LUMPKIN COUNTY SENIOR CENTER

Observed the facility not yet implementing a method of allergen notification for consumer. CA: unpackaged food items containing a major food allergen as an ingredient must have a written notification declaring which major food allergens are contained in that food item.

Observed the facility operating without any chlorine test strips. Facility utilizes chlorine sanitizer in 3-comp sink for warewashing and in buckets for sanitizing food contact surfaces. Staff were educated on how to properly test concentration of chlorine with test strips and were instructed to immediately order test strips for the facility. Inspector left test strips with facility for immediate solution.

Observed food debris in the cabinets and drawers of the dining room service station. All non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean and sanitized to prevent contamination of food items, ready to use utensils, and stored single use items. Areas will be cleaned and sanitized by staff.

Facility does not have a response procedure for vomit or fecal incidents. No bleach was stored at facility. Staff were educated about items that should be kept in a 'mess kit' for vomit and fecal incidents and were instructed that they must have a response procedure in place for future incidents.

Observed facility without proper sanitizer. Staff informed Inspector that Fabuloso cleaner was used to clean and sanitize for food prep and contact surfaces. Staff were informed that Fabuloso was not an appropriate sanitizer for food contact surfaces and may not be the last chemical to touch these surfaces as it does not contain the appropriate concentration of any approved sanitizer. COS staff ceased use of Fabuloso on food contact surfaces and will utilize commercial disinfectant with chlorine as a sanitizer for food contact surfaces.

Observed mold-like debris accumulation on the inside baffle and wall of the ice machine. All surfaces within the ice machine must be cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to prevent debris accumulation and contamination of the food product. Staff and Inspector discussed proper cleaning methods and frequencies for the ice machine.

Observed three boxes of crackers in dry storage shelves that had expiration dated from November 2022 and earlier in 2023. Observed sour cream packets cold held in the reach-in-cooler that had expiration dates of May, July, and September 2023. COS Staff informed items were held past expiration and were voluntarily discarded. Staff and Inspector discussed implementing routine inventory checks for all food items in kitchen.

Observed multiple packets of crackers and cold-held condiments without any date mark. Staff informed Inspector that these food items were delivered out of their original packaging from Trio during daily deliveries to accompany meal items. Staff were unable to provide original packaging with product expiration dates. All items removed from original packaging must have proper labeling with expiration date mark from manufacturer or a date-mark 7 days after the product is made in-house. Staff informed food items must be labelled with manufacturing expiration when delivered from Trio to ensure proper disposition of the food items are maintained.

Observed kitchen staff with rings and bracelets on wrist and hands. Food handling staff must remove all items from hands and wrists with the exception of a plain wedding band prior to starting food handling responsibilities. COS staff member removed jewelry.

Observed facility using multi-use hand towels for wiping food contact surfaces with spray bottle of sanitizer. COS staff educated on proper food contact cleaning methods and discarded all multi-use towels in dirty linen bin. Staff will continue to use sanitizer spray bottle with single-use disposable towels.

Observed staff using empty sanitize compartment of the 3-comp sink as a dump sink when sink not in use. Observed food and physical debris in the basin of all three compartments as well as in the corners of the compartments. The 3-comp must remain clean, sanitized, and ready for use at all times. The wash, rinse, and sanitize compartments must only be used for these purposes. Staff instructed to properly sanitize all compartments of the 3-compartment prior to next usage and instructed on proper 3-comp sink basin usage.

Observed food and physical debris on the gaskets of the reach in cooler and freezer as well as on the bottom of both units. Observed rust and debris on the shelves within the reach in cooler. Observed some food debris on the shelves within the dry storage cabinets and drawers. All non food contact surfaces must be kept clean and sanitized to prevent contamination of food items, ready to use utensils, and stored single use items.

Observed the facility dumpster missing a drain plug. A drain plug must be installed to prevent pest incursion to the dumpster and liquid waste from spilling from the dumpster as it is moved and emptied. Staff informed and instructed to get replacement drain plug.

Observed kitchen staff donning gloves without first washing hands. Hands must be properly washed with hot water and soap prior to putting on gloves each time. COS staff educated about proper hand washing and glove usage procedures.

Observed kitchen staff reusing single-use disposable gloves to handle food items. COS gloves discarded and staff educated on proper glove usage.

Observed the facility operating without any chlorine test strips. Facility utilizes chlorine sanitizer in 3-comp sink for warewashing. Staff were educated on how to properly test concentration of chlorine with test strips and were instructed to immediately order test strips for the facility.