Restaurant Inspections: C's For Zaxby's, McDonald's

The Bartow County Environmental Health Department conducted food service inspections Nov. 30 through Dec. 7 at the following establishments:

1902 Stock Exchange (Food Service Inspections)
124 PUBLIC SQ ADAIRSVILLE, GA 30103
View inspections: November 30, 2016 Score: 90, Grade: A

Ate Track Bar & Grill (Food Service Inspections)
25 N WALL ST CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections: December 1, 2016 Score: 96, Grade: A

Character's BBQ (Food Service Inspections)
6641 JFH PKY ADAIRSVILLE, GA 30103
View inspections: November 30, 2016 Score: 100, Grade: A

McDonalds (Grassdale) (Food Service Inspections)*
1370 JOE FRANK HARRIS PKWY CARTERSVILLE, GA 30121
View inspections: December 5, 2016 Score: 76, Grade: C

• Observed personal drink stored in one of the reach in coolers (energy drink in a can). Drink was relocated during the inspection. Discussed with PIC.
• Observed shelled eggs stored in the reach cooler close to the wash room that had eggs at 60F. The majority of eggs were at 40F. No explanation could be given for the difference in the temperatures but they were likely left out and then placed back in the cooler. These were discarded by the PIC during the inspection.
• Cleaning chemical spray bottles were stored at the drive thru on a wire rack and were directly over condiments. Chemicals were relocated after discussions with the PIC.
• Observed sanitizing cloths stored on prep tables when not in use. Discussed with CFSM about the need to store sanitizing cloths in the sanitizer when not in use rather than on the prep tables.
• The latest inspection report was not posted in public view. Discussed with the PIC.
• Observed a cup being used as a scoop in the ice at the coffee machine near the drive thru. Observed an ice bucket without a handle being used in the ice bin.
• As noted previously, observed waste food debris in the bottom of the coolers, pull out drawers, etc. Discussed with PIC.

Okinawa (Food Service Inspections)*
5134 JFH PKWY STE B ADAIRSVILLE, GA 30103
View inspections: December 5, 2016 Score: 89, Grade: B

• Observed employee personal drink on food prep table. CA: Discussed with PIC about not drinking in food preparation area and to have a designated area for employee drinks and beverages.
• Observed tempura chicken stored on top of microwave uncovered and subject to contamination. CA: Notified PIC of issue and chicken was then covered.
• Observed sanitizing bucket and other containers being stored on the ground. CA: Discussed with PIC about keeping equipment and other items 6 inches above the ground.

Pa Pa's BBQ (Food Service Inspections)
31 HORSE SHOW RD ADAIRSVILLE, GA 30103
View inspections: December 2, 2016 Score: 100, Grade: A

TACO BELL (Adairsville) (Food Service Inspections)
7867 ADAIRSVILLE HWY ADAIRSVILLE, GA 30103
View inspections: December 2, 2016 Score: 92, Grade: A

Timbo's Smokehouse (Food Service Inspections)
125 EAST SEWEL RD ARAGON, GA 30104
View inspections: December 6, 2016 Score: 100, Grade: A

Tom's Place (Food Service Inspections)
461 OLD MILL PLACE CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections: December 1, 2016 Score: 94, Grade: A

TOWNSEND PARK HEALTH & REHAB (Food Service Inspections)
196 DIXIE AVE CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections: December 6, 2016 Score: 92, Grade: A

WAFFLE HOUSE (Dixie Ave) 46 (Food Service Inspections)
300 DIXIE AVE CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections: December 1, 2016 Score: 95, Grade: A

WAFFLE HOUSE (West Ave) 1718 (Food Service Inspections)
805 W AVE AVE CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections: December 1, 2016 Score: 92, Grade: A

Whistle Stop Express (Food Service Inspections)*
300 SOUTH TENNESSEE ST CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections: December 1, 2016 Score: 80, Grade: B

• Observed person in charge lacks awareness in key areas of risk factor control or good retail practices for establishment. CA: Persons in charge, managers or CFSM must be properly trained or retrained.
• As observed in previous inspection old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. CA: Notified PIC about removing labels completely before stacking them with clean dishes.
• Observed hot potentially hazardous food (gravy) received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: Discussed with PIC about holding all potentially hazardous food at 135 degrees or higher.
• Observed no copy of latest inspection report. CA: Discussed with PIC about always having latest score posted.

ZAXBY'S (Hwy 140) (Food Service Inspections)*
7869 HWY 140 ADAIRSVILLE, GA 30103
View inspections: December 1, 2016 Score: 79, Grade: C

• Hand sink at drive thru was not properly supplied with soap and paper towels. Discussed with PIC.
• Observed "clean" containers in wash room storage that still had waste food debris on them and needed to be rewashed, rinsed and sanitized. Discussed with PIC.
• Observed a metal pan in the walk in cooler that may have been used to store ice bottles at one time that was filthy with waste food debris and a bottle of water.
• Observed the cookie oven that was dirty and in need of cleaning.
• Observed sauce buckets for hot wings that were not properly labeled for using time as the control. Buckets were taken to be washed and replaced. Discussed with the PIC. Corrected On-Site.
• Observed the front cold holding line that is not working. Employees are temporarily using ice to maintain proper temperatures. Equipment must be repaired or replaced ASAP. Discussed with PIC.
• Observed the scoop in the bulk food container stored with its handle in the food product. Handles should always be up not touching the food product. Discussed with PIC. Corrected On-Site.

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