Metro Albany Kitchen Inspections: March 29-April 4, 2019
Inspections of restaurants and other eating establishments in metro Albany
Gypsy Crow
Jennifer Parks
From Staff Reports
These establishments were inspected March 29-April 4 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
April 4
ALBANY TECHNICAL COLLEGE/CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, 1704 S. Slappey Blvd.
Score: 100
MOUNT ZION CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, 209 Slater King Drive
Score: 100
MARCO’S PIZZA, 2818 Old Dawson Road Suite 9
Score: 100
ECONO LODGE/FOOD SERVICE, 1525 Dawson Road
Score: 92
Violations: Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sink. PIC will place paper towels at the sink. Repeat Violation. Observed the most previous inspection not posted. PIC will post the previous inspection. New Violation. Observed the Dumpster area not clean to prevent the attraction of rodents and insects. PIC will clean the Dumpster area. New Violation.
Remarks: +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit allowed for thermometer accuracy.
NATURE’S CURE, INC./JUICE BAR, 2818 Old Dawson Road, Suite 5
Score: 100
THE BREAD HOUSE OF ALBANY, 520 N. Jefferson St.
Score: 97
Violation: Observed wiping cloths that were not stored in the proper concentration of chlorine sanitizer solution. Employee made fresh sanitizer at proper strength and wiping cloths were removed from the counter. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Remarks: Discussed that all food wastes should be disposed of in the roll-away trash cans and Dumpster should only be used for paper products and cardboard.
April 3
KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN – B, 400 W. Oglethorpe Blvd.
Score: 93
Violations: Observed the gaskets at the drink machine in the drive-thru need to be cleaned. PIC will clean the gaskets. Repeat Violation. Observed the Dumpster area not cleaned at a frequency to prevent the odors and attraction of insects and rodents. New Violation.
Remarks: +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit allowed for thermometer accuracy.
DOUBLEGATE COUNTRY CLUB, 3800 Old Dawson Road
Score: 100
TOKYO JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE, 2724 Dawson Road
Score: 92
Violations: Observed food containers uncovered in walk-in cooler. Discussed with person in charge. Food containers covered by employee on site. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed wet wiping cloths that were not stored in a chemical sanitizer solution between uses. Discussed with PIC and cloths were moved to be laundered. Chlorine sanitizer buckets tested at 100 ppm and clean cloths on hand. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.
Remarks: Discussed cooler outside thermometer.
COOL SCOOPS, 106 Pine Ave.
Score: 100
WENDY’S NO. 552, 1714 E. Oglethorpe Blvd.
Score: 82
Violations: Observed ice not stored to prevent cross contamination by storing in a covered container. PIC covered the ice bin. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed fume hood not clean to sight and touch. PIC will have fume hood cleaned. New Violation. Correct by April 8. Observed ice machine not clean to sight and touch. PIC will have ice machine washed and sanitized. New Violation. Correct by April 8. Observed TCS food (hamburger) not maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. PIC withheld burgers for sale. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed TCS food (chicken nuggets) not maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. PIC discarded nuggets. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed lettuce and tomatoes in the walk-in cooler not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which food shall be consumed on the premises, sold or discarded, when held at a temperature or 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below for a maximum of seven days. PIC will have items clearly labeled. New Violation. Correct by April 8. Observed heat lamp above nuggets and fries not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC will have heat lamp cleaned. New Violation. Correct by April 8.
Remarks: Discussed soap dispenser. Discussed employee handwashing sign.
April 2
ELEMENTS COFFEE COMPANY, 2726 Ledo Road, Suite 10
Score: 94
Violations: Observed the interior of the ice machine not clean to sight and touch. PIC will clean the interior of the ice machine. New Violation. Observed Dumpster missing one lid. PIC will have Dumpster lid replaced. Repeat Violation. Observed several ceiling tiles in the food prep area not smooth and easily cleanable. PIC will paint the tiles to make them smooth. Repeat Violation.
Remarks: +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit allowed for thermometer accuracy. Discussed the frequency of cleaning under equipment.
AMC ALBANY 16, 2823 Nottingham Way
Score: 91
Violations: Observed no documentation for a certified food safety manager to ensure that food safety is being managed during all hours of operation. PIC stated an employee is scheduled to take the class on April 10. New Violation. Correct by June 1. Observed hot dogs on the hot dog warmer that were not covered with a lid due to warmer no longer having a lid. PIC will have warmer lid replaced. New Violation. Observed single-use articles in the dry storage closed that were not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. PIC will discuss proper storage with employees. New Violation.
