Inspection
June 2008

GEORGIA: Restaurant inspections
30.jun.08
ajc.com
http://www.ajc.com/news/content/metro/gwinnett/stories/2008/06/30/restaurant_inspections_gwinnett.html
Restaurant inspection scores are obtained daily from the Gwinnett County Health Department Web site, www.gwinnetthealth .com. Some entries are edited for length.
• Original Little Italy Pizza, 144 Crogan Street, Lawrenceville
Score: 9
Letter grade: A
Among deficiencies cited: Hot-held potentially hazardous foods not maintained above 135 degrees. Written procedures for use of time only as a control for potentially hazardous foods not prepared in advance and maintained in the establishment.
• Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers, 4175 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth
Score: 91
Letter grade: A
Among deficiencies cited: Cold-held potentially hazardous foods not maintained below 41 degrees. Written procedures for use of time only as a control for potentially hazardous foods not prepared in advance and maintained in the establishment.
• Pizza Hut, 4104 Highway 29, Lilburn
Score: 87
Letter grade: B
Among deficiencies cited: Ice bins not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Must clean top interior portion of ice machine. Potentially hazardous foods prepared from products at ambient temperature (i.e. canned products) not cooled to 41 degrees within 4 hours.
Tomato sauce located in walk-in cooler at an internal temperature of 49 degrees.
• Big Mama's Pollo, 6131 S. Norcross Tucker Road, Norcross
Score: 35
Letter grade: U
Among deficiencies cited: Employees not washing hands for at least 20 seconds. Food employees not cleaning hands immediately before engaging in food prep. No paper towels, soap, or handwashing signs available at handwashing sinks at time of inspection. Food not protected from contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, prep, holding, and display from raw or cooked ready-to-eat foods. Raw beef stored above lettuce. Ice bins or cooking oil storage tanks not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Ice scoop stored on unclean surface. Chemicals do not bear labels. Raid stored next to cooking oil. Single-service articles being reused for spices. Roaches crawling in kitchen area. No routine pest control at time of inspection.

OHIO: Restaurant inspection report
30.jun.08
Newark Advocate
http://www.newarkadvocate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080630/NEWS01/806300305/1002
#Aspen Fitness Center, June 18, 607 Hebron Road, Heath, standard inspection, no violations.
# Sonic America's Drive In, June 18, 695 S. 30th St., Heath, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Floor in kitchen has food particles. 2. Door seals on McCall freezer and McCall cooler are torn.
# Hollywood Theaters, June 18, 771 S. 30th St., Heath, standard inspection, with violations. 1. No quat test strips for sanitizer in three-bay sink. 2. Reach-in freezer is in disrepair. 3. No top cover on reach-in freezer. 4. Thermometer is loose for McCall cooler.
# Heath Municipal Pool, June 18, 1287 Hebron Road, Heath, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Thermometer is broken in Roper cooler. 2. No quat test strips for sanitizer in three-bay sink.
# Quality Inn/Heath Hotels, June 18, 733 Hebron Road, Heath, follow-up, no violations.
# Fazoli's, June 18, 539 Hebron Road, Heath, standard inspection, with violation. 1. Soda dispenser has sugar build-up.
# Camp Wakatomika, June 20, 15189 Girl Scout Road, Newark, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Top of ice machine is dusty. 2. Blades of large can opener has metal shavings. 3. Self closing device for employee restroom door is broken.
# Camp Ohio, June 20, 11461 Camp Ohio Road, Newark, standard inspection, with violation. 1. Sanitizer in dishwash machine does not meet requirements.
# Purity Market, June 20, 10316 Purity Road NE, St. Louisville, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Food in reach-in True cooler is not held at the recommended temperature. 2. Thermometer in ice cream freezer does not read 0 degrees. 3. No thermometers in Haier and True coolers. 4. No hot water at hand sink. 5. Lights are not shielded in kitchen.
# Camp Falling Rock, June 20, 12637 Houdeshell Road, Newark, standard inspection, with violations. 1. No test strips of sanitizer in three-bay sink. 2. Interior of ice machine has mildew/mold. 3. Blade on large can opener has metal shavings. 4. Interior of microwave has food splash. 5. Vent filter over cooking equipment has grease build-up.
# Buckeye Lake Firebelles, June 21, 4460 Walnut Road, Buckeye Lake, standard inspection, no violations.
# Longaberger Half Way House, June 23, 1 Long Drive, Nashport, standard inspection, with violations. 1. No thermometer in PerLick and two McCall coolers. 2. No test strips for sanitizer in three-bay sink.
# Longaberger Club House, June 23, 1 Long Drive, Nashport, standard inspection, with violation. 1. Outside thermometer on DelField cooler is in disrepair.
# Schmidty's, Ltd., June 23, 17255 Nashport Road, Nashport, standard inspection, no violations.
# Camp O'Bannon, June 23, 9688 Butler Road, Newark, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Employee not using rubber gloves working with ready-to-eat foods. 2. Interior of microwave has food splash. 3. Interior of oven has food spill. 4. Dumpster has no lids. 5. Light bulb over grill is not shielded. 6. Lights in dry food storage room are not shielded. 7. Light not working in kitchen.

CANADA: Kitchen doors to swing open
27.jun.08
The Edmonton Journal/Sun News Edmonton
Jodie Sinnema
http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/cityplus/story.html?id=72066c12-ed5d-439c-9ce7-519867e40b69
EDMONTON -- People in the Edmonton area will soon be able to go online and find out if workers at their favourite restaurants are keeping the soup hot enough, using the same cutting board to dice vegetables and meat, or if the owner keeps enough hand soap on site.
On July 1, Capital Health is launching a searchable database of restaurant inspection reports for the 8,000 coffee houses, fast food joints and restaurants in the region.
Until now, The Journal has had Edmonton's only searchable database of restaurant inspection results, compiled after a lengthy access-to-information request.
The day that database was launched, the site recorded 85,000 page views, reflecting the public's desire to have this information easily accessible.
A three-part investigation by The Journal, published in October 2006, revealed that while other North American cities routinely shut down dirty restaurants or posted inspection results on front doors, Edmonton rarely closed restaurants, even those with repeated health violations.
Inspection results weren't easily accessible by the public until The Journal made the information available.
Days later, Alberta Auditor General Fred Dunn echoed The Journal's findings and recommended changes and public disclosure.
Sharon Regimbald, a health educator and environmental health officer for Capital Health, said most restaurant owners support Capital Health's new database, which is searchable by restaurant name, by alphabetical listing or even the building in which the restaurant is situated, such as Hub mall on the university campus.
The medical officer of health for Capital Health said restaurants are automatically closed if violations put the public's health at risk.
In 2007, the number of compulsory restaurant closings rose 170 per cent to 27 restaurants, compared to 10 in 2006 for both critical health violations and invalid permits.
Alberta's eight other health regions will also launch their own restaurant inspection databases on July 1. Because some regions only do inspection reports on paper rather than with computer files, those documents will only be searchable as PDF documents, said John Tuckwell, spokesman for Alberta Health. With the reorganization of the health regions into one superboard, Tuckwell said the province will move toward having one online system that allows people across the province to check restaurant results.

