HAMPTON INN

Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; multiple items observed on the facility self-serve buffet (mixed fruit, whipped cream) did not meet the minimum cold holding requirements per the Georgia Food Code; see temperature observations for details; discussed procedures and requirements relating to facility operations for cold holding with with; provided education on using time in lieu of temperature control for future implementation; PIC voluntarily discarded items in question.

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; a large cleaning bin was located in front of the facility's handwashing station, thus impeding access; consulted with PIC on ensuring access to handwashing station was available at all times of operation; PIC relocated item in question making facility's handwashing station accessible.

Reach-in-cooler (RIC) in front food service area is not maintaining temperatures below 41F - observed individual milk cartons and yogurts inside the RIC with temperatures higher than 41F, see temperature observations. Time-temperature control for safety foods (TCS foods) must be maintained at a temperature below 41F. Person in charge (PIC) voluntarily discarded milk and yogurt to COS. Repair or replace RIC such that it maintains a temperature below 41F and is in good repair. Advised PIC to not overfill RIC and turn set temperature down - monitor temperature daily and utilize temperature log.

Cream cheese and butter packets are not being cold held on countertop - packaging states they must be kept refrigerated. PIC voluntarily discarded cream cheese and butter packets to COS. Keep TCS foods 41F or below. Advised PIC to utilize ice baths to maintain required temperature or RIC in the front food service area.

Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest/coolest part of the holding unit. Place thermometers in all cold holding units.

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; a mop cart and additional mopping equipment was located in front of the facility's handwashing station, thus impeding access; consulted with PIC on ensuring access to handwashing station was available at all times of operation; PIC relocated items in question.