Restaurant Inspections: Bad-Smelling Meat, Expired Beans, Flies, Mold

The Cherokee County Environmental Health Department conducted food service inspections Nov. 2-9 at the following establishments:

Arbor Cafe (Food Service Inspections)
1998 GIBBS DR BALL GROUND, GA 30107
View inspections: November 5, 2016 Score: 100, Grade: A

Brooklyn Joe's Pizza (Food Service Inspections)*
2060 CUMMING HWY STE 700 CANTON, GA 30114
View inspections:November 3, 2016 Score: 85, Grade: B

• Observed improper vertical and horizontal separation of raw from raw foods and raw from ready to eat foods. Corrected onsite by arranging them based on the final cook temperature. Corrected On-Site.
• Observed foods stored/used for more than 2 days not date marked. Must date mark the foods and told them that they have 7 days to use from the date of preparation. Corrected On-Site.
• Observed tongs stored wrong way. Must store the handles upward so that there is no contamination caused by hands. Corrected On-Site.
• Observed the doors of the microwave and gaskets of the coolers dirty. Must clean thoroughly.

Bub-Ba-Q (Food Service Inspections)*
10020 HWY 92 STE 100 WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
View inspections:November 7, 2016 Score: 74, Grade: C

• Observed cooked foods not reheated to 165 degrees before hot holding. Corrected onsite by reheating the foods to 165 degrees for 15 seconds. Corrected On-Site.
• Observed one of the reach in cooler in the kitchen at 72 degrees Fahrenheit. The foods stored in the cooler were between 68 and 70 degrees and smelled bad (chicken and hamburger). Corrected onsite by discarding the food. Corrected On-Site.
• Observed potentially hazardous food held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected onsite by reheating the foods to 165 degrees and hot holding. Corrected On-Site.
• Observed inconsistent date marking procedure. Baked beans were made on 10/20/2016 and were being still held in the walk in cooler for serving. Corrected onsite by discarding the food. Must discard the foods prepared onsite with in 7 days. Corrected On-Site
• Observed beef brisket cooled at room temperature. Must cool in the walk in cooler. Make sure to spread them evenly and cool them in shallow pans.
• Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
• Note: a follow-up inspection was noted on the report, but no date was provided.

Checker's Drive-In Restaurant (Food Service Inspections)
9500 HWY 92 WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
View inspections:November 8, 2016 Score: 91, Grade: A

Comfort Suites (Tourist Accommodation Inspections)
340 PARKWAY 575 WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
View inspections:November 4, 2016 Score: 100, Grade: A (2014)

Days Inn (Tourist Accommodation Inspections)
164 NORTHPOINT WAY ACWORTH, GA 30102
View inspections:November 3, 2016 Score: 93, Grade: A (2014)

Dean Rusk Middle School (Food Service Inspections)
4695 HICKORY RD CANTON, GA 30115
View inspections:November 3, 2016 Score: 100, Grade: A

Dominic's NY Pizza (Food Service Inspections)
3300 MARJAN DR ATLANTA, GA 30340
View inspections:November 3, 2016 Score: 100, Grade: A

Great Wall (Food Service Inspections)
8014 CUMMING HWY STE 406 CANTON, GA 30115
View inspections:November 8, 2016 Score: 96, Grade: A

Hamilton Inn (Tourist Accommodation Inspections)
5475 WADE GREEN RD ACWORTH, GA 30102
View inspections:November 8, 2016 Score: 93, Grade: A (2014)

Hampton Inn (Tourist Accommodation Inspections)
450 PARKWAY 575 WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
View inspections:November 4, 2016 Score: 100, Grade: A (2014)

Hardee's (Food Service Inspections)*
1097 HWY 92 ACWORTH, GA 30102
View inspections:November 3, 2016 Score: 87, Grade: B

• Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
• Observed food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminated.
• Observed the microwave soiled.
• Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease or soil deposits.
• Observed the ice scoop lying down on a counter. Ice scoop must be stored with the handle up.
• Observed wet mops not hunt to dry. All equipment and/or utensils must be stored so that it could be air-dried.
• Observed several gaskets on a few cold-holding units that are in poor repair.
• Observed interior of walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler were soiled with accumulation of food residue.
• Observed mop/service sink in disrepair.
• Observed a build-up of grease and food residue between and behind equipment. Must keep facility clean in all areas.
• Observed live flies in the kitchen and dining area. Must ensure to find a way to control the pest activity inside the facility.

