O'Neal's Country Buffet

Observed containers of rice and fried chicken in the walk-in cooler in the main kitchen that were held on TPHC previously. Based on conversation with PIC, rice was going to be reheated and served, and chicken used for chicken salad. CA, all TPHC food shall be discarded after 4 hours. COS, PIC discard all food items that had previously been held on TPHC.

Observed several pans stored as clean in the main kitchen with TCS food debris on them. CA, food-contact surfaces shall be clean of all food debris and sanitized between use. COS, PIC washed, rinsed and sanitized the pans.

Observed large buildup of mold on the inside of the ice machine in the front service area. CA, Food-contact surfaces shall be clean and sanitized. COS, PIC cleaned the inside of the ice machine.

Observed paint flaking off walls in main kitchen. Facility shall be in good repair in order to prevent contamination. CTM, facility shall have walls painted in the kitchen to prevent flaking of old paint and send proof to austin.haney@dph.ga.gov.

Observed large amount of grease built-up on the floor around extension cords in the freezer storage area of the main kitchen. Facility shall be maintained and cleaned. CTM, PIC shall clean this area and send proof to austin.haney@dph.ga.gov.

Observed several pans stored as clean in the main kitchen with TCS food debris on them. COS, PIC washed, Rinsed and Sanitized the dishes.

Observed paint flaking off walls in main kitchen. CTM, Owner has started the process of repair and should have it completed before the next routine inspection.

Observed boxes of vegetables stored directly on top of raw chicken boxes where the chicken juice was contaminating the vegetables in the walk in cooler in the main kitchen. COS, PIC discarded the vegetables.

Observed several employee drinks not in a single service container with a lid and a straw on food prep tables in the main kitchen. COS, PIC moved the drinks to the designated area to prevent contamination.

Observed a large metal bowl in the handwash sink in the main kitchen. COS, PIC removed the bowl. Handwashing sinks are for handwashing only.

Observed several pans stored as clean in the main kitchen with TCS food debris on them. COS, PIC washed, Rinsed and Sanitized the dishes.

Observed several containers of food stored on the ground in the walk in cooler in the main kitchen. COS, PIC moved the food so that is is stored greater than 6" off the ground.

observed several dishes stored as clean in the main kitchen not air dried to prevent wetting. ensure dishes are dried properly before storing.

Observed large build up of grease on the walls and ceiling in the main kitchen. Several ceiling tiles need to be replaced. paint peeling off the walls in the main kitchen. Floor is not sealed in the main kitchen. Kitchen needs major cleaning/repair.

Observed employee jacket on the table in the dishwashing area. COS, PIC moved employee belongings to designated area.

Observed handwash sink in front food service area being used to mix chemicals and dump tea from the urn into. COS, PIC cleaned the handwash sink and instructed employees that handwashing sinks are for handwashing only.

Observed several flies in the main kitchen. CTM, ensure all openings to outside are sealed and flies are control via pest control.

Observed several pans stored as clean in the main kitchen not air dried to prevent wetting. Ensure that dishes are dry before inverting and stacking them.

Observed large buildup of grease/debris on the floors, walls, and ceiling in the main kitchen. Several kitchen tiles need to be replaced, and kitchen needs a deep cleaning.

Observed several employee belongings in the main kitchen not in the designated area. COS, PIC placed the employee belongings in the designated employee area.

Observed several pans stored as clean with dried food on the inside of them. COS, PIC removed the pans and washed rinsed and sanitized them.

Facility did not have current inspection report with score of 78 posted at the time of inspection.

Shelves in the walk in cooler are extremely rusty. They need to be deep cleaned and refinished or replaced to prevent contamination.

Observed large buildup of grease and debris on the floors walls and ceiling in the kitchen. Ceiling tiles, floors and walls need deep cleaning.

Observed employee not washing hands properly, no soap, no towel dry, between switching tasks from handling raw chicken and finishing cooking of ready to eat food. COS, Employee washed hands properly before switching tasks.

Observed chicken in the walk in cooler stored above ready to eat foods. COS, PIC stored the food by proper cook temp.

Observed container of okra in the meat sink in the main kitchen. COS, PIC discarded the okra.

Observed two large containers with ready to eat food (dressing and shredded lettuce) store on the ground in the walk in cooler. COS, PIC stored the food greater than 6 inches off the ground.

Observed tiles on ceiling with large build up of grease, dust and spider webs. Ensure that the ceiling tiles are replaced or cleaned.