Restaurant report card — Murray County

Published 10:08 pm Sunday, April 13, 2014

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Murray County Environmental Health conducts inspections of restaurants. The inspectors may require a re-inspection. Restaurants are required by law to post their most recent inspection permit.

The Daily Citizen lists areas where the establishments are out of compliance with the regulations. Recent restaurant scores for all six counties within the North Georgia Health District are available at www.nghd.org.

Arby’s, 1107 N. Third  Ave.

Current score: 100

Current grade: A

Previous score: 96

Previous grade: A

Comments: None.

Domino’s Pizza, 3551 Highway 411 N.

Current score: 100

Current grade: A

Previous score: 96

Previous grade: A

Comments: Observed no employee health policy in place. Acquire policy. Observed cold water partially inoperable at hand sink. Repair valve.

Edna’s, 1300 Highway 411 S.

Current score: 100

Current grade: A

Previous score: 96

Previous grade: A

Comments: None.

Herbalife International Vida Mejor, 127 Murray Plaza

Current score: 100

Current grade: A

Previous score: 100

Previous grade: A

Comments: None.

Taco Bell, 1073 N. Third Ave.

Current score: 100

Current grade: A

Previous score: 100

Previous grade: A

Comments: None.

Backstage Coffee and Deli, 117 E. Market St.

Current score: 99

Current grade: A

Previous score: 97

Previous grade: A

Comments: Observed no self-closer on restroom door. Install self-closer.

Big V, 716 N. Third Ave.

Current score: 99

Current grade: A

Previous score: 93

Previous grade: A

Comments: Observed paint peeling on floor in rear of building. Repaint floor.

Quizno’s, 630 South Third Ave.

Current score: 99

Current grade: A

Previous score: 100

Previous grade: A

Comments: Observed a box of cup lids on the floor of stock room. All single-service articles must be stored 6 inches off of floor.

Los Amigos,

 604 N. Third Ave.

Current score: 96

Current grade: A

Previous score: 99

Previous grade: A

Comments: Observed employee chewing gum while cooking. Food employees may not chew gum at any time while in the prep area. Corrected on site.

Village Cafeteria, 121 N. Second Ave.

Current score: 96

Current grade: A

Previous score: 100

Previous grade: A

Comments: Observed no towels present at hand sink. Hand sinks must be properly supplied at all times. Corrected on site.

Dave’s Chili Dogs, 6175 S. Third Ave.

Current score: 95

Current grade: A

Previous score: 97

Previous grade: A

Comments: Observed no Certified Food Safety manager on staff. Acquire accreditation. Observe paint flaking on floor. Repaint floor.

Krystal, 1123 N. Third Ave.

Current score: 95

Current grade: A

Previous score: 90

Previous grade: A

Comments: Observed employee documenting food temperatures without sterilizing thermometer between products. Thermometer must be sterilized before and between uses. Observed very soiled garbage storage area. Garbage area must be maintained at all times. Repeat item. Observed missing and soiled light covers in rear of store. Replace or clean covers.

Biscuit Box, 1097 Highway 411 South

Current score: 94

Current grade: A

Previous score: 86

Previous grade: B

Comments: Observed dry beans stored in open container. Store beans in sealed container. Observed wall in disrepair in ware washing area. Repair.

McDonald’s, 1047 N. Third Ave.

Current score: 94

Current grade: A

Previous score: 84

Previous grade: B

Comments: Observed bacon sitting out uncovered. Store all prepared foods with a cover for protection. Observed dirty top of self-serve drink machine. Please clean this very frequently as flies and dust/debris accumulate quickly.

Pizza King, 500 South Third Ave.

Current score: 91

Current grade: A

Previous score: 91

Previous grade: A

Comments: Observed lasagna at 47 degrees. All foods should be held cold below 41 degrees. Corrected on site. Observed improper cooling methods for lasagna. All foods shall be cooled to 41 degrees within six hours total. Corrected on site.

Zaxby’s,

1015 N. Third Ave.

Current score: 91

Current grade: A

Previous score: 99

Previous grade: A

Comments: Observed chicken tenders held at 120 degrees. All hot foods must be held at 135 degrees or higher.

Little Caesars Pizza, 505 G.I. Maddox Parkway

Current score: 87

Current grade: B

Previous score: 93

Previous grade: A

Comments: Observed pizza sauce stored at room temperature. Sauce must be stored at 41 degrees or less or 135 degrees or more at all times. Corrected on site. Sauce tossed. Observed timer out on pre-made pizza rack. Time verified and pizzas transferred to rack with working timer. Corrected on site.

Cafe 411, 15186 Highway 411 N.

Current score: 78

Current grade: C

Previous score: 99

Previous grade: A

Comments: Observed no Certified Food Safety Manager on staff. Acquire certification.  Observed no cold water at hand sink in kitchen. Hands cannot be properly washed without cold water. Repair cold water. Observed cobblers in cooler that were not prepared in kitchen.  Outside source?

Huddle House, 612 South Third Ave. (March 19)

Current score: 71

Current grade: C

Previous score: 73

Previous grade: C

Comments: No one present that has proof of certification in food safety. This store must have someone certified NOW. Observed eggs stored over tomatoes in cooler. All potentially hazardous foods shall be stored below ready to eat items. Observed eggs, omelet mix, ham, steak, all stored at 46 to 48 degrees. These shall be stored 41 degrees or less. Observed knife used for cutting foods stored between cooler and grill. Store in a sanitary location. Repeat violation. Observed roach traps stored behind waffle irons. Maintain agreement with professional pest company.

Huddle House, 612 South Third Ave. (follow-up on March 21)

Current score: 84

Current grade: B

Previous score: 71

Previous grade: C

Comments: No one present with certification. Prep tables are not being sanitized with sanitizer solution of proper strength. Observed food preparer with cigarettes hanging out of pockets while cooking food. Observed no sanitizer in the wiping cloth station. Observed no current inspection posted in view for public consumption. Observed food preparer grasping the wrong end of spoons at cooking station. Turn spoons where handles only are being touched. Also observed dirty can opener. Also, all handles of drawers, cabinets, refrigerator doors need to be sanitized frequently.