CHICAGO: City's food inspectors run tight ship at Taste
28.jun.08
Chicago Tribune
Deborah L. Shelton
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-taste-inspectors_28jun28,0,3337009.story
Barfblog Post
With memories of recent salmonella outbreaks still making some eaters queasy, food safety was on the front burner as the Taste of Chicago opened Friday.
Officials with the Chicago Department of Public Health said they are doing their best to prevent food-borne illness and have not changed inspection practices a year after salmonella-contaminated hummus sickened more than 800 people at the Taste.
Frances Guichard, director of food and dairy protection for the Health Department, was quoted as saying, "It's a process of working together with the vendor and of educating them and helping them to manage the product throughout the day. If there are repeated serious violations or a belief that their food threatens public safety, we would close them down."
But as the season of summer eating hits its peak, experts caution that even careful inspections cannot protect the public's health completely. Common-sense practices such as hand washing and serving food at the proper temperatures can prevent many problems, but not all.
For that reason, some critics are pushing government agencies and the food industry to take action earlier in the process to prevent problems where food is grown and processed.
"Hand washing, avoiding cross-contamination and monitoring food temperatures are important efforts, but for a lot of food-borne illness, these aren't enough," said Doug Powell, scientific director of the International Food Safety Network based at Kansas State University. "What people are missing is that many of these outbreaks are caused by foods contaminated at their source."
Department of Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer, making his first Taste visit, was cited as saying Friday that the food industry must take the lead on food safety and police itself, adding, "We have to work in partnership.”
Powell, a professor of food safety, said retail eating establishments should be careful to purchase raw foods from producers who meet high safety standards. Otherwise they risk getting contaminated products.
"They need to make sure it is microbiologically safe," he said.
At the Taste, food booths are inspected about every two hours, or least four times a day. Last year, more than 2,200 pounds of food were discarded on orders from health inspectors, officials said. The department issues violations when it finds problems, but tries to educate rather than punish, Guichard said.
The origins of both the national salmonella outbreak and the one at the Taste last year remain unknown.
Illnesses in the national outbreak had been linked to tomatoes, but officials now say they might not be the cause after all. Since April, more than 800 people infected have been identified.
Many patrons at the Taste Friday said they were not particularly concerned about the outbreak at the event last summer, which was linked to hummus brought in by Pars Cove Persian Cuisine.
Jackie Young, visiting from Jamaica with several family members, was unaware of it.
"It wouldn't have made a difference; we would have come anyway," Young said. "It's just a chance you take when you are eating out."

ILLINIOS: City has new safety tools for taste of Chicago
28.jun.08
CBS Chicago
Suzanne Le Mignot
http://cbs2chicago.com/local/taste.of.chicago.2.758274.html
While you are having fun at the Taste of Chicago this year, the city will be working. Chicago has a new plan to keep everyone safe in a variety of ways. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports that this year, authorities have some new tools to keep a better eye on the crowd.
About six million people were expected to indulge at the Taste this year. With that in mind, food safety is also a top priority.
Dr. Terry mason, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, said, "The Taste of Chicago is the most highly regulated, tightly scrutinized event in the city, perhaps even in the nation."
Mason said food inspections will take place at booths four times a day to ensure the public's safety. Last year, Pars Cove Restaurant was at the center of a food borne illness incident, the first to happen at the Taste.
"One case of illness is one case too many, but the fact remains that no other major outdoor food event in the nation has a better track record of safety than this one," Mason said.

INDIANA: Health Department puts food safety first at summer festivals
27.jun.08
WSBT News 2
Kelli Cheatham
http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/21974334.html
MISHAWAKA — It's the season for festivals, fun and food.
WSBT tagged along with St. Joseph County Health Department inspectors as they checked out some of the vendors at Mishawaka's SummerFest.
Before a vendor can open for business at any major fair or festival, the Health Department makes sure everything is sanitary and up to code.
"Good morning! Are you guys ready for an inspection?" asked St. Joseph County Health Department Food Service Coordinator Rita Hooten.
Hooten started asking tough questions right away.
"Is this what you're using to wash your hands?" she asked the vendors at Sirloin Tips as she washed her own hands in the sink.
"Did they pick up the onions off the floor?" she asked a fellow inspector at Awesome Onions.
Hooten and her team of health inspectors might be the people festival food vendors dread the most.
Hooten told WSBT the most important part of her job is to keep everyone else safe.
Tukie's Broken Drum vendor Bobbi Craven said she's seen a couple vendors cry after an inspection from Hooten.

Water contamination closes all restaurants in Greenville, N.C.
26.jun.08
Blue Ridge Now/Associated Press
http://www.blueridgenow.com/article/20080626/NEWS/563088837/-1/RSS&source=RSS
GREENVILLE, N.C. -- Greenville Utilities has ordered customers to boil water before using it, and the Pitt County health department has ordered all restaurants in the city to close because of fecal contamination.
Greenville Utilities said in a news release that a fecal coliform contamination was found Wednesday. Officials say boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice.
The bacteria indicates the water may be contaminated with human or animal waste. The utility says it’s trying to determine the extent of the contamination and will be performing flushing to clean the lines. Greenville Utilities says it may take two days to resolve the problem.

