Restaurant Inspections: 77, or C, for Waffle House

The Cherokee County Environmental Health Department conducted food service inspections Jan. 18-25 at the following establishments:

Bistro C (Food Service Inspections)
3753 MARIETTA HWY STE 105 CANTON, GA 30114
View inspections: January 19, 2017 Score: 93, Grade: A

Dairy Queen (Food Service Inspections)
2761 MARIETTA HWY CANTON, GA 30114
View inspections: January 20, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Event Wise Catering (Food Service Inspections)
6687 BELLS FERRY RD WOODSTOCK, GA 30189
View inspections: January 23, 2017 Score: 96, Grade: A

Ichiban Buffet (Food Service Inspections)*
2210 HOLLY SPRINGS PKWY CANTON, GA 30115
View inspections: January 18, 2017 Score: 86, Grade: B

• Observed hand wash station lacked paper towels. Must ensure a hand drying provision is provided.
• Observed the can opener has dried encrusted food build-up on it. Must ensure can opener is kept clean.
• Observed food was stored on the floor of both walk-ins. Must ensure that food is stored at least 6 inches off the floor.
• Observed ventilation system is inadequate as evidenced by the condensation on the hood vents and back walls.

Jersey's Sports Bar (Food Service Inspections)*
6426 BELLS FERRY RD WOODSTOCK, GA 30189
View inspections: January 23, 2017 Score: 87, Grade: B

• Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected onsite by moving the foods to the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site.
• Observed chemicals stored next to the plates on the food preparation table. Corrected onsite by moving the chemicals to the designated area. Corrected On-Site.
• Remarks: Dishwasher is not working; called the Ecolab to get the dish machine fixed. Using 3-compartment sink to clean and sanitize the dishes.

KFC (Food Service Inspections)
1855 MARIETTA HWY CANTON, GA 30114
View inspections: January 20, 2017 Score: 99, Grade: A

Marlow's Tavern (Food Service Inspections)
881 RIDGEWALK PKWY STE 108 WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
View inspections: January 23, 2017 Score: 90, Grade: A

Menchies (Food Service Inspections)
2265 TOWNE LAKE PKWY STE 108 WOODSTOCK, GA 30189
View inspections: January 18, 2017 Score: 99, Grade: A

Saporitos Pizza (Food Service Inspections)
2210 HOLLY SPRINGS PKWY STE 116 CANTON, GA 30115
View inspections: January 18, 2017 Score: 95, Grade: A

Shake by the Lake (Food Service Inspections)
6424 BELLS FERRY RD STE 114 WOODSTOCK, GA 30189
View inspections: January 23, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Star Pizza #3 (Food Service Inspections)
3753 MARIETTA HWY CANTON, GA 30114
View inspections: January 19, 2017 Score: 96, Grade: A

Taqueria Oaxaquena (Food Service Inspections)*
180 RIVERSTONE PKWY UNIT 2, STE 140 CANTON, GA 30114
View inspections: January 23, 2017 Score: 82, Grade: B

• Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in the front area blocked with containers and bottles. Corrected onsite by moving these bottles.
• Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
• Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected onsite by rearranging them based on the final cook temperature.
• Observed uncovered food in the front kitchen/serving area. Corrected onsite by covering them with wrap.
• No copy of latest inspection report.

Tasty Donuts (Food Service Inspections)
10511 BELLS FERRY RD CANTON, GA 30114
View inspections: January 23, 2017 Score: 95, Grade: A

Waffle House 1269 (Food Service Inspections)*
1849 MARIETTA HWY CANTON, GA 30114
View inspections: January 20, 2017 Score: 77, Grade: C

• Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected onsite by rearranging based on the final cook temperature.
• Observed mold in the ice machine.
• Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected onsite by moving the foods to a different cooler.
• Must repair the gaskets of the reach in cooler in the front food service area.

Which Wich? (Food Service Inspections)
881 RIDGEWALK PKWY STE 102 WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
View inspections: January 23, 2017 Score: 94, Grade: A

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