Veggies Cut Before Being Washed: Restaurant Inspections May 21

The following are restaurant health inspection scores as reported by Gwinnett County:

Chick-fil-A, 680 West Pike Street
Score: 97 A
Inspection Date: May 21
Previous Score: 96 A (12/13/12), 98 A (4/16/12)
Type of inspection: Routine
Violations: 12C, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(m) ] In-use, wet wiping cloths not in sanitizing solution of 100 ppm available chlorine.Solution calibrated to 100PPM chlorine residual. Monitor and maintain sanitizing buckets at 100PPM chlorine residual.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.

Hibachi Express, 1417 Grayson Highway Suite C
Score: 82 B
Inspection Date: May 21
Previous Score: 93 A (1/22/13), 100 A (11/16/12)
Type of inspection: Routine
Violations: 3-1C, Violation of Code: [.04(1) ] Flour has ants present. Food must be maintained in good condition. The employee decided to discard the food.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation. 4-2B, Violation of Code: [.05(7)(a)1 ] Clean and unclean cleavers were stored toghether in a unclean container on the prep table. Food-contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch. The employee decided to clean the equipment.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation. 13A, Violation of Code: [.10(2)(g) ] Inspection report with a grade of 100 was posted behind the counter. Current inspection report must be posted in public view within 15 feet of the primary entrance, 5-7 feet above the floor, and readable from one foot. The employee decided to post the inspection report on the right side at the front door.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation. 15C, Violation of Code: [.05(7)(d) ] Prep cooler door, prep table shelf, stove top, and gaskets with a buildup of debris present. Eqipment must be maintained clean.  Repeat Violation. Correct By: 05/31/2013. 17C, Violation of Code: [.07(5)(a),(b) ] Buildup of dirt around the cove base, buildup of dirt and food debris underneath equipment, buildup of dirt on the floors of dining area and restroom. The facility must be maintained clean.  Repeat Violation.

Saigon Cafe, 1030 Old Peachtree Road, #203
Score: 82 B
Inspection Date: May 21
Previous Score: 90 A (1/28/13), 100 A (10/31/12)
Type of inspection: Routine
Violations: 2-2B, Violation of Code: [.03(5)(j)1&2 ] Personal drink in single use container on prep table without a lid or a straw. Personal drink DISCARDED. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment,
utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation. 2-2D, Violation of Code: [.07(3)(b) ] No paper towels at rear handwashing sink. Paper towels re-stocked. Paper towels must be provided at all handwashing sinks.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation. 6-1A, Violation of Code: [.04(6)(f) ] Cold-held potentially hazardous foods not maintained below 41oF; no time controls/documentation in place. Food in walk in cooler above 41 deg. F. Had facility close door to cooler for an extended amount of time to allow air temperature to drop. Temperature dropped to 38 deg. F. *Walk in cooler under heavy use in the morning. Must hold food at 41 deg. F or less.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation. 6-1D, Violation of Code: [.04(6)(i) ] Sprouts under time as a control for food safety not documented with the time when removed from temperature control. Had facility document the time accordingly on the container. Facility must document when sprouts are removed from temperature control as per written procedures.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation. 12D, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(g) ] Root cut & peeled without first washing. Had employee wash dirt off root. Raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only, to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form. *After washing produce, DO NOT HANDLE WITH BARE HANDS.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation. 15A, Violation of Code: [.05(1)(a) ] Two strainers with torn wire mesh. Food service equipment must be maintained in safe, sound condition.  Repeat Violation. 15B, Violation of Code: [.05(6)(f) ] Raw chicken being washed directly in warewashing sink (product not in a container). Raw chicken removed from sink. In the future, ensure it is in a container. A warewashing sink may be used for thawing and preparing foods other than fruits and vegetables if the sink is cleaned and sanitized prior to use and the food is placed in a clean colander or pan.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.

HMS Host - Chili's Too, 5900 Sugarloaf Parkway Suite 560
Score: 93 A
Inspection Date: May 21
Previous Score: 100 A (12/15/12), 88 B (5/17/12)
Type of inspection: Routine
Violations: 4-2B, Violation of Code: [.05(6)(n) ] Dishwasher not dispensing chlorine sanitizer. Staff serviced machine to dispense 50PPM chlorine. Dishwasher must dispense 50 PPM chlorine.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation. 16B, Violation of Code: [.06(2)(r) ] Waste plumbing leaking at handwashing sink at bar. Plumbing must be maintained.  New Violation. 17C, Violation of Code: [.07(5)(a),(b) ] Wall to wall juncture at dishwashing area disconnected/trim missing. Physical facilities must be maintained.  New Violation.

New China Restaurant, 4850 Sugarloaf Parkway Suite 401
Score: 90 A
Inspection Date: May 21
Previous Score: 96 A (11/27/12), 87 B (5/14/12)
Type of inspection: Routine
Violations: 8-2B, Violation of Code: [.07(6)(c) ] Two lighters stored on shelf above prep cooler and above hot-holding well. Lighters removed. Toxic substances shall be stored to prevent contamination of food, food prep surfaces and food equipment.  Corrected On-Site.  Repeat Violation. 10D, Violation of Code: [.04(7)(c) ] Bulk products removed from their original packages, and not labeled with the common name of the food. Multiple small plastic containers of seasonings and spices not labeled with common name. Containers labeled. Foods shall be labeled with common name when removed from bulk packaging.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation. 14A, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(k) ] Knife stored between prep cooler and prep counter between uses. Scoop stored with handle in contact with rice between uses. Knife removed and scoop stored with handle above rice. In-use utensils shall be properly stored between uses.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.