NORTH CAROLINA: State health officials develop new restaurant inspection form
25.jun.08
Citizen-Times.com
http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200880625042
Raleigh -- The North Carolina Division of Environmental Health has developed a new food service inspection form that focuses on risk factors known to cause food-borne illness.
The new form will be used by local health department staff inspecting food service estabilshments starting July 1.
It will contain requirements separated into critical violation risk factors and good retail practices.
Critical violation risk factors are contributing factors that increase the chance of developing food-borne illnesses. Good retail practices preventative measures to control the introduction of patogens, chemicals and physical objects into foods.
The division said the new form encourages focusing on those things that will have the greatest impact on food safety.
The new form aids local health departments in using the risk-based inspection protocol implemented in 2007, which mandated that each food service establishment be evaluated and assigned a risk category based on the type of food and amount of food preparation conducted in the facility.
The information gathered on the form will allow citizens the ability to know not only the type of violation, particularly the critical items, but also when the violation was corrected and if it was a repeat offense.

ILLINOIS: Illnesses at Wheaton golf club restaurant caused by virus, health officials say
24.jun.08
Chicago Tribune
Joseph Sjostrom
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-golfers-sickened_both_25jun25,0,1613449.story
A virus that is spread by inadequate handwashing has been identified as the cause of flulike symptoms that sickened about 100 people who visited or ate in the dining area of a Wheaton golf club last week, officials said Tuesday.
Food handling and preparation facilities at the Arrowhead Golf Club have been closed since Friday after officials at the Wheaton Park District, which owns the course, were informed of a mounting number of illnesses and realized the sickness was related to the restaurant.
About 60 patrons and about 40 employees became ill.
The Illinois Department of Public Health laboratory reported that test results from ill employees were positive for the norovirus.

GEORGIA: Restaurant inspection scores released
24.jun.08
Northeast Georgian
http://www.thenortheastgeorgian.com/articles/2008/06/24/news/business/04business.txt
Following are the foodservice inspections for June 17-18 by the Habersham County Health Department's Environmental Health Section.
A score of 85 and above is considered passing. Foodservice establishments are required to post their score sheets in public so that customers can review them.
For more information about an inspection, contact the environmental health office at 706-776-7659.
A
# Spring Garden, 148 Cornelia Crossing (441 Bypass), Cornelia. Inspection time: 1:55 p.m. Purpose of inspection: not listed. Score: 94; current grade: A; last score: 92. Out of compliance with the following: Utensils, equipment and liners: properly stored, dried and handled. Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable. Nonfood-contact surfaces clean. Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean.
Comments: Keep all products covered in storage for protection (i.e. dry goods, sauces). Store all linens and equipment (pans/utensils) properly and in such a big way to prevent contamination, organize shelves and remove any items that do not pertain to food service. Repair gaskets on freezer lids for proper seal and easy cleaning. Clean all nonfood contact surfaces thoroughly and regularly (i.e. equipment exteriors, gaskets, hinges, shelves, etc.) Clean floors underneath equipment and repair any broken/missing tiles; clean wall thoroughly near cooking equipment. Clean all vents in restroom and dining areas.
A
# KFC, 1467 441 Bypass, Cornelia. Inspection time: not listed. Purpose of inspection: Routine. Score: 98; current grade: A; last score: 97. Out of compliance with the following: Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled. Garbage/refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained. Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean.
Comments: Store all single service containers upside down for protection (lids, buckets, etc.) Air dry all pans completely before storing. Keep dumpster closed at all times. Repair broken coving tiles. Great work - facility very clean.
A
# Mickey Piggs BBQ, 256 Anderson Village, Alto. Inspection time: 11 a.m. Purpose of inspection: Routine. Score: 96; current grade: A; last score: 97. Out of compliance with the following: Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled. Insects, rodents and animals not present. Comments: All cups must be completely air dried; do not stack wet. Stray cats at dumpster area out back to be removed from premises (in progress). Great food prep operation! Facility very clean!

TEXAS: IHOP shuts doors again because of Salmonella scare
24.jun.08
MyHighPlains.com
David Martinez
http://myhighplains.com/content/fulltext/?cid=10821
Amarillo -- IHOP on Western Street is shut down again for the second time in a week.
This time, two positive Salmonella cases have been linked to the restaurant.
Last time, there were nine.
The restaurant shut it's doors again yesterday and is working with the Health Department to try and find the cause.
The department says out of sixty-eight employees tested, one was infected with Salmonella and is being treated.
But, the Health Department says, that does not prove that the two positive cases came from IHOP.
Meanwhile, the restaurant hasn't said when they'll reopen their door

