Somerby of Peachtree City

Observed that employees were inconsistent with some marking day of prep, some marking day of discard, and some both. COS. All date labels corrected. Code: TCS items held for longer than 24 hours shall be date marked with the day of prep, the day of discard, or both, but the method of date marking shall be consistent.

Observed that squirt bottles and containers of powders/spices were not labeled with the common name of the product. COS. Labels added. Code: Non-easily identifiable food not in the original packaging shall be labeled with the common name of the product.

Observed that the ambient air thermometer in a reach-in was not functioning; read 20 F, however, the ambient temperature was 38 F. CA: Ambient air thermometers shall be maintained in good repair and be properly functioning.

Observed accumulation of debris on the floor of the dry storage area and on the ceiling of the kitchen. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

Observed employee belongings (phone) and activities were with and over food and food contact surfaces. COS. Removed/moved. Code: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Observed staff leaving and entering the kitchen and then handle food without washing their hands prior. COS. Food was discarded and employee washed their hands. CA: Hands shall be washed prior to working with food and when other contamination occurs.

Observed cold TCS food held above 41 F (melons). COS. To be discarded after service. CA:TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be held at 41 F or below.

Observed hot TCS food stored below 135 F (sausage, oatmeal, grits). COS. To be discarded after service. CA: TCS food that uses hot holding as a control for safety shall be held at 135 F or higher.

Observed accumulation of mold/mildew-like substance on the inside of the drink machine soda nozzles. COS. Removed and washed, rinsed, and sanitized. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed that working containers of chemicals (spray bottles) were not labeled with the common name of the product. COS. labels made. CA: Working containers of chemicals shall be labeled with the common name of the product.

Observed chemicals stored with clean containers. COS. Moved. CA: Chemicals shall be stored in areas that prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Observed in-use utensil (scoop) stored with the handle in the food. COS. Removed. CA: Utsenils shall be stored in an approved manner such as in the product with the handle above the level of the product, in hot (135 F) water, in running water, or in/on a clean container/surface.

Observed that plates and bowls were stored upright without overhead protection. CA: Plates and bowls shall be stored covered or inverted to protect from overhead contamination.

Observed accumulation of mold/mildew-like substance on the inside of the ice bin. COS. Lid taken to warewasher. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed that plates and bowls were stored upright without overhead protection. CA: Plates and bowls shall be stored covered or inverted to protect from overhead contamination.

Observed single-use items stored on the floor. COS. Moved. CA: Single-use items shall be stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.

Observed that the facility has done an unapproved remodel and that the walls of the storage are a dark color. CA: Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

Observed accumulation of debris on floor under shelves, particularly in the walk-in freezer. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris.

Observed items unnecessary to the establishment was stored with and above dry storage goods in the dry storage area. CA: Premises shall be maintained free of unnesessary items.

Observed staff leaving and entering the kitchen and then handle food without washing their hands prior. COS. Food was discarded and employee washed their hands. CA: Hands shall be washed prior to working with food and when other contamination occurs.

Upon arrival asked who the person-in-charge was at this time and staff stated they were not here yet. COS. PIC arrived while on site. CA: There must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times.

Observed that employee drinks were stored in non-single-use containers. COS. All drinks removed. CA: Employee drinks shall be stored in a single-use container with a lid and a straw and shall be handled to prevent contamination.

Observed that the facility has done an unapproved remodel and that the new service area does not have a hand sink. CA: Hand sinks shall be installed to ensure that they are of sufficient capacity and easily accessible staff.

Observed that one of the hand sinks in the kitchen was blocked (drink machine and cart). COS. Items moved. CA: Hand sinks shall be easily accessible at all times and only used for the purposes of hand washing.

Observed that the mechanical ware washer that was being used was not dispensing sanitizer at the appropriate concentration. COS. Dishes shall be hand washed until the machine can be serviced, or the warewasher can wash the dishes but they shall go through a sanitizing step at the 3-compartment sink. CA: Ware washers that use a sanitizer as the means of sanitization shall dispense the sanitizer at the appropriate concentration.

