Albany Area Kitchen Inspections – Feb. 23, 2015-Feb. 27, 2015

These establishments were inspected by the Dougherty, Lee, and Worth County Environmental Health Offices Feb. 23 through Feb. 27.

The department scores on a 100-point scale with a score of 80 or greater considered passing.

Businesses and agencies inspected are required to post score sheets where the public can see them. To contact the health office, call (229) 438-3943.

DOUGHERTY

FEB. 23

House of China II, 2526 Dawson Road, Site A

Score: 85

Notes: Observed raw chicken stored above cooked ground beef and ready to eat vegetables stored in contact with raw pork. Discussed hierarchy of storage. PIC rearranged items. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation; Observed wiping cloths stored on counter and not in wiping cloth solution. PIC removed cloth. Corrected On-Site. New Violation; Observed no sanitizer in wiping cloth solution. PIC had fresh sanitizer made. Corrected On-Site. New Violation; Observed wiping cloth solution bucket stored in the vegetable sink. Discussed uses of a vegetable sink with PIC. PIC removed bucket from sink. Corrected On-Site. New Violation; Observed utensils for scooping rice stored in standing water that was not at 135 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC removed items. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Tift Child Development Center, 622 W. Tift Ave.

Score: 100

FEB. 24

China Garden, 2228 N. Slappey Blvd.

Score: 80

Notes: Observed raw meat (chicken and beef) stored over cooked noodles and onions in walk in cooler; Discuss proper separation of raw meats and ready to eat food items and had employee remove noodles and onions Corrected On-Site. New Violation; Observed pans of chicken not covered; employee placed plastic wrap over chicken Corrected On-Site. New Violation; Observed bags of rice open and exposed; discussed with PIC to closed bags of rice or placed rice in food containers with a lid; PIC closed bags of rice tightly to prevent contamination Corrected On-Site. New Violation; Observed wiping cloths stored on counters and not in sanitizer between uses; PIC removed wet wiping cloths Corrected On-Site. New Violation; Observed veggie sink not accessible; discuss removing utensils and boxes from veggie sink Repeat Violation; Observed no hot or cold water at veggie sink or mop sink; discuss getting sinks repaired with PIC and using pre-cut veggies New Violation; Observed mop sink not accessible; informed PIC to removed boxes from mop sink Repeat Violation.

Grapevine Catering, 810 S. Westover Blvd.

Score: 99

Notes: Observed women’s toilet room receptacle uncovered. PIC will have a cover provided. New Violation.

Hot Dog King, 110 Cordele Road

Score: 97

Notes: Observed last inspection posted in hall and not where it can be easily seen by customers. New Violation; Observed small portion cups with no handles used as scoops in beef base and season salt. New Violation; Observed ceiling tile missing in bathroom and insulation exposed. Observed ceiling tiles in dining area that are stained with water stains and some that have dust buildup from vents. New Violation.

Mt. Olive Community Outreach Center, Inc., 302 Adkins St.

Score: 100

New Red Wok, 1007 S. Slappey Blvd.

Score: 82

Notes: Observed a bottle of hand sanitizer at hand sink, but no soap. Advised that hand sanitizer can be used but only after washing hands with soap and water. PIC supplied sink with soap. Corrected On-Site. New Violation; Observed employee emptying and rinsing bucket in hand sink. Advised that hand sink should only be used for hand washing. New Violation; Observed dumpling and beef stored uncovered in reach in freezer. Observed chicken uncovered in walk in freezer. Observed shrimp uncovered in walk in cooler. PIC covered items. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation; Observed egg roll skins being thawed in the dry storage area that were no longer cold. Discussed thawing in walk in cooler until ready to use. Employee discarded items. Corrected On-Site. New Violation; Observed bottles of cooking oil stored in the mop sink. Employee moved items to a different location. Corrected On-Site. New Violation; Observed soy sauce buckets being used to store other food items. Discussed using approved containers with PIC. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.

FEB. 25

Albany State University/Chick-Fil-A, 100 Dennis Drive

Score: 100

Best Western Albany Mall Inn & Suites/Food Service, 2729 Pointe North Blvd.

Score: 88

Notes: Observed potentially hazardous food (boiled eggs) hot holding below 135 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC removed items. Corrected On-Site. New Violation; Observed no thermometers in refrigeration units. PIC will obtain thermometers. New Violation.

