Burger King

Observed a chemical bottle stored next to single use articles (lids) in the drive thru area. PIC corrected on site by relocating the chemical bottle.

511-6-1.07(6)(c) - Storage, Separation (P) (c) Storage, Separation. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by:

1. Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; P and

2. Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. This requirement does not apply to equipment and utensil cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in warewashing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. P

Observed employees handling and preparing food items without an effective hair restraints. PIC communicated that managers are not required to wear hair restrains. PIC instructed that any employee handling or preparing food items must wear proper hair restraints.

511-6-1.03(5)(i) - Hair Restraints (C) (i) Hair Restraints.

1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.

Observed the current food permit was not posted in a conspicuous location in public view.

511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - Permit, Displayed (C)

1. Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers

Observed single use cups on the front counter exposed to the customers. Also observed premade kids meal boxes on the front counter. PIC advised to relocate the kids meal boxes to prevent potential contamination.

511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - Kitchenware and Tableware, Single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (C) (g) Kitchenware and Tableware.

1. Single-service and single-use articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils shall be handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented.
2. Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, single-service articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact shall be furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser.

Observe floor in the men's restroom was not clean. Tissue and debris observed on the floor.

Also observed stagnant water on the floor in the storage room due to a recent leak that was repaired 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

(b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.

1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing.

3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. In addition, a cleaning and sanitizing plan along with cleaning and sanitizing records for playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained within the food service establishment for review upon request by the Health Authority. Further, such cleaning and sanitizing plan for employees to follow in the event of encountering vomitus or fecal matter shall be included and submitted at the time of permit application as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.02(1)(c). Pf

Observed the ice scoop container by the bulk ice machine and drive thru window with debris and water in the pans. PIC removed the pan and holder to start the cleaning process (COS).

511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils.

(a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.

Observed the reach in cooler on the front end that houses fat free milk containers, apple juice, orange juice, and water with ice freezing over the motor. Informed PIC to put a work order in for the cooler and to remove all products except for water out of the cooler. Please send a copy of the completed work order to sabrina.young@dph.ga.gov by 11/14/25.

511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

Observed single-use/single-service cups and lids stored in a container by the drive thru window with debris and accumulation in it.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - Single-Service/Single-Use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (C) (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles.

1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored:

(i) In a clean, dry location;

(ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and

(iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 3. Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used.

Observed the floors wet in the walk in cooler. The floors must be properly dried to reduce the risks of slips and moisture build up that could cause mold.

Observed the ventilation hood system above the broiler in need of cleaning due to build up. PIC stated that the ventilation hood system is due for cleaning this week.

Observed employees handling and preparing food items without an effective hair or beard restraint.

511-6-1.03(5)(i) - Hair Restraints (C) (i) Hair Restraints.

1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.

Observed a build up of old food debris on equipment and underneath the warming rack in the kitchen. Make sure to clean equipment.

511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Observed the floors in need of cleaning in the walk in cooler and freezer. Also, observed the floors wet in front of the vegetable cleaning prep sink.

Observed the ice machine with a black mold-like debris in the top interior surface. Also, observed several drink machine nozzles with a thick stain. Please replace the nozzles and clean daily. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed employee with finger nail polish and/or artificial nails not wearing gloves in good repair while working with exposed food.

Observed some employees with hats/visors on, but the hats/visors are not effective in securing the hair.

Observed 3 ice bins containers stored beside the ice machine not inverted. PIC immediately inverted the bins (COS).

Observed the 2nd compartment (rinse compartment) of the 3-compartment sink being used as a precleaning/presoaking sink. Advised PIC discard the water and wash, rinse, and sanitize the second compartment of the sink. Advised PIC to use the 1st compartment to presoak then properly wash, rinse, and sanitize all the dishes. Each compartment can only be used for it's purpose.

Observed a build up of salt on the salt container holder and drink debris on the counter by the drive thru window. Advised PIC to clean the surfaces.

Observed the floor wet in the walk in cooler. Make sure to keep the floors clean and dry to avoid slips and possibly attraction of pests. Also, observed a dust debris on the ceiling tile above the prep table in the kitchen.

Observed the ventilation hood system above the grill in need of cleaning due to a thick build-up.

Observed (1) light bulb out under the ventilation hood system over the beef burger grill.

Observed the drink machine's nozzles at the drive thru window and front lobby with a thick black mold-like debris and thick syrup. Make sure to clean nightly and scrub the nozzles to remove the debris. Nozzles were all taken down for cleaning (COS).

Also, observed the lid covering the ice on the drink machine with a black mold-like debris. Lid was removed for cleaning (COS).

Observed employee in the kitchen about to perform a cookout of a whopper burger without a hair restraint. Also, noticed employees with a visor on, but hair hanging down. Make sure hair is restrained, pulled back, etc. then the hat or visor placed on.

Observed several condiments in the walk in cooler and on the serving line with no "food name" to properly identify them. Also observed seasonings with no name.

Observed the food permit not posted.

Observed a knife stored between the equipment on the serving line. Please make sure to store in-use utensils in the proper area. PIC removed the knife. (COS)

Observed a container of tomatoes in the reach in cooler with mold on them. The PIC discarded the item.(COS)

Observed (2) light bulbs missing from the ventilation hood system over the beef burger grill.

Observed the ventilation hood over the fryers in need of a cleaning. Heavy grease debris.

Observed employees' drink bottle in the reach in cooler. PIC discarded the drink. (COS)