Metro Albany Kitchen Inspections: March 31-April 7
Inspections of restaurants and other eating establishments in Metro Albany and Mitchell and Calhoun counties
From Staff Reports
These establishments were inspected by the Dougherty and Worth County Environmental Health offices March 31-April 7. To contact the health office, call (229) 438-3943.
DOUGHERTY
March 31
Waffle House No. 783, 1702 E. Oglethorpe Blvd.
Score: 85, Grade: B
Violations: Observed waffle batter, milk and lemons being held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC discarded the food items. Repeat Violation. Observed no splash guard to separate the vegetable sink from the handwashing sink. Must be corrected by 04/10/2017. New Violation. Correct By April 10. Observed the ice scoop not being stored in a protected location to prevent possible contamination. PIC will place a container next to the ice machine for the scooper. New Violation. Correct by April 10.
Picnic Pizza, 2510 Archwood Drive
Score: 96, Grade: A
Violations: Observed an employee involved in food prep that was not using a disposable or easily cleanable hair net or other hair restraint. Discussed having all food prep employees use hair restraints with PIC. New Violation. Observed scoop in the ice bin that was not stored with its handle above the top of the food. Employee removed the ice scoop and placed it within the holder. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Remarks: Discussed using time as a public health control for pizzas that are cooked for lunch; discussed glove usage.
Quickie Restaurant, 1906 N. Slappey Blvd.
Score: 91, Grade: A
Violations: Observed no paper towels at hand sink; employee place paper towels at hand sink. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses; employee place cloths in sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. PIC will have cooler wipe down to remove food residue Repeat Violation. Observed exterior of fryers needs cleaning; PIC will have fryers cleaned. Repeat Violation.
April 1
U.S. 19 Dragway, 1304 Williamsburg Road
Score: 91, Grade: A
Violation: Observed slice cheese being held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the reach in cooler. PIC discarded the cheese. New Violation.
April 3
Albany State University/Main Cafeteria, 100 Dennis Drive
Score: 100, Grade: A
MinLee’s BBQ Kitchen, 701 Lippett Drive
Score: 90, Grade: A
Violations: Observed no paper towels provided at hand sink; PIC place some paper towels at hand sink. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed interior of microwave needs cleaning; PIC clean interior of microwave with wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed floor to wall junctures in storage room, where cleaning of floors will not be water flushed, without coved base. PIC will have coving place along wall. Repeat Violation.
San Joe’s, 2401 Dawson Road
Score: 95, Grade: A
Violations: Observed the fume hood was not clean to sight and touch. The PIC will have the fume hood cleaned. New Violation. Observed the floor near the fryer and grill was not smooth and easily cleanable due to the linoleum flooring being damaged and removed. PIC will have flooring repaired to be smooth and easily cleanable. New Violation.
April 4
Fish Fillet, 1700 E. Oglethorpe Blvd.
Score: 86, Grade: B
Violations: Observed no certified food safety manager for the restaurant. PIC will provide documentation to Environmental Health office. New Violation. Observed the interior of the ice machine was not clean. Discussed the frequency of cleaning with the PIC. Repeat Violation. Observed employee not wearing a cap or hair net. PIC provided the employee with a hat. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed the dumpster area needs to be cleaned. PIC will clean the area. New Violation.
Golden Corral Of Albany No. 652, 2524 Archwood Drive
Score: 91, Grade: A
Violation: Observed TCS foods being held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the walk in cooler. See temp log. Items were removed from the cooler. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Remarks: Discussed maintaining temperature in the walk in cooler during the cleaning process or moving TCS foods to a different cooler; discussed floor tiles in the ware washing area and dessert area will be repaired this week; discussed utensils; discussed hot holding burgers; discussed light shields.
Pearly’s Famous Country Cooking, 814 N. Slappey Blvd.
Score: 96, Grade: A
Violation: Observed expired Food Manager Certification; PIC will inform owner. New Violation.
Quality Inn/Food Service, 806 N. Westover Blvd.
