Colquitt Regional Medical Center

Observed an accumulation of mold in interior of the ice machine located in the main kitchen area. CA: In equipment such 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 at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. PIC will clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine.

Observed the women's restroom with no covered receptacles. CA: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. PIC will supply the women's restroom with a covered receptacle.

Observed white prep board not in good condition in side kitchen area where salads are prepped. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. PIC will replace white prep board in side kitchen area where salads are prepped.

Observed an employee texting on her phone while preparing stuff in the main kitchen area. CA: If used, single-use gloves shall be used for only one task such as working with ready-to-eat food or with raw animal food, used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged or soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation. COS PIC had employee to remove gloves and wash hands and put new gloves on.

Observed uncovered bacon under heat lamp in front area of facility. 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 put covering over cooked bacon under heat lamp in front area of facility.

Observed employee placing potatoes in meat prep sink in main kitchen area. CA: Except as specified in paragraphs (g)2 and 3 of this subsection and except for whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the consumer before consumption, raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only, to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form. PIC had employee to remove potatoes from meat prep sink and discard them.

Observed no employee handwashing signs in employee restrooms. CA: A 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 put employee handwashing signs in employee restrooms.

Observed incorrect test strips at 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 will put correct test strips at 3-compartment sink.

Observed black build up in large ice machine in main kitchen area. CA: 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: In equipment such as ice bins. PIC will have ice machine cleaned and sanitized.