Southern Muggs

Observed several boba containers without lids or coverings in small reach in cooler. CA: Food must be stored covered to be protected from overhead contamination unless actively being used or cooled. COS: Lids were placed on containers.

Observed interior of microwave not clean to sight and touch. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC cleaned microwave.

Observed no 7 day date marking on any open milk containers. CA: ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. COS: Open milk containers were discarded.

Observed raw wood in dry storage room and cabinets. CA: 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 employee place visor on head, then proceed to place gloves and begin preparing drink for customer. CA: Discussed with PIC, employee removed gloves and washed hands before regloving and continuing preparing drink. Educated on when to wash and glove use.

Observed employee after washing hands use bare hand to turn water off at hand wash sink. CA: Discussed with PIC, employee rewashed and used paper towel to turn off water. Discussed proper hand washing procedure.

Observed caramel syrup and honey stored on counter top with opened/no lid. CA: Discussed with PIC, lids were placed and closed on food items. Educated on keeping food items covered when prepping items or when items are not in use.

Observed interior of microwave with food debris on top, sides, and bottom portions. CA: Discussed with PIC, employee will be assigned to clean.

Observed potentially hazardous TCS food (assorted flavors of boba pearls) improperly cold holding above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in reach-in cooler (see temp log). CA: Discussed with PIC. Boba pearls were held out of temperature for longer than 4 hours and were discarded. Gasket needs to be replaced and there is significant ice build up on the top of the unit. Discussed repairing/replacing. If unit is replaced it must be NSF/ANSI certified and verified by Health Dept before used. All coolers still need an internal temperature measuring device.

Observed interior of ice machine not clean to sight and touch; black mold-like growth is lining the interior. CA: Discussed with PIC. PIC began draining the ice machine to properly deep clean it. Discussed increased frequency of routine cleaning moving forward.

Observed PIC preparing drinks not wearing a hair restraint. CA: Instructed PIC that all employees who work with food (including drinks) and single use items must wear a hair restraint.

Observed PIC handling food while wearing bracelet. CA: Discussed with PIC. Bracelets/watches are to be removed prior to hand washing.

Observed old inspection report publicly displayed instead of the current report with a score of 77. Discussed with PIC. New report will be displayed upon receipt.

Observed dishes being washed in unapproved mechanical dishwasher that is for the separately permitted Department of Agriculture facility that shares the same building. CA: Discussed with PIC. Olive Tree and Vine (DoA permitted) cannot share any equipment with Southern Muggs. The mechanical dish washer is also not commercial and not in compliance with DPH requirements. All ware washing will be done in the three compartment sink.

Observed employee using a cellphone with gloved hands, then handling food with the same gloves. CA: Discussed when to wash. Employee removed gloves and washed hands.

The PIC could not provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. CA: DPH issued copies of the employee health policy and employee reporting agreements were provided. All employee need to receive employee health training and sign the reporting agreements.

Observed employee drink from a bottle of water in the kitchen. CA: Discussed requirement for employee personal drinks to be in a single use cup with lid and straw.

Observed no established procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. CA: Discussed with PIC about obtaining response procedures for bodily fluid clean up.

Observed no approved food contact surface sanitizer available in facility for use in the sanitize portion of the 3 compartment sink or for food contact surfaces. CA: Approved sanitizer (chlorine bleach, quaternary ammonia, etc.) must be used and unapproved sanitizer immediately discontinued.

Observed PIC preparing drinks not wearing a hair restraint. CA: Instructed PIC that all employees who work with food (including drinks) and single use items must wear a hair restraint.

Observed employee handling food and drink while wearing bracelets. CA: Discussed with PIC. Bracelets are to be removed prior to washing hands.

Observed gaskets in smaller reach-in cooler falling off and in need or repair/replacement. CA: Discussed with PIC. Gaskets will be replaced.

Observed utensil stored in standing water less than 135F. CA: Discussed with PIC. Water was discarded.

Observed container of clean utensils stored directly below the soap dispenser at the hand wash sink. CA: Discussed with PIC. Utensils were relocated to a dry, clean location.

Observed several boxes of single use items stored on the floor in the dry storage room. CA: Discussed with PIC. Items will be moved to a shelf at least 6 inches off the floor.

Observed multiple bags of bagels purchased from "Art's Bagels" (DPH permitted food service facility, permit # I-7360) located in Acworth, GA. CA: Instructed PIC that prepared foods cannot be purchased from outside food service facilities (aka restaurants) to be resold in a separate food service facility. The facility cannot sell bagels from "Art's Bagels" in this facility and must immediately stop selling the bagels. Approved sources for bagels include a GA Department of Agriculture permitted wholesale bakery or commercially prepared and packaged bagels offered for sale in retail stores.

Observed PIC preparing drinks not wearing a hair restraint. CA: Instructed PIC that all employees who work with food (including drinks) and single use items must wear a hair restraint. PIC immediately put on a hair band.