LEDET RESTAURANT AND BAR

Observed freshly prepped lettuce over filled inside a metal container inside the prep top. Observed cooked noodles overfilled inside a plastic container inside the walk in cooler. COS: person in charge separated the food into smaller portions; and placed in the walk in cooler to which is to rapid cool; discussed with person in charge the prep top equipment will only maintain the temperature that it begins with.

Observed 3-compartment sink sanitizer sink reading less than 50-100ppm chlorine. COS-more bleach was added and is now 50ppm chlorine. PIC advised to always check the sanitizer level with the appropriate test strips.

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 red painted fingernails without wearing gloves while prepping/cooking injera. CA: Employees shall keep their fingernails clean and trimmed to no longer than the tips of the fingers. Unless wearing gloves in good repair, a food employee may not wear fingernail polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed food. COS: Gloves was worn after washing hands.

Observed food employee wearing crystalize wedding rings while prepping/cooking injera. 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: Ring was removed and hands was washed properly before proceeding to prepping/cooking.

Observed gnats 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 increase commercial pest services time frame.

The dish sink sprayer nozzle hangs below the flood rim of the sink. PIC advised to repair or replace the sprayer arm. CA: An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture, equipment or nonfood equipment shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 1 inch (25 mm).

Observed the current inspection not posted. COS: The most current inspection was posted.

Observed that the most current food service permit not paid. Notice of Violation (NOV) was issued.

Observed the inside of walk in cooler/freezer gasket and shelves to be unclean with excess food build up. Observed the true prep top cooler to be unclean. CA; Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Various closed but partially consumed water bottles observed on shelves where spices are stored and on prep areas and inside cooler. PIC advised that beverages for staff must be stored below and away from all items for the restaurant. 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 employee get into the kitchen without proper handwashing and went straight to closing sealing the injera that was "just prepped" for storing and the same employee proceeds putting gloves without washing hands. CA:: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food. And after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. COS: Hands were washed properly.

Observed food employee touching cooked/ready to eat injera with bare hands after cook. CA: Except when washing fruits and vegetables or as specified under subsection food employees shall not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. Food employees shall minimize bare hand and arm contact with exposed food that is not in a ready- to-eat form. CA: Food employee washed hands and utilize single use gloves to prepping injera once cooked.

Observed food containers/seasoning (including Kibbeh) not covered when actively not in use. CA: 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.

Observed the inside of the ice machine to be unclean with black-like substance. CA: Informed PIC to equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at least every 4 hours throughout the day. At any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred and clean out frequently. Send proof of correction to zion.kenan1@dph.ga.gov.

Observed raw chicken improperly thawing at the meat sink. 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: Raw chicken was properly thawed by Completely submerged under running water at a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below.

Observed gnats around the kitchen area (especially by the 4-compartment sink 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 increase commercial pest services time frame.

Observed the current inspection not posted. COS: The most current inspection was posted.

Observed the inside of walk in cooler. floors and shelves to be heavily unclean with excess food build up. Observed the true prep top cooler to be unclean. CA; Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed no soap accessible at the bar hand sink. CA: Advised PIC that each handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.. COS: PIC changed soap dispenser.

Observed hand sink in the bar to not be operational or maintained. CA: Informed PIC that all handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Send proof of correction by 4/3/2024.

Observed the inside of the microwave to be unclean with food debris accumulation. CA: Informed PIC to equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at least every 4 hours throughout the day and clean out frequently. Send proof of correction to zion.kenan1@dph.ga.gov.

Observed cooked rice, cooked collard greens and other ready-to-eat/TCS food products prepared more than 24 hours prior without proper date marking. CA: Advised PIC to date mark all ready-to-eat/TCS food items prepared and held for more than 24 hours. Proof of correction must be corrected and send to zion.kenan1@dph.ga.gov.

Observed cold water not provided/shut off at main kitchen hand wash sink. COS: Cold water was restored and fixed in the main kitchen.

Observed gasket of the walk in cooler, walk in cooler shelves, and the two Atosa prep top cooler in the main kitchen to be unclean. Also, observed the surface of the dry storage containers to be dusty and accumulated with food debris. CA: Informed PIC that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Send proof of correction to zion.kenan1@dph.ga.gov.