Metro Albany Kitchen Inspections: Nov. 20-26, 2017
Inspections of restaurants and other eating establishments in Metro Albany and Mitchell and Calhoun counties
By Jim Hendricks
These establishments were inspected Nov. 20-26 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
NOV. 20
Albany Transitional Center, 304 N. Washington St.
Score: 100, Grade: A
Burger King No. 5061, 404 W. Oglethorpe Blvd.
Score: 100, Grade: A
Burger King No. 9531, 2805 N. Slappey Blvd.
Score: 100, Grade: A
Papa John’s Pizza, 1703 E.Oglethorpe Blvd.
Score: 98, Grade: A
Violation: Observed no cold water at the employee handwashing sink. PIC will have the water fixed at the sink. New Violation.
NOV. 21
Cookie Shoppe, 115 N. Jackson St.
Score: 96, Grade: A
Violation: Observed the nozzles on the drink machine needed to be cleaned. Discussed the frequency of cleaning the nozzles. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Henry Campbell’s — The Steak House, 629 N. Westover Blvd. Suite E
Score: 93, Grade: A
Violations: Observed containers that were uncovered in one reach in cooler and one container of bacon bits located on a shelf. Discussed with CFSM and corrected by covering items with tinfoil. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Correct by Nov. 21. Observed wiping cloths for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not stored in chemical sanitizer solution. Discussed with CFSM. Corrected on site by mixing chlorine sanitizing bucket at 100 ppm then placing clothes in it. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Correct by Nov. 21.
Ruby Tuesday, 2626 Dawson Road
Score: 96, Grade: A
Violation: Observed hand washing sink at bar area with sealed jug of lemonade placed in it. Discussed with CFSM. Corrected on site. CFSM to ensure hand sink remain clear. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Correct by Nov. 21.
Remarks: Discussed servicing of prep top cooler located closest to the fryer in the main kitchen.
Tropical Taste Restaurant, 231 E. Oglethorpe Blvd.
Score: 94, Grade: A
Violations: Observed goat being thawed on the counter. Discussed approved thawing methods with the PIC. 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.
Wendy’s No. 551, 1101 Dawson Road
Score: 96, Grade: A
Violations: Observed handwashing sink in back not provided with paper towels. PIC supplied paper towels to hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
NOV. 22
Cracker Barrel, 1114 N. Westover Blvd.
Score: 97, Grade: A
Violation: Observed cloths for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces that were not held between uses in chemical sanitizer solution. Discussed with CFSM then he placed the cloths in chlorine chemical sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Correct by Nov. 22.
Remarks: Discussed dishwasher.
Newk’s Eatery, 717 N. Westover Road
Score: 100, Grade: A
LEE
No inspections reported during this period.
WORTH
No inspections reported during this period.
BAKER
No inspections reported during this period.
TERRELL
NOV. 21
Terrell Regional Youth Detention Center, 1666 Albany Highway, Dawson
Score: 82, Grade: B
Violations: Raw chicken, raw shell eggs stored next to lettuce, cooked turkey in walk in cooler. PIC separated raw animal foods from ready to eat foods in storage. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Hamburger (100 F), sweet potatoes (127 F) hot held below 135 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC discarded hamburger and reheated sweet potatoes. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Remarks: Items to address before next inspection — Employee drinks; Covering foods.
MITCHELL
No inspections reported during this period.
CALHOUN
NOV. 22
Calhoun Nursing Home, 265 Turner St., Edison
Score: 97, Grade: A
Violation: Expired milk in reach in cooler, walk in cooler. PIC discarded milk. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Remarks: Items to address before next inspection — Dish machine rinse temps; Reseal kitchen floor.
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