Restaurant Inspections: Mold Growth, Expired Milk, Old Ham

The Bartow County Environmental Health Department conducted food service inspections Feb. 1-8 at the following establishments:

Alisha's Kitchen (Food Service Inspections)
921 JFH PKWY SE CARTERSVILLE, GA 30121
View inspections: February 3, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Allatoona Elementary School (Food Service Inspections)
4150 NEW HOPE RD ACWORTH, GA 30101
View inspections: February 7, 2017 Score: 91, Grade: A

Arby's (Food Service Inspections)
1150 W AVENUE AVE CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections: February 6, 2017 Score: 91, Grade: A

Baymont Inn and Suites (Tourist Accommodation Inspections)
11 KENT DR CARTERSVILLE, GA 30121
View inspections: February 6, 2017 Score: 95, Grade: A

Bojangles/Central Park (Food Service Inspections)
1371 JFH PKWY CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections: February 3, 2017 Score: 92, Grade: A

Carmike 12 (Food Service Inspections)
1129 N TENNESSEE ST CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections: February 1, 2017 Score: 99, Grade: A

Cartersville Cafe (Food Service Inspections)*
2336 HWY 411 NE WHITE, GA 30184
View inspections: February 6, 2017 Score: 86, Grade: B

• As noted on previous inspection, observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: Food discarded and prep unit removed from kitchen.
• Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
• Failing prep top unit removed from kitchen. Before storing food in unit after being fixed or replaced, inspection is needed. Second unit is holding between 40 and 41*F. To keep unit from overloading and not holding temperature, PIC will keep a temperature log. Temperatures should be taken twice a day.

Cartersville Heights Care & Rehab (Food Service Inspections)*
78 OPAL ST CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections: February 6, 2017 Score: 68, Grade: U

• Observed bread loaves with plastic torn open exposing the bread and a few pieces laying unprotected on the grey bakers racks in dry storage. Bread was discarded.
• Observed beef being cut and processed on the sink drain table that is clearly labeled for vegetables/produce. The meat was relocated to the meat prep sink and prep table during the inspection and the vegetable prep area was cleaned and sanitized. Discussed with PIC.
• Observed standing water and waste food debris on the "clean side" of the dish machine drain board (where the just washed dishes were sitting). Dishes were to be rewashed and the drain board cleaned and sanitized.
• Observed the 4th compartment of the manual ware wash sink being used to store utensils until they air dried but was dirty with waste food debris and did not appear to have been properly cleaned and sanitized prior to being used for air drying. All utensils were to be rewashed, rinsed and sanitized and the 4th compartment cleaned and sanitized as well.
• Observed the exterior and top of the dish machine that is excessively dirty with food debris and is in need of cleaning. Pointed out to the PIC during the inspection.
• Observed several potentially hazardous foods in the walk in cooler that were being held above the 41 Fahrenheit maximum cold holding temperatures: Deli Turkey - 43; Ham - 44; Boiled Eggs - 48. Foods were to be pulled and discarded. Discussed with PIC in the walk in cooler. Walk in cooler must be serviced to ensure proper temperature control is being maintained.
• Observed personal belongings (jacket) being stored in with the dry storage goods. Jacket was relocated during the inspection.
• Discussed with the PIC that an additional hand sink appears to be needed closer to the prep tables in the kitchen. Management needs to discuss and develop a plan and timeline for this additional sink to be installed.
• Ensure the all date marking is using the seven-day discard with day one being the cook day or the day the commercial packaging was opened.
• A follow-up inspection is scheduled for Feb. 17.

Clarion (Tourist Accommodation Inspections)
2336 HWY 411 NE CARTERSVILLE, GA 30184
View inspections: February 6, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A (2014)

Country Hearth Inn (Tourist Accommodation Inspections)
25 CARSON LOOP NW CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections: February 6, 2017 Score: 95, Grade: A (2014)

El Pescador (Food Service Inspections)
966 N. TENNESSEE ST CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections: February 6, 2017 Score: 90, Grade: A

Emerson Elementary School (Food Service Inspections)
220 OLD ALABAMA RD EMERSON, GA 30137
View inspections: February 1, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Felton Manor (Food Service Inspections)
16 ROVING RD CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections: February 6, 2017 Score: 96, Grade: A

Georgia Highlands-The Marketplace (Food Service Inspections)*
5441 HWY 20 CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections: February 2, 2017 Score: 67, Grade: U