Hickory Flat Elementary School (Food Service Inspections)
2755 E CHEROKEE DR CANTON, GA 30115
View inspections:November 3, 2016 Score: 100, Grade: A

InTown Suites (Tourist Accommodation Inspections)
470 PARKWAY 575 WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
View inspections:November 8, 2016 Score: 93, Grade: A (2014)

Joseph Knox Elementary School (Food Service Inspections)
151 RIVER BEND WAY CANTON, GA 30114
View inspections:November 4, 2016 Score: 96, Grade: A

Krystal (Food Service Inspections)
6261 HIGHWAY 92 ACWORTH, GA 30102
View inspections:November 4, 2016 Score: 92, Grade: A

La Parrilla (Food Service Inspections)
1810 CUMMING HWY STE 1000 CANTON, GA 30114
View inspections:November 3, 2016 Score: 92, Grade: A

Liberty Elementary School (Food Service Inspections)
10500 BELLS FERRY RD CANTON, GA 30114
View inspections:November 7, 2016 Score: 96, Grade: A

McDonald's (Food Service Inspections)
1429 RIVERSTONE PKWY CANTON, GA 30114
View inspections:November 8, 2016 Score: 91, Grade: A

Philly Connection (Food Service Inspections)
10020 HWY 92 STE 140 WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
View inspections:November 7, 2016 Score: 100, Grade: A

Philly Connection (Food Service Inspections)
10020 HWY 92 STE 140 WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
View inspections:November 7, 2016 Score: 100, Grade: A

Pine Crest Motor Lodge (Tourist Accommodation Inspections)
2330 HOLLY SPRINGS PKWY HOLLY SPRINGS, GA 30142
View inspections:November 3, 2016 Score: 91, Grade: A (2014)

Stars & Strikes (Food Service Inspections)
10010 HIGHWAY 92 WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
View inspections:November 4, 2016 Score: 96, Grade: A

Stay Lodge (Tourist Accommodation Inspections)
106 WOODPARK BLVD WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
View inspections:November 7, 2016 Score: 98, Grade: A (2014)

Stevi B's (Food Service Inspections)*
10020 HWY 92 WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
View inspections:November 4, 2016 Score: 81, Grade: B

• Observed the inside of the ice machine covered with mold. Must clean and sanitize thoroughly at the end of the day by discarding the ice.
• Observed improper hot holding temperatures on the buffet line. Corrected on site by discarding the food. Took off points because there is no time labelled and the prep work starts at 9 a.m. Corrected On-Site.
• Observed Pizza boxes stored on the floor . Corrected onsite by moving the boxes to the shelf and discarding the boxes that were subjected to contamination. Corrected On-Site.
• Observed ceilings covered with sauce. Vents in the kitchen were dirty and covered fully with dust. The wall behind the 3 compartment sink is covered with mold. Must clean thoroughly.

Subway (Food Service Inspections)
2060 CUMMING HWY STE 500 CANTON, GA 30114
View inspections:November 3, 2016 Score: 100, Grade: A

Taco Bell (Food Service Inspections)
10050 HWY 92 WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
View inspections:November 4, 2016 Score: 99, Grade: A

Taco Mac (Food Service Inspections)*
1810 CUMMING HWY STE 1100 CANTON, GA 30114
View inspections:November 3, 2016 Score: 70, Grade: C

• Observed employee preparing food not washing hands in between the tasks. Kept raw hamburger on the stove and touched the cooked chicken to cut and serve the customer. Corrected onsite by discarding the chicken and washing hands.
• Observed employee touching ready to eat foods (cooked chicken and hamburger) with bare hands. Corrected onsite by throwing the chicken in the trash. Corrected On-Site.
• Observed open cups (of employees) with drinks in the food preparation area. Corrected onsite by removing the cups. Educated the management that the employees can drink from a closed cup with a straw and that they have to be stored in a designated area. Corrected On-Site
• Observed food uncovered in the kitchen. Corrected onsite by covering with caps and lids. Corrected On-Site.
• Observed inside of the ice machine and other food contact surfaces dirty. Must clean and sanitize thoroughly; will check during the follow up inspection.
• Observed the foods in one of the prep top cooler above 41. Corrected onsite by discarding the food because they were not sure about the time. Corrected On-Site.
• Observed plate left to scoop chicken left in the food. Several pans of food in the reach in and walk in cooler are stacked one above the other where in the bottom part of the pan is directly touching the food. Corrected onsite by removing the pans one above the other and properly covering with lids. Corrected On-Site.
• Observed the outside of the coolers that the gaskets very dirty.
• Remarks: overall the facility needs a thorough clean up and the health department will review the non continuous cooking process of chicken wings.
• A follow-up inspection is planned for Nov. 14.

Waffle House 924 (Food Service Inspections)*
5685 BELLS FERRY RD ACWORTH, GA 30102
View inspections:November 3, 2016 Score: 83, Grade: B

• Observed bacon found stored in a standing cooler uncovered, subject to contamination.
• Observed soil build-up inside ice machine. Also observed food contact surfaces not cleaned properly after being contaminated.
• Observed flip-top cooler not maintaining food at proper temperature. Ham and tomatoes were being held at 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Observed wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
• Observed ice scoops were being stored properly with handle up.
• Observed several coolers gaskets are in poor repair. must clean and/or replace.
• Observed build-up of food stuffs on and behind equipment. must keep facility clean.
• Observed live flies in the facility. Noted back door is not self-closing. Must ensure door is kept closed.

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