Score: 87, Grade: B
Violations: Observed that the facility did not have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager to ensure food safety is being managed within the establishment. The facility will have 60 days to acquire a Certified Food Safety Manager. New Violation. Correct by June 5. Observed an employee beverage in the kitchen area that was not secured with a tightly fitting lid and straw. Employee discarded the drink. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed no written procedure for employees to follow when responding to vomiting and fecal incidents. Gave PIC another copy of the vomit/fecal incident clean up form. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed food items apples and oranges in dry storage that were not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. PIC will purchase shelving to store items correctly. New Violation. Observed employee involved in food handling that was not using a hair net or other form of hair restraint. PIC will purchase hair nets for employee. New Violation. Observed no employee hand washing signage posted in restrooms used by employees. PIC will have signage placed in restrooms. Repeat Violation.
Remarks: Discussed dumpster.
Shabazz Fish Supreme, 241 E. Oglethorpe Blvd.
Score: 92, Grade: A
Violations: Observed the fume hood needs to be cleaned. Discussed frequency of cleaning the fume hood. Repeat Violation. Observed no shielding on light bulbs in the main kitchen. PIC will place covers on the light bulbs. Repeat Violation.
April 6
Charlie & Pearl’s Country Fried Chicken, 1610 S. Jefferson St.
Score: 87, Grade: B
Violations: Observed the fume hood needs to be cleaned. Discussed cleaning frequency of the fume hood. New Violation. Observed hamburgers, chicken, and deli meat being held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC discarded the food items. New Violation.
La Fuente Mexican Restaurant, 2000 E. Oglethorpe Blvd.
Score: 83, Grade: B
Violations: Observed hand washing sink not accessible to employees. PIC will make sink accessible. Repeat Violation. Correct by April 17. Observed refried beans and steak being held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in walk in cooler. PIC discarded items. Repeat Violation.
Remarks: Discussed methods for cooling refried beans (placing beans in shallow pans, separating the beans into smaller portions or ice baths).
New Red Wok, 1007 S. Slappey Blvd.
Score: 86, Grade: B
Violations: Observed open bags of rice exposed and broccoli not covered in reach in cooler; PIC close bags of rice and place lids on broccoli containers. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed veggie sink not accessible due to storage of food containers. PIC was asked to removed food containers from veggie sink. Repeat Violation. Observed rubber gaskets on prep top reach in cooler badly damaged as to not provide proper sealing of cooler door. PIC will have gaskets repaired. Repeat Violation. Observed faucet leaking at hand sink; PIC will have faucet repaired. New Violation. Observed tile missing and broken inside walk in freezer at door. PIC will have tiled repaired. Repeat Violation. Observed floors under fryers and cooking station needs cleaning’ PIC stated they will have floors cleaned. Repeat Violation.
Remarks: Observed moving items to make mop sink more accessible.
Outback Steakhouse, 823 N. Westover Blvd.
Score: 95, Grade: A
Violations: Observed employee personal food items intermingled with the food items for sale in the reach in cooler. PIC discarded the items. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed the dumpster receptacle was not closed with tightly fitting lids during periods of non use. PIC closed the dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Remarks: Discussed protecting plates from contamination; discussed time as a public health control; discussed wiping cloth solution; discussed choking posters.
April 7
All American Fun Park, 2608 N. Slappey Blvd.
Score: 100, Grade: A
All American Fun Park/Bowling, 2608 N. Slappey Blvd.
Score: 100, Grade: A
KYK Down Home Cooking, 5400 Newton Road
Score: 100, Grade: A
Park Inn by Radisson/Food Service, 2729 Pointe North Blvd.
Score: 92, Grade: A
Violations: Observed no written procedure for educating employees on how to respond to vomit/fecal incidents. Gave PIC another copy of the vomit/fecal incident form. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed employee handling food that was not using a hairnet or other hair restraint. Discussed proper hair restraints with the PIC. New Violation. Observed the outside dumpster was not closed with tightly fitting lids during periods of non use. Discussed keeping dumpster lids closed with the PIC. New Violation. Observed light bulbs in the kitchen that were not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant. Discussed replacing light shield with the PIC. New Violation.
Remarks: Discussed thermometers.
LEE
April 6
Amber’s Health Spot, 101-A Pecan St., Leesburg
Score: 100, Grade: A
Concierge Catering, 2925 Ledo Road Unit 8, Albany
Score: 100, Grade: A
R.S. Boney Senior Center, 141 Park St., Leesburg
Score: 100, Grade: A
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