Walker County Messenger

RESTAURANT INSPECTION­S Inspection­s for Catoosa County for Dec. 1-15

- Restaurant inspection reports compiled by editor Don Stilwell

During Dec. 1-15, 2021, the Georgia Department of Health conducted inspection­s at 10 food services in Catoosa County. (Note: In Walker County, no inspection­s at food services were conducted during this same period.)

Of those inspected, two earned a perfect score of 100 and eight earned a score in the 90s (A).

Scores are original and do not necessaril­y reflect on-the-spot changes, which sometimes lead to upward adjustment­s.

BATTLEFIEL­D GOLF CLUB

285 CANNON DR RINGGOLD

Inspection date: 12-012021

Score: 100

TRES AMIGOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

4793 BATTLEFIEL­D PKWY RINGGOLD

Inspection date: 12-012021

Score: 97

Observed back door near drinks syrups that was unable to close on its own. No pests observed. CA: PIC will call for repair. New Violation. Correct By: 12/11/2021

Remarks: Discussed date marking/labeling and employee drinks with PIC, and verified CFSM status.

PRUITT HEALTH

1067 BATTLEFIEL­D PKWY FORT OGLETHORPE

Inspection date: 12-032021

Score: 96

Observed several food items that were not labeled with date marking. CA: PIC discarded items and discussed more consistent date marking strategies. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Remarks: Discussed food contact equipment cleaning with PIC, proper reheating procedures, and cooling methods.

LITTLE CAESARS

6977 NASHVILLE ST RINGGOLD

Inspection date: 12-062021

Score: 98

Observed concentrat­ion of chemical sanitizer solution in the three compartmen­t sink and the wiping towels below 200 ppm for QA. CA: PIC adjusted the

concentrat­ion of sanitizer and tested to insure the sanitizer concentrat­ion was at the adequate PPM. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Observed food and debris build-up along the floors close to wall and the lower portion of walls above base boards throughout facility. Grease build-up under equipment on floors. CA: PIC will clean floors and was in the process of cleaning some of the food splatter on floors during inspection. Corrected OnSite. New Violation.

Remarks: PIC said he just took the CFSM course on 05/04/2021 and he will email the registrati­on and certificat­ion.

EL TRIO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

6979 NASHVILLE ST RINGGOLD

Inspection date: 12-06-2021 Score: 100

BAILEY’S BBQ

5540 HIGHWAY 41 RINGGOLD

Inspection date: 12-07-2021 Score: 93

Observed excessive grease and residue build up on the smoker unit that is still used to make food. CA: PIC has purchased a new smoker and will replace the old smoker. Repeat Violation. Correct By: 12/17/2021

Observed grease build up on the ventilatio­n system over the grill. CA: PIC will call for cleaning service, & EHS recommende­d more frequent cleaning practices. New Violation. Correct By: 12/17/2021

Remarks: Discussed general facility cleanlines­s, food delivery storage, and the restaurant’s date marking policy with PIC.

NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CENTER

2403 BATTLEFIEL­D PKWY FORT OGLETHORPE Inspection date: 12-08-2021 Score: 97

Observed improper cooling methods in reach in cooling. TCS foods were being cooled in plastic containers deeper

than 4 inches with tight fitting lids. CA: PIC loosely placed lids on containers and moved to the colder walk in unit to complete cooling process. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Remarks: Discussed employee health policy, equipment maintenanc­e, proper cooking temperatur­es, and cold holding temperatur­es with PIC. PIC will have documentat­ion of updated CFSM status at next inspection.

KOBE

2603 BATTLEFIEL­D PKWY FT. OGLETHORPE

Inspection date: 12-102021

Score: 96

Observed a pitcher being used as a ladle for teriyaki sauce and being stored in the sauce container. CA: PIC removed the pitcher and EHS educated on proper food contact equipment storage. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Observed a floor drain missing a grate. The drain was open and unprotecte­d. CA: PIC will call for repairs to this drain. New Violation.

Remarks: Discussed date marking practices, proper separation of foods, PIC responsibi­lities, and pest control practices with PIC.

NEW CHINA

69 POPLAR SPRINGS RD RINGGOLD

Inspection date: 12-132021

Score: 96

Observed food contact equipment and utensils not being sanitized properly. CA: EHS educated PIC on how to properly sanitize food contact equipment and utensils with a bleach solution. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Remarks: Discussed pest prevention, employee health policies, labeling methods, and food contact equipment cleaning frequency with PIC.

LOGAN’S ROADHOUSE

2584 BATTLEFIEL­D PKWY FT. OGLETHORPE Inspection date: 12-15-2021 Score: 94

Observed just cooked rice being stored in a pan deeper than 4 inches at risk of not reaching proper temperatur­e for cooling. CA: EHS directed PIC to spread out the rice on large pans in a thin layer to adequately reach proper cooling temperatur­e. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Observed bowl of flour being stored on top of raw chicken and potato skins. The risk of contaminat­ion from the bottom of the bowl was high. CA: PIC removed bowl to be washed and sanitized and discussed contaminat­ion prevention with EHS. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Observed wiping clothes not being stored in a sanitizing solution. CA: PIC discarded the soiled wiping clothes and replaced with clean cloths in sanitizing solution. New Violation.

Remarks: EHS discussed employee health, personal item storage, restaurant labeling policy, and equipment maintenanc­e with PIC.

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