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The Cherokee County Environmental Health Department conducted food service inspections Aug. 26 through Sept. 2 at the following establishments:

Arby’s (Food Service Inspections)
12180 HWY 92 WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
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August 31, 2015 Score: 99, Grade: A

Bodock’s (Food Service Inspections)*
150 RIVERSTONE PKWY CANTON, GA 30114
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August 26, 2015 Score: 81, Grade: B

• Observed no hand washing at the required times; observed soiled beer bottles and utensils being cleared away from bar and the waitress failed to wash her hands before handling ready to eat lemons and clean glasses. The manager corrected and hands properly washed.
• Observed bar waitress seen handling ready to eat lemons with bare hands when glove or utensil use is required when handling ready to eat food.
• Potentially hazardous food (chili) not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed chili improperly hot held at 127 degrees F. and must be hot held at or above 135 degrees F. The manager corrected and reheated chili above 165 degrees F.
• Observed stainless steel cleaner improperly stored next to single use items. The manager corrected and relocated chemical.

Burger King (Food Service Inspections)
2925 EAGLE DR WOODSTOCK, GA 30189
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August 27, 2015 Score: 95, Grade: A

Cheeseburger Bobby’s (Food Service Inspections)
2060 CUMMING HWY STE 100 CANTON, GA 30114
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August 27, 2015 Score: 99, Grade: A

Cherokee High School (Food Service Inspections)*
930 MARIETTA HWY CANTON, GA 30114
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August 26, 2015 Score: 89, Grade: B

• Observed employee improperly washing her hands. The manager must ensure to use proper handwashing technique when washing hands. The manager corrected and hands properly washed.
• Lunch room tables not properly cleaned between lunch room students. The manager must ensure tables are thoroughly cleaned before students sit down at the tables to eat their lunch.

Corner Café (Food Service Inspections)
11474 CUMMING HWY CANTON, GA 30115
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August 27, 2015 Score: 94, Grade: A

Firehouse Subs (Food Service Inspections)
9745 HWY 92 STE D WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
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August 31, 2015 Score: 97, Grade: A

Goin’ Coastal (Food Service Inspections)
125 W MAIN ST CANTON, GA 30114
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August 26, 2015 Score: 91, Grade: A

HopeQuest Ministries (Food Service Inspections)
5341 CROSSROADS DR ACWORTH, GA 30102
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August 31, 2015 Score: 96, Grade: A

Ipp’s Pastaria and Bar (Food Service Inspections)
8496 MAIN ST WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
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August 26, 2015 Score: 93, Grade: A

KFC/Taco Bell (Food Service Inspections)
3750 SIXES RD CANTON, GA 30114
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August 28, 2015 Score: 96, Grade: A

Liberty Elementary School (Food Service Inspections)
10500 BELLS FERRY RD CANTON, GA 30114
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August 31, 2015 Score: 100, Grade: A

Little Caesar’s Pizza (Food Service Inspections)
3502 SIXES RD STE 112 CANTON, GA 30114
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August 27, 2015 Score: 98, Grade: A

Longhorn Steakhouse (Food Service Inspections)
1375 RIVERSTONE PKWY CANTON, GA 30114
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August 27, 2015 Score: 91, Grade: A

McDonald’s (Food Service Inspections)
3335 SIXES RD CANTON, GA 30114
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August 28, 2015 Score: 92, Grade: A

Peace Love and Pizza (Food Service Inspections)
2990 EAGLE DR STE 104 WOODSTOCK, GA 30189
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September 1, 2015 Score: 95, Grade: A

Pueblo Grill (Food Service Inspections)
10150 BALL GROUND HWY BALL GROUND, GA 30107
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August 28, 2015 Score: 91, Grade: A

Pure Taqueria (Food Service Inspections)*
405 CHAMBERS ST WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
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August 26, 2015 Score: 79, Grade: C

• Dishwasher personnel must insure they properly wash hands when moving from dirty dishes to clean dishes. Manager educated.
• All potentially hazardous foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and then to 41°F within remainder of 6 hours.
• All potentially hazardous foods must be cold held at 41°F or less. Milk and cut watermelon in fridge at 48°F. Items discarded.
• Ensure proper cooling methods are used. Do not cool foods in large containers or in containers that minimize surface area of food to be cooled. Use shallow containers that maximize exposed surface area of item to be cooled. Use of ice paddles is encouraged as long as items are monitored.

