.
Score: 96
Violations: Observed wiping cloth solution stored next to single-service items; PIC remove wiping cloth solution. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.
Remarks: +/- 3 degrees allowed for thermometer
Feb. 19
WILSON HOSPICE HOUSE, 320 Foundation Lane
Score: 100
Feb. 18
CAPTAIN D’S, 1902 E. Oglethorpe Blvd.
Score: 81
Violations: Observed no procedure for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of bodily fluids onto surfaces in the food establishment. PIC was given a copy of the cleanup procedure. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation. Observed food not protected from cross-contamination by storing in covered containers. PIC covered food items (frozen okra, cherry tomatoes, hush puppy mix). Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed TCS food not maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. PIC discarded green beans, rice and cole slaw in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Remarks: Discussed floor tile.
TACO BELL NO. 029088, 2006 E. Oglethorpe Blvd.
Score: 91
Violations: Observed TCS food not maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. PIC discarded tomatoes, cheese and lettuce from the prep line. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Remarks: Discussed floor tile.
Feb. 15
GRAPEVINE CATERING, 810 S. Westover Blvd.
Score: 100
RADIUM SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL, 2600 Radium Springs Road
Score: 100
WING DIXIE & DELI, 2601 Dawson Road, Suite B4
Score: 95
Violations: Food containers of pickles and celery left uncovered in walk-in cooler. Discussed with employee who will have containers covered and educate staff to keep containers covered when not in use. New Violation. Correct by Feb. 15. Observed water leak on floor near three-compartment sink. Discussed with employee to have leak repaired. New Violation. Correct March 1.
Remarks: +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit allowed for thermometer accuracy. Discussed with CFSM that she will need renewal due to upcoming expiration date.
TROPICAL TASTE RESTAURANT, 231 E. Oglethorpe Blvd.
Score: 92
Violations: Observed hand-washing sink was inaccessible due to dirty utensils being stored in the sink. Employee removed utensils. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed cloths for wiping counters and other surfaces in the facility that were not being held in sanitizer solution during periods of non-use. PIC removed the cloths. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed multiple tiles missing from the ceiling due a leak in the ceiling. PIC stated that the roof will be repaired by Fed 20. New Violation.
Remarks: + or – 3 degrees Fahrenheit allowed for thermometer accuracy. The roof was not actively leaking at the time of inspection, so unable to determine all leaking locations. Observed a bin for catching water in the retail space, but not food prep/storage areas. Follow up will be completed on Feb. 20 to ensure the roof has been repaired, but Environmental Health will return in the event of rain to determine leak locations.
LEE
Feb. 19
EL MAYA III, 1561 U.S. Highway 19 South Suite 13, Leesburg
Score: 100
WORTH
Feb. 20
WORTH CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, 504 E. Price St., Sylvester
Score: 100
BAKER
No inspections during period.
TERRELL
No inspections during period.
MITCHELL
Feb. 19
UNCLE LUKE’S, 123 Highway 19, Camilla
Score: 100
Feb. 18
COWBOY SMOKIN’ BBQ RANCH, 868 Greenough Road, Sale City
Score: 95
Violations: Spoke with PIC about installing a hand-wash sink. New Violation. Spoke with PIC about installing a three-compartment sink. New Violation.
Remarks: Water sample taken at time of inspection.
Feb. 15
CHICKEN DELITE, 180 E. Oakland Ave., Camilla
Score: 100
PELHAM PARKWAY NURSING HOME, 608 Dogwood Drive N.E., Pelham
Score: 96
Violations: Observed BBQ stored in walk-in cooler past date mark for disposal. PIC corrected issue by throwing away food item. Corrected on-site. New violation.
HOT DOG EXPRESS, 310 W. Railroad St., Pelham
Score: 100
CALHOUN
No inspections during period.
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