KENTUCKY: LCDHD reports restaurant inspections
23.jun.08
Commonwealth Journal
http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/local/local_story_175080017.html
• 85-100 — pass inspection.
• 70-84 — must be re-inspected within 30 days.
• Under 70 — a suspension of permit notice is sent to owner; if owner doesn’t reply in 10 days, the permit is revoked and the restaurant is closed.
The following establishments were inspected by the Lake Cumberland District Health Department:
EMMA’S DOCKSIDE GRILL
670 West Lakeshore Drive, Burnside
Rating Score: 100
No violations at time of inspection – OK to open.
EL CHARRO
2835 South U.S. 27
Rating Score: 97
VIOLATIONS: Raw foods stored over ready-to-eat foods in walk-in cooler; food in walk-in cooler is uncovered; ice cream scoop stored in cup of water (corrected); to quickly cool food add container of food to an ice bath.
KRYSTAL
2510 South U.S. 27
Rating Score: 100
No violations at time of inspection.
HAMPTON’S SERVICE CENTER
1801 South U.S. 27, Burnside
Rating Score:
Food Service: 100
Retail Food: 100
OK to operate; food service added: dishwashing, wash in soapy water, rinse in plain water, sanitize in bleach water, 50-100 ppm, and air dry.
SOUTHERN CHEVRON
5449 South U.S. 27
Rating Score:
Food Service: 98
Retail Food: 95
VIOLATIONS: Medicine out of date (corrected – removed from shelf); no chlorine chemical test strips; cups stored on floor in back room; soda nozzles are soiled; water leak at hot water handle on hand sink beside drink machines; dishwashing – wash in soapy water, rinse in plain water, sanitize in bleach water and air dry.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD
100 Neighborly Way
Rating Score: 98
VIOLATIONS: Meat slicer is unclean.
THE CHILDREN’S HOUSE
309 Park Ave.
Rating Score: 99
VIOLATIONS: Inside of milk cooler is unclean.
LAKE CUMBERLAND
4-H CAMP
Faubush, Ky.
Rating Score: 100
No violations at time of inspection.
UK LEADERSHIP CENTER
17500 Ky. 196
Rating Score: 100
No violations at time of inspection.
SCHLOTZSKY’S
2911 South U.S. 27
Rating Score: 100
No violations at time of inspection.
SOMERSPLASH WATER PARK
1700 North Ky. 2227
Rating Score: 93
VIOLATIONS: Ice scoops stored improperly; ice machine unclean; drink nozzles unclean; single-service articles not dispensed property (straws).
PRO SHOP GRILL
14 Woodson Bend
Rating score: 98
VIOLATIONS: Food not protected during storage.
BURNSIDE PRO SHOP
South U.S. 27
Rating Score: 100
No violations at time of inspection.
NELSON VALLEY GROCERY
2604 Ky. 39
Rating Score:
Food Service: 100
Retail Food: 100
No violations at time of inspection.
CLT INFANTS & TODDLERS
60 Rowena Drive
Rating Score: 100
No violations at time of inspection.
THE CHILDREN’S LEARNING TREE
65 Rowena Drive
Rating Score: 100
No violations at time of inspection.
MAMA’S PORCH BBQ
215 Ky. 790
Rating Score: 100
No violations at time of inspection.
VIP’S PLACE
1480 Ky. 90
Rating Score: 97
VIOLATIONS: Can opener unclean; ice machine lid unclean; freezer in poor repair (duct tape).
LAKE CUMBERLAND SPEEDWAY
1 Race Track Road
Rating Score: 99
VIOLATIONS: Lights not shielded.
EUBANK CHEVRON
12875 North U.S. 27, Eubank
Rating Score:
Food Service: 100
Retail Food: 100
No violations at time of inspection.

TEXAS: North Richland Hills posts restaurant inspection results
23.jun.08
Star Telegram
Matt Frazier
http://www.star-telegram.com/health/story/716038.html
Worried that your favorite North Richland Hills eatery might have cockroaches in the salad bar or a chef with West Nile virus?
Go to the city’s Web site.
The city’s Consumer Health Division now posts the results of its inspections of full-service restaurants, fast-food joints, grocery stores, convenience stores, child-care centers and temporary food service events.
The site does not give specifics about violations, but it reports the number of demerits each business received on a scale of 0 to 100. The fewer demerits, the lower the chances of having bugs.
The city’s Consumer Health Division inspects each establishment one to four times per year.
For details, visit www.nrhtx.com. Tarrant County Public Health’s restaurant inspection scores for 31 cities and Dallas/Fort Worth Airport are also available online at www.tarrantcounty.com/eHealth.

OHIO: Restaurant inspections a priority Health department monitors 400 eateries
23.jun.08
Record-Courier
Mike Sever
http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/3981971
Keeping restaurants and other food preparers safe for consumers is a priority of the Portage County Health Department.
The department covers most of the county except for Kent and Ravenna (they have their own health departments).
Sanitarian Beth Ahrens inspects some 400 eateries at least twice annually, covering cleanliness, proper food storage, proper cleaning of equipment, adequate lighting and proper handwashing facilities.
Loyd Groves, head of the department's environmental division, said food safety is "a primary responsibility. One of the important things we do for Portage County residents is making sure the food they get in restaurants and food services is prepared safely and handed to them safely."
Recently, Ahrens did an initial inspection at Seven Chairs, a new catering and small reception business in Brimfield.
Owner Donna Ward watched as Ahrens loaded ice and water in a bucket and gathered up thermometers from around the kitchen to make sure they are properly calibrated.
Cooking and cooling temperatures are extremely important to food safety, Ahrens said. Refrigerated foods must be cooled to near freezing temperatures, and frozen foods must be kept at near zero degrees, to prevent potential growth of bacteria.
Dishes, glasses and utensils must be washed in a three-compartment sink.
"They must be washed, rinsed and sanitized, in that order, and then air dried," again, to prevent any bacteria. "Some people get it out of order, they think you have to rinse off the sanitizer," she said.
Ahrens also checks the strength of a special sanitizing solution kept to wipe down counters and tables in the food preparation area.
Next, Ahrens checked the refrigerators to make sure foods are stored in the right vertical order.
"It goes by cooking temperature," she said. "Foods with higher temps are on the bottom, so if anything does drip on it, it would be cooked away."
Ward was smiling at the inspection's conclusion.
"This was so easy. I was so nervous and everything went so quickly," she said.
That was because of Ward's experience and preparation, Ahrens noted.
Ward has a bachelor's degree in hospitality management from Kent State Univeristy and, until recently, was an instructor for catering and food production classes. Her husband, Jim, is a graduate of the International Arts and Science Institute of Chesterland.
Ahrens said food safety is "pretty much common sense" of good hand washing, sanitizing of equipment and keeping hot foods hot and cold foods cold.
What happens when people don't use proper procedures can be widespred and devastating " from an upset stomach to death.
Groves said the department does not issue inspection certificates to restaurants, but can respond to public inquiries about when a facility was inspected.
The department also responds to consumer complaints.
"If it's a situation we get complaints from several different groups, we will go out and have a look about what's going on," Groves said.
Facilities are not told ahead of time about an impending inspection, he said.
If problems are found, "We tell them this needs correction and we will be back to confirm it's corrected," Groves said.
Most problems are refrigeration temperature and food storage, he said.
Groves said most food purveyors are conscientious about food safety.
"We never experienced anything that bad" that would require immediate closure, Groves said.

