Stoners Pizza Joint

Observed multiple TCS food items stored at the top of the prep top cooler, prepared or removed from their original packaging for over 24 hours, not date marked.

Observed ranch that was date marked to be discarded on 3/11 still in use in reach in cooler. CA: PIC discarded food item

Observed meatballs in walk in cooler date labeled to be discarded on 3/9 still in use. CA: PIC discarded food items

Observed Reach in Cooler in the kitchen area incapable of holding food product at 41 degrees F or lower. DOORS OF THE UNIT WERE COMPLETELY CLOSED.

CA: TCS food items that were stored in the unit for more than 2 hours were discarded (cooked chicken wings, ranch dressing, lettuce, icing, etc.) by the PIC. Items that were prepped under 2 hours ago, or non-TCS were moved into another unit capable of holding food items at 41 degrees F or lower. Have unit serviced and DO NOT use the unit until Effingham County Environmental Health come out and checks the unit.

Observed ranch dressing (containing buttermilk) stored on a prep counter at 62 degrees F. The packet that is used to mix with the buttermilk and mayonnaise states "keep refrigerated" after prepping the item.

CA: Items were discarded by PIC.

Observed employee food container stored in a Reach In Cooler, above and next to facility food items.

Observed cleaning materials (scrubbers, wash clothes, etc.) in the rear hand sink.

Observed heavy food/crumb debris on the oven grates. Observed heavy food debris on the pan under the oven pizza trays on a countertop.

Observed heavy debris on the floor under the prep counter with the missing door.

Observed no paper towels stocked at the rear handwash sink.

Fully stock all hand sinks AT ALL TIMES.

Observed an employee actively prepping food with bracelets on their wrists.

No items allowed on wrists while prepping/handling food product.

Observed inspection report not posted in public view.

Observed garlic sauce stored on a prep counter, with a label that states "Keep Refrigerated between 35-40 degrees F.

CA: Items were discarded.

Observed cooked beef at the bottom of the Roll Top Prep Cooler, prepped/stored in the cooler for over 24 hours, not date marked. Via employee, the container had the leftover meat from the prior batch, and meat that was prepped on Monday, October 9, 2023. All items that are prepped/removed from their original packaging and will remain in the facility for over 24 hours MUST have the prep/removal dates on them.

Observed the facility using full dates, as well as only date stickers with days of the week listed on them.

Select to either use dates on the items, or days of the week on the items and discuss with Effingham County Environmental Health.

Observed multiple containers of TCS chicken wings stored in a Reach In Cooler, with the majority not dated. Date all items that have been prepped and will remain in the facility for over 24 hours.

Observed multiple containers, with food in them, not labeled with the common name of the contents on the item. Discussed with the PIC during last inspection.

Observed RTE chicken that was reheated in the smoker, stored atop a prep counter at 102 degrees F. The item was "cooling" prior to being placed in the Roll Top Prep Cooler. The item was removed from the smoker at 1 pm. Still in the SAFE ZONE.

CA: Chicken was placed in an ice bath to properly drop the temperature to 70 within 2 hours of removing from the oven, and then 41 degrees within 6 hours from removing from the oven.

Observed RTE chicken that was reheated in the smoker, stored atop a prep counter at 102 degrees F. The item was "cooling" prior to being placed in the Roll Top Prep Cooler. The item was removed from the smoker at 1 pm. Still in the SAFE ZONE.

CA: Chicken was placed in an ice bath to properly drop the temperature to 70 within 2 hours of removing from the oven, and then 41 degrees within 6 hours from removing from the oven.

Observed multiple units with missing or malfunctioning thermometers in them (prep cooler, walk in cooler, drink coolers).

Observed an employee actively prepping food, with hair hanging down their face. Hair must be properly restrained if longer than half an inch.

Observed the catch pan at the oven with heavy food debris on it.

Observed heavy debris on the floor under the prep counter with the missing door. Observed food debris splatter on walls and floors throughout the facility.

Observed a blown light in the hood vent above the pizza oven. Discussed with PIC during last inspection.

Observed a cup being used as a scoop for sugar, stored within the food item.