114 MERCHANT SQ CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
Inspection scores over time for this facility.
Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.
Routine
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Observed several potentially hazardous TCS food items improperly cold holding in prep top/RIC above 41 degrees F. CA: All TCS foods being cold held shall be held at 41 degrees F or below. COS: PIC stated cooler had been stocked and possibly left open, and moved items to freezer to rapidly cool.
Routine
Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)
Observed no hot water at hand sink in kitchen area while facility was in operation. CA: Hot water must be supplied at hand sinks at all times while in operation. COS: PIC turned hot water for hand sink.
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)
Observed lid of ice bin at drink station opened while not being actively used. CA: All food must remain covered while stored. COS: PIC closed ice bin lid.
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)
Observed ice in direct contact with RTE foods in prep top cooler. CA: Ice may only be used as an ingredient, or indirect contact with food. COS: PIC removed pans with ice in direct contact with food.
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(l) - linens & napkins, use limitations (c)
Observed absorbent towels in direct contact with tortilla mix/flour. CA: Absorbent materials should not be used in food storage. COS: PIC removed towels and replaced with parchment paper.
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)
Observed several pans wet stacked on storage shelving. CA: All dishes must be completely air-dried prior to stacking. COS: PIC unstacked dishes to air dry.
Followup
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)
Observed raw fish thawing in meat sink in standing water. CA: Thawing should take place under refrigeration or under running water. COS: PIC turned faucet on to disturb the surface of the water.
Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)
Observed no inspection report displayed in facility. CA: the most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times.
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)
Observed ice scoop in bulk ice machine with handle in contact with ice. CA: CA: Scoops stored in direct contact with food must be handle up to prevent contamination. COS: PIC removed scoop and put it in dish
Routine
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Observed container of lemons with mold growth and appeared rotten in walk-in cooler. CA: Food shall be safe and unadulterated. COS: PIC discarded box of lemons
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)
Observed improper horizontal separation of raw and ready-to-eat food in reach in prep cooler and cooler drawers. Prep cooler had raw burger patties that had to be pulled over carrots and celery. Cooler drawer had raw chicken crossing above raw steak to reach grill. CA: Raw meats should be stored to prevent cross contamination. COS: PIC arranged the coolers properly
Regulation: 511-6-1.03(1)(a)-(c)1,4,5,6-14,15, 16 - demonstration of knowledge (pf)
PIC unable to demonstrate knowledge to have active managerial control and train employees on food safety not met due to the violations observed during this inspection. CA: PIC is responsible for upholding compliance of the state food service regulations
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)
Observed foods in reach-in coolers, walk-in cooler and freezers stored uncovered and subject to contamination. CA: Foods should e stored covered to prevent contamination
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)
Observed interior of bulk ice machine and bar soda nozzles and ice bin with excessive build up. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)
Observed excessive number of flies in back of kitchen. CA: Pest control methods must be used to eliminate and reduce pests in facility.
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Observed several sauce/oil bottles and containers of spices without common name of food. CA: All working storage containers of food and spices should be labeled with the common name.
Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)
Observed several food prep employees wearing watches. CA: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)
Observed kitchen as a whole (floors, walls, ceilings) not in good repair and maintained clean. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)
Observed scoops in bulk containers of food with no handle or handles in contact with food. CA: Scoops stored in direct contact with food must be handle up to prevent contamination. COS: PIC removed scoop and put it in dish
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)
Observed several coolers with busted and broken gaskets and unable to seal closed properly. CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition
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 nonfood contact surfaces such as prep tables and sides of equipment with excessive grease and food debris build up. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris
Routine
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)
Observed raw beef thawing in meat sink with no running water and raw fish thawing in tub of standing water. CA: PIC will thaw all meats in running water
Routine
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)
Observed interior of ice machine in main kitchen area not cleaned a frequency to maintain food contact surface clean to sight and touch. Severe build up of red residue. CA: PIC immediately had ice machine cleaned by employee. Discussed cleaning frequency of ice machine. PIC received hand out on cleaning ice machines.
Routine
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)
Observed improper horizontal separation of raw and ready-to-eat food in reach in cooler and cooler drawers. Observed uncovered container of raw steak stored directly next to and touching sour cream. CA: PIC moved raw steak to the lower shelf.
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)
Observed foods in the reach-in cooler uncovered and subject to cross contamination. CA: Discussed with PIC and foods were covered during the inspection.
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)
Observed microwave in main kitchen area not cleaned a frequency to maintain food contact surface clean to sight and touch. CA: PIC stated that he would have the microwave cleaned more frequently.