ICYMI: Cherokee Restaurant Inspections: Carrots Washed With Soap

CHEROKEE COUNTY, GA — The Cherokee County Environmental Health Department conducted food service inspections Feb. 1 to 7 at the below establishments. Grades B or lower have the inspectors' comments listed:

Arby's (Food Service Inspections)
100 INDIAN VALLEY DR WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
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February 1, 2019 Score: 96, Grade: A

Checker's (Food Service Inspections)
9500 HWY 92 WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
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February 1, 2019 Score: 92, Grade: A

Eat at River Park (Food Service Inspections)
1700 RIVER PARK BLVD WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
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February 1, 2019 Score: 93, Grade: A

Local on North (Food Service Inspections)
170 NORTH ST CANTON, GA 30114
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February 5, 2019 Score: 90, Grade: A

Mamma Onesta's Italian Restaurant (Food Service Inspections)
250 E MAIN ST CANTON, GA 30114
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February 5, 2019 Score: 98, Grade: A

New China Buffet (Food Service Inspections)
10029 HIGHWAY 92 STE 138 WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
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February 4, 2019 Score: 76, Grade: C

• Observed food service worker touch raw chicken and then without washing hands continue to handle lids of soy sauce. CA: Wash hands after contamination events. COS: Hands washed. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
• Employee food intermingled with customer food in various coolers. CA: Employee food must be segregated from customer food. New Violation.
• Observed improper thawing of spinach at room temperature on rack by ice machine. CA: Thawing foods must be thawed under refrigeration or under cold running water. COS Moved to cooler. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
• Observed previously served foods from buffet stored in large reach-in cooler (front). CA: All items removed from buffet must be discarded. COS: Discarded. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
• Observed wiping cloth sanitizer solution at very low levels (0-50 ppm CI). CA: Ensure sanitizer has the proper level. COS: Remade to 50-100 ppm CI. New Violation.
• Missing hand washing signage in restrooms. CA: All handwashing facilities must adequate signage. New Violation.
• Improper reuse of containers for food storage some had holes drilled. CA: Only use properly designed food containers. COS: Buckets discarded and items moved. New Violation.
• Observed lid for ice machine, various shelving and some storage racks in disrepair/not clean. CA:Clean/fix. Repeat Violation.
• Continue making needed repairs to floor/walls throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation.

Pueblo Grill (Food Service Inspections)
10150 BALL GROUND HWY BALL GROUND, GA 30107
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February 5, 2019 Score: 75, Grade: C

• No CFSM for establishment/must have dedicated CFSM with managerial responsibilities. CA: Certify manager on duty within 30 days. New Violation.
• Staff and PIC not aware of symptoms and illnesses requiring reporting to management and no signed agreements to report available. Forms have been previously provided to store manager. Policy must be implemented. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.
• Observed multiple drinks stored without lid, or straw, or in an improper container. CA: Only 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. COS: Discarded. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
• No response procedures in case of illness event in restaurant. Handout has been previously provided. Policy must be available on request. Repeat Violation.
• The food slicer (used for slicing various vegetables) shows food debris from not being properly dissembled and cleaned. CA: Food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned before storage or every 4 hours. COS: Cleaned. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
• Improper reheating procedures observed for the queso, product was stored on top of the oven at a temperature of 70 deg F before being placed into the steam well. CA: Reheating for hot holding shall be done rapidly and the time the food is between the temperatures of 41°F (5°C) and 165°F (74°C) and 41°F (5°C) and 135°F (57°C) for commercially processed food, may not exceed 2 hours. COS: Reheated to 165 deg F. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
• Ice scoop handle stored in contact with the ice. CA: .In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon etc. COS: Moved. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
• Small cup used as a scoop in rice. Small cup used as a scoop in sugar. CA: Only use properly designed scoop with handles. In addition, materials shall be sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing and shall be finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Materials shall be resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion and decomposition COS: Discarded. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Stratus Kitchen & Bar (Food Service Inspections)
400 LAUREL CANYON PKWY CANTON, GA 30114
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February 4, 2019 Score: 85, Grade: B

• Several food items stored in various coolers uncovered. Ice at bar stored uncovered/unprotected. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
• Keep soda gun and holster at bar clean. Keep can opener and holster clean. New Violation.
• All chemical spray bottles must be properly labeled and stored in one approved location. New Violation.
• All food items must be properly labeled when removed from original container and stored in unlabeled containers. New Violation.
• All coolers must have thermometers. New Violation.
• Store pizza wheels covered/protected. Do not use drinking glass as scoop. All scoops must have handles and handle cannot come into contact with food. New Violation.
• Invert pans while stored. New Violation.
• Invert/cover single service articles. New Violation.

Uncle Pepper's Pizza Kitchen (Food Service Inspections)
10150 BALL GROUND HWY BALL GROUND, GA 30107
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February 6, 2019 Score: 89, Grade: B

• Improper cold holding temperature observed on the large pizza prep cooler. CA: All TCS foods must be 41 deg F or below. New Violation.
• Hood filter sections must be cleaned. CA: Clean filter sections. New Violation.
• Observed damaged walls and ceiling tiles. CA: Repair/replace physical facility areas. New Violation.

WingStop Woodstock (Food Service Inspections)
9745 HWY 92 STE F WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
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February 1, 2019 Score: 83, Grade: B

• No Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) for store. Store must have at least one CFSM with food management/supervisory role. This must be completed within 30 days. Repeat Violation.
• Missing signed copies of employee health policy. CA: Get all food service workers to sign employee health policy. New Violation.
• Observed improper washing of carrots with soapy (dish soap) water. CA: Only use proper veggie wash. COS: Discarded. New Violation.
• Missing hair restraints for food service workers. CA: All food service workers must use hair restraints. New Violation.

Zaxby's (Food Service Inspections)
2880 E CHEROKEE DR CANTON, GA 30115
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February 1, 2019 Score: 91, Grade: A

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