Surchero's Fresh Grill

Observed time/temperature control for safety foods (cut tomatoes) being cooled by nonapproved method: wrapped multiple times with saran wrap, and stacked in reach-in cooler. CA: Food shall be cooled using thin shallow pans, lightly covered or uncovered, and not stacked deep. COS: Saran wrap was removed and tomatoes were spread out in walk in cooler.

Observed in-use utensil in non TCS foods using cups as scoops. CA: Utensils in food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be stored 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. COS: Cups were removed.

Observed exterior of cooking equipment, gaskets, reach in cooler, and grill area soiled with accumulated food debris. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. All areas shall be thoroughly cleaned and documentation of cleaning sent to Carly.Harper@dph.ga.gov.

Observed a handwashing sink was being used for other purposes other than handwashing. Items were removed from hand sink. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.

Observed hand wash sink in the main kitchen lacking proper hand drying provisions. Paper towels were placed at hand sink during inspection. Hand drying provisions shall be available at all hand wash sinks.

Observed Cooked Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food (Pinto Beans) was not cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours. Product was discarded by PIC. Reviewed cooling procedure.

Observed time/temperature control for safety foods (ground beef, chicken, pinto beans, black beans, pico) being cooled by nonapproved method (pico was wrapped multiple times with saran wrap, a lid, and stacked in walk-in cooler. Numerous pans of chicken, beef, and beans were on two full cooling racks were stored at room temperature, with temperature not being monitored.) COS: Beef, chicken, and black beans were placed in walk in cooler. Pinto beans were discarded due to temperature being 81F after two hours of cooling. Pico was divided into multiple pans and left uncovered to continue cooling.

Observed evidence of employees drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. COS: Open beverages discarded.

Observed buildup of encrusted material on clean spoons, masher, vegetable slicer, ice machine dispensing flap, and fountain drink machine. All areas were thoroughly cleaned. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed exterior of cooking equipment, gaskets, reach in cooler, and grill area soiled with accumulated food debris. All areas shall be thoroughly cleaned. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Observed both hand wash sinks lacking proper hand drying provisions. Paper towels were placed at both sinks. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with hand drying provisions.

Observed Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety (TCS) food items that are labeled as "keep refrigerated" were not discarded per the manufacturer's use-by date or sell-by date. Three bags of cut lettuce was discarded by PIC.

Observed food employees wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. COS: Watches and bracelets removed.

Observed most current inspection report not displayed in public view. COS: Post this inspection report