1785 BUCHANAN HWY CEDARTOWN, GA 30125
Inspection scores over time for this facility.
Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.
Routine
Observed can opener and ice machine not cleaned at a frequency be clean to site and touch. CA:Food contact surfaces must be clean to site and touch. COS: PIC cleaned ice machine and can opener went through mechanical dishmachine.
Routine
Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)
Observed employee drinks in kitchen not stored in a single use cup with a lid and straw. CA: Discussed proper storage of employee beverages with PIC.
Routine
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)
Observed ice machine flap, Can opener/mount, and white cutting boards in main kitchen not cleaned at a frequency necessary to maintain food-contact surfaces clean to sight and touch. Cutting boards are scratched and are black in grooves. CA: Instructed PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of these items and in the case of the cutting boards, they need to be replaced. PIC immediately cleaned the ice machine flap and the can opener/mount. Discussed options for the cutting board on the prep top cooler.
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(h) - ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as an ingredient (p)
REPEAT: Observed several containers of raw fish and raw shrimp stored in direct contact with undrained ice. Corrective Action: Instructed Person-In-Charge to drain the water out of the containers; foods cannot be stored in direct contact with ice and water. Recommended that sealed bags of ice be placed over the fish if they are concerned about it drying out, etc.
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)
Flooring in walk in coming up and separating. Corrective Action: PIC to have repaired before next routine inspection.
Routine
Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)
Observed multiple employee beverages not properly stored in single use cup with lid and straw. CA: Instructed PIC on proper storage of drinks in food prep areas and drinks were discarded
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)
Observed several containers of raw fish, raw shrimp, and hard boiled peeled eggs stored in direct contact with undrained ice. Corrective Action: Instructed Person-In-Charge to drain the water out of the containers; foods cannot be stored in direct contact with ice and water.
Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)
Observed multiple employees prepping food without a hair restraint. CA: PIC put on hair restraint and instructed all employees to.
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)
Observed excessively dirty and torn gaskets on walk-in cooler and freezer doors. CA: Replace these gaskets to ensure an easily cleanable smooth surface.
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)
Observed plastic cutting boards on prep lines excessively cut and unable to be properly cleaned. CA: Replace plastic cutting boards and repair or replace wooden prep table surface (may be sanded down and resealed).
Regulation: 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)
Observed excessive food residue build up on the can opener mount and insert. Corrective Action: Instructed Person-In-Charge to thoroughly clean the can opener mount and insert at least once a day. The mount and insert were immediately cleaned.
Regulation: 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)
Observed excessive grease build up on ceiling tiles, equipment legs and shelving. Shelving and prep tops also seen to have rust spots on them. Corrective Action: Instructed PIC to have these areas cleaned thoroughly or replaced if not cleanable and create a cleaning schedule for those areas.
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(f),(g) - wall & ceiling coverings & coatings; wall & ceiling attachments (c)
Observed vent covers throughout the kitchen missing from the ceiling. PIC stated they were taken down to be washed and not put back. CA: Instructed PIC that vent covers need to be put back on asap to prevent any contamination of the food and food prep areas.
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)
Observed employee personal items stored throughout facility. Shoes and jackets in waitress station, food and drinks in walk-in cooler and prep coolers. Corrective Action: Instructed Person-In-Charge that employee personal items must stored below or away from food and food-contact surfaces. Items were removed from the areas. Personal bin created for bottom shelf in walk-in.
Routine
Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)
Observed employee beverages not properly stored in single use cup with lid and straw. CA: Educated PIC on proper storage of drinks in food prep areas and drinks were discarded
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)
Observed a bulk container of homemade ranch dressing held in reach-in cooler @ waitress station bearing a prep date of 7/9/23. CA: Discussed proper 7-day disposition after date marking with PIC and ranch was discarded.