American Deli

Observed onions stored directly next to the mop sink. Observed opened bag of fine ground whole wheat stored in a damanged, large, white container that container cobb webs, dead spider, and debris. Manager advised that the product is no longer in use due to menu changes. Manager was advised to discard both food product and damanged container. Obsevred boxes of wrapped bread stored underneath a leaking pipe in the walk in cooler. Manager removed the box to a dry location in the cooler and was advised to remove the wrapped bread products out of the wet box.

Observed small and large flies in the main kitchen. Observed spiders in the dining area.

Observed walk in cooler pipe leaking.

Observed rice spoon stored in stagnant water of 72F. Manager was advised to keep in-use utensils in hot water of 135F or above or in a clean container with no water to prevent bacteria growth.

Observed 3 wire fryer baskets in disrepair. Manager was advised that the items must be discarded and replaced.

Observed cardboard boxes used as a shelf liner for the french fries along the cook line.

Observed microwave rusted interior and paint peeling. Manager was advised to replace the microwave. Observed caulking of the 3 compartment sink in disrepair. Manager was advised to remove caulking, clean and sanitize the area, and re-caulk the sinks.

Observed ceiling tiles in the main kitchen buckling. Observed ceiling tile missing in the dining. Observed cobwebs on walls in the dining area.

Observed rust and mold-like substance on the air vents in the main kitchen. Observed dust accumulation on the walk-in cooler fan.

Observed employee personal items (apple watch, phones, takis chips, and wallet) stored on dry storage shelves.

Observed no sanitizer made in the facility for sanitizing surfaces of the kitchen. Establishment has been opened since 11am. Observed mold like substances in the ice chute of the soda machine. Observed mold like substances in the water line of the soda fountain machine. Please discontinue using the soda fountain machine and put an 'OUT OF ORDER' sign on the drink machine. Have the water line replaced. Send the invoice to keundra.golden@dph.ga.gov when water line has been replaced.

Observed cleaning chemicals stored by condiments and single use forks underneath the front counter cabinets.

Observed onions stored directly next to the mop sink. Observed exposed sugar and rice containers stored next to the mop sink. Observed prepped bell peppers stored uncovered in the walk in cooler.

Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan. Please clean off fan to prevent further dust accumulation. Observed mold like substances on the walk in cooler shelves. Deep freezer needs to be cleaned due to red and yellow liquid spilled inside. Caulking around the 3 compartment sink contains mold like substances. Caulking needs to be replaced.

Observed toilet bowl and hand sink in need of cleaning.

Observed ceiling tiles in the main kitchen in need of replaced due to buckling. Observed ceiling tile missing in the dining area. Ceiling tiles and wall by the three compartment sink with dust accumulation.

Observed air vents in the kitchen with rust build up.

Observed front counter light fixture in bad repair and light bulb out underneath hood ventilation.

Observed employee shoes stored next to containers of sauces on the dry goods shelf. Observed employee jacket and water bottles stored on a container of flour.

Observed basket of wings over the fryer hot holding at 84F. Team member reheated the wings to 165F.

511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Hot Holding (P) (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 or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above.

Observed raw tilapia completely thawed in reduced oxygen packaging (ROP).

511-6-1.04(6)(c) - Thawing (C) (c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed:

1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or

2. Completely submerged under running water:

(i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF

(ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and

(iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or

(iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal food requiring cooking to be above 41°F (5°C), for more than 4 hours including:

(I) The time the food is exposed to the running water and the time needed for preparation for cooking PF, or

(II) The time it takes under refrigeration to lower the food temperature to 41°F (5°C) PF;

3. As part of a cooking process if the food that is frozen is:

(i) Cooked as specified under subsections (5)(a)1 or 2 or (5)(b) or 5(e) of this Rule PF, or

(ii) Thawed in a microwave oven and immediately transferred to conventional cooking equipment, with no interruption in the process PF; or

4. Using any procedure if a portion of frozen ready-to-eat food is thawed and prepared for immediate service in response to an individual consumer's order.

5. Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment:

(i) Prior to its thawing under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or

(ii) Prior to, or immediately upon completion of its thawing, using procedures to completely submerge in running water as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection.

Observed no team member preparing food wearing any form of hair restraints.

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.

Observed current inspection report not posted at the beginning of the inspection. Person in charge (PIC) place the current score in the middle of the inspection.

511-6-1.02(1)(d) - Displaying of the Inspection Report (C)

1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

Observed cooking tongs stored on the back hand sink.

Observed toilet paper and paper towels stored on the floor in the bathroom.

Observed 3 wire fryer baskets in disrepair.

Observed cardboard used as shelf liners on the cook line.

Observed sliced tomatoes, lettuce, and white american cheese cold held above 41F in the prep top cooler.

Observed no PIC in the establishment to demonstrate knowledge or perform managerial duties.

Observed open beverage (coffee) and opened cookies stored on the dry storage shelves, as well as 2 starbucks cups.

