Jul 23, 2025
Routine
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Observed meat prep top cooler in front food service area not maintaining cold holding temperatures of 41F or below for TCS food items in the top portion of the unit, see temperature observations. PIC stated out of temperature TCS food items were placed in the unit at 1:30pm, temperatures taken ~2:45pm. PIC is to temporarily use 4-hour Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) until prep top cooler has been repaired or replaced such that it is functioning properly and maintaining cold holding temperatures of 41F or below. Current TCS food in prep top cooler must be used or discarded by 5:30pm. PIC turned temperature gauge down on prep top cooler during inspection.
(f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)
Observed back door outer opening is not self-closing. To prevent entry of pests outer opening doors shall be self-closing.
(m) Outer Openings, Protected.
- Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)
Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in main kitchen area. Replace all ceiling tiles that meet the GA Food Code requirements - in good repair, non-absorbent, smooth, and easily cleanable. Observed dirt accumulation on floors. Clean floors as a frequency to prevent accumulation.
(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.
- The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
- Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing.