Restaurant Inspections: 75, Or C, For Moe's Southwest Grill

The Bartow County Environmental Health Department conducted food service inspections Oct. 31 through Nov. 7 at the following establishments:

BRUSTER'S (Food Service Inspections)
183 CHEROKEE PL CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections: November 2, 2018 Score: 100, Grade: A

BURGER KING (Adairsville) (Food Service Inspections)*
7871 HWY 140 ADAIRSVILLE, GA 30103
View inspections: November 6, 2018 Score: 83, Grade: B

• Observed potentially hazardous foods (lettuce, sliced tomatoes) held at temperatures above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: Food had been held for less than four hours and was moved to the walk-in to cool.
• Observed bottle of degreaser stored over box of salt. CA: PIC moved bottle.
• Observed dumpster doors left open. CA: Discussed closing dumpster doors with PIC.
• Observed multiple flies in kitchen area. CA: Discussed pest control methods with PIC.

CARTERSVILLE PRIMARY (Food Service Inspections)
315 ETOWAH DR CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections: November 1, 2018 Score: 97, Grade: A

COUNTRY PRIDE (Food Service Inspections)*
981 CASS WHITE RD CARTERSVILLE, GA 30121
View inspections: November 2, 2018 Score: 70, Grade: C

• PIC was unable to demonstrate knowledge by having no priority violations during duration of inspection. CA: Will provide training to PIC and employees.
• Observed no proof that employees are informed of their responsibility to report illnesses to PIC. CA: Provided facility with an employee health policy and reporting agreement. Will re-check on 11/6/18.
• Observed mold debris build-up on drink machine and tea nozzles. CA: PIC instructed employee to clean nozzles. Will re-check on 11/6/18.
• Observed potentially hazardous mashed potatoes not properly reheated to 165°F within a 2 hour window. Mashed potatoes observed at 121°F at 11am. PIC stated that potatoes were placed on table at 9am. CA: Potatoes were discarded.
• Observed potentially hazardous foods not stored at 41°F or below. (eggs: 69°F, BBQ sauce: 55°F, butter: 55°F, sour cream: 53°F). Eggs and butter were placed in walk-in cooler to rapidly chill since they had been out of temperature for less than 4 hours. BBQ sauce and sour cream were discarded.
• Observed potentially hazardous mashed potatoes not hot held above 135°F. (mashed potatoes: 126).
• Observed no labeling on potentially hazardous lettuce indicating start or discard time.
• A follow-up inspection will be held, but no date was provided.

Fire It Up BBQ (Food Service Inspections)
22 HWY 20 SPUR CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections: November 2, 2018 Score: 96, Grade: A

Fire It Up BBQ (Base) (Food Service Inspections)
22 HWY 20 SPUR CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections: November 2, 2018 Score: 96, Grade: A

Fire It Up BBQ (Mobile) (Food Service Inspections)
107 KEITH RD CARTERSVILLE, GA 30121
View inspections: November 2, 2018 Score: 96, Grade: A

Firehouse Subs (Food Service Inspections)
413 E MAIN ST CARTERSVILLE, GA 30121
View inspections: November 5, 2018 Score: 96, Grade: A

LITTLE CAESARS (Food Service Inspections)
509 N TENNESSEE ST STE 112 CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections: November 5, 2018 Score: 91, Grade: A

MCDONALD'S (Adairsville) 6620 (Food Service Inspections)*
100 PRINCETON BLVD ADAIRSVILLE, GA 30103
View inspections: November 6, 2018 Score: 86, Grade: B

• Observed foods in freezer stored uncovered. CA: PIC covered food.
• Observed mold like buildup on ice machine and ice dispenser. CA: PIC stated ice machine and dispenser will be cleaned today.
• Observed food residue on recently cleaned dish. CA: PIC moved dish to sink to be recleaned.
• Observed potentially hazardous foods (lettuce, sauce that requires refrigeration) held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: PIC chose to discard food.
• Observed cell phones stored near sandwich prep line. CA: Discussed proper storage of personal items with PIC.

MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL (Food Service Inspections)*
402 E CHURCH ST STE 101 CARTERSVILLE, GA 30121
View inspections: November 5, 2018 Score: 75, Grade: C

• Observed cell phones stored near sandwich prep line. CA: Discussed proper storage of personal items with PIC.
• Observed no bleach in facility for bodily fluid clean-up kit. CA: PIC will order bleach.
• Observed no proof that employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the PIC information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. CA: PIC has an employee health policy that all employees will sign.
• Observed employee personal drinks not stored in disposable cups with lid and straw. CA: PCI removed coffee cup.
• Observed debris build-up on inside of ice machine. CA: PIC will have employees clean ice machine.
• Observed potentially hazardous chicken not properly held in steam table above 135°F. CA: PIC reheated chicken to 165°F on grill since chicken was held out of temperature for less than 4 hours.
• Observed employee actively preparing customer food while wearing multiple wristbands. CA: Explained to PIC jewelry policy.
• Observed wet wiping cloth on 3 compartment sink not stored in sanitizing solution between use. CA: Discussed proper storage of wet wiping cloths with PIC.
• Observed old food debris build-up on grill sides and surface. CA: PIC is working to clean surfaces.
• A follow-up inspection will be held, but no date was provided.

Mr. Egg Roll (Food Service Inspections)
267 C CASSVILLE ROAD CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections: November 1, 2018 Score: 91, Grade: A

RED LOBSTER #0889 (Food Service Inspections)*
375 CHEROKEE PL CARTERSVILLE, GA 30121
View inspections: November 5, 2018 Score: 87, Grade: B

• Observed debris build-up on inside of drink nozzle container at bar. CA: PIC had employee clean immediately.
• Observed potentially hazardous foods not held at 41°F or below in prep top unit beside grill (diced tomatoes: 47°F, raw shrimp: 46°F) and salad bar unit (thousand island dressing: 52°F, ranch: 54°F, shredded cheese: 49°F). CA: PIC placed grill items in cooler to rapidly chill since they were out less than 4 hours. Items in salad bar were discarded.
• Observed potentially hazardous cooked shrimp not held at 135°F or above (shrimp: 131°F). CA: PIC reheated shrimp on grill since it was out of temperature for less than 4 hours.

Starbucks (Inside Kroger) (Food Service Inspections)
125 EAST MAIN ST CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections: October 31, 2018 Score: 94, Grade: A

Subway (Food Service Inspections)
2290 HWY 411 CARTERSVILLE, GA 30121
View inspections: November 6, 2018 Score: 91, Grade: A

Wendy's (Emerson) (Food Service Inspections)
95 ALLATOONA ROAD CARTERSVILLE, GA 30121
View inspections: November 5, 2018 Score: 96, Grade: A

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