Metro Albany Kitchen Inspections: Nov. 29-Dec. 6, 2019
Inspections of restaurants and other eating establishments in metro Albany
Staff Reports
These establishments were inspected Nov. 29-Dec. 6 by the Environmental Health offices of Dougherty, Lee, Baker, Terrell, Worth, Mitchell and Calhoun counties. To contact the health office, call (229) 438-3943.
DOUGHERTY
Dec. 6
SUBWAY, 202 E. Oakridge Drive Suite G
Score: 96
Violations: Observed wiping cloths not held in a chemical solution at the proper concentration of 200 ppm QAC. PIC changed solution in the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed gaskets on front line cold units in need of repair. PIC will have gaskets repaired or replaced. New Violation. Observed leak under fountain drink machine. PIC will have leak repaired. New Violation. Observed hole in the wall near three-compartment sink. PIC stated maintenance workers were repairing AC unit and they had to go through the wall to reach the unit. AC unit is still being repaired. PIC will have the hole repaired once maintenance work is done. New Violation.
Remarks: Facility has a cleanup kit.
TAY’S WINGS & CATERING, 202 E. Oakridge Drive Suite F
Score: 95
Violations: Observed fume hood not clean to sight and touch. PIC will have fume hood cleaned. New Violation. Observed gaskets on cooler and freezers in need of repair. PIC will have gaskets repaired or replaced. New Violation. Observed ceiling tile in need of repair. PIC will have ceiling tile in dining room repaired or replaced. New Violation.
HOUSE OF CHAMPIONS, 202 E. Oakridge Drive Suite E
Score: 91
Violations: Observed no certified food safety manager employed in the facility. PIC will have certification completed in 30 days. New Violation. Observed men’s restroom handwashing sink not provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder or bar soap. PIC will have handwashing sink supplied with soap. New Violation. Observed men’s restroom handwashing sink not provided with individual disposable towels. PIC will have handwashing sink supplied with paper towels. New Violation. Observed handwashing sink with utensils and equipment in basin. PIC removed utensils from handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed utensils stored in food with their handles in contact with the food. PIC removed utensils. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed boxes of plastic single-service and single-use articles not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. PIC will store articles at least 6 inches off the floor. New Violation.
Remarks: Discussed removing items not necessary to the operation of the facility.
Dec. 5
PICNIC PIZZA, 2510 Archwood Drive
Score: 99
Violations: Observed few styrofoam cups not stored covered in a manner to prevent hand to lip contact. Discussed with Mr. Magaddio and waitresses proper way to store them. New Violation.
Remarks: +/-3 degrees Fahrenheit allowed for thermometer accuracy. Work order out for Echolab dishwasher maintenance. Employee using three-compartment sink properly for wash, rinse and sanitize. Few chlorine test strips given to test three-compartment sink to be at 100 ppm by EH until Echolab arrives. New ice machine purchased.
MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL, 1016 N. Westover Blvd. Suite C
Score: 100
Dec. 4
FIREHOUSE SUBS NO. 138, 2416 Dawson Road Suite C
Score: 99
Violations: Observed single-service plates and to-go food containers not stored in a manner to avoid hand to lip contact. Discussed with manager. Manager to keep items stored in plastic and open inverted to pull from the bottom to prevent hand-lip contact and educate staff. New Violation. Correct by Dec. 4.
Remarks: +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit allowed for thermometer accuracy.
Nov. 29
A TASTE OF HEAVEN GOURMET KITCHEN, 425 W. Oglethorpe Blvd.
Score: 100
LEE
No inspections during period.
WORTH
Dec. 4
ALCHEMY GAMES AND COFFEE, 121 E. Front St., Sylvester
Score: 100
BAKER
No inspections during period.
TERRELL
No inspections during period.
MITCHELL
Dec. 5
SUBWAY OF PELHAM, 290 W. Railroad St., Pelham
Score: 100
Dec. 4
BACONTON COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL, 260 E. Walton St., Baconton
Score: 91
Violations: Observed chicken hot holding in reach in warmer at 121 F. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Remarks: Temperature control for safety foods need to be held at 135 F or above.
Nov. 30
MITCHELL COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL, 55 Griffin Road, Camilla
Score: 100
MITCHELL COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL, 50 Griffin Road, Camilla
Score: 99
Violations: Observed in use oven functioning improperly, drip pan leaking. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
CALHOUN
No inspections during period.
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