OHIO: Restaurant Inspection Report
23.jun.08
The Advocate - Newark
Official Reports
http://www.newarkadvocate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080623/NEWS01/806230313/1002
# Dan's Deli 23, June 9, 1338 Hanson St., Reynoldsburg, standard inspection, no violations.
# Riley's Bakery, June 10, 19 W. Church St., Newark, standard inspection, with violations. 1. No handwashing signage at hand sink. 2. Light shield missing above hand sink. 3. Lights burned out in bakery. 4. Walls and ceiling in dishroom are dirty. 5. Floor under/around equipment is dirty.
# Fraternal Order of Eagles, June 10, 1007 Hollander St., Newark, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Lids on Dumpster are open. 2. Floor in walk-in is dirty. 3. Inside of reach-ins and cabinets have spills.
# R and M Bakery, June 10, 369 Mount Vernon Road, Newark, standard inspection, with violations. 1. No cold water at hand sink. 2. Lids on Dumpster are open. 3. Ceiling tile in storage room is not secure. 4. Lights not working in storage room. 5. Floor under/around equipment is dirty. 6. Bare hand contact of ready-to-eat foods. 7. Carts on wheels have build up on them.
# Golden Wok Chinese Restaurant Corp., June 10, 22 1/2 N. Park Place, Newark, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Wiping cloths on counter top. 2. Chipping paint on walls/ceiling upstairs and in kitchen. 3. Inside of reach-ins, cold table and shelves in kitchen are dirty. 4. Floor is dirty under/around equipment. 5. Food items stored in hallway.
# Simply For You Catering, June 11, 6 N. Sixth St., Newark, standard inspection, with violation. 1. Wiping cloths lying on counter top.
# Panda Express, June 11, 1295 N. 21st St., Newark, standard inspection, no violations.
# The Grill on 21st, June 11, 1261 N. 21st St., Newark, complaint, no violations.
# The Crystal Ballroom, June 11, 29 W. Church St. (second floor), Newark, pre-licensing, no violations.
# Home Town Deli, June 11, 102 Lakewood Drive, Hebron, standard inspection, no violations.
# Creative Catering, June 11, 925 W. Main St., Hebron, standard inspection, no violations.
# Clay's Cafe, June 11, 808 W. Main St., Hebron, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Bulk food container of sugar not labeled. 2. Door seals on food prep cooler are torn. 3. Side of fryers/grill has grease/food particles. 4. Interior of Beverage cooler and Superior cooler has food splash. 5. Floor grate missing by dishwash machine. 6. Vent hood has grease.
# Johnstown High School Athletic Boosters, June 12, 401 S. Oregon St., Johnstown, standard inspection, no violations.
# Bococks Dairy Hut, June 12, 42 S. Main St., Pataskala, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Replace missing shield on light in walk-in cooler. 2. Replace/repair linoleum in walk-in cooler to provide smooth easily cleanable surface.
# Broadview Golf Course, June 12, 5694 Headleys Mill Road, Pataskala, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Boxed snack packs of food stored on floor. 2. Hand sink on counter needs supplied with soap, paper towels and utilized for handwashing.
# Dairy Queen, June 12, 9700 Hazelton-Etna Road, Pataskala, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Coney sauce not held at proper temperature. 2. Thermometer on door of Silver King milk cooler is inaccurate. 3. Single-serve ketchup packets and boxes stored on floor. 4. Rear handwash sink found with oven mitt on unit. 5. No paper towels at rear hand sink. 6. No hand soap at front handwash sink. 7. Clean return air vent grill to remove dust/debris. 8. Drains slow at rear hand sink. 9. Clean can opener thoroughly. 10. Clean interior of both microwave ovens to remove food debris. 11. Clean equipment thoroughly to remove food residue buildup through kitchen. 12. Clean floors under equipment to remove grease and soil buildup. 13. Dumpster lids found open. 14. Litter in Dumpster enclosure needs picked up and properly disposed.
# High Lands Golf Club, June 12, 10391 Hollow Road, Pataskala, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Clean floor under range, chair-boil, fryer, grill and center island area. 2. When non-commercial equipment is replaced, it shall be with approved, commercial equipment.
# Korn Fused, June 12, 2071 Kent Lane, Utica, standard inspection, no violations.
# Johnstown Lions Club, June 12, 4302 Caswell Road, Johnstown, standard inspection, no violations.
# Johnstown Band Boosters, June 12, Phalen Place, Johnstown, standard inspection, no violations.
# Hayman's Dari Bar, June 12, 103 W. Main St., Hebron, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Door seal torn on Beverage Air cooler. 2. Door seals on Beverage Air cooker has food particles collected. 3. No test strips for sanitizer in three-bay sink.
# Scheideggers Sweets Bakery, June 12, 134 E. Main St., Hebron, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Wrong test strips for sanitizer in three-bay sink. 2. No lid on trash container in employee restroom. 3. Miscellaneous items in employee restroom.
# Crossroads Meat Market, June 12, 139 W. Main St., Hebron, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Condensation on floor in walk-in cooler from air conditioner unit above walk-in. 2. Lights not working over three-bay sink. 3. Roof leak in kitchen.
# American Legion Post 285, June 12, 108 Water St., Hebron, standard inspection, no violations.
# Yummy Chinese and Japanese Restaurant, June 12, 620 E. Main St., Hebron, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Wiping cloths lying on counters. 2. Door seal on Beverage Air cooler has food particles. 3. Blade on large can opener has metal shavings.
# John Gilbert Reese Center -- Cyber Cafe, June 13, 1209 University Drive, Newark, standard inspection, with violation. 1. Ceiling around air vents has dust buildup.
# John Gilbert Reese Center -- Main Kitchen, June 13, 1209 University Drive, Newark, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Floor in the walk-ins and floor under/around equipment has debris collecting. 2. Carts on wheels have spills and splashes on them. 3. Food is stored on floor in walk-ins.
# Newark Elks 391, B.P.O., (main kitchen), June 13, 73 N. Third St., Newark, standard inspection, no violations.
# Newark Elks 391 (upstairs dining), June 13, 73 N. Third St., Newark, standard inspection, no violations.
# National Trails, East Stand 1 (pit side), June 13, 2650 National Road SW, Hebron, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Vent filters above fryers and grill has grease. 2. Soda dispenser nozzles have buildup. 3. Sides of fryers has grease.
# National Trails, West 2, June 13, 2650 National Road SW, Hebron, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Floor grates for floor drains are missing. 2. Equipment needs to be cleaned.
# Sunset Inn, June 13, 1060 National Road, Hebron, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Wiping cloths lying on counter. 2. Sides of fryer/grill has grease. 3. Sanitizer for dishwash machine does not meet requirements.
# Domino's Pizza, June 13, 118 E. Main St., Hebron, standard inspection, with violations. 1. No test strips for quatanary sanitizer in three-bay sink. 2. Sub sandwich cooler is not working. 3. Guards on fans in walk-in cooler are dirty. 4. Dumpster has lid missing.
# Sweets on the Square, June 13, 23-B S. Park Place, Croton, standard inspection, no violations.
# The Diner, June 13, 14 S. Main St., Croton, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Walk-in cooler and Silver King display cooler are not at required temperatures. 2. Two homestyle crockpots found during inspection must be removed from facility; only approved commercial equipment may be used.
# Marble Slab Creamery, June 14, 13717 Pinewood Trail NE, Newark, standard inspection, no violations.
# K's Koncessions, June 14, 84 South St., Homer, standard inspection, no violations.
# Kroger Co. (N-621), June 16, 600 E. Main St., Hebron, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Case liner wrap found in deli case. 2. Interior cavities of microwave has food splash. 3. Sanitizer in three-bay sink does not meet requirements. 4. Floor in deli area has buildup.
# McDonald's, June 16, 100 Integrity Drive, Hebron, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Floor in walk-in freezer has buildup. 2. Ice on floor in walk-in freezer.
# Cheng's China Buffet and Grill, June 16, 1271 Log Pond Drive, Newark, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Can opener and shelves have food particle build-up on them. 2. Grout on floor tile in dishroom is low, floor tile is missing in walk-ins. 3. Trench drains are dirty. 4. Floor is dirty under/around equipment.
# Triangle Bar, June 16, 356 Mount Vernon Road, Newark, standard inspection, with violations. 1. There are exposed studs in the men's restroom and chipping paint on walls in kitchen. 2. There is no water in kitchen.
# Licking/Muskingum Community Correction Center, June 16, 119 E. Main St., Newark, standard inspection, no violations.
# Debra's Pizza, June 16, 318 Hudson Ave., Newark, standard inspection, no violations.
# Granville Golf Course, June 16, 555 Newark Road, Granville, standard inspection, no violations.
# Raccoon International Golf Club, June 16, 3275 Worthington Road, Alexandria, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Hand sink found with bag of drink lids in it. 2. Thermometers required in Kenmore single-door refrigerator. 3. Clean out side of door to ice maker. 4. Repair/replace damaged tile/missing tile in food service area.
# Lake Hudson, June 16, Old River Road SE, Granville, standard inspection, with violation. 1. When no longer repairable, non-commercial microwaves and refrigeration units must be replaced with approved, commercial equipment.
# St. Albans Golf Club, June 16, 3833 Northridge Road, Alexandria, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Hand sink found with equipment in it. 2. Test strips required for chlorine sanitizer used in three-compartment sink.
# Willow Run Golf Club, June 16, Ohio 310 and 161, Alexandria, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Clean evaporator of Kolpak walk-in cooler to remove "fuzzies" buildup. Clean ceiling and walls to remove "fuzzies." 2. Boxed snack items found stored on floor. 3. Clean under shelving in dry storage area to remove debris buildup. 4. Evidence of rodents found, seal around piping to eliminate possible harborage areas. 5. Resurface/replace cutting board on prep cooler. 6. Non-commercial, homestyle freezer and refrigeration units, when no longer repairable, must be replaced with approved, commercial grade equipment.
# Northview Senior Living Center (vending), June 16, 267 N. Main St., Johnstown, standard inspection, no violations. No longer used.
# Holophane (main), June 16, 140 Carey St., Utica, standard inspection, no violations.
# Holophane (vending), June 16, 140 Carey St., Utica, standard inspection, no violations.
# Atrium Corp., June 16, 495 E. Coshocton St., Johnstown, standard inspection, no violations.
# Alliance Carpet Cusion, June 16, 143 Commerce Blvd., Johnstown, standard inspection, no violations.
# Tech International (main), June 16, 200 E. Coshocton St., Johnstown, standard inspection, with violation. 1. Needs light shield in food machine.

