Know Before You Go: CiCi's Pizza Fails Inspection

The Bartow County Environmental Health Department visited the following establishments to conduct food service scores July 15-Aug. 5:

APPALACHIAN GRILL (Food Service Inspections)
14 E CHURCH ST CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
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July 16, 2015 Score: 97, Grade: A

APPLEBEE’S NEIGHBORHOOD BAR & GRILL (Food Service Inspections)*
185 CHEROKEE PL CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
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July 29, 2015 Score: 86, Grade: B

• As noted on previous inspection, observed employee drinking from an open beverage container on the kitchen line above and next to food. Observed employee drinks in kitchen area in twist top bottles, reusable tumblers, and open energy drink cans.
• As noted on previous inspection, observed potentially hazardous foods being held above 41 degrees on salad bain. See temperatures.
• Observed cooked rice not properly cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours.
• Observed employee cell phones in kitchen on dishes and in serving area. Observed employees not washing hands after using cellphones

BEAVERS CATERING (Food Service Inspections)
41 CHURCH ST CASSVILLE, GA 30123
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July 31, 2015 Score: 94, Grade: A

BEAVERS DRIVE SENIOR CENTER (Food Service Inspections)
33 BEAVERS DR CARTERSVILLE, GA 30121
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July 24, 2015 Score: 100, Grade: A

BRANDI’S WORLD FAMOUS HOT DOGS (Food Service Inspections)
800 N TENNESSEE ST CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
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July 30, 2015 Score: 97, Grade: A

CARTERSVILLE COUNTRY CLUB (Snack Bar) (Food Service Inspections)
1310 JOE FRANK HARRIS PKWY CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
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July 30, 2015 Score: 90, Grade: A

CARTERSVILLE MEDICAL CENTER (Food Service Inspections)
960 JFH PKWY CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
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July 20, 2015 Score: 91, Grade: A

CICI’S PIZZA #381 (Food Service Inspections)*
240 CHEROKEE PL CARTERSVILLE, GA 30210
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July 28, 2015 Score: 68, Grade: U

• Observed dirty pans and dishes stored as clean with dried food debris, observed rusted top portion in the ice machine, Observed dirty ice chute on soda machine with mildew build-up. Discussed cleaning with PIC. Observed very greasy build up on pans used for cooking.
• Observed soups and sauces on hotwell line not cooked to proper temperature for hot holding. Instructed PIC to remove items and cook to proper temperature before serving. Also discussed taking temperatures of foods and keeping a temperature logs of foods.
• Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Both reach in coolers and the walk in cooler air temperatures above 44 degrees Fahrenheit
• Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control without having written procedures and not within a 4 hour time limit.
• Observed soup bags thawing in standing water in hot well
• Observed missing thermometer in two prep coolers; walk in cooler outside and inside thermometers broken and not reading accurately.
• Observed multiple employees prepping food bare handed with painted acrylic nails.
• Observed wet stacking dishes observed equipment and utensils being wet stacked and not properly air dried.
• Observed spoons laying in pasta salad food storage with handle completely submerged.
• A follow-up inspection is scheduled for Aug. 5.

COFFEE & CREAMS (Food Service Inspections)
214 S TENNESSEE ST CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
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July 17, 2015 Score: 100, Grade: A

EL NOPAL (Cartersville) (Food Service Inspections)
540 OLD MILL RD CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
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July 21, 2015 Score: 99, Grade: A

Fresh Donuts, LLC (Food Service Inspections)
6321 JFH PARKWAY STE D ADAIRSVILLE, GA 30103
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August 3, 2015 Score: 100, Grade: A

HONG KONG (Food Service Inspections)*
281 MARKET PLACE BLVD CARTERSVILLE, GA 30121
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July 30, 2015 Score: 82, Grade: B

• As noted on previous inspection, observed an improper beverage containers (twist top bottles and reusable tumblers) on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
• As noted on previous inspection, observed not in use food in reach ins and walk in cooler not properly covered and exposed to contamination.
• Observed potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
• Observed equipment and utensils being wet stacked and not properly air dried.

LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE 5093 (Food Service Inspections)*
463 E MAIN ST CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
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July 29, 2015 Score: 83, Grade: B

• As noted on previous inspection, observed employee drink in improper container with no lid or straw over kitchen bain line
• Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in raw bain line next to grill.
• Observed cooked plant food for hot holding not reaching 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
• As noted on previous inspection, observed glasses stored next to hand sink and under paper towel dispenser, allowing for splash from hand sink
• Observed equipment and utensils being wet stacked and not properly air dried.
• As noted on previous inspection, Observed single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee was putting raw shellfish on the grill then with the same gloves, began plating RTE corn on the cobb and sweet potatoes. Contaminated food was discarded.

LOS REYES (Food Service Inspections)*
122 N MORNINGSIDE DR CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
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August 3, 2015 Score: 81, Grade: B

• Observed kitchen handwashing sink blocked and not accessible for employees at all times.
• Observed steak received 56 degrees Fahrenheit when it should be received at 41 degrees or below. No procedures in place to temp foods as they are received. No temp logs.
• Observed wet sanitizing cloth outside of sanitization solution bucket. Discussed with PIC about proper storage of wet sanitization cloths when not in use.
• Observed equipment and utensils being wet stacked and not properly air dried.
• Observed multiple missing hood vent panels above grill.

