Middle Georgia State University - Georgia Hall

Observed the drain in the 3-compartment sink area not properly draining with some standing water over where the grate used to be. CA: Sewage shall be conveyed to the point of disposal through an approved sanitary sewage system or other system, including use of sewage transport vehicles, waste retention tanks, pumps, pipes, hoses, and connections that are constructed, maintained, and operated according to law. Area cautioned off for the time being, and a work order was placed to have the issue fixed. Correct within 72 hours.

Both outside dumpsters observed with lids open, one with a broken off lid leaving it exposed to the elements. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered with tight fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment.

Observed rice at the pasta station out at around 110F. Observed the warming cabinets not keeping pasta with shrimp hot held above 135F, pasta was at 125F-130F. CA: TCS food being hot held must be maintained at 135F or above. COS: Rice was sent back to the oven to be reheated and placed back on line. All pasta dishes and squash was reheated in the oven to 170F before placing in a different warmer cabinet.

Multiple employees noticed with bracelets and smart watches on their wrist during active food service. CA: No jewelry (bracelets, rings, watches, etc.) may be worn during food service other than a plain metallic wedding band. COS: Employees removed them and rewashed.

Observed dishes being cleaned and "sanitized" in the 3 compartment sink, when concentration was checked with provided test strips, the concentration read at 0ppm. When investigating further, their was no sanitizer in the dispensing unit of the sink and none was located on site to replace. CA: A quaternary ammonium compound solution shall have a minimum temperature of 75°F (24°C),P have a concentration as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g) and as indicated by the manufacturer's use directions included in the labeling,P and be used only in water with 500 ppm hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions. COS: Sanitizer brought over from facility on campus.

Both ice machines in the facility main kitchen area had build-up of mold-like substances on the chute and bin of the ice machines. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent building up of mold and debris. Empty ice from ice machines and completey clean the interior surfaces of the it within 72 hours. Do not use ice machines until this is done.

Observed accumulation of black mold-like substance on the interior of the ice chute in the ice machine. Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (iv) In equipment sucha as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Clean ice bin within 24 hours.

Observed several spray bottle containing various chemicals with no labels indicating the contents of the bottles. CA: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. COS: CFSM decided themself to just discard the bottles.

Observed cold hold violations at multiple serving stations in multiple cold wells. Items such as lettuce tomato, onion(non-tcs used for temp reference) holding at greater than 50F. TCS food being cold held shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Food items out of temperature changed out with fresh items, recommend new methods for cold holding.

Observed pork sausage at the pasta station sitting at 111F. TCS food being hot held shall be kept at 135F or above. COS Sausage voluntarily discarded and replaced with a fresh pan with a lid on it this time.

Observed spray bottle of concentrated glass cleaner with no label identifying the contents. Working containers, like spray bottles, prepared from bulk chemicals shall haver a common identifying name labeled on them. COS Bottle labeled.