Regional Youth Development Center, 2030 Newton Road

Score: 100

Sonny’s, 1900 N. Slappey Blvd.

Score: 93

Notes: Observed fume hood above grill next to fryers needs cleaning; PIC will have fume hood cleaned New Violation; Observed racks in coolers needs cleaning; PIC will employee wipe down racks in coolers New Violation; Observed ceiling tiles where grease build up needs replacing or cleaning; discussed cleaning or replacing ceiling tile with PIC Repeat Violation.

FEB. 26

Carter’s Grill, 321 W. Highland Ave.

Score: 92

Notes: Observed no paper towels located at the hand sink. PIC replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site. New Violation; Observed chitterlings, pork chops, and ribs being thawed at room temperature. Discussed proper thawing methods with PIC. New Violation; Observed single service forks not stored to prevent hand contact with food-and lip-contact surfaces. Discussed rearranging and proper storage with PIC. New Violation.

Carter’s Banquet Facilities, 317 Highland Ave.

Score: 99

Notes: Observed employee hand wash sink with no hand wash sign. PIC will place sign at sink. New Violation.

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, 2701 Dawson Road

Score: 100

Rumba Tropical, 312 Thornton Drive

Score: 96

Notes: Observed no hand drying towels at hand sink. PIC placed hand towels at sink. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Southern Elegance Catering, 307 Flint Ave.

Score: 87

Notes: CFSM certificate has expired. PIC has 60 days to obtain another CFSM. New Violation; Observed no employee health policy. Left a copy for the PIC. New Violation; Observed boxes stored on the floor in the pantry and walk-in freezer. PIC will have items placed correctly. Repeat Violation; Observed the wrong inspection report posted. PIC must post the most recent inspection report. New Violation.

FEB. 27

Oglethorpe Lounge, 825 W. Oglethorpe Blvd.

Score: 97

Notes: Observed boxes of beer stored on floor in walk-in cooler. PIC will have to install shelves to store boxes at least 6 inches off the floor. New Violation.

Wingate Inn/Food Service, 2735 Dawson Road

Score: 92

Notes: Observed no Certified Food Manager for establishment; General Manager stated she is schedule to take to the class on March 17. Inform GM to mail a copy of certificate to Environmental Health once received. New Violation; Observed sanitizer in 3-comp sink too strong; employee refill sanitizer to proper strength Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Sherwood Christian/Upper Campus, 1418 Old Pretoria Road

Score: 100

Turner Job Corps Cafeteria, 2000 Schilling Ave.

Score: 93

Notes: Observed bulk food storage containers not identified with the common name of the food. PIC had labels placed on the containers. Corrected On-Site. New Violation; Observed wiping cloth not stored in sink. PIC has cloth moved to wiping cloth solution. Corrected On-Site. New Violation; Observed cutting boards are worn and need replacing. PIC will replace cutting boards. New Violation.

Turner Job Corps/Culinary Arts, 2000 Schilling Ave.

Score: 94

Notes: Observed no hand towels at hand sink. Employee placed towels at hand sink. Corrected On-Site. New Violation; Observed hot water not working at hand sink and three compartment sink in baking area. PIC has put in a work order to have hot water repaired. New Violation.

Turner Job Corps/Store, 2000 Schilling Ave.

Score: 90

Notes: Observed no hand soap at the hand sink. PIC replaced soap. Corrected On-Site. New Violation; Observed no hand towels at hand sink. PIC replaced hand towels. Corrected On-Site. New Violation; Observed grease build up on the fume hood. PIC will have fume hood cleaned. Repeat Violation.

LEE

FEB. 23

International House of Pancakes, 125 Cartmell Road

Score: 100

FEB. 25

Sonic Drive In, 2833 Ledo Road

Score: 97

Notes: Observed employee with long painted fingernails working with exposed food. New Violation; Observed an employee drink cup stored in the vegetable prep sink. Manager corrected violation by removing drink, then wash, rinsing and sanitizing veg. sink. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

WORTH

FEB. 23

Worth County Elementary School, 1305 N. Isabella St.

Score: 100

Pizza Hut, 615 E. Franklin St.

Score: 100

FEB. 25

Worth County Middle School, 1305 N. Isabella St.

Score: 100