Whitfield Restaurant Reports for March 3

Published 11:40 am Saturday, March 2, 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.

Beaverdale Elementary School

9196 Highway 2

Current score: 100

Previous score: A

Current grade: 97

Previous grade: A

Comments: Must have maximum registering thermometer for high-temperature dish machine.

Native

825 Chattanooga Ave.

Current score: 100

Previous score: A

Current grade: N/A (new)

Previous grade: N/A

Comments: None.

Coahulla Creek High School

3361 Crow Road

Current score: 99

Previous score: A

Current grade: 96

Previous grade: A

Comments: Observed dust/debris accumulation on fan in dish machine area and fan covers in walk-in coolers. Must keep clean and free of accumulation. Must have maximum registering thermometer for high-temperature dish machine.

John’s Bar-B-Que

411 N. Glenwood Ave.

Current score: 99

Previous score: A

Current grade: 97

Previous grade: A

Comments: Torn gaskets in reach-in cooler; replace gaskets.

Regional Youth Detention Center

2735 Underwood Road

Current score: 99

Previous score: A

Current grade: 99

Previous grade: A

Comments: Using crates for storage shelving. Shelving must be constructed so it has 6 inches clearance and it’s easy to clean (walk-in freezer). Strongly recommend a paper towel dispenser that is no-touch. Must have bleach to clean mildew in walk-in cooler. Leak must be repaired first.

Yoly’s Tacos

2505 Airport Road

Current score: 99

Previous score: A

Current grade: 69

Previous grade: U

Comments: Remove insulation and duct tape from bottom cabinets. Material is not easy to clean. Use removable plastic liners if needed (to be easily removed and washed). Cabinet surfaces not smooth and easy to clean. Remove, repaint or repair. Make all surfaces smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean. Use bright colored Band-Aids, not skin colored.

Domino’s Pizza

2518 Cleveland Highway suite 14

Current score: 98

Previous score: A

Current grade: N/A

Previous grade: N/A

Comments: Observed scoop in cornmeal stored with handle in contact with cornmeal. Do not store scoops with handle in contact with food. Corrected on site. Observed pizza boxes stored with food contact portion unprotected. Invert/cover pizza boxes while stored. Corrected on site. Observed unused equipment stored under shelving. Remove unused equipment from premises and do not store anything on the floor/under shelving. All storage units must be 6 inches off the floor. Corrected on site. Change of ownership — 60-day recheck.

Stadium BBQ & Grill

933 Market St.

Current score: 98

Previous score: A

Current grade: 93

Previous grade: A

Comments: Must have correct test strips for sanitizer being used at three-compartment sink/sanitizer buckets. Keep shelving in kitchen clear and free from accumulations. All shelving must be 6 inches off floor and floor under shelving kept clean.

Cold Creek at North Oaks

101 North Oaks Drive unit 1

Current score: 97

Previous score: A

Current grade: N/A (new)

Previous grade: N/A

Comments: All doors to outside must be fully self-closing. Back door is not self-closing.

Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries

1303 W. Walnut Ave. suite 203

Current score: 97

Previous score: A

Current grade: 98

Previous grade: A

Comments: Ice in bottled water container is not kept drained. Water must be drained off of ice as it melts. Self-serve lemons are not protected from cough/sneeze of customer. Need a sneeze guard over lemons.

Gill’s Grill

1511 Abutment Road

Current score: 95

Previous score: A

Current grade: 96

Previous grade: A

Comments: Observed insufficient sanitizer in sani-buckets. Must keep sanitizer within required parameters. Corrected on site. Observed basket on ice machine door in need of repair. Repair/replace gasket.

The Filling Station

316 N. Hamilton St.

Current score: 95

Previous score: A

Current grade: 97

Previous grade: A

Comments: Observed reach-in cooler with no thermometer present. All coolers must have a thermometer. Observed containers stacked wet. All containers must air dry prior to stacking. Observed single-service articles stored with food contact surfaces exposed and open to contamination. Must store single-service articles covered or inverted. Observed no test strips on site for sani-buckets. Must have test strips on hand.

McDonald’s

2531 E. Walnut Ave.

Current score: 95

Previous score: A

Current grade: 91

Previous grade: A

Comments: Several health policies were not signed by management. All employees must sign in correct space and management signs on bottom. Signed. Corrected on site. Front hand sink blocked; do not block hand sinks. Must always be fully accessible. Corrected on site. Two reach-in cooler/freezer doors are not sealing. Doors must hold seal.

Papa’s Pizza To Go

1509 Dawnville Road

Current score: 95

Previous score: A

Current grade: 89

Previous grade: B

Comments: Sheet pans in vegetable sink air drying. Vegetable sink is for washing fruits/vegetables only. Pans removed. Need more air dry racks/space. Corrected on site. Handles of scoops in food. Store handles up out of food. Corrected on site. Torn cooler gaskets; replace gaskets.

Chick-fil-A

1517 W. Walnut Ave.

Current score: 94

Previous score: A

Current grade: N/A

Previous grade: N/A

Comments: Observed chemical spray bottles stored next to food/food contact surfaces. Store in approved location. Corrected on site. Observed containers stacked while still wet. Must air dry containers prior to stacking. Observed single-service articles stored face up and subject to contamination. Store inverted/covered. No high temperature measuring device on site for high-temperature dish machine. Must have on site. Post choking poster in patron area.