Hub food safety inspectors find violations
23.jun.08
The Boston Channel
The Associated Press
http://www.thebostonchannel.com/health/16682181/detail.html
BOSTON -- A cafe at Boston City Hall was cited last year for preparing food in unsafe conditions, while the city's own inspections headquarters was also issued violation notices.
The infractions at both eateries, which are run by contractors, have since been corrected.
City records show the City Hall Coffee Stop Cafe was cited in September after inspectors found a spinach pie stored at too cool a temperature and because an employee did not use soap during handwashing.
Inspectors also cited Cafe 1010, at the city's Inspectional Services Division, for serving food at improper temperatures in December and again this month. The problem was fixed in time for a follow-up inspection last week

NORTH CAROLINA: Salmonella outbreak linked to diner in Marion
23.jun.08
Joel Burgess
Asheville Citizen-Times
http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008806230301
Barfblog Post
MARION -- Buck Wilson, Rutherford-Polk-McDowell District Health Department director, was cited as saying on Sunday that five people who got sick from the bacteria salmonella this month ate at the same McDowell County restaurant, O'Dear's Country Diner on U.S. 221 in Marion, North Carolina.
Officials are still investigating what was behind the local outbreak, but they said it wasn't from people eating tainted tomatoes at the diner, which is owned by Lois O'Dear.
"It's not tomatoes in her restaurant. She got her tomatoes from suppliers who got tomatoes from a safe zone that was marked by the (U.S. Department of Agriculture)," Wilson said.
O'Dear voluntarily closed the diner Thursday, the director said. She cleaned it Saturday under the supervision of health department specialists, throwing out foods that could have carried the bacteria. She planned to reopen this morning with health officials' blessing.
"She has the cleanest restaurant in town," Wilson said.
Marion restaurant owner Bob Gaddy said he had not heard about the salmonella problems. He and his brother, Mack, have run Harvest Drive-In for 35 years. Like O'Dear, Gaddy makes a point of buying tomatoes and produce from somewhere he thinks is safe, but said it's tough to know.
"You ask. But you also hope and pray," he said.

