Restaurant Inspections: Roaches, Expired Ham, Slime Buildup

The Bartow County Environmental Health Department conducted food service inspections Jan. 25 through Feb. 1 at the following establishments:

ARBY'S (Hwy 20) (Food Service Inspections)
5655 HWY 20 NE CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections: January 27, 2017 Score: 89, Grade: B

• Observed no paper towels located at hand washing sink. CA: Discussed with the PIC about always having paper towels. Paper towels were replaced.
• Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. CA: Discussed with PIC about ensuring that dishes are clean thoroughly and are not beaning stored as clean dishes. PIC took dishes to the 3 compartment sink to be washed.
• Observed boxes being stored 6 inches off ground. CA: Discussed with PIC about storing items 6 inches off the ground. Box was then moved off the ground.
• Observed keys sitting on prep counter. CA: PIC was notified of the issue and the keys and phone were removed.

Bojangles (Food Service Inspections)
459 E MAIN ST CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections: January 25, 2017 Score: 93, Grade: A

CAPRI RESTAURANT (Food Service Inspections)
317 E CHURCH ST CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections: January 27, 2017 Score: 91, Grade: A

Cartersville Cafe (Food Service Inspections)
2336 HWY 411 NE WHITE, GA 30184
View inspections: January 25, 2017 Score: 91, Grade: A

Cheeseburger Bobby's (Food Service Inspections)*
459 E MAIN STREET CARTERSVILLE, GA 30121
View inspections: January 25, 2017 Score: 88, Grade: B

• 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 on knowledge of temperature issues.
• Observed whisk and potato slicer with food and debris stuck on them. CA: Discussed with PIC abut the cleaning frequency of utensils.
• Observed Stem type thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. CA: Discussed with PIC about always having thermometers available and close for temperature taking.
• Observed multiple containers being wet stacked. Discussed with PIC about ensuring containers are dry before dishes are stacked.

COCONUTS INC. (Food Service Inspections)
115 S GILMER ST CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections: January 26, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Courtesy Economy Inn (Tourist Accommodation Inspections)*
2335 HWY 411 NE WHITE, GA 30184
View inspections: January 31, 2017 Score: 76, Grade: C

• Observed roaches in a couple of rooms. 212,332
• Licensed pest control not utilized as per facility operator.
• Permit not displayed for general public to view.
• Most recent inspection report not posted for public to view.
• As noted on previous inspection, ice machine in need of repair. Plywood being used as makeshift door.
• As noted in previous inspection, exhaust fans of bathroom facilities not in working condition noted for several rooms.
• As per guest in rooms 326 and 332, toiletries including toilet tissue are not provided except via request.
• As noted on previous inspection, floors, walls and ceilings show significant signs of aging. Recommended that the entire facility be thoroughly cleaned and repairs made to chips/holes in the walls, torn carpeting cracked/broken fixtures in the restroom including replacing many ceiling tiles.
• Unapproved cooking equipment (including toasters, toaster ovens, stoves, hot plates, crockpots and griddles) found in several rooms. CA: Operator given 24 hours to remove all unapproved cooking equipment from rooms: 326, 236, 234, 229, 227, 123 and 306.
• As noted on previous inspection, observed furniture, carpeting etc that appeared to be dirty, torn and in disrepair.
• As noted on previous inspection, mattresses excessively torn, stained and/or dirty.
• As per occupant(s) of a few rooms (326 and 332) services including linen change/laundering not supplied by facility.

EUHARLEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Food Service Inspections)
1058 EUHARLEE RD KINGSTON, GA 30145
View inspections: January 30, 2017 Score: 91, Grade: A

FOUR WAY CAFE (Food Service Inspections)
31 E MAIN ST CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections: January 27, 2017 Score: 91, Grade: A

Hickory Boys BBQ (Food Service Inspections)
225 EUHARLEE FIVE FORKS RD KINGSTON, GA 30145
View inspections: January 30, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

HILLBILLY CAFÉ (Food Service Inspections)
123 SUNSET DR CARTERSVILLE, GA 30121
View inspections: January 26, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Hillbilly Cafe (Base) (Food Service Inspections)
123 SUNSET DR CARTERSVILLE, GA 30121
View inspections: January 26, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Lee'Anns Simply Southern (Food Service Inspections)
4010 HWY 411 RYDAL, GA 30171
View inspections: January 30, 2017 Score: 90, Grade: A

MARTIN'S (JFH Pkwy) (Food Service Inspections)*
896 JFH PKWY CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections: January 27, 2017 Score: 82, Grade: B

