ICYMI: Cherokee Restaurant Inspections: Rodent Poop In Sugar

CHEROKEE COUNTY, GA — The Cherokee County Environmental Health Department conducted food service inspections Feb. 21 to 27 at the below establishments. Any establishments with grades below an A have the inspector's notes listed.

7 Tequilas Mexican Restaurant (Food Service Inspections)
1435 RIVERSTONE PKWY CANTON, GA 30114
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February 25, 2019 Score: 83, Grade: B

• Observed employee drink stored in coffee mug. CA: 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: Moved to proper location. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
• Multiple food items stored uncovered in large prep cooler and in dry storage. CA: Cover all foods to prevent contamination. COS: All uncovered foods covered/wrapped. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
• Observed rodent dropping in sugar as well as a yellow clump which resembles dried urine. CA: Cover foods and periodically check foods for sign of contamination. COS: Sugar discarded. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
• Handle of scoop buried in rice 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. COS: Handle moved out of food. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
• Small cup used as scoop in rice. CA: Only used properly designed scoops. COS: Discarded. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
• Door frame leading to dry storage completely gone, exposed holes and sheet-rock. CA: Physical facility must be sealed, cleanable and properly constructed. New Violation.
• Observed many rodent droppings in dry storage. CA: Clean up rodent droppings, evict rodent and control pest control management program. New Violation.

E.T. Booth Middle School (Food Service Inspections)
6550 PUTNAM FORD DR WOODSTOCK, GA 30189
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February 25, 2019 Score: 100, Grade: A

Etowah High School (Food Service Inspections)
6565 PUTNAM FORD DR WOODSTOCK, GA 30189
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February 25, 2019 Score: 91, Grade: A

Kona Ice (Food Service Inspections)
295 GATEWAY INDUSTRIAL DR STE 202 CANTON, GA 30115
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February 21, 2019 Score: 100, Grade: A

Kona Ice Mobile 1 (Food Service Inspections)
295 GATEWAY INDUSTRIAL DR STE 202 CANTON, GA 30115
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February 21, 2019 Score: 100, Grade: A

Kona Ice Mobile 2 (Food Service Inspections)
295 GATEWAY INDUSTRIAL DR STE 202 CANTON, GA 30115
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February 21, 2019 Score: 100, Grade: A

Kona Ice Mobile 3 (Food Service Inspections)
295 GATEWAY INDUSTRIAL DR STE 202 CANTON, GA 30115
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February 21, 2019 Score: 100, Grade: A

Kona Ice Mobile 4 (Food Service Inspections)
295 GATEWAY INDUSTRIAL DR STE 202 CANTON, GA 30115
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February 21, 2019 Score: 100, Grade: A

Little Caesar's Pizza (Food Service Inspections)
231 RIVERSTONE PKWY STE 108 CANTON, GA 30114
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February 21, 2019 Score: 95, Grade: A

Manor Lake at Bridge Mill Assisted Living and Memory Care (Food Service Inspections)
131 HOLLY ST CANTON, GA 30114
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February 21, 2019 Score: 95, Grade: A

Marlow's Tavern (Food Service Inspections)
881 RIDGEWALK PKWY STE 108 WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
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February 22, 2019 Score: 87, Grade: B

• Observed improper cold holding temperatures at prep cooler containing poblano peppers, corn and sauted mushrooms. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained 41 deg F or below. COS: Discarded. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
• Missing thermometers in prep top coolers. CA: Ambient air and water temperature measuring devices that are scaled in Celsius or dually scaled in Celsius and Fahrenheit shall be designed to be easily readable and accurate to ±1.5ºC in the intended range of use. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
• Observed spoon handle stored in direct contact with food in a container in the prep cooler. 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. COS: Handle moved out of ice. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

R and M Hoagie Shop (Food Service Inspections)
117 MAIN ST CANTON, GA 30114
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February 26, 2019 Score: 91, Grade: A

Santino's NY Pizza and Pasta (Food Service Inspections)
12910 HWY 92 STE 110 WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
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February 26, 2019 Score: 80, Grade: B

• Observed open beverage on back prep table. Beverage was discarded on request. Keep personal drinks in to-go cup with lid and straw. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
• Paper towels missing at both handwashing sinks in kitchen. Paper towels provided on request. Keep handsinks properly supplied at all times. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
• Hand soap missing at front handwashing sink. Soap supplied on request. Keep handsinks properly supplied at all times. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
• Dough mixer, meat slicer, mixer and vegetable chopper all observed with food residue from lack of proper cleaning/sanitizing. All items must be properly cleaned and sanitized at end of service today. Establish a daily cleaning schedule for these items. Repeat Violation.
• Cooked sausage, garlic butter in reach in pizza prep unit at temps of 50-54F. Sausage discarded and butter relocated to a working unit. Temperature control on unit was adjusted. Ensure all cold, Time/Temp Control for Safety foods are held at 40F and below. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
• Current inspection report of 66/U not posted. The most current inspection report must be posted within 15' of front door. New Violation.

Starbucks 18730 (Food Service Inspections)
2030 CUMMING HWY STE 100 CANTON, GA 30115
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February 21, 2019 Score: 98, Grade: A