WEST VIRGINIA: Restaurant inspections getting tougher
21.jun.08
The Herald-Dispatch
Laura Wilcox
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/x1692743263/Restaurant-inspections-get-tougher
HUNTINGTON -- Passing inspection is about to get a little harder for area restaurants, under a revised West Virginia regulation that goes into effect July 1.
Officials and residents say tightening the rule for food establishments was needed, though few expect it to hurt area restaurants.
Under the revised state code, establishments that have more than three critical violations found during an inspection must close until those violations are corrected. The previous rule allowed for five before a restaurant was required to close.
Twenty-five Huntington area restaurants would have failed the new standard after inspections in 2007 under the new rule, according to records in the restaurant inspection database at herald-dispatch.com.

GEORGIA: Restaurant inspection scores
20.jun.08
The Northeast Georgian
http://www.thenortheastgeorgian.com/articles/2008/06/20/news/business/02business.txt
Following are the foodservice inspections for June 11-13 by the Habersham County Health Department's Environmental Health Section.
A score of 85 and above is considered passing. Foodservice establishments are required to post their score sheets in public so that customers can review them.
For more information about an inspection, contact the environmental health office at 706-776-7659.
June 11
China, 192 Clarkesville Station, Clarkesville. Inspection time: not listed. Purpose of inspection: not listed. Score: 95; current grade: A. Out of compliance with the following: Proper date marking and disposition.
Chicago Pizza, 170 Clarkesville Station, Clarkesville. Inspection time: not listed. Purpose of inspection: not listed. Score: 96; current grade: A. Out of compliance with the following: proper date marking and disposition.
June 13
Hollywood Diner, 105 Historic Highway 441, Hollywood. Inspection time: not listed. Purpose of inspection: not listed. Score: 100; current grade: A.
Chuck's Barbecue, Highway 17, Clarkesville. Inspection time: not listed. Purpose of inspection: not listed. Score: 99; current grade: A.

MARYLAND: Food inspections
19.jun.08
HometownAnnapolis.com
http://www.hometownannapolis.com/cgi-bin/read/2008/06_19-22/FOR
Baci Bar and Grill, BWI Southwest Pier A, Baltimore, food must be held at proper temperature.
Baci Bar and Grill, BWI Southwest Pier A, Baltimore, food must be held at proper temperature.
Bob Evans Farms, Inc. #500, 1516 Aero Drive, Linthicum, food must be held at proper temperature.
Center Stage Cafe, Anne Arundel Community College, 100 West Campus Way, Arnold, food must be held at proper temperature.
Luckies Stores, Inc., 8290 Portsmith Drive, Severn, food must be held at proper temperature.
Olive Grove Restaurant, 705 N. Hammonds Ferry Road, Linthicum, food must be held at proper temperature.
Sbarro #528, 2002 Defense Highway, Annapolis, food must be held at proper temperature.
South River Pizza & Subs, 58 Central Ave., West Edgewater, food workers must practice effective handwashing; must be free of illness.
Subway at Arnold Station, 1450 Ritchie Highway, Ste. 105, Arnold, food must be held at proper temperature.
Joe's Seafood, 403 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park, food must be held at proper temperature.
Ken's Creative Kitchen, Inc., 980 Awald Road Ste. 203, Annapolis, food must be properly cooled.
Kentucky Fried Chicken, 4107 Mountain Road, Pasadena, food must be properly cooled.
Knaacks Dairy Queen, 1140 Annapolis Road, Odenton, food must be held at proper temperature.
Northrop Grumman BWI, 7323 Aviation Boulevard, Linthicum, food must be held at proper temperature.
Northrop Grumman BWI, 7323 Aviation Boulevard, Linthicum, food must be held at proper temperature.
Reynolds Tea Room/Sly Fox Pub., 7 Church Circle, Annapolis, food must be held at proper temperature.
Vizzinis Pizza & Subs, 1370 Cape St Claire Road, Annapolis, food must be held at proper temperature.

2 CHICAGO restaurants linked to salmonella
19.jun.08
Chicago Tribune
Mike Hughlett
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/nation/5845542.html
CHICAGO -- Federal regulators are a step closer to solving a widespread outbreak of salmonella after two Adobo Grill restaurants in Chicago were identified as the source of nine cases of the illness that has sickened at least 383 people in 30 states.
The Chicago Department of Public Health on Wednesday identified the Adobo Grill outlets in Wicker Park and Old Town as the source of a cluster of nine salmonella cases that were disclosed Friday.
Coincidentally, David Acheson, a top U.S. Food and Drug Administration official, has had his agency focusing on a cluster of nine cases that originated at two restaurants within the same chain and in a similar location.
On Wednesday, Acheson declined to comment on whether the nine cases here are the same ones the FDA is targeting. Still, in an interview with the Chicago Tribune this week, he noted, "We have talked about only one cluster, and to date we are aware of one cluster only."
With such a cluster, the FDA hopes to track tainted tomatoes through the supply chain to the source of the salmonella bug. While the FDA has said either Mexico or Florida is the most likely origin of the outbreak, it doesn't know where it started.

CONNECTICUT: Check out your favorite spot to grab a bite: food safety inspection reports
18.jun.08
The Republican-American
Chris Parker
http://www.rep-am.com/articles/2008/06/18/news/doc485857d774dc3417413530.txt
The Torrington Area Health District inspected the following establishments between June 8-14. Food establishments are inspected and graded on criteria set by the state Department of Health.
A minimum score of 80 is required to pass. However, there are 10 violations within the state's criteria known as “four-point demerits” that relate primarily to food temperature and protection; violating any constitutes an automatic failure.
“Pre” means the operation was inspected at its opening, after a change of ownership or after being reopened when there was no active food preparation, so no score was given.
* = four-point demerit; (s) = seasonal operation; re = re-inspection
Bethlehem
Nick's Country Kitchen, 3 Flanders Road, 93, pass
Kent
Shanghai Chinese Restaurant, 8 Landmark Lane, 86, fail*
Caralee's, 28 North Main St., 90, pass
Litchfield
Cinema Cafe, 8 Village Green Drive, 94, pass
Litchfield Farms Organic & Natural Market, 55 Village Green Drive, 85, fail*
Litchfield Country Club, 256 Old South Road, 88, pass
Plymouth
McDonald's, 321 Main St., re, pass
Plymouth Rock “N” Poppin Kettle Corn, itinerant vendor, 2 Maple Ave., 98, pass
Torrington
China Star Buffet, 683 Main St., 88, pass
Torrington Elks No. 372, 70 Litchfield St., 85, pass
Marathon Healthcare Center of Torrington, 80 Fern Drive, 91, fail*
Chesty's Tavern, 325 North Elm St., 87, pass
Nirvana Juice Bar and Cafe, 634 Main St., pre, pass
Pizza Palace, 7 Griswold St., 90, pass
Subway, 455 Winsted Road, 92, pass
Price Chopper No. 156, 990 Torringford St., 84, pass
Watertown
ACE Sushi - Stop & Shop Asiana Management Group, Straits Turnpike, #763, 99, pass
Cavallo's Italian Specialty Shoppe, 60 Hillcrest Ave., 87, pass
Dunkin' Donuts, 750 Straits Turnpike, 96, pass
Ordinary Joe's, 253 Buckingham St., 92, pass
Adams Super Food Stores, 1167 Main St., 86, pass
Bella Pizzeria, 1098 Main St., 98, pass
Stop & Shop Supermarket Co., 763 Straits Turnpike, 87, pass

