Albany Area Kitchen Inspections — Nov. 16-19, 2015

These establishments were inspected by the Dougherty County Environmental Health Offices Nov. 16-19. To contact the health office, call (229) 438-3943(229) 438-3943 .

DOUGHERTY

NOV. 16

Kregg’s BBQ, 1401 N. Jefferson St.

Score: 98

Notes: Observed scoop in ice bin with the handle stored in contact with the ice. PIC stored scoop upright with handle out of the ice. Corrected On-Site. New Violation; Observed gaskets on refrigerator in need of repair. Seal is tearing away from unit. PIC will have gaskets repaired. New Violation.

Phoebe Putney Healthworks / Juice Bar, 311 Third Ave.

Score: 100

Tropical Taste Restaurant, 231 E. Oglethorpe Blvd.

Score: 99

Notes: Observed bowl being used as a scoop in food container. PIC removed the bowl from the container. New Violation; Observed bowl being used as a scoop in food container. PIC removed the bowl from the container. New Violation.

NOV. 17

Newman’s Bar & Grill, 2807 Meredyth Drive

Score: 95

Notes: Observed interior of ice machine was not clean to sight and touch. PIC had an employee clean the ice machine. Corrected On-Site. New Violation; Observed dumpster not covered with the lid during a period of non use. Discussed keeping dumpster closed with PIC. New Violation.

Pruitt Health Palmyra, 1904 Palmyra Road

Score: 95

Notes: Observed fryer, oven, and grill not clean to sight and touch. Grease buildup observed on the equipment. Oven interior in need of cleaning. PIC will have equipment degreased and sanitized. New Violation; Observed employee bottled beverage stored next to food in refrigeration unit. PIC removed employee beverage. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Sleep Inn/Food Service, 1525 Dawson Road

Score: 85

Notes: Observed peach yogurt, butter, and cream cheese on the buffet line not cold held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. PIC removed food items from line to cool in freezer. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation; Observed no food temperature measuring devices for monitoring food reheated and cold held/hot held. PIC will obtain thermometers for food employees. New Violation; Observed the most current inspection report not prominently displayed. PIC will display the most current inspection report. New Violation.

NOV. 18

Burger King, 404 W. Oglethrope Blvd.

Score: 100

Hibachi Express, 2901 Meredyth Drive

Score: 83

Notes: Observed pans of vegetables and egg rolls in the walk in cooler and reach in cooler that were not stored in covered containers or wrappings. Discussed covering food during storage with PIC. New Violation; Observed time/temperature for safety foods chicken, steak, shrimp not being maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below in a cold holding unit. PIC will speak to owner to have cooler serviced. New Violation; Observed a box of beef products in the walk in freezer not stored 6 inches above the floor. Discussed keeping meat on available shelves in the walk in freezer. New Violation; Observed an accumulation of dust on the fans, wall, and ceiling of the walk in cooler. Discussed routine cleaning of walk in with PIC. New Violation.

McDonald’s, 615 Dawson Road

Score: 98

Notes: Observed interior of ice machine was not clean to sight and touch. PIC had an employee clean the ice machine. Corrected On-Site. New Violation; Observed dumpster not covered with the lid during a period of non use. Discussed keeping dumpster closed with PIC. New Violation.

NOV. 19

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 637 Westover Blvd.

Score: 100

Henry’s Fine Edibles, 2516 Dawson, Site L

Score: 98

Notes: Observed hot nor cold water under pressure was being provided to the hand washing sink in the kitchen because the water was turned off due to a leak. PIC is contacting a plumber to have sink repaired. New Violation.LEE