Oglethorpe Lounge

Observed a cloth glove inside handsink basin. CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PIC removed glove from handsink.

Observed no allergy disclosure statement for customers to view. CA: The permit holder shall notify consumers by written notification of the presence of major food allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items that are served or sold to the consumer. PIC will create an allergy disclosure for customers.

Observed a bottle of water and a can beverage stored in ice bin that is used for making drinks. CA: Ice may not be used as food after it has been used as a medium for cooling the exterior surfaces of food such as melons or fish, packaged foods such as canned beverages, or cooling coils and tubes of equipment. PIC removed beverages from ice bin. Ice discarded.

Observed no signed employee health policy in the establishment. CA: Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. PIC was given another copy of food employee reporting agreement. Employees must sign and date.

Observed no documented employee health policy at the facility. CA: Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. PIC given a copy of the health policy. All employees will read, sign, and date policy.

Observed no cleanup procedure for vomiting or diarrheal accidents. CA: A food establishment shall have 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 service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. PIC was given a cleanup procedure.

Observed back entrance door propped open. CA: Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. PIC closed the door.

Observed hot water at handsink with inadequate water pressure. CA: Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water. PIC will have water pressure increased for handsink.

Observed chlorine test strips for sanitizer at the three-compartment sink. The facility uses QAC sanitizer. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will provide the three compartment sink with the proper test strips.

Observed the floor tile in the women's restroom torn. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have the torn tile replaced.

Observed no soap at the handwashing sink in the women's restroom. 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. PIC supplied the sink with soap.

Observed the ice bin not clean to sight or touch. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. PIC will have the interior of the ice bin washed and sanitized.

Observed no fruit/vegetable sink in the facility to wash fruit/vegetables such as lemons and limes prior to preparation. CA: Except as specified in paragraphs (g)2 and 3 of this subsection and except for whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the consumer before consumption, raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only, to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form. PIC will provide the facility with a designated fruit/vegetable sink.

Observed both entrance doors being propped open. CA: Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. PIC will close the doors.

Observed a cup being used as a scoop in the ice bin. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. PIC provided a scoop with a designated handle for the ice bin.

Observed walk in cooler with raw wood shelves. 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. PIC will have raw wood covered with either paint or laminate.

Observed no test strips for sanitizer at the three-compartment sink. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will provide the three compartment sink with test strips.

Observed the floor tile in the women's restroom is torn. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have the torn tile replaced.

Observed food contact surfaces unable to be sanitized due to no sanitizer at the three-compartment sink. CA: A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions. PIC will provide the three compartment sink with a sanitizer that is used in accordance with DPH rules and EPA label instructions.

Observed no fruit/vegetable sink in the facility to wash fruit/vegetables such as lemons and limes prior to preparation. CA: Except as specified in paragraphs (g)2 and 3 of this subsection and except for whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the consumer before consumption, raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only, to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form. PIC will provide the facility with a designated fruit/vegetable sink.

Observed no test strips for sanitizer at the three-compartment sink. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will provide the three compartment sink with test strips.

Observed that the dumpster is rusty and contains some holes. CA: Receptacles for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will contact the company and request a new dumpster.

Observed the floor tile in the women's restroom is torn. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have the torn tile replaced.

Observed holes in the walls in the men's restroom. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have the holes repaired.