Southern Roots

Observed pimento cheese prepped on 3/25, sour cream prepped on 3/27, blue cheese prepped on 4/1, and honey mustard prepped on 3/27 with expiration dates that exceeded 7 days. All items should be kept for a total of 7 days. Items were discarded (COS).

Observed the water pressure low on both unisex restrooms upstairs and the women's restroom downstairs. The water pressure must be restored by 4/13/26. Please send a work order to sabrina.young@dph.ga.gov by 4/13/26.

Observed dishes air stacked wet nesting in the kitchen on the clean dishes rack. Dishes must be properly air dried before stacking.

Observed the drain plug missing on the outside dumpster. Contact the waste department.

Observed the walls in the walk in cooler with rust accumulation and underneath the motor with a dust accumulation.

Observed the bulk ice machine with a black mold-like build up on the interior surface. Advised PIC to clean the machine weekly and do a monthly deep clean. PIC immediately cleaned the machine (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 handwashing sink at the bar with a black build up. Make sure to keep all nonfood contact surfaces clean.

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 ice bin at the upstairs bar with a green mold-like substance. If the ice bin is not in use then place an "out of order" sign on it, and make sure that it is maintained.

Observed dirty serving trays stored with clean serving trays.

Also, observed the bulk ice machine upstairs (bar area) with a black debris.

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.

Observed several gnats throughout the kitchen and bar area. Also, observed a small and big dead roach on the floor at the bar. Please have pest control to treat for gnats to control them throughout the facility. Please remove dead insects from the facility.

Observed several wing bowls on top of the heat lamp not protected from contamination. Advised PIC to cover the bowls to prevent contamination of the wings being tossed.

Observed skillets stored on top of the oven not inverted to protect from contamination. Make sure to store clean dishes inverted.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - Equipment, Utensil, Linens, 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. 2. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be stored:

(i) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and

(ii) Covered or inverted. 4. Items that are kept in closed packages may be stored less than 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor on dollies, pallets, racks, and skids that are designed as specified under subsection (2)(hh) of this Rule.

Observed the reach in cooler at the bar with red syrup on the top shelf. Also, observed food debris underneath the lid of the prep top cooler. Please clean the cooler and nonfood contact surfaces regularly.

Observed a pan of chicken wings in the walk in cooler (under the vent blowers) without a lid to protect it from contamination.

Observed a metal pan used to store the ice scoop for the drink machine with a black mold-like debris. Observed the drink nozzle at the bar with a debris inside of it. Employee started the cleaning process (COS).

Observed the cook in the kitchen with hair hanging down. Hair will need to be pulled up and restrained.

Observed the vents (blowers) in both walk in coolers in need of cleaning due to a thick debris. Observed the bottom of the reach in cooler in need of cleaning (at bar on 2nd floor).

Observed underneath the shelves in the walk in cooler in need of cleaning.

Observed the faucet on the 3-compartmetn sink leaking water. Please repair the faucet.

Observed the serving shelf in the kitchen with a rust substance on it. Please seal the shelf or replace it to prevent contamination of food products.

Observed the vents (blowers) in the beer walk in cooler in need of cleaning due to dust debris.

Observed the floor in the kitchen with several chips. Please sand/strip the paint and have it repainted so that the floor is smooth, easily cleanable, and nonabsorbent.

Observed multi-surface cleaner in front of cutting boards and on prep top table. Manager put cleaners in correct spot with other chemicals. (COS)

Observed missing food labels on salad dressing in the prep top cooler. Also, observed missing labels in reach in cooler by grill.

Observed excessive dust on air vents on ceiling. Please have cleaned.

Observed several chips missing from floor, please have sanded and repainted so that the floor is smooth.