Metro Albany Kitchen Inspections: Oct. 2-7, 2017
Inspections of restaurants and other eating establishments in Metro Albany and Mitchell and Calhoun counties
By Jim Hendricks
These establishments were inspected Oct. 2-7 by the Dougherty, Lee, Baker, Terrell, Mitchell, Calhoun and Worth County Environmental Health offices. To contact the health office, call (229) 438-3943.
DOUGHERTY
Oct. 3
China Garden USA, 2719 Dawson Road
Score: 93, Grade: A
Violations: Observed sauces placed in front of the stove/grill area not covered between use. Discussed with CFSM. CFSM placed lids on all containers on site. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed wiping clothes used for wiping counters and other surfaces not stored in sanitizing solution. Discussed with CFSM. CFSM placed cloths in chlorine 100 ppm sanitizing solution. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Michael’s Bar-B-Que, 311 Pine Ave.
Score: 96, Grade: A
Violation: No Certified Food Manager for establishment; Manager will have someone certified at this location because he was informed he cannot use his certification at this location and the one on Gillionville Road. New Violation.
New Red Wok,1007 S. Slappey Blvd.
Score: 83, Grade: B
Violations: Observed food containers in reach in freezer with no lid; PIC placed lids on containers. Repeat 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 mop sink not accessible; PIC was informed to remove items from mop sink. New Violation. Observed floors underneath fryers and wok station needs cleaning; PIC will clean floors. Repeat Violation. Observed back door with small openings to the outside that needs to be sealed; PIC will have small openings sealed. New Violation.
Pizza Hut No. 2949, 2108 E. Oglethorpe Blvd.
Score: 92, Grade: A
Violations: Observed interior of ice machine needs cleaning. Discussed frequency of cleaning with the PIC. Repeat Violation. Observed no hot or cold water at the employee handwashing sink. PIC will have the sink repaired. New Violation.
Remarks: Discussed the frequency of cleaning the floors with the PIC.
San Joe’s, 2401 Dawson Road
Score: 87, Grade: B
Violations: Observed no CFSM certification displayed. Discussed with PIC. PIC to ensure CFSM certification is displayed within view of the public. New Violation. Correct by Oct. 17. Noted two food containers in Cooler 2 not covered and protected. Discussed with PIC and corrected on site by covering containers with aluminum foil. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Observed no drain plugs in three-compartment sink located in both buildings. Drains being plugged with paper towels. Discussed with PIC. PIC to have proper drain plugs replaced. New Violation. Observed the tiling floor inside the building where the freezer and ice machine is located not smooth and easily cleanable. Discussed with PIC. PIC to have floor tile repaired. New Violation. Correct by Oct. 31. Observed small window at the end of kitchen open without screen protection. Discussed with PIC. PIC to have screen replaced. New Violation. Correct by Oct. 3.
Oct. 4
Golden Corral Of Albany No. 652, 2524 Archwood Drive
Score: 99, Grade: A
Violation: Observed that the toilet room used by females was not provided with a covered receptacle. Discussed with PIC. PIC to have lids provided for receptacles. New Violation. Correct by Oct. 18.
Remarks: Spoke with Manager T. Brown regarding tiles in ware washing area and dessert area. Contractor has replaced tiles in the ware washing area and will be returning to replace those tiles in the dessert area.
Pearly’s Famous Country Cooking, 814 N. Slappey Blvd.
Score: 97, Grade: A
Violation: Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Inform PIC to keep cloths in sanitizer solution between uses. New Violation.
Quality Inn/Food Service, 806 N. Westover Blvd.
Score: 100, Grade: A
Waffle House No. 783, 1702 E. Oglethorpe Blvd.
Score: 96, Grade: A
Violations: Observed the facility without a vomiting/fecal cleanup procedure. PIC was provided with a copy of the procedure. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Remarks: Discussed how to cool tomatoes before placing them on prep top cooler.
Wendy’s No. 553, 2548 Dawson Road
Score: 92, Grade: A
Violations: Observed CSFM placed in office but not displayed within public view. Discussed with PIC. PIC to display CSFM within public view. New Violation. Correct by Oct. 11. Observed food items located in prep top areas not covered between use. Discussed with PIC. PIC to cover those items with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and ensure items are kept covered when not in use. New Violation. Correct by Oct. 4.
Oct. 5
All American Fun Park, 2608 N. Slappey Blvd.
Score: 100, Grade: A
All American Fun Park/Bowling, 2608 N. Slappey Blvd.
Score: 96, Grade: A
Violation: Observed interior of microwave needs cleaning to remove food debris. Employee cleaned interior of microwave. New Violation.
Park Inn by Radisson, 2729 Pointe North Blvd.
Score: 98, Grade: A
Violation: Observed light bulbs in the kitchen that were not shielded, coated or otherwise shatter resistant. Discussed replacing light shield with the PIC. PIC to ensure light shield is replaced within two weeks. Repeat Violation. Correct by Oct. 19.
Shabazz Fish Supreme, 241 E. Oglethorpe Blvd.
Score: 98, Grade: A
Violation: Observed restroom not equipped with self-closing door. PIC will fix the bathroom door. Repeat Violation. Correct by Oct. 12.
Remarks: Discussed the frequency of cleaning the fans.
Oct. 6
HVC Hospitality LLC/Courtyard By Marriott Albany/Restaurant, 3019 Kensingston Court
Score: 100, Grade: A
LEE
Oct. 2
Roma Aroma, 144 Leslie Highway, Leesburg
Score: 100, Grade: A
WORTH
Oct. 5
Worth County Elementary School, 1411 N. Isabella St., Sylvester
Score: 100, Grade: A
BAKER
No inspections for period.
TERRELL
Oct. 2
McDonald’s, 460 Roundtree Drive, Dawson
Score: 93, Grade: A
Violations: No paper towels at men’s and women’s restroom hand sinks. New Violation. Correct by Oct. 3. Wet wiping cloths stored on counter between uses. PIC placed wiping cloths in santizer solution. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Remarks: Items to address before next inspection — ServSafe renewal, Dumpster maintenance, Single service item storage, Hair restraint use, Drive thru window inspection posting.
MITCHELL
No inspections for period.
CALHOUN
Oct. 4
Sunday’s Cafeteria, 19300 Hartford St., Edison
Score: 81, Grade: B
Violations: No paper towels at men’s restroom hand sink. New Violation. Correct by Oct. 5. Raw shell eggs stored above lettuce in reach-in cooler. Cooked bacon stored next to raw pork in reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation. Correct by Oct. 5. Cooked peas, gravy, milk, cheese held longer than 24 hours with no throw–out date marked. New Violation. Correct by Oct. 5.
Remarks: Items to address before next inspection — Clean vent hood, Mop sink use, Expired foods, Close dumpster lid.
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