Telfair Correctional Institution

Cut cabbage in the walk in cooler was covered and not cooling faster as it should.

CA: Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria by loosely covered or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food.

COS: Uncovered during inspection.

Observed 3 wiping cloths at the baking station wet and not stored in a bucket of sanitizer.

CA: Wiping cloths must be stored in a sanitizer bucket in between uses.

Box of single carton milks sitting on the counter in the baking stating temperature at 63F-65F. Several milks stored in the walk-in of the baking area at 45F. Time/temperature control for safety food must be cold held at 41F or below. COS: Milks discarded.

Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.

Observed open personal drinks on the prep line; observed multiple opened drinks in the kitchen and back walk-in cooler. COS - Discussed designated areas for personal drinks. Drinks removed.

Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Personal coats stored on top of boxes in dry storage; personal items must be stored in designated areas.

Observed open personal drinks on the prep line; observed multiple opened drinks in the kitchen and back walk-in cooler. Personal drinks must be in a cup with a lid and straw in food preparation areas. COS - Drinks discarded.

Observed multiple handwash sinks without soap and papertowels. COS - Soap and papertowels provided by PIC.

Observed multiple handwash sinks without soap and papertowels. COS - Soap and papertowels provided by PIC.

Biscuit mix found stored in dry storage found uncovered and subject to contamination. COS- The damaged bags were discarded at the time of inspection.

Found food in the vegetarian cooler stored past disposal dates in June. Potentially hazardous food must be discarded by the 7 day discard date or use-by day, whichever first. COS - Food discarded.

Bologna in the walk-in cooler not datemarked. Time/temperature control for safety food must be properly dated if held over 24 hours. COS - Person-in-charge did know the items were prepared yesterday and dated accordingly.

Box of food in the vegan cooler on the floor; box of broccoli in the walk-in freezer on the floor. Food must be 6" off of the floor.

Walk-in cooler storing eggs and milk has water all over the floor from leaking/broken pipes. Plumbing must be maintained in good repair.

Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. COS - PIC put correct concentration at time of inspection. Dishes sent back to dishwashing.

Found food in the vegetarian cooler stored past disposal dates in February. Found milk in the other walk-in cooler dated 3-15-24 discard date. Potentially hazardous food must be discarded by 7 day discard date or use-by day, whichever first. COS - Food discarded.

Observed an inmate preparing food while wearing jewelry (watch) other than a plain ring on their hands/arms.

Observed hot potentially hazardous food (fish) not held at 135F or above. COS - Fish made in the last two hours quickly reheated to above 165F for hot holding.

Observed bologna sandwiches prepared last Saturday without a date of preparation or discard date. COS - Sandwiches discarded. Time/temperature control for safety food must be properly dated if held in the facility over 24 hours.

Wiping cloth bucket had no sanitizer in it. Wet wiping cloths must be a bucket of sanitizer between uses.

Wiping cloth bucket had no sanitizer in it. Wet wiping cloths must be a bucket of sanitizer between uses.

Observed formally frozen potentially hazardous food (turkey)(eggs) slacking and cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The walk-in cooler they are stored in is not working. COS - Out of temperature items discarded.

Flour and oatmeal found uncovered and subject to contamination. Food must be stored covered. COS - PIC informed and items covered.

Observed potentially hazardous food (turkey/chicken) thawed in an improper manner (in a cooler that is not holding at 41F or below).

Observed an inmate serving food wearing jewelry (bracelets) other than a plain ring on their hands/arms.

Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found.