Observed no hand soap at the front hand sink near the fryers.

Observed no hand drying provisions supplied for the back hand sink near the 3 compartment sink. Team member supplied hand sink with paper towels (corrected on site).

Observed RTE celery stored on uncovered on the countertop in front of the fryers.

Observed no sanitizer made in the facility for sanitizing surfaces.

Observed team members airpods and key stored on the food contact surface of to-go paper liners that come in contact with RTE food items. Mold like substances found on surface of ice dispenser lever of the soda machine that contacts the lip contact surface of single use cups. Observed mold like substance in the water line connected to the ice machine on top of the soda machine.

Observed seasoning packaging stored int he office/break room.

Observed rusted paper towel rack. Observed mold like substance on exterior surface of soda machine ice chute.

Observed trash bin without a lid/cover in unisex restroom.

Observed water on the floor in between the tiles. Floor tiles need to be re-grouted to prevent water nesting in between tiles. Observed food debris in the standing reach in freezer. Rotting door frame near the back of the establishment when entering the dry storage area.

Observed cell phone stored on ground wheat container.

Observed 5 wire fryer baskets in disrepair. Team member discarded fryer baskets.

Observed flying insect inside of fish batter flour stored on the prep table by the walk in cooler. Manager discarded the entire fish batter.

Observed two pans of fish batter stored on the prep table by the walk in cooler uncovered.

Small insects flies on clean food containers.

Observed small flying insects throughout the back of the establishment.

Observed internal thermometer inside of the walk in cooler.

Observed a "catch pan" for the leaking condensation coming from the walk in cooler unit stored above boxes of bell peppers. Please remove bell peppers to prevent them from being contaminated by the leaking water in the cooler.

Observed employees without hair restraints. Manager corrected on site.

Observed condensation leakage in the walk in cooler.

Observed mold substances on the ceiling tiles above the vegetable and meat sink. Observed Missing base boards towards the reach in cooler and reach in freezer. Observed standing grey water underneath exposed corner walls. Observed walls behind the bottom sauce shelf in front of the fryers in need or repair due to hole.

Mold growth on air vents. Remove and clean mold substances from air vents.

In use bowls that contained wing sauce were stored without overhead protection.

Shelves underneath the sauce counter were observed to be made from unfinished wood. The wooden shelves were observed to be rotten due to moisture in the kitchen.

Observed rusted shelves in the walk in cooler. Re-paint and seal shelves with food grade paint.

Observed employee improperly washing their hands by turning off the faucet with their hands instead of the paper towel. Employer re-washed their hands (COS).

Observed food sauces and seasonings stored with staff personal items. Manager corrected on site.

Observed inspection report blocked from customers view behind single use cups.

Food equipment stacked wet before adequately air drying. Manager corrected on site.

Observed heavy dust and rust build up on ceilings and vents in the back of the kitchen. Special attention to vegetable and meat sinks. Missing pieces of wall and tile base boards near the bottom of every corner wall, collecting grey water.

Observed raw tilapia stored above mixed vegetables and deli ham.

Observed no PIC present that could demonstrate knowledge and perform duties of a manager.

Observed CFSM certification expired.

Observed PIC cannot demonstration or provide verifiable evidence that employees are/were aware of employee health policy.

Observed food debris in the hand sink. Employee corrected on site.

Employees unable to provide procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events.

Observed no sanitizing solution in food establishment. Food contact surfaces and food equipment are not being properly sanitized after washing and rinsing.

Observed slices tomatoes and cut lettuce without proper date marking.

Observed dead roaches in the office/storage room where single use articles and seasonings are stored.

Observed leaking pipe underneath 3 compartment sink.

Observed no hot water at the front hand sink.

Observed heavy dust and rust build up on ceilings and vents in the back of the kitchen. Special attention to vegetable and meat sinks. Missing pieces of wall and tile base boards near the bottom of every corner wall, collecting grey water.

Observed employee phone charger, shoes, jackets, and keys stored in food storage area throughout the back of the kitchen.

Observed food debris build up on shelf in front of fryers.

Boxes of food stored in direct contact with the walk in cooler floor.

Permit expired for food service establishment.

Missing pieces of wall near the bottom of every corner wall piece, collecting water and mildew creating a stench.

Multiple TCS food items stored in prep station found out of temperature (greater than 41F).

There is a pattern of non-compliance and obvious failure by the PIC to ensure employees are complying with the duties listed in .03(2)(a)-(l), (n),(o). No written procedures and plans maintained and implemented where required.

No hand drying provisions located at the employee hand sink near the three compartment sink.

Multiple TCS and RTE foods stored in walk in cooler without proper labeling of date of preparation and discard.

Slabs of fish thawing in the meat sink without one of the approved thawing methods.

Food stored in direct contact with the floor.

Food equipment stacked wet above prep sink.

Missing pieces of wall near the bottom of every corner wall piece, collecting water and mildew causing a stench.

Employee's personal belongings located on prep station.