Restaurant report cards — Whitfield County

Published 10:19 pm Sunday, June 12, 2016

Pupuseria Salvadorena La Bendicion, 307 Smith Industrial Blvd., Suite C-D

Currents score: 98

Currents grade: A

Previous score: 99

Previous grade: A

Comments: Remove carpet from under freezer and drinks and ice.

Little Caesar’s Pizza, 1267 N. Glenwood Ave.

Currents score: 96

Currents grade: A

Previous score: 95

Previous grade: A

Comments: Several employee drinks in bottles. Drinks must be in single-service cup with lid and straw. Large pitcher in hand sink, do not put anything in hand sink. Do not block hand sink in any way.

Panda House, 3925 Cleveland Highway, Space C

Currents score: 96

Currents grade: A

Previous score: 97

Previous grade: A

Comments: Observed buildup on walls and equipment handles. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned as needed. Screen must be replaced and gaps sealed at back door.

Oakwood Cafe, 195 W. Cuyler St.

Currents score: 94

Currents grade: A

Previous score: 75

Previous grade: C

Comments: Cut lemons at drink station were uncovered. Food must remain covered to protect from contamination. Sanitizer in buckets was weak. Check frequently due to heavy use. Employee was observed touching her mouth/chin while wearing gloves. Never touch face with gloves. Repair floors, walls and ceilings. Service Ansul.

Panda Express, 1521 W. Walnut Ave.

Currents score: 93

Currents grade: A

Previous score: 91

Previous grade: A

Comments: Sanitizer level too low in cloth bucket. Vegetables being process in meat sink. Vegetables must be processed in designated vegetable sink. Do not process raw meats in sink.

IHOP, 1510 W. Walnut Ave.

Currents score: 91

Currents grade: A

Previous score: 90

Previous grade: A

Comments: Wiping cloths on counters, store cloths in sanitizer when not in hand. Replace cooler gaskets. Replace broken floor tiles. Service Ansul system. Replace broken ceiling vent/grates. Flies.

Vallarta Taqueria, 801 E. Walnut Ave.

Currents score: 90

Currents grade: A

Previous score: 75

Previous grade: C

Comments: Sanitizer in cloth bucket was weak. Check frequently. Replace broken dicer plate and wash dicer to remove stuck food. Evidence of lettuce in meat sink. Vegetables must only be washed in vegetable sink. Do not store ice buckets in hallway area that is not approved for storage. Make sure to use only the gloves labeled for food service. Service Ansul.

Peking Express, 408 N. Glenwood Ave.

Currents score: 89

Currents grade: B

Previous score: 87

Previous grade: B

Comments: Wiping cloths on counter tops. Submerge cloths in sanitizer when not in hand. Racks in walk-in and dry storage have visible food buildup on them. Clean racks. Replace broken faucet at mop sink. Very bad odor from dumpster; replace dumpster with clean one. Gaps under back door to outside. Close gaps to prevent entry of insects.

Hardee’s, 580 E. Walnut Ave.

Currents score: 86

Currents grade: B

Previous score: 91

Previous grade: A

Comments: Egg mix 51 degrees, cheese 50 degrees and 51.6 degrees, lettuce 65 degrees. Hold time and temperature controlled safety foods at 41 degrees or below. Racks of bread stored under three-compartment sink draining board. Bread wet from dripping water. Do not store food under three-compartment sink.

Bojangles, 884 College Drive

Currents score: 84

Currents grade: B

Previous score: 90

Previous grade: A

Comments: Sliced cheese 48.5 degrees. Hold time and temperature control safety foods cold at 41 degrees or below. Do not store cloth buckets on floor. Cloths on counters. Store cloths in sanitizer when not in hand. Torn cooler gaskets; replace gaskets. Dumpster doors open, keep door closed.