FOOD KING RESTAURANT

Observed newport cigarettes pack on the counter-top in the main kitchen. CA: Employees shall not use any form of tobacco products, or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, while engaged in food preparation or service, nor while in areas used for equipment or utensil washing and storage, food preparation or food storage. Employees shall only use tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking in approved designated areas. COS: Item was removed and discarded.

Observed oxtail, curry chicken and brown stew chicken cooling in a tightly closed pan in the two door turbo air reach in cooler.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: Item was loosely covered to properly.

Observed gnats/flies around the kitchen area. CA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests. Informed person in charge to get a commercial pest services

Observed metal dishes stacked while wet stored above the 3-compartment sink. CA: Advised PIC dishes shall be properly air-dried before stacking

Observed the gaskets for the turbo air cooler, the G.E mini fridge and the reach in freezers to be unclean. CA: Informed PIC to clean or replace the gaskets in Turbo air cooler, as well as clean all surfaces of food/nonfood contact surfaces.

Observed broken floor tiles around the kitchen. Observed floors throughout kitchen along perimeter and underneath equipment with food debris and residue. CA: Informed PIC to replace or surface floor tiles around the kitchen area and the physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products

Person in charge could not provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. Georgia conditional employee or food employee reporting agreement form was given to PIC.

No paper towel was observed at any of the hand sinks in 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 placed at both hand sinks.

Observed no hand soap at the rare hand sink.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 food contact surfaces around the kitchen area to be unclean with food debris/accumulation. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: At any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. COS: Sanitizer bucket was made and person in charge proceeds to cleaning food contact surfaces.

Observed the back door to be wide open before the start of inspection. CA: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. COS: Door was closed

Observed gnats/flies around the kitchen area. CA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests. Informed person in charge to get a commercial pest services.

No test strips available for chlorine sanitizer. CA- PIC advised to purchase chlorine test strips to have available on site by 11/23/2024.

Observed the gaskets for the turbo air cooler, the G.E mini fridge and the reach in freezers to be unclean. CA: Informed PIC to clean or replace the gaskets in Turbo air cooler, as well as clean all surfaces of food/nonfood contact surfaces.

Closed but partially consumed water bottles observed on food contact surfaces. PIC advised that beverages for staff must be stored below and away from all items for the restaurant. COS: Bottle water was removed.

Observed flies at the front area of the kitchen. CA: Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control.

Observed in-use utensils stored in water at 86F: CA: In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned. COS: Water was replaced at a temperature of 137F.

Observed in use scoop with handle touching food content inside bulk container. CA: Informed PIC that in food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon. COS: Scoops with handle were removed.

Observed the gaskets for the turbo air cooler to be unclean. CA: Informed PIC to clean or replace the gaskets in Turbo air cooler, as well as clean all surfaces of food/nonfood contact surfaces.

Observed PIC serve food without washing hands. CA: Informed PIC that food employees shall clean their hands before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. COS: PIC washed hands.

Observed current expired CFSM (Schaumara Alexander. 3/16/2024). Informed PIC to get a new CFSM within 30 days ( and sent send via email to zion.kenan15@dph.ga.gov. Also, a certified food safety manager must be employed at this food service establishment

Observed 1 (one) empty gallon of water bottle in the handsink. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: Bottle was removed from handsink.

Observed 2 hand washing sinks without hand soap. CA: Handsink must be supplied with soap at all times. COS: Hand soap was provided.

Observed the hand sink in the main kitchen was broken. PIC stated that plumber will be fixing the sink soon. Handsink must be fixed by 4/26/2024 or tickets will be issued.

Observed Raid spray stored on top of the one door reach in cooler upon entering establishment. CA: PIC removed Raid can and was advised to only use pesticides approved for use inside food service establishment.

Observed raw shrimp thawing at room temperature next to the ware wash sink. COS: Shrimp was removed and put in the freezer. CA: PIC advised time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or completely submerged under running water

Observed live and dead roaches in the kitchen area. Advised PIC to get commercial and professional pest control service. No professional records was provided from previous inspection. Informed PIC to send proof of professional pest record treatment to zion.kenan1dph.ga.gov.

Observed most current inspection report not posted. CA: Informed PIC 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. COS: Current inspection was posted.

Observed the gaskets for the turbo air cooler to be unclean. CA: Informed PIC to clean or replace the gaskets in Turbo air cooler, as well as clean all surfaces of food/nonfood contact surfaces.

Observed PIC serve food without washing hands. CA: Informed PIC that food employees shall clean their hands before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

The PIC could not provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. Georgia conditional employee or food employee reporting agreement form was given to PIC. Correction must be done by 3/20/2024. COS.

Observed 2 hand washing sinks without hand soap. The hand sink in the main kitchen was broken. PIC stated that plumber will be fixing the sink soon. Advised PIC to always have hand washing soap available. Hand soap was placed at the back hand sink.

Observed employee washing hands in 3-comp sink. CA: Informed PIC that food employees shall clean their hands in a handwashing sink only.

Observed PIC washing cooking equipment without properly sanitizing. CA: Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use after cleaning.

Observed the interior of the microwave to be unclean and the interior of several food holding equipment to be unclean. CA: Informed PIC that equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned before each use.

Observed Mac and Cheese and other food products prepared more than 24 hours prior without proper date marking. CA: Advised PIC to date mark all food items prepared and held for more than 24 hours

Observed flies throughout the kitchen, rodent droppings and live and dead roaches in the facility. Advised PIC to get commercial and professional pest control service.

Fish and drinking water bottles and juice were identified as personal items stored in reach in cooler and one door fridge. Advised PIC to store personal items separate from items for food service.

Observed most of the shelves and equipment in the kitchen area to be rusty. CA: Informed PIC that utensils and food contact surface of equipment materials shall be resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion and decomposition.

Observed food contact surfaces to be unclean to touch and sight. CA: Informed PIC to that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed broken floor tiles around the kitchen. Observed floors throughout kitchen along perimeter and underneath equipment with food debris and residue. CA: Informed PIC to replace or surface floor tiles around the kitchen area and the physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.