Fried Tomato Buffet

Observed three pans of raw chicken liver stored next to raw sliced squash. Three pans of raw pork chop and raw chicken livers were stored next to sliced squash. Two pans of raw fish stored next to raw chicken gizzards. Raw chicken gizzards stored next to pre cooked sausage.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation.

1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by:

(i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from:

(I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and

(II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P

(III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; P

(IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food.

(ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by:

(I) Using separate equipment for each type, P or

(II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, P and

(III) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; P

(iii) Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils;

Observed old food build up on utensil that were stored in the clean dish storage area. PIC corrected on site by rewashing utensils.

Observed the presence of dead roaches in the cabinet below the salad station.

511-6-1.07(5)(l) - Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pest (C) (l) Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pests. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.

Also observed raw chicken being prepared above a cooler containing cake icing. PIC advised to prepare raw chicken in the raw chicken/meat preparation sink.

Observed the sanitizing buckets containing quat sanitizer and wiping cloths did not meet the minimum concentration requirements of 200-400 ppm. Sanitizer buckets observed at 50 ppm.

Observed a leak below the three compartment sink. PIC advised that repairs will be completed by 8/27/25. A service work order must be sent to robert.lewis1@dph.ga.gov by 8/29/25.

511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

Observed floor tile in bad repair. The floor grout was also missing in some areas. PIC advised to have repairs completed by 9/15/25. 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.

(b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.

1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

2. 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

Observed dust build up on the interior of the vent located above the dish washer. PIC will have the exhaust clean and covered by 8/29/25.

Observed spoon handle touching diced onions in the storage bin.

Observed wet dishes stored top of each other in the storage area. Observed forks and spoons not properly air dried prior to placing in the buffet area for customers. CA- PIC will allow utensils and dishes to properly air dry. 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - Equipment & Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) (10) Protection of Clean Items.

(a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils:

1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and

2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.

511-6-1.05(10)(a) - Equipment & Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) (10) Protection of Clean Items.

(a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils:

1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and

2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.

Violation Code Reference 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored:

1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container;

2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon;

3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a);

4.In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes;

5. In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or

6. In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi).

Observed shelves containing old food particles in both walk in coolers. Metal ice scoop located next to the ice bin was cracked.

511-6-1.05(1)(i) - Nonfood-contact Surfaces (C) (i) Nonfood-contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

Observed build up on walk in cooler plastic curtains. PIC advised to clean the curtains once a week or as needed to prevent build up and accumulation.

511-6-1.05(1)(i) - Nonfood-contact Surfaces (C) (i) Nonfood-contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

Observed the dumpster lid is missing on one of the dumpsters. PIC advised that the dumpster is being replaced this week. PIC will email a copy of the service work order to robert.lewis1@dph.ga.gov by 8/29/25.

511-6-1.06(5)(n) - Covering Receptacles (C) (n) Covering Receptacles. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered:

1. Inside the food service establishment if the receptacles and units:

(i) Contain food residue and are not in continuous use; or

(ii) After they are filled; and

2. With tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment.

Observed employee drink bottles stored with food in the walk in cooler and storage areas. Employee drink bottle was stored on boxes of sausage in the walk-in cooler. An open bottle of water was also observed in the food preparation area. Container of fried chicken observed above cakes that were cooling in the preparation area. PIC advised that employees cannot eat in the food preparation area. PIC discarded the employee food items.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco (C) (k) Hygienic Practices.

1. Employees shall not use any form of tobacco products, or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, while engaged in food preparation or service, nor while in areas used for equipment or utensil washing and storage, food preparation or food storage. Employees shall only use tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking in approved designated areas.

2. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed.

Observed the hand sink in the kitchen was blocked by a preparation station that was being used to prepare lettuce. CA- PIC removed the lettuce from the handwashing area. PIC advised to move the table to prevent blockage of the hand sink.

511-6-1.06(2)(l) - Handwashing Sinks Location/Placement (Pf) (l) Handwashing Sinks, Location and Placement. A handwashing sink shall be located:

1. To allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and warewashing areas; Pf and

2. In, or immediately adjacent to, toilet rooms. Pf

Observed multiple bottles of liquid in the bus and salad station that did not contain a label with a common name. Brown sugar and a red bottle observed without a label. PIC identified the product and corrected on site by labeling product.

511-6-1.04(4)(d) - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) (d) Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food.

Observed large crystal-like clumps in the sugar. The crystal-like clumps were a result of water possibly falling into the sugar according to the PIC. As a result, the PIC discarded the container of sugar.

511-6-1.04(4)(q) - Food Storage (C) (q) Food Storage.

1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food:

(i) In a clean, dry location;

(ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and

(iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.

Observed leak coming from beneath the handsink due to a leaking pipe.

511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

Observed rust build up around the vent located above the dish washer. PIC advised to have the area repaired to prevent further rust build up. HVAC vents in the dish area contained a black build up. Observed a strong odor in the men's restroom.

511-6-1.07(2)(j) - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, System Vents, designed to prevent contamination (C) (j) Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, System Vents. Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems shall be designed and installed so that make-up air intake and exhaust vents do not cause contamination of food, food-contact surfaces, equipment, or utensils.

Observed dishes (bowls) and metal pans stored wet in the service area and hot line (preparation area). Also observed wet pots stored in the kitchen area. Observed pots and colanders not properly inverted in the kitchen. CA- PIC will invert all clean dishes and allow to properly air dry. 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - Equipment & Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) (10) Protection of Clean Items.

(a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils:

1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and

2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.

511-6-1.05(10)(a) - Equipment & Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) (10) Protection of Clean Items.

(a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils:

1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and

2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.

Observed the three compartment sink and pre rinse sink not properly caulked. PIC will recaulk the areas by 3/1/25.