Remarks: A new CFSM must be obtained within 60 days. Discussed keeping hand sinks supplied with paper towels. Discussed that satellite concession stands and the second concession stand up front are no longer being used.
TIFT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, 622 W. Tift Ave.
Score: 100
WHITNEY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, 1129 W. Whitney Ave.
Score: 100
LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA, 2416 Dawson Road Suite 6
Score: 100
April 1
NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY, 901 14th St.
Score: 100
March 29
BLACKBEARD’S, 2209 N. Slappey Blvd.
Score: 81
Violations: Observed employee drinks stored in food preparation area and in walk-in coolers next to food items for service. Person in charged removed and discarded items at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored above cooked shrimp and raw chicken stored above green tomatoes. PIC removed ready-to-eat food items and placed above raw food items at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed dust built up on walk-in cooler fans (produce cooler) and ceiling (produce cooler). Discussed cleaning of walk-in cooler fans and ceiling of produce cooler on daily basis at time of inspection. New Violation. Correct by April 3. Observed no lid on trash can in employee restrooms. Discussed using trash receptacles with lids with PIC at time of inspection. Repeat Violation. Correct by April 3. Observed missing floor and ceiling tiles in dish wash and kitchen area. Discussed repairing as needed with PIC at time of inspection. Repeat Violation.
RONNIE’S RIB & CHICKEN SHACK, 1301 Clark Ave.
Score: 99
Violations: Observed no protective shielding over the light bulbs in the prep area. PIC will place protective shielding over the bulbs. New Violation.
Remarks: +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit allowed for thermometer accuracy. Discussed purchasing chlorine test strips
JASMIN BAKERY, 2201 E. Broad Ave.
Score: 87
Violations: Observed no written employee health policy stating employees have been informed of their responsibility to report symptoms, exposures and diagnosed illnesses to management. New Violation. Correct by April 2. Observed no written procedure for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. Written procedure in English and Spanish given to PIC. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed interior of oven not clean to sight and touch. PIC will have oven cleaned. New Violation. Correct by April 2. Observed meat improperly thawing in a bowl of water. PIC placed meat under cool running water. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed single-service and single-use articles not kept in the original protective package. PIC will keep single-use articles wrapped. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed cardboard used as a surface near three-compartment sink. PIC disposed of cardboard. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
LEE
No inspections during period.
WORTH
No inspections during period.
BAKER
No inspections during period.
TERRELL
April 1
SUBWAY, 783 Forrester Drive, Dawson
Score: 100
WAYNE’S RESTAURANT AND GRILL, 783 Forrester Drive, Dawson
Score: 85
Violations: Observed ready-to-eat tomatoes, lettuce and cheese held above 41 degrees F in prep top cooler. Person in charge corrected violation by discarding all food. Repeat Violation. No test strips provided for testing chlorine sanitizer concentration in three-compartment sink. New Violation. Correct by April 10. Observed numerous roaches on floor of storage room. New Violation. Correct by April 10.
Remarks: Discussed replacing existing prep top cooler with new equipment. Discussed control of roaches in establishment. Discussed use of test strips and procedures for ware washing in three-compartment sink. Discussed removal of all equipment not in use.
MITCHELL
April 3
SOWEGA COUNCIL ON AGING, 308 W. Railroad St., Pelham
Score: 100
March 29
SAVANNAH COURT OF CAMILLA, 161 E. Broad St., Camilla
Score: 95
Violations: Observed sliced tomato and pimiento cheese in walk-in cooler being stored with no date marking. PIC threw items away. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed employee prepping raw meat with gloves on, then go outside and come back in to continue prepping using same gloves. Employee corrected issue by disposing of gloves, washing hands and regloving. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
LOST CREEK RESTAURANT, 104 Broad St., Sale City
Score: 91
Violations: Observed raw pork stored above cucumbers in the walk-in cooler. Cucumbers discarded. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Remarks: Discussed with PIC proper vertical separation of raw and ready-to-eat foods.
MITCHELL COUNTY HOSPITAL, 90 E. Stephens St., Camilla
Score: 87
Violations: Observed food contact surfaces soiled from beginning of inspection to end of inspection with no other processes going on in the area of contamination. PIC corrected issue by instructing employee to clean work areas. Corrected on-site. New violation. Observed ready-to-eat items stored in reach-in cooler with no date marking. PIC threw items away. Corrected on-site. Repeat violation. Observed little to no sanitizer solution in buckets. PIC corrected issue by refilling all buckets. Corrected on-site. New violation.
CALHOUN
April 3
MOM & POPS RESTAURANT, 18811 Morgan Road, Arlington
Score: 100
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