OLIVE GARDEN

observed box of fuel cannisters stored on top of boxes of sauces/food in dry storage area. CA: Discussed storage of cannisters with pic. COS: pic moved to lower rack by itself and will educate staff.

Observed employee about to take food temperature with thermometer dripping with sanitizer after submerging thermometer into sanitizer bucket. CA: Discussed following the instructions of sanitizer for all food contact surfaces with pic. COS: employee dried with disposable paper towel before taking temperature after discussion with him.

Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods (half 'n half, milk) that had already been opened and stored in facility without date marking. CA: Discussed date marking requirements with PIC. PIC was unable to determine when they were opened; therefore, these items were discarded. PIC will retrain staff on proper date marking procedures.

Observed sink drain in warewashing area held together with shoelaces. Also observed a significant amount of food debris and build-up under the sinks in this area. CA: Discussed maintaining plumbing system in good repair with PIC. PIC says there is an active work order. This drain must be repaired or replaced by a licensed plumber and rechecked by the Health Department in 1 week.

Observed cases of single-use articles (to go containers, cups) stored on floor in dry storage. CA: Discussed proper storage of single-use items at least 6" off the floor. All items were relocated. PIC will retrain food service employees.

Observed single-use cup being used as scoop for sugar at cook line. CA: PIC was notified and the cup was discarded and replaced with approved utensil. PIC to re-train food service employees.

Observed ice machine not functioning properly at the time of the inspection. PIC stated they are in the process of having the unit repaired but are ordering ice to be delivered by an approved source until fixed. During the inspection, raw food items had to be removed from the walk-in freezer for room to store additional bags of ice. CA: Discussed importance of maintaining all equipment in good repair and working condition with PIC. Given large amount of ice necessary for cooling processes at this facility, the ice machine must be repaired by a licensed technician and in working condition in 1 week. Please call our Health Department at (706)295-6316 to have the ice machine re-checked. Documentation of repairs must be provided for review.

Observed food service employee touching ready to eat food (black tie mousse cake) with bare-hands when single-use gloves or utensils are required. Corrective Action: Discussed preventing contamination from bare hands with PIC and food service employee. Both slices of cake were discarded. Food employees shall not contact expose, ready-to-eat food with the bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment.

Observed handwashing sink in warewashing area without soap. Corrective Action: Discussed keeping handwashing sinks stocked with soap at all times with PIC. PIC replaced soap refill in warewashing area.

Observed handwashing sink in prep area without hand drying provisions. Corrective Action: Discussed keeping handwashing sinks stocked with hand drying provisions at all times with PIC. PIC replaced towels at handwashing sink.

Observed pan of sliced tomatoes placed into salad cooler drawer not properly cooled back down to 41 F or below after preparation and portioning of food. Corrective Action: Discussed properly cooling food items and monitoring temperatures of prepared foods before placing into reach in cooler for service with PIC. At the time of the inspection, the tomatoes were spilled by food service employee and were discarded. PIC will retrain all staff on proper cooling methods and regular monitoring.

Observed cold water turned off at handwashing sink in server station due to leak. At the time of the inspection, the water was too hot for food service employees to be able to wash hands. Corrective Action: Discussed having cold and hot water available to properly wash hands with PIC. PIC will have faucet handle repaired. This will be rechecked by the Health Department on 8/30/2024.