• Person in charge lacks awareness in key areas of risk factor control or good retail practices for establishment (The need to date mark or discard date marked foods). CA: Persons in charge, managers or CFSM must be properly trained or retrained .
• Observed personal drinks and protein mix on prep cooler cutting board. Discussed with PIC and relocated.
• Observed mold growth on the inside of the ice machine. Pointed out to PIC.
• Observed the inside of the microwave having excessive food splashed on the inside walls and top. Pointed out to the PIC.
• Observed cold prep table attempting to use ice to cold hold items. Diced and sliced tomatoes as well as sour cream were at 48-56 degrees Fahrenheit. Items were to be discarded. Cold hold unit should be repaired immediately and ensure other methods are used to properly hold foods at 41 F or below. Discussed with PIC.
• Observed plastic container of sliced ham that should have been discarded on Jan. 26. (7 days prior to inspection).
• Observed a one gallon jug of a clear liquid that did not have any label at all. Recommend discarding if the contents are uncertain. Discussed with PIC.
• Observed milk that was past its use by date of Jan. 28.
• Observed a cup being used in place of a scoop in a bulk food container. Discussed with the PIC.
• A follow-up inspection is scheduled for Feb. 10.

Harris Five Forks Cafe (Food Service Inspections)*
10 LOWERY RD KINGSTON, GA 30145
View inspections: February 2, 2017 Score: 88, Grade: B

• Active Managerial Control measures are not satisfactory for establishment to be in compliance with code. CA: Persons in charge, managers or CFSM must be properly trained or retrained. Person in charge failed to demonstrate knowledge about proper reheating techniques. CA: Discussed with manager someone getting ServeSafe certified ASAP. Must have someone registered for a class within 14 days.
• Observed soiled ice bin. CA: Discussed with employees daily cleaning.
• Food service license not properly displayed. Discussed with PIC about displaying licences.
• Observed food and debris underneath cooking equipment. CA: Discussed with PIC about cleaning under equipment more frequently.
• Personal items (phone) stored on prep table. CA: Employee removed.
• Discussed with PIC about CFSM. She explained that she had completed CFSM class and will have the certificate available. Will return to facility in 7 days to verify this.

Hilton Garden Inn (Tourist) (Tourist Accommodation Inspections)
24 LIBERTY DR CARTERSVILLE, GA 30121
View inspections: February 6, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A (2014)

King Pizzeria (Food Service Inspections)*
923 JFH PKWY CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections: February 1, 2017 Score: 89, Grade: B

• Observed potentially hazardous foods being held in the prep coolers above the maximum cold holding temperature of 41F. See temperatures above. Discussed with PIC.
• Observed the gasket around the door of the pizza prep unit is torn or loose an hanging down.. It needs to be repaired or replaced. Discussed with PIC.
• Observed missing floor tiles near the pizza prep tables that need to be replaced to provide a smooth, cleanable surface. Discussed with the PIC.
• Alternate means of maintaining cold temperatures of 41F or below must be used immediately while the prep coolers are being repaired.

Kingston Elementary School (Food Service Inspections)
240 HARDIN BRIDGE RD KINGSTON, GA 30145
View inspections: February 2, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Microtel Inns & Suites (Tourist Accommodation Inspections)
1348 JOE FRANK HARRIS PKWY CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections: February 6, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A (2014)

Panera Bread (Food Service Inspections)
605 MAIN STREET CARTERSVILLE, GA 30121
View inspections: February 3, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Pine Log Elementary School (Food Service Inspections)
3370 PINE LOG RD NE RYDAL, GA 30171
View inspections: February 2, 2017 Score: 96, Grade: A

Quality Inn & Suites (Food Service Inspections)
2385 HWY 411 WHITE, GA 30184
View inspections: February 6, 2017 Score: 98, Grade: A

Quality Inn & Suites (Tourist) (Tourist Accommodation Inspections)
2385 HWY 411 WHITE, GA 30184
View inspections: February 7, 2017 Score: 98, Grade: A (2014)

South Central Middle School (Food Service Inspections)
224 OLD ALABAMA RD EMERSON, GA 30137
View inspections: February 1, 2017 Score: 91, Grade: A

Taverna Mediterranean Grill (Food Service Inspections)
148 WEST MAIN ST STE 100 CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections: February 1, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Taylorsville Elementary School (Food Service Inspections)
1502 OLD ALABAMA RD TAYLORSVILLE, GA 30178
View inspections: February 6, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

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