LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE OF DOUGLASVILLE #5011

Observed old food/residue stuck to several clean plates and pans stored on shelf in dishwashing area and/or above prep table in grill prep area, scoop and tongs hanging above prep table of back kitchen, and cups hanging above back table of bar in bar area. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch. COS: PIC had employee reclean all dishes mentioned above.

Observed excess black residue build up on inside lid of ice bin next to bar area of server alley. CA: Food contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch COS:PIC cleaned COS: PIC had employee reclean both ice bin lids

Observed several stacks of plates, pans, bowls wet stacked on shelves in dishwashing area. CA: Equipment and utensils must be properly air dried.

Observed food employee pick up a metal panel off floor then put steak on the grill. Observed food employee pick trash off floor and then touched handle of beef compressor to continue cooking. CA: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation. COS: Employee washed hands

Observed excess black residue build up on inside lid of ice bin in server ally. CA: Food contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch COS:PIC cleaned

Observed specks of food residue on food contact surfaces of several plates stored as clean on shelf in dish area. CA: Food contact surfaces must be maintained clean to sight and touch. COS:PIC gave dishes to dish employee to be rewashed.

Observed insufficient grill cooler not adequate enough to maintain or cool Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods at proper temperatures. CA: Equipment for holding cold shall be sufficient to provide proper food temperatures.

Observed dish machine drain clogged and end of waste plumbing line from dish machine/sink submergered in sewage water, no air gap available for back flow. 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.

Observed leaking pipe at waste plumbing line in dishwashing area. CA: Plumbing fixtures must be maintained in good repair.

Observed several floor area(s) in main kitchen including dish washing, back kitchen and back door area covered with standing water. CA: Standing water on floors of food service facility must be avoided.