THE LODGE AT AMICALOLA

Observed reduced oxygen fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen not removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to its thawing and/or immediately upon completing its thawing, using procedures of completely submerging in cold running water .COS: PIC removed the tilapia fillets from vacuum sealed bags

Inside of equipment ( hot holding cabinet, prep top coolers) with accumulation of old food debris-clean frequently to prevent build-up.

Floors still need better cleaning under equipment, dishmachine area-accumulation of food/dirt debris that can be attraction of pests-clean frequently to prevent build-up.

Dishmachine :chemical sanitizer (chlorine) concentration registering 10 ppm. Must register 50-100 ppm. COS: 3-compartment was set up and Person in charge is placing a work order for service. Check concentration level with test strips to ensure proper amount of sanitizer is dispensing. •

No consumer advisory on the menus for eggs, steaks or burgers that are offered to the customer undercooked. Menus must contain disclosure (mark items that can be ordered undercooked) and reminder (consumer advisory statement). The disclosure and reminder statements shall be worded in legible type in all capital letters and no smaller than font size #8, or if displayed on a menu board shall be printed no smaller than the smallest lettering used for a menu item.

Observed employees actively prepping food in kitchen with no hair restraints. COS: PIC provided hair nets and hats.

Floor drain under prep sink needs to be repair. Floor drains and through drains with accumulation of old food debris. Keep these areas in good repair and free of debris to prevent attraction of pests.

Most recent inspection report was not displayed. COS- Current inspection (04/22/25) will be posted.

The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

No proper test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions. Purchase sanitizer test strips for this required monitoring ( chlorine, Quat and Sink and Surface test strips).

Floors need better cleaning under equipment - accumulation of grease/food/dirt debris that can be an attraction for insects/rodents. Clean frequently to prevent build-up. There are some broken flooring tiles, and missing grout in the ware washing area. Repair to prevent accumulation of water that can attract pests.

Dishmachine :chemical sanitizer (chlorine) concentration registering 0 ppm. Must register 50-100 ppm.COS: 3-compartment was set up and Person in charge is placing a work order .

Observed reduced oxygen fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen not removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to its thawing and/or immediately upon completing its thawing, using procedures of completely submerging in cold running water .COS: PIC removed salmon fillets from vacuum sealed bags

Observed employee prepping salads with no hair restraint. COS: a hat was provided by PIC.

Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while prepping food. COS: Food employee removed watch and bracelets.

Most recent inspection report was not displayed. COS- Current inspection (07/16/24) was posted.

Ice scoop stored on a cup with standing water less than 135F . Store scoops in a clean and sanitized container , in the ice bin with the handle of the scoop out of the ice or in water with a minimum temperature of 135F.COS: PIC washed, sanitized and placed scoop in a clean/sanitized container.

Consumed drinks in kitchen in open can and cups. Drinks may be in the kitchen in a single-service cup (disposable cup) with a secure lid and straw and stored to prevent contamination of food/food contact surfaces. COS: All drink cups removed from kitchen.

Degreaser bottle in prep table area. Person in Charge removed it to chemical storage.

Food handler prepping vegetables with beard longer than 1/2" without beard restraint. COS: Food handler with beard given beard restraint.

Evidence of rodent activity( droppings) in the dishwashing area.Contact licensed pest control operator for more control measures.