Metro Albany Kitchen Inspections: Jan. 28-Feb. 3

These establishments were inspected by the Dougherty and Worth County Environmental Health offices Jan. 28-Feb. 3. To contact the health office, call (229) 438-3943.

DOUGHERTY

Jan. 30

Panera Bread, 815 N. Westover Blvd.

Score: 96, Grade: A

Violations: Observed wiping cloths stored in solution that did not contain any quaternary ammonia sanitizer. PIC had employees make fresh sanitizer at 200 PPM. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed utensils near the three compartment sink that were stacked directly while wet so that air drying was not encouraged. PIC had employee rewash utensils and stack them properly. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Remarks: Plus/minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit allowed for thermometer accuracy. Discussed drink dispensers. Discussed thermometer. Discussed hierarchy of storage.

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Jan. 31

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant No. 4437, 2701 Dawson Road

Score: 96, Grade: A

Violations: Observed wiping cloths stored in sanitizer solution that was at a concentration above 500 PPM. PIC has employee make fresh sanitizer at 200 PPM. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed utensils near the mechanical ware washing machine that were stacked directly while wet, so that air drying was not encouraged. Discussed proper utensil drying and stacking with PIC. New Violation.

Remarks: Plus/minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit allowed for thermometer accuracy. Discussed food labels. Discussed dumpster. A produce delivery was received during the inspection. Discussed checking receiving temps of produce to ensure proper receiving.

Feb. 1

BJ’s Buffet & Catering, 2401 Dawson Road, Suite A

Score: 90, Grade: A

Violations: Observed no written policy to demonstrate how employees comply with reporting responsibilities and proper restriction/exclusion. Gave PIC another copy of the employee health policy. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed no hand cleanser provided at the hand sink in the back of the kitchen near the walk in coolers. PIC had employee place hand soap at the hand sink. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed no hand drying provision provided at the hand sink near the walk in coolers. PIC had employee place paper towels at the hand sink. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed hand sink in the back of the kitchen near the walk in coolers was inaccessible due to a table being stored in front of the sink. PIC moved the table. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed no written procedure for handling the cleanup of vomit/fecal incidents on file in the facility. Gave PIC another copy of the form. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation. Observed utensils in the ware washing area that were not being sanitized due to ware washing machine not dispensing chlorine sanitizer. Utensils were also not being sanitized in the 3 compartment sink due to the sanitizer bucket being empty. Employee replaced sanitizer bucket and sanitizer was dispensed at the 3 comp sink, but the PIC put in an order to have the mechanical ware washing machine serviced. New Violation.

Remarks: Plus/musi 3 degrees Fahrenheit allowed for thermometer accuracy. Discussed floor tiles are being repaired in the kitchen.

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Pines Personal Care Home, 2121 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

Score: 96, Grade: A

Violations: Observed fume hood needs to clean to remove dust build up; PIC will have fume hood cleaned. New Violation.

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Sandtrap Lounge & Club-Bar Only, 1412 Radium Springs Road

Score: 95, Grade: A

Violations: Observed the hand washing sink being used for utensil washing. PIC removed the utensils from the hand sink. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed soiled receptacle for refuse not cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the developing of buildup of soil or becoming attractants for insects and rodents. PIC will have the area cleaned. New Violation.

Remarks: Plus/minus degrees Fahrenheit allowed for thermometer accuracy. Discussed that the establishment remove the grill from the premises and not serve food to the customers. Only drinks will be served.

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Feb. 2

Casa Tapatia Mexican Restaurant, 108 N. Slappey Blvd.

Score: 92, Grade: A

Violations: Observed fume hood above stovetop needs cleaning; PIC will have fume hood cleaned. New Violation. Observed sanitizer bucket stored near drinking glasses and sweet tea; PIC removed sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

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Domino’s Pizza, 2405 Dawson Road

Score: 100, Grade: A

Violations:

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Riverfront Bar-B-Q Mobile Unit No. 2, 1533 S. U.S. Highway 19, Leesburg

Score: 94, Grade: A

Violations: Observed that the PIC did not have a copy of the Employee Health Policy. PIC was given a copy of the policy. New Violation. Observed that the food establishment did not have a procedure for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. PIC was given a copy of the vomiting/fecal clean up procedure. New Violation. Observed the most current inspection report was not prominently displayed for the public to view. PIC will post new inspection. Repeat Violation.

