Albany Herald

These establishments were inspected by the Dougherty County Environmental Health Office January 14-25.

The department scores on a 100-point scale with a score of 80 or greater considered to be passing.

Businesses and Agencies inspected are required to post score sheets where the public can see them. To contact the health office, call (229) 438-3943.

JANUARY 14

Four Sisters Cafe/Commissary, 406 Haley St. BLDG A

Score: 100

JANUARY 19

Bobby's Lounge, 1408 W. Broad Ave.

Score: 100

Little Jamaican Restaurant/Anne is the Caterer, 239 E. Oglethorpe

Score: 93

Notes: No certified food manager for establishment -- score from December 2008 posted -- ice scoop with handle in contact with ice -- reuse of single-service articles.

JANUARY 20

Albany Pretzel Bakery c/o Auntie Anne's, 2601 Dawson Road STE C-3

Score: 97

Notes: Observed food prep employees not wearing proper hair restraints.

Church's Chicken, 401 Oglethorpe Blvd.

Score: 93

Notes: No certified food manager for establishment -- observed inspection report not posted at drive through -- ice scoop with handle in contact with ice -- clean exterior of drink machine at drive thru.

Jackson Heights Elementary, 1305 E 2nd Ave.

Score: 89

Notes: Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine -- wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses -- no handwashing sign provided at handsink used by food employees -- hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.

Palmyra Nursing Home, Inc, 1904 Palmyra Road

Score: 96

Notes: Observed interior of oven encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.

Waffle House, 1702 E. Oglethorpe Blvd.

Score: 85

Notes: Observed soil buildup inside ice bin -- potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees fahrenheit. Items removed from improperly cooling unit and placed in walk-in cooler -- clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner -- floor of dry storage area in need of cleaning.

Wing Dixie & Deli, 2601 Dawson Road STE B4

Score: 95

Notes: Observed chemicals not stored properly -- no lid on trashcan in unisex bathroom.

JANUARY 21

Bayou's, 411 Philema Road

Score: 94

Notes: Observed prepared food not marked with date of preparation or date for disposal -- bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors -- mop sink removed from facility.

Bruster's, 2822 Old Dawson Road

Score: 100

Firehouse Subs, 2416 Dawson Road

Score: 85

Notes: No CGSM -- PHF cold holding above 41 degrees -- observed no lids on trashcans containing food residue.

JANUARY 22

AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar, 2406 N. Slappey

Score: 88

Notes: Observed soil buildup inside reach in coolers -- food found stored past disposal date marked -- dust buildup on fans in walkin cooler -- dead roaches on premises.

Downtown Eatery and More, 701 N. Jefferson St.

Score: 90

Notes: No certifited food manager for establishment -- observed employee with no hair restraint -- no lid on trashcan in restsroom.

Hampton Inn, 806 N. Westover Blvd.

Score: 100

JANUARY 23

Big Daddy's Lounge, 300 E. Broad Ave.

Score: 95

Notes: No certified food safety manager for establishment -- clean floor in customer area as needed, next to bar cooler as needed.

Rumors, 312 Thornton Drive

Score: 98

Notes: Observed no lid on trashcan in women's restroom -- hole in wall in men's restroom.

Sandtrap Lounge/Restaurant, 911 E. Oglethorpe Blvd.

Score: 98

Notes: Observed missing ceiling tiles and hole in floor next to 3 compartment sink.

JANUARY 25

Blackbeard's, 2209 N. Slappey

Score: 91

Notes: Observed uncovered food in prep area -- gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair --exterior of drink machine needs cleaning -- cove base missing -- floor rusted in walk in freezer and walk in cooler -- wall of walk in cooler needs cleaning -- pest activity.

Riverfront BBQ, 105 W. Broad Avenue

Score: 99

Notes: Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

Riverfront BBQ 2/ Mobile Unit, 105 W. Board Avenue

Score: 100

Starbucks Coffee, 417 Third Avenue P.O. Box 1828

Score: 100

Waffle House, 722 N. Westover Blvd.

Score: 94

Notes: Food prep employee not wearing hair restraint -- no permit posted -- trashcans with food not covered.

Willa's Place Homestyle Cooking, 2216 Palmyra Road

Score: 97

Notes: Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.

One Trick Pony, 2538 Dawson Road

Score: 98

Notes: No hand washing signs at handsink -- no lid on unisex employee bathroom trashcan.