LANIER VILLAGE ESTATES INC

Observed a damaged light shield in the dishwashing area and a lightbulb with no shielding in a reach in cooler.

Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding (C) (i) Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding.

1. Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

COS: PIC immediately placed an internal work order to replace/acquire shields for the lights.

Cut lettuce salad was observed cooling in the walk in refrigeration unit covered.
511-6-1.04(6)(e) - Cooling Methods (Pf, C) (e) Cooling Methods.

1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled:

(i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf

(ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf

(iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf

(iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf

(v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf

(vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or

(vii) Other effective methods. Pf

2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be:

(i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and

(ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. Note: Salad was uncovered during the inspection.

Employee was observed in the kitchen preparing food with a wrist watch on. 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.

Employee was observed preparing food with a beard more than one half inch. 511-6-1.03(5)(i) - Hair Restraints (C) (i) Hair Restraints.

1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.

Accumulated ice was observed on the insulated pipe of the walk in freezer's condenser unit. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Observed evidence of vermin in main kitchen of facility.

Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises

Note: PIC will call appropriate personnel to remove vermin.