Kitchen Inspections – June 16, 2013

These establishments were inspected by the Dougherty, Lee and Worth County Environmental Health Offices. 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.

DOUGHERTY

MAY 28

Elements Coffee Company, 2726 Ledo Road

Score: 94

Notes: Observed the absence of a TMD to Monitor internal ambient temperature of cooler. New Violation. Observed the absence of a device or prevention system to discourage or prevent the intrusion of vermin and or pest from entering the kitchen area from the back door. New Violation.

Hibachi Express, 2818 Old Dawson Road

Score: 77

Notes: Observed egg rolls, raw scallops and frozen vegetables medley uncovered. New Violation. Observed PHF (potentially hazardous foods) held beyond the safe range temperature (for cold-hold items ~41 degrees or below). New Violation. Observedraw beef in walk-in cooler without date markings and disposition. New Violation. Observed the reach-in cooler located in the kitchen-prep area with cold hold ambient temperature (58 degrees) in an unsafe range for PHF items. New Violation. Observed ice scoop in contact with ice cubes to be used as food items. (Ex. drinks) New Violation. Observed utensil handle in direct contact with ready-to-eat food item (hot hold, ex. mixed vegetables). New Violation. Observed utensil handle in direct contact with condiment. (Ex. scoop in direct contact with sugar in container) New Violation. Observed condiments unprotected from temperature (extreme) being on display without ice bath or covering (Ex.