Remarks: No PHF being prepared during inspection.

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The House of Jazz, 730 W. Highland Ave.

Score: 96, Grade: A

Violations: Observed no soap or paper towels provided at hand sink; PIC provided soap and paper towels for hand sink. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

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Feb. 3

Albany Pretzel Bakery c/o Auntie Anne’s, 2601 Dawson Road, Suite C-3

Score: 96, Grade: A

Violations: Observed food in the reach in cooler that were exposed to contamination by being stored with employee’s personal food items. Discussed proper separation of personal food items from the food for sale. New Violation. Observed outside garbage receptacles were not closed with tightly fitting lids due to lids being broken or missing. Spoke with the management office in the mall about having all broken or missing dumpster lids replaced. New Violation.

Remarks: Plus/musi 3 degrees Fahrenheit allowed for thermometer accuracy. Discussed chemical labels.

LEE

Feb. 1

McDonald’s, 274 U.S. Highway 19 South, Leesburg

Score: 100, Grade: A

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Waffle House, 1608 U.S. Highway 19 South, Leesburg

Score: 96, Grade: A

Violations: Person in charge could not demonstrate knowledge of when to allow employee back to work after excluding/restricting under certain conditions. New Violation. Correct by Feb. 15.

Remarks: Discussed requirements for knowledge relating to exclusion/restriction of employees and when to reinstate and employee under certain conditions.

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Wendy’s 554, 3001 N. Slappey Blvd., Albany

Score: 95, Grade: A

Violations: Person in charge could not demonstrate knowledge of when to exclude/restrict or when to reinstate ill employees under certain conditions required by the Code. New Violation. Correct by Feb. 15. Latest inspection report not posted for customer view. New Violation. Correct by Feb. 15.

Remarks: Discussed exclusions/restriction policy and when to reinstate an employee after illness. Manager given copy of decision guide. Discussed proper use of drink cups/bottles in food prep areas.

WORTH

Feb. 2

Pickin’ Peanut Concession Stand, 200 Highway 300, Warwick

Score: 100, Grade: A

Subway, 195 Highway 300, Warwick

Score: 100, Grade: A

TERRELL

Feb. 2

Dawson Health and Rehabilitation, 1159 Georgia Ave., Dawson

Score: 100, Grade: A

CALHOUN

Jan. 30

Roosters, 19042 E. Hartford St., Edison

Score: 80, Grade: B

Violations: No employee illness policy on file. New Violation. Correct by Feb. 28. Food employee drinking from unapproved beverage container in foodservice area. PIC instructed employee to place beverage in approved container. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. No vomit cleanup policy on file. New Violation. Correct by Feb. 28. Raw shell eggs stored next to ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. PIC moved raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. No date marking on greens held longer than 24 hours. New Violation. Correct by Feb. 28. Vegetable prep sink in disrepair. New Violation. Correct Correct by Feb. 28.

Remarks: Items to address before next inspection: close dumpster lids, clean rear door area, pest control, cold holding temps, mop sink repair, posting permit, etc., PIC responsibilities.

Feb. 1

Shri Charan Inc./Edison Convience Store, 324 W. Hartford St., Edison

Score: 94, Grade: A

Violations: No soap at kitchen hand sink. PIC provided soap. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Dumpster lid open. Dumpster on bare dirt. Repeat Violation. Correct by March 1. Kitchen ceiling in disrepair. Repeat Violation. Correct by March 1.

Remarks: Items to address before next inspection: cross contamination in storage, clean ice machine, illness policy decision guide, clean non food contact surfaces, clean rear door area, single service item storage, residential equipment, digital thermometer.