Dalton-Whitfield Senior Center

302 Cappes St.

Current score: 93

Previous score: A

Current grade: 90

Previous grade: A

Comments: Several ready-to-eat and time/temperature controlled foods in reach-in cooler not dated with expiration date. Date all hazardous foods that are ready to eat with seven days or preparation. Day one is your prep/open date. Establishment does not have a thin probe thermometer for checking thin foods. Thin probe thermometer is required. Must have Certified Food Safety Manager by April 17.

Jersey Mike’s Subs

1367 W. Walnut Ave.

Current score: 93

Previous score: A

Current grade: 91

Previous grade: A

Comments: Observed d-Con rodenticide stored in facility. Any rodenticide in establishment must be approved for use in restaurants. Observed SafeServ certificate and choking poster not posted in patron area. Post these in patron area. Observed handwashing signage missing in ladies restroom. Replace missing/handwashing signage in ladies restroom. Observed metal pans stacked while still wet. All containers must air dry completely prior to stacking. Observed wrong test strips for sanitizer being used. Must have correct test strips for sanitizer being used.

Miracle’s Pizzeria

2208 Cleveland Highway suite C

Current score: 93

Previous score: A

Current grade: 94

Previous grade: A

Comments: Too many days on ready to eat and time/temperature controlled foods. Day one is when you open package. Re-dated. Corrected on site. Ansul out of date; service Ansul. Too dark; replace lights that are out.

O’Charley’s

1520 W. Walnut Ave.

Current score: 92

Previous score: A

Current grade: 87

Previous grade: B

Comments: Several food contact containers were still soiled. Clean all food contact containers to sight and touch. Re-washed. Corrected on site. Unlabeled bulk container. Label all bulk agricultural products. Labeled. Corrected on site. Wet stacking — air dry containers.

Chili’s Grill & Bar Restaurant

881 College Drive

Current score: 91

Previous score: A

Current grade: 94

Previous grade: A

Comments: Observed food residue on can opener and holster. Observed build-up on soda gun and holsters at bar. Keep these items clean. Observed cooler with no thermometer present. Must have thermometer in coolers. Observed containers stacked while wet. Containers must air dry prior to stacking. Observed soup bowls stored with food contact surface not protected. Invert or cover bowls. Food picks must be stored such that food contact portion is protected. Observed stored in haphazard site. Observed hood with no grease collection pan; replace missing pan. Post choking poster in patron area. Post inspection report in to-go area also.

The Oyster

933 Market St. suite 12

Current score: 91

Previous score: A

Current grade: 92

Previous grade: A

Comments: Items served raw or cooked to order on menu must be denoted by an asterisk and that asterisk be included at beginning of consumer advisory statement. Inspection report not posted. Must post most recent inspection report in approved location. Replace missing handwash sign in women’s restroom. All scoops must have handles and handle not stored in contact with food. Do not store knives on magnetic knife rack. Store covered/protected. Invert/cover single-service articles to protect food contact surface. Restrooms for ladies and employees must have trash cans with lids. Floor in need of repair in several areas. Base missing and in need of repair in several areas.

Domino’s Pizza

3591 Chattanooga Road

Current score: 90

Previous score: A

Current grade: N/A

Previous grade: N/A

Comments: Food service currently operating without a permit due to ownership change. Person in charge must ensure new permit is applied for prior to opening. Close facility until valid permit obtained. Observed no Certified Food Safety Manager certificate displayed. Must post Certified Food Safety Manager certification in public view. Observed non-approved insecticide stored on premises. Discarded. Only use insecticides that are approved for use in food service establishments. Corrected on site. Observed no inspection report posted. Must post most recent report in approved location. Observed plastic containers stacked while wet. Containers must air dry prior to stacking. Corrected on site. Observed single-service articles stored unprotected from possible contamination. Store covered or inverted to protect food contact surface. Corrected on site. Change of ownership.

Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen

1247 Glenwood Ave.

Current score: 87

Previous score: B

Current grade: 94

Previous grade: A

Comments: Observed temperature controlled foods hot held at temperatures less than 135 degrees. Do not double stack individual side items in hot hold pass-through, as this is against manufacturer’s recommendations and will result in improper hot holding. Items discarded. Temperature controlled foods must be held at temperatures of 135 degrees or more. Corrected on site. Observed n inspection report posted at drive-up window. Must post most recent inspection report at drive-up window. Observed knife stored on magnetic knife rack. All utensils must be stored covered/protected. Remove magnetic knife rack. Grout in floor in several area is in need of repair. Several base tiles broken/missing and in need of repair. Corners of walls in need of repair in several areas. Floors, walls and ceilings must be kept smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable and in good repair.

Bojangles’

1253 Glenwood Ave.

Current score: 85

Previous score: B

Current grade: 93

Previous grade: A

Comments: Observed temperature controlled foods held at temperatures less than 135 degrees in steam table units. All items less than 135 degrees were discarded. Temperature controlled food must be held hot at temperatures 135 degrees or greater. Corrected on site. Post inspection report in approved location. Also post report in drive-up window. Post choking poster in patron area. Any items used as scoops in food must have handles and handle stored not in contact with food. Observed coffee cup used as soap in grits storage container. Observed containers stacked while still wet. Containers must air dry prior to stacking. Observed trash can in ladies room with broken lid. Replace lid. Observed ceiling vents and covers in walk-in cooler with debris accumulated. Keep these clean. Clean biscuit making area. Flour is on all surfaces/equipment. Observed drive-up window not fully self-closing. Repair drive-up window.