Colquitt County Prison

Observed four open beverage container on a food preparation table, on top of cooking equipment under vent hood and next to clean equipment/utensils in the kitchen area.

Observed prepared container of ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food, gravy and bologna that does not bear a consume/sell by date/label. Food may not be served. CFSM Discarded food voluntarily.

Observed food items, gravy and beans, not properly labeled in walk in cooler

Observed use of non approved food scoops with no handles stored in direct contact with foods in closed bins.

Observed santizer solution in several buckets in the kitchen with heavy concentration above recommendation in sanitizer buckets.

Observed wet stacking of clean and santized lunch trays and cooking pans

Observed door in WIC leading to WIF not shutting tightly, gaskets torn off, and an abundance of ice build up.

Observed cornbread uncovered on shelf in kitchen area. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC had employee to cover cornbread on shelf in kitchen area.

Observed test strips not picking up proper sanitizing range in the sanitizer sink of the 3-compartment sink. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC added more sanitizer to the sanitizer sink of the 3-compartment sink.

Observed several floor tiles missing in front of 3-compartment sink absorbing water. CA: Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. PIC stated that tiles in front of the 3-compartment sink are supposed to be getting repaired soon.

Observed wet mop sitting in bucket in front of employee handwashing sink not being used. CA: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. PIC had employee to remove wet mop from bucket and use it.

Observed two large cutting boards (white and green) that did not look clean to sight and deep cuts. CA: Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced. PIC will have cutting boards replaced with ones in good repair.

Observed several floor tiles near three compartment sink missing. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have floor tiles replaced.

Observed two packs of breads dated 03/15/24 in dry storage area. CA: A food that is unsafe, adulterated, or not honestly presented shall be discarded or reconditioned according to an approved procedure. PIC discarded the breads in dry storage area dated 03/15/24.

Observed opened ice machine with ice next to 3 compartment sink in main kitchen area. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. Employee closed ice machine with ice next to 3 compartment sink.

Observed no employee handwashing sign in employee restroom. CA: sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. PIC will post an employee handwashing sing in employee restroom.

Observed floor tile near dishwasher not in good condition. CA: All facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have until 04/29/24 to have floor tile near dishwasher repaired.

Observed wet mop sitting in bucket between uses near back area of kitchen. CA: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. PIC will have employee to hang mop to dry between uses.

Observed blown light bulb on front vent hood when entering kitchen area. CA:The light intensity shall be:

1. At least 10 foot candles (108 lux) at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning;

2. At least 20 foot candles (215 lux):

(i) At a surface where food is provided for consumer self-service such as buffets and salad bars or where fresh produce or packaged foods are sold or offered for consumption;

(ii) Inside equipment such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators;

(iii) At a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor in areas used for handwashing, warewashing, and equipment and utensil storage, and in toilet rooms; and

3. At least 50 foot candles (540 lux) at a surface where a food service employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor. PIC will have until 04/22/24 to have blown light bulb replaced on front vent hood when entering kitchen.

Observed no test strips for bleach sanitizer solution. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will order bleach test strips to be able to properly test sanitizer solution.

Observed vent hood above fryers with accumulation of grease and duct. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have vent hood cleaned.

Observed both ovens not clean to sight. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have ovens cleaned.

Observed floor tile near dishwasher needing to be repaired/replaced. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have floor tile near dishwasher repaired/replaced.