Observed that wet wiping cloths were stored in the soap buckets and observed that wet wiping cloths were stored on the counter. COS. Sanibuckets with sanitizer at the correct concentration was made and all wet wiping cloths placed into them. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution at the appropriate concentration.

Observed that the facility did not have a written allergy disclosure. CA: Facility shall have a written allergy disclosure.

Observed that fish stored in reduced-oxygen packaging was stored under refrigeration and was thawed. COS. Discarded. CA: Fish stored in reduced-oxygen packaging shall be removed from that packaging prior to or immediately upon completion of thawing.

Observed food stored on the floor. COS. Food moved. CA: Food shall be stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.

Observed employees preparing food while having watches, bracelets, and other jewelry on their hands and wrists. COS. Removed. CA: With the exception of a plain band ring, no jewelry may be worn on the hands or wrists while preparing food, to include medical information bracelets.

Observed that plates and bowls were stored upright without overhead protection. CA: Plates and bowls shall be stored covered or inverted to protect from overhead contamination.

Observed wet nesting of containers. CA: Containers shall be thoroughly air dried prior stacking.

Observed accumulation of debris on and in equipment. CA: Equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris.

Observed that the facility has done an unapproved remodel and that there is a new service area; the service area walls are painted drywall. CA: Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

Observed accumulation of debris on floors, particularly in the walk-in. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

Observed that the lights in the new service area are not shatter proof and have potentially non-shattering decorative chandelier on them as well. CA: Light bulbs shall be shatter proof or have protective sheilding.

Observed that wet wiping cloths were stored in the soap buckets and observed that the sanitizer buckets were not strong enough. COS. Sanibuckets were changed and rags placed into them. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution at the appropriate concentration.

Observed that employee drinks were stored in non-single-use containers. COS. All drinks removed. CA: Employee drinks shall be stored in a single-use container with a lid and a straw and shall be handled to prevent contamination.

Observed that the hand sink at the waiter area was completely blocked due to a cart being stored in front of it that was stacked with dirty dishes. COS. Moved. CA: Hand sinks shall be kept clear and accessible.

Observed that the mechanical ware washer that was being used was not dispensing sanitizer at the appropriate concentration. COS. Dishes shall be hand washed until the machine can be serviced. CA: Ware washers that use a sanitizer as the means of sanitization shall dispense the sanitizer at the appropriate concentration.

Observed that plates and bowls were stored upright without overhead protection. CA: Plates and bowls shall be stored covered or inverted to protect from overhead contamination.

Observed that employees were inconsistent with some marking day of prep, some marking day of discard, and some both. COS. All date labels corrected. CA: TCS items held for longer than 24 hours shall be date marked with the day of prep, the day of discard, or both, but the method of date marking shall be consistent.

Observed food stored past date. COS. Discarded. CA: Items shall be discarded once the discard date has been reached.

Observed that fish stored in reduced-oxygen packaging was stored under refrigeration and was thawed. COS. Discarded. CA: Fish stored in reduced-oxygen packaging shall be removed from that packaging prior to or immediately upon completion of thawing.

Observed employees preparing food and drinks while having long, painted nails. COS. Washed hands and donned gloves. CA: Fingernails shall be kept short and trimmed and free of paint or polish while preparing food unless gloves are worn.

Observed wet wiping cloths stored in buckets with no sanitizer. COS. Wet wiping cloths placed into sanitizer solution. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution between uses.

Observed utensils stored use-end up and unprotected. COS. Inverted. CA: Utensils shall be stored covered or protected.

Observed wet nesting of containers. CA: Containers shall be thoroughly dried prior to stacking.

Observed employees preparing food while wearing jewelry on their hands and wrists. COS. Items removed. CA: With the exception of a plain band ring, no jewelry may be worn on the hands or wrists to include medical alert bracelets.

Observed wet nesting of containers. CA: Containers shall be thoroughly dried prior to stacking.

Observed utensils stored without the use end being properly protected. COS. Covered. CA: Utensils shall be properly protected.