SOMALI YOUTH CAFE

No paper towel was observed at the bathroom sinks and the hand sink on the hallway of the facility. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: Individual, disposable towels; A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean toweL. COS: Paper towel was provided.

No hand soap was observed at hand sink in the kitchen. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. COS: Hand soap was provided.

Observed 3- gallons Borden butter milk expired on 3/13/2026 as of 3/16/2026 (date of inspection). CA: Prepackaged sandwiches, eggs, infant formula, shucked oysters, milk, and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. COS: Milk was discarded.

Observed beef sambosa cooling at room temperature (67F) on the kitchen counter top. CA: Cooling method can be followed by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: Placing the food in shallow pans; Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Using rapid cooling equipment; Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath or placing the food in the cooler/freezer by loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination. COS: TCS food items was moved from room temperature and placed in the reach in freezer.

Observed wet wiping cloth stored on the kitchen counter-top next to the stove. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration. COS: Wiping cloth was moved and stored inside a chlorine sanitizer water at 50PPM.

Observed the back door in the main kitchen and back door next to the bathroom with gaps/day light through the door. CA: Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; Closed, tight-fitting windows; and Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

Observed multiple dead roaches inside the main kitchen oven. CA: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pests. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.

No paper towel was observed at the bathroom sinks and the hand sink on the hallway of the facility. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: Individual, disposable towels; A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean toweL. COS: Paper towel was provided.

No hand soap was observed at hand sink in the kitchen. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. COS: Hand soap was provided.

Observed bleach sanitizer bucket at 200ppm+. CA: Informed person in charge to always check sanitizer level to be at 50-100ppm when sanitizing food contact surfaces. COS: Bleach sanitizer was corrected to 100ppm.

Observed food employee with two plastic bangle on while cooking. CA: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: Wrist bangle was removed.

Observed food employee washing veggies at the 3-compartment sink. CA: 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. COS: Veggies was removed and washed at the veggie sink.

Observed the back door in the main kitchen and back door next to the bathroom with gaps/day light through the door. CA: Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; Closed, tight-fitting windows; and Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

Observed dead roaches in the facility. CA: Dead roaches shall be removed from the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.

Observed food containers/equipment and drinks on the floor. CA: Informed person in charge to make sure items that are kept in closed packages may be stored less than 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor.

Observed the shelves in the Arctic Air cooler to be unclean. Informed PIC to frequently clean out freezer and cooler to prevent dust and food debris accumulation.

Observed employee items stored on prep table areas and next to food seasoning and equipment. CA: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. COS: Items was removed.

Observed dead roaches in the facility. CA: Dead roaches shall be removed from the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. Dead roaches (observed) was removed/cleaned out.

Observed TCS foods stored in the Arctic Air cooler holding above 41F. See temperature log*. CA: Informed PIC that TCS food must be held at 41F or lower for cold holding. COS: TCS food were relocated to freezer.

Observed storage cart blocking the hand sink in the main kitchen. CA: Informed PIC that hand sink shall be accessible at all times. COS: Storage cart was removed.

Observed the interior of the microwave to be unclean with debris and food accumulation. Observed the inside of NINJA blender to be unclean with food debris accumulation. Utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Advised PIC to wash, sanitize and store dishes. Violation must be corrected by 3/27/2024 and send proof of correction via email to zion.kenan1@dph.ga.gov

Observed live roaches in the main kitchen area and contact with food surface. PIC was advised to continue with professional pest control service.

Handwashing sink sign not provided at the hand sink in the main kitchen. Violation must be corrected by 3/26/2024 and send proof to zion.kenan1@dph.ga.gov.

Observed interior and gaskets of the reach in freezer and shelves in the Arctic Air cooler to be unclean. Informed PIC to frequently clean out freezer and cooler to prevent dust and food debris accumulation.

Observed ceiling tile in the storage area has water damage. CA: Informed PIC that when replaced must, it must be smooth, easily cleanable and nonporous.