Food for Thought- Restaurant Inspections October 11 - 1 7, 2007 - WALB.com, Albany News, Weather, Sports

The following food service establishments were inspected by the Dougherty County Health Department.  Category I violations are deemed to be an imminent health hazard to the consumer and must be corrected immediately.  Category II violations are deemed to be critical operational and maintenance violations and must be corrected within 72 hours.  Category III violations are general requirements that establishments must meet to maintain an environment conducive to good food management practices and to meet consumer expectations; these violations must be corrected within a reasonable time period.  Any questions should be directed to the Environmental Health Section of the Dougherty County Health Department at the address and/or phone number above.

RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS OCTOBER 11 - 17

• 1. Applejax Sports Bar and Lounge - 1303 East Broad Avenue - Albany GA 31705

Permit #0470706704

Inspection Date - October 12, 2007

            Score - 93 - Permitting Inspection

            Violations:

• Store open bags of food in sealed containers (Category II)
• Refrigerator must hold minimum temperature of 41F - 60F at time of inspection (Category III)
• Store used wiping rags in sanitizer solution (Category II)
• Provide a covered trash can for unisex restroom (Category III)
• Evidence of pest activity at 4 compartment sink (Category III)

2.         Club Farenheit - 1600 East Oglethorpe Blvd - Albany GA 31705

                     Permit # 0470706383

                        Inspection Date - October 12, 2007

            Score - 97  Permitting Inspection

            Violations:

• Seal/Paint all raw wood as needed - shelving in storage area (Category III)
• Clean trash debris from around dumpster (Category III)
• Place covers over lights in storage area (Category III)

3. 3 Squares Diner - 303 East Oakridge Drive - Albany GA 31705

Permit # 0470404043

Inspection Date - October 12, 2007

            Score - 90

            Violations:

• Raw meat items stored above prepared food items in reach-in; Vegetables washed in three compartment sink (Category I)
• Dishes stacked wet; Improper ice scoop storage; Improper use of inverted milk crates for storage (Category II)
• Food items stored on floor in storage area and walk-ins (Category II)

4. St. Claires Community Center - 2005 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd - Albany GA 31705

Permit # 0470101786

Inspection Date - October 12, 2007

            Score - 100

5. Maryland Fried Chicken - 510 North Slappey - Albany GA 31701

Permit # 0479800065

Inspection Date - October 11, 2007

            Score - 93

            Violations:

• Store single serve utensils 6" or more above the floor (Category II)
• Hang wet mops to dry between uses (Category II)
• Clean dust from ceilings as needed (Category III)
• Repair hot hold cabinet door to close and seal tightly (Category II)
• Repair leaking faucet at outside mop wash area (Category III)
• Keep all food in cold storage covered (Category II)

6. Salvation Army Mobile Unit - 304 West 2^nd Avenue - Albany GA 31701

Permit # 0470404241

Inspection Date - October 15, 2007

            Score - 91

            Violations:

• Food items stored on floor (Category II)
• Single service items stored on floor (Category II)
• Cleansers stored with single service items and clean utensils (Category I)

7. Salvation Army Soup Kitchen - 304 2^nd Avenue - Albany GA 31701

Score  94

      Violations:

• Food items must be stored 6" from the floor (Category II) - Repeat
• Seal raw wood in dry storage (Category III)
• Provide paper towels and soap in employee restroom; Provide lid on trash can in employee restroom; Provide paper towels at handwash sink (Category II)

8. Applebee's - 637 Westover Blvd - Albany GA 31707

Permit # 0479800051

Inspection Date - October 11, 2007

            Score - 84

            Violations:

• Remove out of date milk from service at bar - expiration date 9/27/2007 (Category I)
• Store food pans on approved food contact surfaces during food preparation (Category II)
• Manual dishwashing procedure not correct pans have food residue and tape on food contact surfaces (Category II)
• Repair or replace worn cutting boards (Category II)
• Air dry pans and glasses after washing (Category II)
• Cover kitchen trash cans (Category III)
• Store salad mix barrel 6" off floor (Category II)

9. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary - 3123 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive - Albany GA 31701

Permit #0479900562

Inspection Date - October 16, 2007

            Score - 95

            Violations:

• Clean mold from interior of ice machine (Category II) - Repeat

10. Lamar Reese Elementary - 1215 Lily Pond Road - Albany GA 31721

Permit # 0479900572

Inspection Date - October 16, 2007

            Score - 95

            Violations:

• No sanitizer in use at three compartment sink, Chlorine 50-100ppm QAC 200ppm (Category II)
• Inverted milk crates are unapproved shelving for storage (Category II)
• Provide soap and paper towels or repair hand dryer in girls restroom nearest the cafeteria (Category II)

RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS from the Environmental Health Section of the Dougherty County Health Department.

September 27 - October 3, 2007