MCDONALD’S (Dixie Ave) 05961 (Food Service Inspections)
266 N DIXIE AVE CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
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August 3, 2015 Score: 99, Grade: A
July 29, 2015 Score: 70, Grade: C

MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL (Food Service Inspections)*
402 E CHURCH ST STE 101 CARTERSVILLE, GA 30121
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August 3, 2015 Score: 87, Grade: B

• Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control without having written documentation and not within a 4 hour time limit (cheese and salsa).
• Observed expired coke products: Diet Coke (6-4-15), Diet Coke (6-25-15), Ginger Ale (7-18-15) in use.
• Observed equipment and utensils being wet stacked and not properly air dried.

PEOPLES LIVESTOCK CAFÉ (Food Service Inspections)
407 BURNT HICKORY RD CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
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August 3, 2015 Score: 98, Grade: A

Ristorante Mabianni Main Street Station (Food Service Inspections)
106 PUBLIC SQUARE ADAIRSVILLE, GA 30103
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August 3, 2015 Score: 99, Grade: A

Santana Mini Mart Restaurant (Food Service Inspections)*
114 MERCHANT SQ CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
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July 30, 2015 Score: 84, Grade: B

• Observed not in use food uncovered exposed to contamination on prep line.
• Observed ice scoop left in ice machine with the handle touching and submerged in the ice.
• Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit at grill side bain and butter in storage.
• Observed the wrong/outdated score posted in restaurant.
• Observed single-service straws on bar top without protection from contamination.
• Observed equipment pulled off the wall and not properly located under ventilation hood. Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive heat, steam, vapors in kitchen. Ambient air temperature was 99 degrees Fahrenheit in prep area.

Subway (Food Service Inspections)
800 BURNT HICKORY RD Suite F CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
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July 16, 2015 Score: 96, Grade: A

Subway (Food Service Inspections)
800 BURNT HICKORY RD Suite F CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
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July 16, 2015 Score: 96, Grade: A

TALLATOONA EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (Food Service Inspections)
15 FELTON PL CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
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August 3, 2015 Score: 100, Grade: A

Tarascos Tacos and Wings (Food Service Inspections)
1350 JOE FRANK HARRIS PKWY STE 115 CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
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July 21, 2015 Score: 91, Grade: A

The Community Coffee Shop (Food Service Inspections)
118 E GEORGE ST ADAIRSVILLE, GA 30103
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July 15, 2015 Score: 100, Grade: A

WAFFLE HOUSE (Adairsville) 1101 (Food Service Inspections)*
7855 ADAIRSVILLE HWY ADAIRSVILLE, GA 30103
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July 15, 2015 Score: 81, Grade: B

• As noted on previous inspections, observed waste/stuck on foods on plates/dishes. Person in Charge must verify all dishes are clean of food debris and sanitized prior to clean storage above grill
• Observed potentially hazardous foods in the prep cooler next to the grill that are being held above their maximum cold holding temperature of 41F.
• Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths was not indicating that a sanitizer was present in the water. The solution was discarded and remade.
• Observed standing water and food debris in the bottom of the reach in coolers... Refrigerators need to be maintained free of accumulating food debris and standing water.

WAFFLE HOUSE (Dixie Ave) 46 (Food Service Inspections)*
300 DIXIE AVE CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
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July 29, 2015 Score: 73, Grade: C
August 3, 2015 Score: 81, Grade: B*

• Observed standing water and food debris in the bottom of the reach in coolers. Refrigerators need to be maintained free of accumulating food debris and standing water.
• As noted on previous inspections, Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in reach in cold prep unit.
• Observed ready to eat food not date marked for 7 days discard in 3 door reach in cooler .
• As noted on previous inspections, Observed plates not stored correctly inverted or properly covered.
• As noted on previous inspection, Observed cup being used to scoop food product (hash browns) with handle submerged in food.
• Observed equipment and utensils being wet stacked and not properly air dried
• Observed 3 compartment sink used to thaw hash browns in the dirty “wash” sink instead of using the available prep sink.

WAFFLE HOUSE (JFH Pkwy) 1366 (Food Service Inspections)*
1355 JFH PKWY CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
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July 21, 2015 Score: 82, Grade: B

• As noted previously, several dishes had waste foods stuck on them and stored above the grill. These dishes were rewashed.
• Observed milk stored in the reach in cooler that was being held at 56F. Creamer was also stored in the same cooler and was 57F. All were discarded and the cooler placed out of service until it can be repaired.
• Observed individual creamer packages that were stored in standing water. Creamers were discarded.
• Observed sanitizing solution that had 0ppm available chlorine. Sanitizer solution was remade fresh.
• As noted in previous inspection, observed standing liquid in cooler with waste food debris mixed in. Needs to be cleaned out and the cooler sanitized.

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