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Observed several TCS items stored on top of prep-top unit to exceed 41F (salsa, marinara sauce, sour cream, butter) (see temperature log). COS: PIC discarded of all TCS items as they were prepped and stored in the unit over 4 hours prior.

Observed items in bottom of prep-top cooler stored uncovered (watermelon, blueberries). Observed onion rings stored in reach-in freezer to be uncovered. COS: PIC covered all items before placing back into units.

Observed multiple TCS foods in reach-in and prep-top cooler at temperatures above 41F (chicken, turkey, ham, steak, tomatoes, cheese, crepes, egg batter).

COS CA: Employee discarded all foods. Cold held foods shall be held at 41F or below. No foods are to be held in unit until serviced.

Observed a pattern of non-compliance of GA DPH food rules as evidenced by handwashing, chemical storage and cold holding violations.

RCA: Facility must implement a system of active managerial control for food safety.

Observed open employee drink container stored on prep table next to food and food containers.

COS CA: Employee moved drink. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed.

Observed one handwashing sink in kitchen without hot water and both sinks in restrooms without hot water.

RCA: A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85ºF (29.4 ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet.

Observed multiple food items in reach-in coolers stored uncovered. Observed sausage & bacon hot-held and uncovered.

RCA: Food shall be stored covered to protect from overhead contamination.

Observed chemicals stored next to toilet paper and to-go containers. Observed paint chemicals stored next to kids to-go cups.

COS CA: PIC moved chemicals. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.

Observed employee cell phone on table next to food and food containers.

COS CA: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.

Observed wet wiping cloth stored on countertop and on prep top in kitchen areas CA: Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be: (i) Maintained dry; and (ii) Used for no other purpose. 2. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and (ii) Laundered daily. 3. Cloths in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal foods shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes. 4. Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be free of food debris and visible soil. 5. Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be stored off the floor and used in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 6. Single-use disposable sanitizer wipes shall be used in accordance with EPA-approved manufacturer’s label use instructions.

Observed wet nesting on "clean" dish rack. RCA/CA: PIC removed dishes involved with wet nesting and will rewash and properly air dry.

Observed no test strips available to measure concentration of sanitizer in sani-buckets. RCA: PIC will order testing kit. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided

Observed food debris on clean dishes on the clean dish rack. Also observed food debris on the waffle maker that was stored away. CA: PIC was advised to rewash dishes that had food debris on them, and will wipe the waffle maker clean to sight and touch when storing away or at the end of shift.