Albany Herald

These establishments were inspected by the Dougherty County Environmental Health Office Jan. 12-25.

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.

JAN. 12

South Georgia Regional Achievement, 1001 Highland Ave.

Score: 89

Notes: Observed no sanitizer in second compartment of three compartment sink -- hot dogs thawing in standing water -- inverted milk crates used as storage shelving -- no hot water at handsink.

JAN. 18

Albany Technical College CDC, 1704 S. Slappey Blvd.

Score: 95

Notes: Observed hand washing sign missing at employee handsink.

Alice B. Coachman Elementary, 1425 Oakridge Drive

Score: 99

Notes: Observed drain plug missing from Dumpster.

Lamar Reese Elementary, 1215 Lilly Pond Road

Score: 91

Notes: Observed potentially hazardous foods held above 41 degrees.

River Pointe Golf Club, 801 River Pointe Drive

Score: 94

Notes: Observed interior of microwave needs cleaning -- cutting boards need replacing -- no self closer on employee restsrooms.

JANUARY 19

Faith Community Outreach Soup Kitchen, 425 W. Society Ave.

Score: 100

Lincoln Magnet Elementary, 518 Society Ave.

Score: 100

Merry Acres Middle School, 1601 Florence Drive

Score: 100

St. Teresa's, 417 Edgewood Lane

Score: 100

JAN. 20

Bess Restaruant, 227 South Jackson St.

Score: 84

Notes: No CFSM for establishment. No written employee health plan. Observed interior of microwave needs cleaning.

Albany State University, 504 College Drive

Score: 90

Notes: Observed sanitizer at three-compartment sink too strong -- sanitizer cloth solution too strong.

Albany State University, Subway, 504 College Drive Hall 4

Score: 91

Notes: Observed sanitizer at three-compartment not at proper strength -- sanitizer cloth in solution not proper strength -- untensils stacked wet.

Hip Hop Fish & Chicken, 1400 N. Slappey Blvd.

Score: 89

Notes: No written employee health plan -- score posted at drive thru window from Dec. 2009 -- gaskets on reach-in cooler in need of repair -- no paper towels in restrooms -- Dumpster door missing -- Dumpster area in need of cleaning.

Sonic Drive-In, 908 S. Slappey Blvd.

Score: 89

Notes: No certified food safety manager -- interior of reach in cooler needs cleaning -- Dumpster door missing -- grease bin not covered -- no paper towels provided in employee restroom.

JAN. 21

Longhorn Steakhouse, 2733 Dawson Road

Score: 92

Notes: Observed wet cloths stored on counters -- no handwash signs provided in restrooms used by employees -- utensils stacked while wet -- floor drain next to dish area in disrepair -- food waste not secured inside of trash bags before placing in Dumpster.

Tift Child Development Center, 622 W. Tift Av.

Score: 100

Turner Elementary, 2001 Leonard Ave.

Score: 97

Notes: Observed gaskets on warming unit needs repairing -- fan with dust build up near three compartment sink -- cardboard on floor of walk in cooler.

JAN. 24

All American Fun Park, 2608 N. Slappey Blvd.

Score: 100

Jackson Heights Elementary, Bose 2nd Ave.

Score: 100

Subway, 163 Liberty Expressway

Score: 99

Notes: Observed utensils stacked wet.

Burger King #5061, 404 W. Oglethorpe Blvd.

Score: 100

Flint River/George Clubhouse, 2000 McAdams Road

Score: 95

Notes: Observed interior of ice machine needs cleaning -- interior of microwave needs cleaning -- ice scoop not stored with handle up.

JAN. 25

Rooster's, 2901 Meredyth Drive

Score: 89

Notes: Observed food items in reach in cooler stored uncovered -- no sanitizer at dish machine, final rinse -- food items marked with preparation date instead of discard date -- cutting board needs replacing -- shelving in walk-in cooler with built-up dust -- lids missing from trash can in women's restroom.

Starbucks Coffee, 2709 Meredyth Drive

Score: 95

Notes: Observed milk stored past disposal date -- floor in reach in cooler needs cleaning -- cabinet containing trash can needs cleaning.