Metro Albany Kitchen Inspections: Sept. 29-Aug. 4, 2017
Inspections of restaurants and other eating establishments in metro Albany, Mitchell, Calhoun counties
By Jim Hendricks
These establishments were inspected July 29-Aug. 4 by the Dougherty and Worth County Environmental Health offices. To contact the health office, call (229) 438-3943.
DOUGHERTY
July 29
Loco’s & Rollin Smoke Wood Fire Bar B Que-Mobile, 547 N. Westover Blvd.
Score: 93 Grade: A
Violations: Observed no CFSM appointed for the facility. Owner will have 60 days to obtain a CFSM. Repeat violation. Correct by Sept. 29. Observed mobile food service unit was not identified by a sign or lettering indicating the permit number. PIC will place the signage indicating the permit number within customer view. Corrected on-site, new violation. Correct by Sept. 29.
July 31
Chick-Fil-A, 2703 Dawson Road
Score: 100 Grade: A
Country Inn & Suites/Food Service, 2809 Nottingham Way
Score: 96 Grade: A
Violations: Observed no paper towels or hand cleanser at hand-washing sink. Discussed with PIC and corrected on site. Corrected on-site, new violation.
Remarks: Discussed with PIC that CSFM must obtain certification within 60 days. List of CSFM trainers and contact numbers left for Lasti Patel per her request via phone. Discussed with PIC to routinely check with test strips on hand the chlorine disinfectant used for ware washing to ensure it remains within proper range.
Aug. 1
Casa Tapatia Mexican Restaurant, 108 N. Slappey Blvd.
Score: 92 Grade: A
Violations: Observed interior of microwave needs cleaning; employee wiped down interior of microwave to remove food debris. New violation. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site not properly date marked; PIC had employee properly date-mark food items. Corrected on-site, new violation.
Chick-Fil-A at Albany Mall, 2601 Dawson Road
Score: 100 Grade: A
Red Lobster No. 0034, 2403 Slappey Blvd.
Score: 96 Grade: A
Violations: Observed utensils not properly air-dried on rack above three-compartment sink. Discussed air drying of utensils with PIC. Repeat violation. Observed hot water at hand sink near dishwasher not working properly; PIC place a work order to have repaired. New violation.
Aug. 2
Five Guys Burgers and Fries, 2630 Dawson Road
Score: 100 Grade: A
Heart & Soul Southern Cafe LLC, 425 W. Oglethorpe Blvd.
Score: 96 Grade: A
Violations: Observed interior of microwave needs cleaning; PIC had employee clean interior of microwave with wiping cloth. Corrected on-site, new violation.
Kentucky Fried Chicken, B, 400 W. Oglethorpe Blvd.
Score: 100 Grade: A
Aug. 3
Big Willy’s Seafood/Commissary, 5425 Newton Road
Score: 100 Grade: A
Big Willy’s Seafood/Mobile, 5425 Newton Road
Score: 100 Grade: A
T-Bones Wings & Things-Mobile, 1905 S. Madison St.
Score: 100 Grade: A
Aug. 4
AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar, 2406 N. Slappey Blvd.
Score: 95 Grade: A
Violations: Observed dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength; PIC will have dish machine serviced. New violation. Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable; PIC will have cutting board replaced. New violation.
American Legion Post 512, 815 Willie Pitts Road
Score: 94 Grade: A
Violations: Observed that the facility did not have a known certified food safety manager to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment due to the previous CFSM no longer being employed. The establishment will have to obtain a CFSM within 14 days. Repeat violation. Observed at hand-washing sink that paper towels were not available. Notified PIC. Corrected on-site, new violation.
Remarks: Discussed with PIC servicing of reach-in cooler (refrigerator). Discussed with PIC importance of choosing exterminator and have routine service. PIC stated that the facility is in the process of obtaining quotes from Terminex, Adams and Astro.
LEE
Aug. 2
Leesburg Express/Krispy Crunchy, 275 U.S. Highway 19 South, Leesburg
Score: 80 Grade: B
Violations: Observed ranch and tarter sauces stored next to raw chicken in reach-in cooler. Items not properly separated to prevent contamination. Manager corrected violation by moving sauces to walk-in cooler. Corrected on-site, new violation. Observed cooked chicken hot held below 135 degrees F in warmer cabinet (refer to temperature log) at front counter. Manager corrected violation by discarding chicken. Corrected on-site, new violation. No test device/strips provided for testing the concentration of sanitizer in ware-wash sink. Repeat violation.
Remarks: Discussed proper storage of employee drink cups. Discussed proper display of inspection report. Discussed proper storage of cleaning chemicals between uses.
Roma Aroma, 144 Leslie Highway, Leesburg
Score: 100 Grade: A
WORTH
No inspections during the period.
BAKER
No inspections during the period.
TERRELL
Aug. 3
No. 1 Chinese Restaurant, 147 N. Main St., Dawson
Score: 82 Grade: B
Violations: Food employee handled cooked beef with bare hands. PIC instructed food employee to don gloves while handling ready-to-eat foods. Corrected on-site, new violation. Cut melon stored next to raw beef in walk-in cooler. Cut onions stored next to raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler. Cooked chicken stored next to raw chicken in prep line cooler. Raw shell eggs stored above cooked egg rolls in prep line cooler. PIC properly separated all raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods in storage. Corrected on-site, new violation.
Remarks: Items to address before next inspection: Proper employee drink containers, hair restraint use, walk-in cooler temperatures, residential equipment.
MITCHELL
Aug. 1
Debbie’s Main Street Restaurant, 196 E. Broad St., Camilla
Score: 90 Grade: A
Violations: Observed CFSM has expired. Owner has stated that she will speak to local person about proctoring test for her so that she can meet the requirement within 60 days. Repeat violation. Correct by Oct. 1. Observed several employee drinks in the kitchen area that did not have lids and straws to prevent contamination. Owner discussed the requirement with employees. New violation.
Remarks: Discussed new rules and forms. Discussed several other items that could potentially become problems in the future.
Aug. 2
Kebo’s BBQ, 205 E. Broad St., Camilla
Score: 100 Grade: A
Aug. 3
Huddle House of Pelham, 2457 U.S. Highway 19 Northeast, Pelham
Score: 97 Grade: A
Violation: WIC set at 41 degrees. Spoke with PIC about setting ambient temperature at 38 degrees in order to maintain food at 41 degrees. New violation. Correct by Oct. 31.
Mitchell County Correctional Institute, 4838 Highway 37 East, Camilla
Score: 100 Grade: A
CALHOUN
Aug. 2
Calhoun Correctional Institute, 27823 Main St., Morgan
Score: 98 Grade: A
Violation: Plumbing leaks at multiple sinks. New violation. Correct by Sept. 2.
Remarks: Items to address before next inspection: cross-contamination in storage, post CFSM certificate, kitchen floor repairs, ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Calhoun State Prison Staff Dining, 27823 Main St., Morgan
Score: 100 Grade: A
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