Observed old vegetables (greens) on the storage shelves in the walk in cooler. PIC advised to clean and sanitize shelves by 3/01/25.

Observed the exterior of coffee cups contained build up. Ice scoop holder was also rusted and needed to be replaced.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.

3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris

Observed the dumpster plug missing and severe build up on the exterior of the dumpster.CA- PIC will have the dumpster plug replaced and the dumpster pressure washed by 3/1/25.

511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - Using Drain Plugs; Maintaining Refuse Areas (C) (o) Using Drain Plugs. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place.

(p) Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures. A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean.

Observed mold like substance on the wall behind the dish washer. The ceiling tile in the dish area and kitchen contained build up. The light shields contained build up in the kitchen area.

Observed pans of cake slices stored in the reach in cooler (main kitchen) with no cover. Also, a pan of grapes in the walk in cooler with no cover. PIC discarded the grapes (COS).

Observed the white and brown sugar and salt scoops with heavy debris. Employee cleaned the scoops and returned back to the bulk containers (COS). Observed a black mold-like debris in the blue ice scoop holder for the ice machine. Observed the ice scoop holder for the drink machine with a rust debris. It needs to be replaced with a holder that will protect it from contamination and is rust resistant.

Observed the MSG and salt scoops handles emerged in the food product.

Observed the food storage shelves in the walk in cooler with raw meats and vegetables with a rust debris. The rust will need to be cleaned and shelves repainted with a FDA food grade paint.

Observed the caulking around the 3-compartment sink and dishwasher with a black mold-like substance. The caulking will need to be removed and equipment resealed.

Observed the floor tile missing by the drain sink (previous mop sink), on the inside of the sink and side. Please replace the tile or pour cement to properly seal to prevent mold.

Observed the floors in the walk in freezer in need of cleaning due to old food debris and the walk in cooler with water nesting on the floor. Observed some of the ceiling tile over the prep area with a dust debris.

Observed employees personal drinks stored in the reach in cooler above bleu and cottage cheese and salad dressings.

Observed HVAC vents throughout the kitchen with a rust debris. Please clean and reseal the vents.

Observed the ventilation hood system over the dishwasher in need of cleaning due to a thick dust debris and rust around it. The machine will need to be sealed to prevent the rust from contaminating clean dishes.

Observed multiple TCS food items in the self-service stations cold held above 41F. Manager discarded and replaced all items (COS).

Observed potato soup cooling in the walk in cooler at 82F past the 2 hours timeframe. Employee stated that the soup started cooling at 8:00 AM, but there was no time log of the temperature. Potato soup was taking out to be reheated and the cooling process will be started over (COS).

Observed dried food debris on food contact surfaces of tongs, spoons, and ladles. Employee removed unclean utensils to be washed and sanitized (COS).

Observed Drano max gel (chemical substance) stored on the shelf with beef soup base and tomato seasoning. Observed sanitizer spray bottles stored with hot sauce and napkins in the dining area. Manager removed chemicals and placed them in the designated area for chemicals (COS).

Observed chlorine sanitizer buckets with a concentration at 200ppm and quat sanitizer concentration above 400ppm. Manager corrected on-site.

Observed a box of raw chicken stored above clean dishes on the clean dishes rack. PIC removed the box of chicken (COS).

Observed 6 bags of ice stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. PIC started removing the ice (COS).

Observed dust and rust on air conditioning ventilations and dust on the light shields.

Observed several light shields throughout the kitchen with dust build up and other debris inside of them. (Repeat)

Observed employee personal drinking cups stored with napkins, hot sauce, and chemical sanitizer in the dining area. Observed employee beverage bottle stored on shelf with clean towels and above single-use articles. Manager removed personal items (COS).

Observed the vents (blowers) in both walk in coolers in need of cleaning due to dust debris.

Observed the floors in the walk in freezer in need of cleaning due to old food debris and build-up. Also, observed the wall behind the prep sink with black mold-like debris.

Observed floor tile missing by the drain sink (previous mop sink), on the inside of the sink, and by the cleaning sink in the dishwasher room. Please seal properly.

Observed chemical bottles stored in different areas of the kitchen (i.e.: by clean pitcher, hanging in trash can, and under stove). Please store all chemicals in designated area (COS).

Observed inspection report blocked behind the straws. Please keep inspection report visible.

Observed knife stored between the wall and the sink. Please make sure to properly store all utensils between use.

Observed mold in the vents in the kitchen area. Please have vents cleaned or replaced.

Observed light shield with excessive dust build up. Please have cleaned.

Observed employee coming in from outside of the establishment and put on gloves to wash cauliflower without properly washing hands. Then proceeded to wash his hands with cold water and then turned the faucet off without using a paper towel.

Observed an employee put on a hair net then cook raw chicken liver. Once the liver was done he poured it in a pan and picked up the ones that felled on the prep table with his bare hands. PIC discarded all the cooked liver due to employee not washing his hands.

Observed several items on the cold salad bar that were higher 41F (I.e. tomato, cucumber, tuna salad, potato salad, chicken salad) (COS)

Observed a blade sharper and prep station cleaning equipment stored in the handwashing sink that was operational.

Observed mold accumulation in the ice machine interior. Please clean the machine chute.

Observed several items in the walk in cooler that had no date markings (I.e. broccoli cheese casserole, mac and cheese, shredded chicken, green tomatoes, rutabagas, broccoli, cranberry sauces, green peppers). Please add labels to items of initial/disposition date.

Observed items stored on the floor of the walk in freezer (I.e. fries and dumplings). Please remove items from the floor.

Observed excessive dust on vents in the prep area of the kitchen. Please clean to prevent contamination.

Observed (2) lightbulbs out on ventilation system. Please replace bulbs.