Dirty Facilities; Outdated Food: September Health Scores

JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL — Nearly 150 eateries were inspected by the Jefferson County Department of Health this month, and fortunately, the overwhelming majority of them scored well on their inspections.

However, there were five establishments that scored an 85 or below in their most recent inspection, although two of the facilities are not public restaurants, but wither a school or work cafeteria.

Some of the common offenses this month were failure to maintain food at a proper temperature, and employees with long painted fingernails handing food without gloves.

Here are the eateries that received a score of 85 or below in September:

Sneaky Pete's; 5036 Ford Parkway, Bessemer (79): Points were deducted because staff did not wash hands before putting on gloves after handling money and food; staff with nail polish and very long nails preparing drinks without gloves; incorrect test strips for chlorine sanitizer; ink slime residue behind ice dispenser at fountain drink machine in lobby; grease spills underneath grill station; residue in makeline cooler air vents; film buildup on exterior of cooler doors and extremely dusty fan covers in WI cooler; no paper towels at handsink near front cash register; failure to keep the waste-grease receptacle closed; failure to maintain physical facilities in good repair,

Jack's; 27 Park Road, Pleasant Grove (84): Points were deducted for food worker with very long painted fingernails was observed dipping ice cream without gloves; dipper well, refrigeration shelves, the grill, and other food equipment were soiled; inside compartments of the 3 compartment sink were very greasy; 3 areas where wet wiping cloths were stored on the counters; condensation leak with a heavy condensation buildup in WI cooler; numerous live flies in the kitchen; cooks line ventilation filters were soiled.

Charles Brown Elementary School (Cafeteria); 4811 Court J, Ensley (84): Points were deducted for food not maintained at proper temperature; 2 condensate leaks in the walk-in freezer leaking on boxes; live roaches near dish machine; light bulb out in kitchen.

Super Moon Food Mart; 311 Valley Road, Fairfield (85): Points were deducted for failure to provide food safety training for new employees; large container of raw chicken above proper temperature; black residue and food debris in sinks; failure to provide paper towels or a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel at each handwashing sink; failure to keep dumpster doors and lids closed.

Alethia House; 4246 5th Avenue South, Birmingham (85): Points were deducted for failure to provide at least one designated person with certification from an accredited program within the past 5 years; pot of cooked green beans and sliced deli meat stored in ziplock bag in the reach-in cooler not date-marked; packaged commercially processed american cheese and a box of commercially processed yogurt stored in refrigeration unit in the back storage room past date limit; failure to provide an appropriate chemical test kit that accurately measures the concentration of sanitizing solutions; damaged floor tiles in the dry storage room.