Whitfield Restaurant Reports for Jan. 6

Published 12:00 pm Saturday, January 5, 2019

Whitfield County Environmental Health conducts inspections of restaurants and other food establishments. The inspectors may require a re-inspection. Restaurants and other food establishments are required by law to post their most recent inspection permit. The Daily Citizen-News lists areas where the establishments are out of compliance with the regulations. Recent scores for all six counties within the North Georgia Health District are available at www.nghd.org.

Bojangles’

884 College Drive

Current score: 98

Current grade: A

Previous score: 86

Previous grade: B

Comments: To-go plates stored under vent were not properly covered. Must cover all utensils and food surfaces to avoid contamination. Repair steam well and do not use until repaired.

Santiago’s Taqueria

2208 Cleveland Highway

Current score: 97

Current grade: A

Previous score: 92

Previous grade: A

Comments: Extra clean water container in back of truck did not have an appropriate plug. Do not use water in container. Use only adequate container with adequate closure.

Chick-fil-A

816 Walnut Square Blvd., suite 59

Current score: 96

Current grade: A

Previous score: 99

Previous grade: A

Comments: Burger buns in open bag at front counter and uncovered cookies observed. Food must remain covered and stored away from splash and other contamination.

Crescent City Tavern

324 Depot St.

Current score: 96

Current grade: A

Previous score: 88

Previous grade: B

Comments: Beer stored in ice that is not being/kept drained. Ice in cooler for drinks is not being kept drained. Ice must be kept drained so there is not standing water as ice melts. Corrected on site. A lot of grease on floor under and behind fryers. Clean floor. Keep written record of vomit/fecal events.

Varnell Cafe

3442 Cleveland Highway

Current score: 96

Current grade: A

Previous score: 94

Previous grade: A

Comments: Sanitizer too weak; maintain 100 parts per million chlorine. Corrected on site.

Gio’s Mexican Grill

603 Fleming St.

Current score: 94

Current grade: A

Previous score: 94

Previous grade: A

Comments: Raw shrimp thawing on table in container. Still frozen. Thaw under running cold water in meat sink or in refrigerator. Must not thaw at room temperature. Corrected on site. Knife stored in cup of water used to stir cheese dip. Must not store utensils in stagnant, unheated water. Store in dry, clean location or in water at 135 degrees or hotter. Replace torn gaskets in reach-in cooler. Do not use glazed, clay dishes until confirmed safe for use with food. Call office to discuss.

Lexi’s Place

3957 Cleveland Highway, suite C

Current score: 94

Current grade: A

Previous score: 99

Previous grade: A

Comments: Paper towels not available at hand sink. Must have paper towels at every hand sink. Corrected on site. Cups stacked while wet. Do not stack wet. Must air dry completely. Table by three-compartment sink is damaged and unable to be cleaned. Discard. Containers used for seasoning storage are not food grade. Change for food-grade containers or use food-grade liners.

Waffle House

1912 Chattanooga Road

Current score: 94

Current grade: A

Previous score: 88

Previous grade: B

Comments: Gravy and chili not in use was uncovered. Keep food covered when not in use to avoid contamination. Ansul not serviced. Last serviced November 2017. Call and have serviced immediately. Must be done by Dec. 31, 2018.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

938 Market St.

Current score: 93

Current grade: A

Previous score: 90

Previous grade: A

Comments: Employee drink without a straw stored over three-compartment sink. Drinks must have lid and straw and be kept segregated. Discarded. Corrected on site. Food (onions) on floor in walk-in. Store food six inches up off floor. Moved. Corrected on site. Raw chicken in vegetable prep sink. Vegetable sink is not for processing raw meats. Corrected on site.

Little Caesars Pizza

1263 N. Glenwood Ave.

Current score: 91

Current grade: A

Previous score: 91

Previous grade: A

Comments: Pepperoni at 47.5 degrees, wings at 48.9 degrees. Hold temperature controlled food at 41 degrees or below. Corrected on site.

Logan’s Roadhouse

811 Walnut Square Blvd.

Current score: 91

Current grade: A

Previous score: 85

Previous grade: B

Comments: Cold well in disrepair again — equipment has history of disrepair. Repaired multiple times. Must be replaced; do not try to repair again. Do not use cold well until replaced and keeping temperature controlled foods at 41 degrees or colder. Call when done; must re-check. Note: Must be replaced by Feb. 1.

AMC Walnut Square 12

875 Walnut Square Blvd.

Current score: 86

Current grade: B

Previous score: 98

Previous grade: A

Comments: Establishment does not have a Certified Food Safety Manager certificate posted for public view. Cleaning product over food (cheese). Do not store toxic items over food. Moved. Corrected on site. Employee scooping popcorn with nail polish on fingers. Gloves are required when handling food if polish is worn. Box of straws on floor. Store single-service items six inches up off floor. Moved. Corrected on site. Handles of food drawers are sticky; inspection sheet sticky. Clean all food and non-food contact surfaces to sight and touch.

Cici’s Pizza

1345 W. Walnut Ave.

Current score: 88

Current grade: B

Previous score: 87

Previous grade: B

Comments: Pasta at 44.2 degrees, salad mix at 44.3 degrees. Hold temperature controlled food cold at 41 degrees or colder. Corrected on site. Deep dish meat pizza at 120.3 degrees, stuffed crust pizza at 123.3 degrees. Hold temperature controlled food hot at 135 degrees or hotter. Discarded. Torn gaskets in cold hold drawers; replace gaskets.

Yoly’s Tacos

2505 Antioch Road

Current score: 84

Current grade: B

Previous score: 78

Previous grade: C

Comments: Three-compartment sink with water and no sanitizer being used. Must check for chlorine before use at 50 parts per million. Corrected on site. Chorizo reheated for hot holding did not reach 165 degrees. Reheated to 193 degrees. Food must be reheated to 165 degrees or hotter when reheating to hold. Corrected on site. Beans and steak in cooling process were stored in deep, covered containers. Continue to use metal containers. Do not cover. Use shallow containers. Must properly train employees. Employees have lack of base food safety procedures.

El Sueño Mexican Restaurant

4109 S. Dixie Highway

Current score: 80

Current grade: B

Previous score: 96

Previous grade: A

Comments: Sanitizer bucket solution too weak; no remaining chlorine. Change sanitizer frequently and check frequently (every two hour or more often). Must maintain a level of 100 parts per million chlorine at all times to disinfect surface. Corrected on site. Steam table was turned off for one hour (while restaurant closed) but left food in well. Never leave food at room temperature or turn off heat/cold source. If equipment is turned off, food must be removed first and stored at appropriate temperatures or cooled appropriately. Two items reheated, the others were discarded. Corrected on site. Rice was left on table top to cool for later use. Food must be properly cooled (per information sheet provided) or held at 135 degrees or hotter. Use shallow, metal pans; do not cover. Corrected on site. Temperature controlled foods not date-marked. Date-mark all temperature controlled foods; seven-day maximum. Discard at end of seventh day. Corrected on site. Wet wiping cloth left on prep table. All wet towels must be placed in sanitizer solution while not in use. Corrected on site.