Ralph Bunche Center (Food Service Inspections)
400 BELLETTA DR CANTON, GA 30114
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August 28, 2015 Score: 100, Grade: A

Ruby Tuesday 2893 (Food Service Inspections)
9490 HIGHWAY 92 WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
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August 31, 2015 Score: 96, Grade: A

Stevi B’s (Food Service Inspections)*
10020 HWY 92 WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
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August 28, 2015 Score: 88, Grade: B

• Observed push cart blocking the kitchen hand washing sink. Hand wash sink must be accessible for employee use at all times.
• Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean food containers must be clean and sanitized to sight and touch.
• Observed build-up of food stuffs inside of the reach-in cooler. All coolers must be clean and sanitized
• Observed build-up of food stuffs between and behind the equipment. must keep restaurant as clean as possible.

Subway (Food Service Inspections)
9980 HWY 92 WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
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August 31, 2015 Score: 92, Grade: A

Taqueria Oaxaquena (Food Service Inspections)*
180 RIVERSTONE PKWY UNIT 2, Ste 140 CANTON, GA 30114
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August 26, 2015 Score: 80, Grade: B

• Observed no handwashing at the required times. Observed improper handwashing techniques for the person in charge. The owner must ensure that he and all food handlers are trained on when, where and how to wash their hands and hands finally properly washed.
• Observed beans on the steam table improperly hot held at 125 degrees F. The manager corrected and reheated beans in the microwave above 165 degrees F.
• Dumpster missing the required lid. Observed rusted out and leaking dumpster.
• Observed litter and rotting food in standing water all over the ground. The manager must get a approved dumpster and clean area of all litter and rotting food debris.
• Observed damage to walls and must be repaired. The manager must keep facility in good repair.

Taste of Italy II (Food Service Inspections)*
3753 MARIETTA HWY CANTON, GA 30114
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August 27, 2015 Score: 87, Grade: B

• Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The manager corrected and discarded noodles and relocated pepperoni and sausage to the walk in for a quick cool down to 41 degrees. The manager must repair flip top cooler.
• Observed broken door gasket in flip top cooler and must be replaced. Observed date mark sticklers on clean food containers and must be removed before cleaning.
• Observed dumpster improperly left open and must be kept closed between uses.
• Observed build up between and behind equipment and must keep restaurant clean.

The Shake Place (Food Service Inspections)
5947 HOLLY SPRINGS PKWY STE 307 WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
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August 26, 2015 Score: 97, Grade: A

Waffle House 1722 (Food Service Inspections)*
6122 HICKORY FLAT HWY CANTON, GA 30115
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August 31, 2015 Score: 88, Grade: B

• Observed waitress handling soiled dishes in the dirty side of the dish sink and fail to wash her hands before handling clean single use items for customers. The manager corrected and hands properly washed.
• Observed single service items not protected. The manager corrected and covered beverage cups.
• Observed date mark stickers still on clean food containers and must be removed before cleaning. Observed build up on can opener and must be cleaned.
• Observed litter and broken egg shells on the ground around dumpster and must keep area clean
• Observed broken floor tile and must be repaired.

Wow Deli (Food Service Inspections)*
6880 HICKORY FLAT HWY WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
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August 26, 2015 Score: 83, Grade: B

• Observed an open beverage container stored in reach-in cooler, next to raw food for preparation.
• Observed rice found stored in the dry stores uncovered and subject to contamination.
• Establishment using a sanitizing solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 21 CFR 178.1010
• Observed unpackaged chicken wings not protected from contamination. All unpackaged raw food must have a cover over it.
• Wiping cloths are not air-dried in a manner to prevent contamination of food, equipment and utensils.
• Observed gaskets/seals on the cold holding unit are in poor repair.
• Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on wall.
• Doors or windows to food preparation area left open with no screening or air curtain.

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