Metro Albany Kitchen Inspections: Jan. 14-19
Inspections of restaurants and other eating establishments in Jan. 14-19
From Staff Reports
These establishments were inspected by the Dougherty and Worth County Environmental Health offices Jan. 14-19. To contact the health office, call (229) 438-3943.
DOUGHERTY
JAN. 17
Little Caesar’s Pizza, 1100 N. Slappey Blvd.
Score: 96, Grade: A
Violation: Observed no paper towels located at handwashing sink in back. Employee placed paper towels at handsink — Corrected On-Site; New Violation.
Remark: Plus or minus 3 degrees allowed for thermometer.
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Nature’s Cure Inc/Juice Bar, 2818 Old Dawson Road Suite 5
Score: 97, Grade: A
Violation: Observed employees preparing food that were not using disposable or easily cleanable hair nets or other hair restraints. Person In Charge will ensure that all employees wear hair restraints during food prep; New Violation.
Remark: Plus or minus 3 degrees allowed for thermometer.
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Wendy’s No. 552, 1714 E. Oglethorpe Blvd.
Score: 92, Grade: A
Violations: Observed handwashing sink with no soap provided. PIC will supply sink with soap — New Violation. Observed fumehood with an accumulation of dust. Discussed frequency of cleaning with the PIC — New Violation.
Remark: Plus or minus 3 degrees allowed for thermometer.
JAN. 18
T-Bones Wings & Things, 1905 S. Madson St.
Score: 99, Grade: A
Violation: Observed vents in kitchen needs cleaning and ceiling tile that chipping needs replace as needed. PIC will have vents cleaned and ceiling tile replaced. New Violation.
Remark: Plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit allowed for thermometer accuracy.
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The Ozone, 426 Cordele Road
Score: 98, Grade: A
Violations: Observed no previous inspection posted in the facility. PIC will post new inspection report — New Violation. Observed no lid on the trashcan in the women’s restroom. PIC will replace the lid — New Violation.
Remark: Plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit allowed for thermometer accuracy.
JAN. 19
Burger King No. 1126, 802 S. Slappey Blvd.
Score: 100, Grade: A
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Krystal, 713 W. Oglethorpe Blvd.
Score: 87, Grade: B
Violations: Observed food not protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed butter and frozen burgers uncovered. PIC covered food items — Corrected On-Site; New Violation. Observed ice machine not clean to sight and touch. PIC will have ice machine cleaned and sanitized. New Violation; Observed time as a procedure products not discarded after maximum time of 4 hours. PIC discarded food items (butter, shredded cheese) — Corrected On-Site; New Violation.
Remarks: Discussed tile below 3 compartment sink; discussed food borne illness policy.
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Long John Silver, 1716 E. Oglethorpe Blvd.
Score: 98, Grade: A
Violation: Observed floor tile damaged or missing — Repeat Violation.
Remark: Plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit allowed for thermometer accuracy.
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Red Lobster No. 34, 2403 N. Slappey Blvd.
Score: 94, Grade: A
Violations: Observed shrimp in walk-in refrigerator held past date. PIC discarded the item — Corrected on site; New Violation. Observed utensils not properly air-dried on rack above three-compartment sink. Discussed air drying of utensils with PIC — Corrected On-Site; Repeat Violation.
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LEE
JAN. 18
Sonja’s Kitchen, 127 Stanton Drive, Smithville
Score: 100, Grade: A
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Dot’s Country Kitchen, 113 Main St., Smithville
Score: 99, Grade: A
Violation: Observed food residue/grease accumulation on non-food contact surfaces (wire storage shelving and on outside surfaces of steam wells) — New Violation; Correct by Feb. 1.
Remark: Reminded owner that certified food safety manager certificate expires in September.
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Philly Connection, 2831 Ledo Road, Albany
Score: 94, Grade: A
Violation: No Certified Food Safety Manager on staff during time of inspection — Repeat Violation; Correct by March 1.
Remarks: Owner is temporarily cold holding using ice in prep top cooler near grill until unit can be repaired. Owner stated she will be hiring an employee that has a CFSM certificate within one week or she will take the ServSafe test to become a CFSM by March 1.
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Chick-fil-A, 1202 U.S. Highway 19 South, Leesburg
Score: 100, Grade: A
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