Albany Herald

These establishments were inspected by the Dougherty and Lee County Environmental Health Offices Sept. 5-10.

The department scores on a 100-point scale with a 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.

DOUGHERTY

SEPTEMBER 5

Albany Middle School, 1700 Cordell Ave.

Score: 100

Kingdom’s Kitchen, 1506 S. Slappey Blvd.

Score: 100

Whitney Child Development Center, 1129 W. Whitney Ave.

Score: 96

Notes: Observed QAC sanitizer too strong at 3-compartment sink. QAC must be 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

SEPTEMBER 6

Deep South Motel, 2230 E. Oglethorpe Blvd.

Score: 100

Dougherty High School, 1800 Pearce Ave.

Score: 100

Harvest Moon, 2347 Dawson Road

Score: 91

Notes: Observed chemical spray bottles not labeled. Label all chemical spray bottles as needed. Repeat Violation; observed food items stored on floor in freezer. Food items must be stored on approved shelving that is six inches from floor. New Violation.

J.R. Wings & Things, 2221 E. Broad Ave.

Score: 96

Notes: Observed wing sauces not covered; employee covered wing sauce containers. Corrected On-Site. New Violation; observed fume hood needs cleaning; PIC will inform manager. New Violation; observed chicken being thawed at room temp; employee was inform an approved thawing method must be used. New Violation; observed 3-comp faucet leaking; PIC will inform manager to have faucet repaired. New Violation.

SEPTEMBER 7

Phoebe Putney Healthworks/Juice Bar, 311 Third Ave.

Score: 100

Radium Springs Elementary, 2400 Roxanna Drive

Score: 100

Radium Springs Middle School, 2600 Radium Springs Road

Score: 100

SEPTEMBER 10

Captain D’s, 1902 E. Oglethorpe Blvd.

Notes: Observed interior of ice machine needs cleaning; employee clean interior of ice machine with wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation; observed cold holding above 41F, manager will adjust temp on coolers and have someone come out and check coolers. Repeat Violation.

Hibachi Grill & Buffett, 2536 Dawson Road

Score: 85

Notes: Observed kabobs, green beans, zucchini stored uncovered and subject to contamination. Cover as needed. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation; observed no sanitizer at three-compartment sinks. Sanitizer must be 50-100 ppm (chlorine) or 200 ppm (QAC). Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation; observed manual dish wash procedure incorrect. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all utensils. Corrected On-Site. New Violation; observed no date marking provided for s&s chicken/pork, roast, shrimp. Must use discard date that does not exceed 7 days from prep date. Corrected On-Site. New Violation; observed wet cloths stored on counters and observed chlorine sanitizer too strong. Store wet cloths in sanitizer that is 50- 100 ppm when not in use. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation; observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Store scoop handle up or on clean surface. Corrected On-Site. New Violation; observed utensils stacked wet. Allow utensils to air dry before stacking. Corrected On-Site.

Marsh Landing, 219 Philema Road

Score: 100

St. Teresa’s, 417 Edgewood

Score: 87

Notes: Observed and recorded temperature of Diced HAM (53,51,50) degrees Fahrenheit, boiled eggs (57 degrees Fahrenheit) & sliced tomatoes (47 degrees Fahrenheit) -required temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. PIC; Added Ice to the Station and removed Diced HAM from the display Corrected On-Site; observed “In Direct” plumbing, exiting cooler hose line in makeshift container below water line. PIC; will have maintenance address issue and pull drain tube from water. Corrected On-Site. New Violation; observed peeling paint in kitchen also approximately 6 inches (diameter) hole in ceiling near rear door.

PIC: will address issue with maintenance. Repeat Violation.

SEPTEMBER 11

Albany Transitional Center, 304 N. Washington

Score: 100

Jimmie’s Hot Dogs, 1506 S. Slappey Blvd.

Score: 96

Notes: Observed sanitizer in cloth solution too strong; sanitizer solution was corrected to proper amount Corrected On-Site. New Violation; observed dust on ceiling needs cleaning; PIC willi inform owner. New Violation.

LEE

SEPTEMBER 6

Lee County Elementary, 185 Firetower Road PO BOX 399

Score: 91

Notes: Observed pizzas hot holding at 120 degrees F in proofing/warming cabinet. Manager corrected violation by reheating pizza to 172 degrees F before placing in another hot hold unit. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

SEPTEMBER 10

Lee County High School, 1 Trojan Way

Score: 88

Notes: Observed prepared pizza burgers reheated to 144 degrees F before placing in warmer. Manager corrected violation by continuing to reheat food to 178 degrees F before placing in warmer. Corrected On-Site. New Violation; observed employee drink cup stored next to food on prep table. Employee corrected violation by moving cup to shelf below prep table and away from food. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.