PLANET HOOKAH CAFE

Observed several TCS foods (chicken wrap filling, chicken and cheese wraps) all prepared at 12pm day of inspection cooling with being tightly covered. Observed sautéed onions cooling while tightly covered at room temperatures. Reminded PIC of cooling methods. Went over Just Cool It poster observed in kitchen. Instructed to either uncover or slightly cover cooling foods. CA: Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: Placing the food in shallow pans; Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Using rapid cooling equipment; Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Adding ice as an ingredient; Other effective methods. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. COS: all foods lids slightly uncovered to allow proper air flow for cooling and onions placed in bottom of prep cooler

Observed no thermometer in facility to test foods temperatures. CA: Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of food temperatures as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04. A temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods such as meat patties and fish filets. Purchase food thermometer by date provided.

Observed no soap at only handwashing sink. COS: soap supplied at handwashing sink. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

Upon arrival observed stirrer spoon stored inside only handwashing sink. COS: stirrer removed from hand sink. CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use and may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.

Observed several TCS foods cooling with being tightly covered. Reminded PIC of cooling methods. Went over Just Cool It poster observed in kitchen. Instructed to either uncover or slightly cover cooling foods. After 2nd cooling temperature foods were moved to reach in freezer to rapidly cool. After 3rd cooling temp lettuce and vegetable wrap kept in freezer to continue cooling. CA: Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: Placing the food in shallow pans; Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Using rapid cooling equipment; Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Adding ice as an ingredient; Other effective methods. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food.

Observed food employee wash hand at 3-compartment sink. CA: Food employees shall clean their hands in a handwashing sink or approved automatic handwashing facility and may not clean their hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. COS: Employee informed of where to wash hands and ceased washing hands at 3-compartment sink.

Observed hookah tobacco stored on top of and next to shelves with customer drinks. CA: Foods shall be stored so it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. COS: tobacco products relocated to area specified for tobacco products.

Observed shelves with single use items and one container of spice lined with tin foil. CA: Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions, and shall be: P safe P, durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. In addition, materials shall be sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing and shall be finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Materials shall be resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion and decomposition. Tin foil shall be removed by 5/4/24.

Observed no test strips to measure chlorine or quaternary ammonium based sanitizer. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Purchase chlorine and quaternary ammonium test strips by 5/4/24.

Observed employee on break and handling phone go back into kitchen area and rinse a dish at smoothie prep sink without washing hands. Educated that after handling phone that hands must be washed when coming back to kitchen to handle dishes and/or foods. COS: Employee did not handle foods or dishes rest of inspection.

Observed no food service permits. Fees have not been paid. Call 404-508-7900 for more information.

Observed no CFSM certification posted in public view. PIC states an employee is certified and certification is at the main office, but unable to provide name of employee. The original physical CFSM certification shall be posted in public view a all times. Email proof of certification to carley.rhoden@dph.ga.gov by 10/31/23.

PIC could not provide an employee health policy. Gave a copy of employee health policy document in English and Spanish.

PIC could not provide any vomit/fecal clean up procedures. Gave PIC copy of vomit/fecal clean up procedures document.

Observed inside of ice machine unclean with buildup of black mold-like reside. Informed PIC to clean and sanitize ice machine.

Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottles. PIC confirmed they are bleach. Educated that all chemicals removed from original container into another shall be labeled with common name. COS: PIC labeled bottles

Observed improper cooling methods for several foods. Sautéed onions observed cooling at room temperature and tightly covered. Lettuce, chicken and wraps observed cooling while tightly covered in prep cooler. Discussed proper cooling methods and gave Just Cool It. Ice baths, loosley uncovering foods and the use of freezer are some methods to properly cool down foods within the proper timeframe. COS: foods uncovered or slightly uncovered foods in prep cooler and sautéed onions placed in reach in freezer.

Observed multiple boxes of bottled drinks stored directly on floor. Educated that all foods must be at least 6 inches off floor.

Observed inspection report hidden from public view behind lamp and chips stand. COS: inspection report placed in public view. Discussed that the most recent inspection report must be posted in public view at all times.

Observed no food service permit posted in public view. Discussed that the active food service permit shall be posted in public view at all times. Call 404-508-7900 for more information. Fees have not been paid.