• Observed several areas of food contact surfaces that were in need of cleaning and sanitizing including: prep tables, grill area, bulk food containers, soft drink nozzles. Discussed with the PIC.
• Observed reach in coolers and the walk in cooler not holding proper temperature. Discussed with PIC to use alternative cooling methods until the equipment could be repaired.
• Observed hot holding equipment not holding proper temperatures of potentially hazardous foods. Discussed with PIC that foods that were within time limits could be properly reheated. The others would need to be discarded.
• Observed wiping cloth sanitizer solution that was not at proper sanitizing strength. (0ppm Chlorine) New solution was made up during the inspection.
• Observed the door to the warmer unit near the office has a magnetic door that does not work properly. During the inspection the door was ajar multiple times and appears it needs to be repaired or replaced. This is likely the cause of none of the food inside holding proper temperatures.
• Observed several areas that were in need of having excessive build up removed and the area cleaned. Areas and equipment included: Exterior of bulk food containers, fryers, shelving, backs and sides of prep tables and ovens, refrigerators, freezers, warmer units, walls, doors, etc. PIC was shown all areas during the inspection.
• The plastic entry doors to the walk in cooler are in disrepair and in need of being replaced. Discussed with PIC.
• All hot hold and cold hold equipment should be verified to be holding proper temperatures multiple times a day. It is recommended to keep a log of all temperatures recorded separated by the piece of equipment.

MCDONALD'S (Adairsville) 6620 (Food Service Inspections)*
100 PRINCETON BLVD ADAIRSVILLE, GA 30103
View inspections: January 25, 2017 Score: 86, Grade: B

• As noted on previous inspection, observed food contact utensils stored in a "clean" bin that were actually contaminated with debris that had fallen down into the bin. The entire bin was cleaned out and utensils washed, rinsed and sanitized.
• Observed unlabeled spray bottle of chemical.
• As noted on previous inspection, Observed wiping cloths stored on the prep tables rather than being stored in the container of sanitizer. All wet or damp cleaning cloths should be stored in sanitizer when not in use.

Pizza Hut (Food Service Inspections)
11 LEGACY WAY STE E ADAIRSVILLE, GA 30103
View inspections: January 30, 2017 Score: 93, Grade: A

Santana Mini Mart Restaurant (Food Service Inspections)
114 MERCHANT SQ CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections: January 26, 2017 Score: 98, Grade: A

STAR MANOR (Food Service Inspections)*
241 NELSON ST CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections: January 30, 2017 Score: 82, Grade: B

• Observed cooked, ready to eat ham stored on the same shelf and below in elevation from raw ground beef and pork. Separation was corrected during the inspection. Corrected On-Site.
• Mechanical dishwasher is not providing chlorine at all to the surface of the dishes. All dishes and utensils washed in the dish machine must be sanitized in the three compartment sink prior to reuse. Dish machine must be repaired immediately.
• Observed ham stored and dated in a plastic bag that had a discard date of Jan. 19, 2017, eleven days prior to inspection. Ham was discarded during the inspection. Corrected On-Site.
• Observed light in reach in cooler that is loose and hanging down onto the food. The light should be properly repaired or replaced. Discussed with PIC.
• It is noted that the reach in cooler is nearly to capacity and, according to employees, having a hard time maintaining proper temperature. Temps inside were at 41F to 42F today but with additional food filling up any empty space for air flow could easily go above the maximum cold holding temperature of 41F. It is highly recommended that employees begin to take a temperature log of food temps within this cooler at least three times a day for the next two weeks to verify the cooler is able to maintain proper temps. It should be considered to add additional cold storage units or to step up to a walk in type cooler.

TALLATOONA EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (Food Service Inspections)
15 FELTON PL CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections: January 27, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Tarascos Tacos and Wings (Food Service Inspections)
1350 JOE FRANK HARRIS PKWY STE 115 CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections: January 30, 2017 Score: 93, 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

WAFFLE HOUSE (Hwy 411) 1622 (Food Service Inspections)*
2310 HWY 411 CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections: January 30, 2017 Score: 86, Grade: B

• Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
• Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
• Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.

WENDY'S (Adairsville) (Food Service Inspections)*
957 HWY 140 ADAIRSVILLE, GA 30103
View inspections: January 25, 2017 Score: 85, Grade: B

• Observed buildup of slime and/or debris on soda dispensing nozzles.
• Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked.
• Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations.
• Observed unlabeled spray bottle of chemical.
• Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL (Food Service Inspections)
1061 EUHARLEE RD KINGSTON, GA 30145
View inspections: January 30, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

WPC Residences (Food Service Inspections)
89 BURNT HICKORY RD CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections: January 26, 2017 Score: 93, Grade: A

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