Mold Found in Ice Machines at Multiple Restaurants During Recent Inspections

The Northeast Health District reports the following health inspection scores for Clarke County. View additional details regarding the inspections on the Northeast Health District website.

KFC, 2150 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens
Score: 95
Inspection date: July 5, 2013
No critical violations
Non-critical violations:

• Violation of: 4-2B. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Mold growth in ice machine. Person in charge advised to clean ice machine frequently enough to preclude mold growth.
• Violation of: 17B. Garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained — Drain plug missing on Dumpster. PIC advised to install Dumpster drain plug to exclude pests.

KFC, 3196 Atlanta Highway, Athens
Score: 93
Inspection date: July 3, 2013
No critical violations
Non-critical violations:

• Violation of: 4-2B. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Mold growth in ice machine. Person in charge advised to clean ice machine frequently enough to preclude mold growth.
• Violation of: 12B. Personal cleanliness — Employee wearing wrist watch during food preparation. PIC advised that employees must not wear jewelry beyond simple wedding band during food preparation.

KFC, 2180 W. Broad St., Athens
Score: 95
Inspection date: July 3, 2013
No critical violations
Non-critical violations:

• Violation of: 4-2B. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Employees cleaning dining tables using one bucket method. Person in charge advised to use spray bottle of sanitizer solution and disposable paper towels at each table.
• Violation of: 17B. Garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained — Dumpster drain plug missing. PIC advised to install Dumpster drain plug to exclude pests.
• Violation of: 17C. Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Torn wall paper at front counter. PIC advised to repair torn wall paper.

Athens Community Council on Aging, 135 Hoyt St., Athens
Score: 92
Inspection date: July 2, 2013
No critical violations
Non-critical violations:

• Violation of: 10D. Properly labeled; original container; required records: shellstock tags — Buttermilk and yogurt stored in two-door cooler beyond expiration date. Person in charge advised that commercially packaged food shall not be held for sale beyond expiration date.
• Violation of: 12A. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display — Cookies and cut fruit displayed for self service without protection from contamination. Person in charge advised to install sneeze guard to protect self service food on table.
• Violation of: 15A. Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used — Three-compartment sink not securely attached to wall and sealed. PIC advised to attach and seal sink to wall to exclude debris.
• Violation of: 17B. Garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained — Dumpster lid left open after last use. PIC advised to close Dumpster lid after each use to exclude pests.
• Violation of: 17C. Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Dust accumulation on ceiling vent and tiles above three-compartment sink. PIC advised to clean vent and tiles frequently enough to preclude dust build-up. 

Ike & Jane: GMOA, 90 Carlton St., Athens
Score: 100 on preliminary inspection
Inspection date: July 1, 2013
No violations

Junkyard Dawgs, 1815 Commerce Road, Athens
Score: 100 on preliminary inspection
Inspection date: July 1, 2013
No violations

Lindsey’s Culinary Market, 800 U.S. Highway 29, Athens
Score: 100 on preliminary inspection
Inspection date: July 1, 2013
No violations

Wendy’s, 1980 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens
Score: 94
Inspection date: July 1, 2013
No critical violations
Non-critical violations:

• Violation of: 14B. Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled — Metal pans stacked wet on shelf above dish wash station. Person in charge advised to position pans to allow complete air drying before stacking.
• Violation of: 15A. Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used — Front handsink not securely attached to cabinet and seal juncture.
• Violation of: 15C. Nonfood-contact surfaces clean Water, Plumbing and Waste — Mold growth on gasket at walk-in freezer door. PIC advised to clean gasket frequently enough to preclude mold growth. *REPEAT VIOLATION
• Violation of: 18. Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Live flies observed in kitchen and dining area. Person in charge advised to have pest control treat facility for flies.

El Paizano Mexican Restaurant, 478 N. Avenue, Athens
Score: 90
Inspection date: June 28, 2013
No critical violations:
Non-critical violations:

• Violation of: 2-2D. Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Handsinks were not supplied with paper towels. Advised the person in charge to keep paper towels at all of the handsinks.
• Violation of: 12A. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display — Liquor bottles were stored on the floor in the bar area. Advised the person in charge to store all bottles at least six inches above the floor on proper shelving. *REPEAT VIOLATION
• Violation of: 17C. Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Wall behind the grill is damaged. Advised the person in charge to repair the wall. *REPEAT VIOLATION

Genco Import Company, 246 E. Clayton St., Athens
Score: 93
Inspection date: June 28, 2013
No critical violations:
Non-critical violations:

• Violation of: 4-2B. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — The ice machine is unclean with a mold-like substance. Advised the person in charge to clean and sanitize the ice machine.
• Violation of: 15A. Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used — The ice plate beverage tubing was in contact with edible ice. Advised the person in charge to separate the tubing from the edible ice.
• Violation of: 17C. Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — The floors, walls and ceiling materials are not approved in the downstairs area. Advised the person in charge to upgrade to cleanable materials. *REPEAT VIOLATION

Madd Hatter, 400 E. Clayton, Athens
Score: 89
Inspection date: June 28, 2013
No critical violations
Non-critical violations:

• Violation of: 8-2B. Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used —Multiple chemical spray bottled were observed without labels. Advised the person in charge to label all chemical spray bottles with the common name.
• Violation of: 12A. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display — A tumbler was used to scoop ice. Advised the person in charge to use an ice scoop to dispense ice.
• Violation of: 15A. Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used — A dedicated fruit prep sink is not installed. Advised the person in charge to install a fruit sink. *REPEAT VIOLATION
• Violation of: 17C. Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — The floors, wall and ceiling in the basement and upstairs bar are not constructed of smooth and easily cleanable materials. Advised the person in charge to repair or replace the floors, walls and ceiling. *REPEAT VIOLATIONS
• Violation of: 17D. Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used — The light in the dry storage area was not shielded. Advised the person in charge to shield the light in the dry storage area.