81 North Kitchen & Tap

Observed a partially consumed cheeseburger meal and drink cups without a top and a straw stored in the kitchen pass thru area. PIC corrected on site by discarding the food and drinks to prevent potential contamination. PIC will instruct all staff to not eat in the kitchen area. Staff must use a single use cup with a top and a straw when consuming drinks in the food preparation area.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco (C) (k) Hygienic Practices.

1. Employees shall not use any form of tobacco products, or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, while engaged in food preparation or service, nor while in areas used for equipment or utensil washing and storage, food preparation or food storage. Employees shall only use tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking in approved designated areas.

2. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed.

Observed several food items stored in the reach in freezer uncovered. PIC advised to cover all items due to a prior leak that occurred as indicated by the amount of ice build near the condenser fan.

Observed the drain plug damaged with a hole on the outside dumpster. Please contact the company and get a new drainplug.

511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - Using Drain Plugs; Maintaining Refuse Areas (C) (o) Using Drain Plugs. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place.

(p) Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures. A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean.

Observed (5) chemical spray bottles stored on a shelf at the bar near condiment bottles and the drink replacement syrup. Advised PIC to make sure all chemicals are stored in a designated area.

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 the walk in cooler in the kitchen in need of more lights. The walk in cooler is new, but there is only one motion light on the side of the unit. PIC stated that a company is coming to install lights in the unit. Make sure the lights that are installed are shatterproof or have a protective cover over the bulbs. The light intensity guidelines are below:

511-6-1.07(3)(f) - Lighting Intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (C) (f) Lighting Intensity. The light intensity shall be:

1. At least 10 foot candles (108 lux) at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning;

2. At least 20 foot candles (215 lux):

(i) At a surface where food is provided for consumer self-service such as buffets and salad bars or where fresh produce or packaged foods are sold or offered for consumption;

(ii) Inside equipment such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators;

(iii) At a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor in areas used for handwashing, warewashing, and equipment and utensil storage, and in toilet rooms; and

3. At least 50 foot candles (540 lux) at a surface where a food service employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor.

Observed food stored past disposal date marked (grits 6/1, diced red onions 5/31, and chicken egg rolls 5/25). All food items were discarded. Advised PIC to rotate food items by first in first out to avoid having expired food items (COS).

Observed two chemical spray bottles stored on the shelf with food products. Advised PIC to remove the chemical spray bottles to avoid contamination of food items (COS).

Observed a condensation leak from the ceiling of the walk in cooler in the kitchen. Kitchen Manager, Oscar, stated that the owner is aware and has been in conversation with a company to get the issue resolved. Please have the walk in cooler leak fixed by Friday, June 6, 2025. Please email a copy of the service report stating the issue and repairs to sabrina.young@dph.ga.gov.

Observed clean dishes stored on the clean dishes storage rack stacked with water in them. The dishes must be properly air dried before stacking on the storage racks. PIC removed the dishes so that they could properly air dry.

Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Advised PIC to remove all food items from the cooler and service the unit. The unit should be at 41F or below (COS).

Observed the nozzle on the drink dispenser at the bar with a black build-up on the interior surface. Advised PIC to wash, rinse, and sanitize the nozzle before dispensing any drink from it. Observed a black build-up on the lid over the ice on the drink machine. Advised PIC to clean the lid (COS). Observed a build up of a black substance on the can opener. Make sure to clean the can opener after each use.

Observed the dishwasher washing dishes, but the concentration was at 10 PPM chlorine. Employee primed the machine and it starting dispensing at 50 PPM chlorine. Advised employee to prime the machine each day and check the concentration before washing dishes (COS).

Observed several flies in the kitchen and at the bar. Facility uses Elite Pest Control and Wildlife. The service report from 9/25/24 noted that fruit flies activity was noted around the mop sink and food prep area. Facility will need to correct all recommendations left by the tech on page two of the report. Also, pest control will need to come back to treat the facility for fruit flies by 11/25. Please send a copy of the report to sabrina.young@dph.ga.gov

Observed clean dishes stored on the clean dishes storage rack stacked with water in them. The dishes must be properly air dried before stacking on the storage racks.

Observed the rubber gasket very loose on the reach in cooler that had temperatures above 41F. The rubber gasket will need to be replaced to ensure cold air is staying in the unit.

The handwashing sink beside the clean dishes storage and the food products will need a splash guard added on both sides to prevent contamination of the clean dishes and the food products.

Observed the ice scoop stored in a metal pan that had a pink and brown build-up on the inside. PIC took the pan to the dishwasher area and put a new pan in its place (COS).

Observed the water pressure very low in the 1st unisex restroom.

Observed the hand sink's pipe leaking water on the floor.

Observed clean dishes hanging on the wall right by the hand sink. A splash guard will need to be installed on the hand sink to prevent contamination of the clean dishes.

Observed the drain plug damaged with a hole on the outside dumpster. Please contact the company and get a new drainplug.

Observed several light shields in the kitchen in need of cleaning due to dust debris.

Observed 2 AC vents in the kitchen in need of cleaning due to dust debris. Please clean and paint the vents that have a rust debris.

Observed several seasoning containers with no labels and a few sauces containers with no labels. Please properly label the items.

Observed several TCS food products not covered in the reach in freezer, prep cooler, and reach in cooler. Also, keep ice storage closed when not in use. PIC covered all items. (COS)

Observed a container of white substance with no name to identify it. PIC added the name. (COS)

Observed several gnats in the kitchen and in the dish room. Please have pest control to come treat the facility for gnats in the next week and send a copy of the report to my email by 6/16/2023.