MISSOURI: Council approves fee for restaurant inspections
17.jun.08
Ozarks First
Kate Stacy
http://ozarksfirst.com/content/fulltext/?cid=24291
Another attempt to balance Springfield's city budget is in place and it means restaurants will have to pay for inspections by the Springfield-Greene County Health Department
After many discussions about implementing that fee, there was some hesitation before Monday night's vote as Council members Cindy Rushefsky and Doug Burlison wanted to wait before charging businesses.
"Well, I would move that we remove the restaurant inspection fee portion from this bill and table that specific portion and revisit that at a later time on its own." said Councilman Burlison.
Councilwoman Rushefsky added to that saying it seemed a bit much to go from zero to $327 for those inspections. She said while ultimately necessary, there should be more discussion before charging restaurants.
However, Mayor Tom Carlson and other council members defeated that idea and the council moved forward with a unanimous vote in favor of that fee.
"It's a fair charge. It's a charge that is imposed just by almost every city that has them. I think it's fair to impose the cost of operation on the people that are making the money, in this case, the Restaurant Association." said Mayor Carlson.
Also approved on Monday night was a move that gives airport police at the Springfield-Branson National Airport the authority to enforce all city ordinances on airport property. Previously those officers could only enforce county and airport rules. That was an emergency vote, so the measure goes into effect in time for Firefall next weekend. That, of course, takes place on airport grounds.

OHIO: Restaurant inspection report
16.jun.08
The Advocate
http://www.newarkadvocate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080616/NEWS01/806160319/1002
Bob's Bar and Grill, June 2, 10982 Hebron Road, Hebron, standard inspection, no violations.
Buckeye Lake KOA, June 2, Buckeye Lake, standard inspection, with violation. 1. No test strips for sanitizer in three-bay sink.
Baharti Hospitality Corp. DBA Super 8 Motel, June 2, 10800 Hebron Road, Hebron, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Three-bay sink is plugged. 2. No thermometer in hot point cooler.
Johnstown Lions Club, June 2, 12176 Edwards Road, Johnstown, standard inspection, no violations.
Moundbuilders Country Club Pool, June 2, 125 N. 33rd St., Newark, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Water pressure at hand sink is low. 2. Food items are not date marked.
Creno's Pizza, June 2, 279 Deo Drive, Newark, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Food inside of two-door reach-in is not date marked. 2. Outside of mixer has food accumulating on it.
Subway, June 2, 150 S. 30th St., Newark, standard inspection, with violation. 1. Light shields missing in back room.
Cherry Valley Elementary, June 2, 1040 W. Main St., Newark, standard inspection, no violations.
Fabulous Fitness, June 3, 112 E. Main St., Newark, standard inspection, no violations.
Duchess Shop 253, June 3, 57 Dayton Road, Newark, standard inspection, with violation. 1. Cold table is not working.
Wendy's, June 3, 75 Dayton Road, Newark, standard inspection, no violations.
Brewsky's Drive Thru, June 3, 81 Calburn St., Newark, standard inspection, no violations.
Occasions By J&K, June 3, 220 Granville St., Newark, standard inspection, no violations.
Pataskala Grace Brethren Church, June 3, 3517 Headleys Mill Road, Pataskala, standard inspection, no violations.
Brownsville Country Store, June 3, 15564 Main St. SE, Brownsville, standard inspection, no violations.
Herb N' Ewe, June 3, 11755 National Road, Thornville, standard inspection, no violations.
The Barn Pub and Family Restaurant, June 3, 7467 Mount Vernon Road, St. Louisville, standard inspection, with violations. 1. No test strips for sanitizer at three-bay sink. 2. Door seals on Beverage Air cooler are dirty. 3. Several lights burned out in kitchen. 4. Not enough light over three-bay sink in kitchen.
Nick's Pizza, June 3, 6 S. Sugar St., St. Louisville, standard inspection, with violation. 1. Door seals on Beverage Air cooler are torn.
St. Louisville Athletic Association, June 3, School Street, St. Louisville, standard inspection, with violation. 1. No thermometer in Whirlpool refrigerator.
Cookies 'N Cream, June 5, 3920 N. Street Road, Granville, standard inspection, no violations.
Cones and Concoctions, June 5, 15000 Broad St. SW, Reynoldburg, standard inspection, with violation. 1. Single-serve boxed napkins and boxed forks stored on floor.
LEADS, June 5, 12536 Adams Lane, Pataskala, standard inspection, no violations.
West Licking Fireman's Auxiliary, June 5, 11000 Broad St., Pataskala, standard inspection, no violations.
Courtyard By Marriott, June 6, 500 Highland Blvd., Newark, standard inspection, no violations.
Somewhere Else Bar, June 6, 386 W. Main St., Newark, standard inspection, no violations.
Tony's Bar, June 6, 390 W. Main St., Newark, standard inspection, no violations.
Jeff's Snack Bar, June 6, 1052 Mount Vernon Road, Newark, standard inspection, no violations.
Flying Dozer Childcare Center, June 6, 316 N. Main St., Johnstown, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Hair restraints are required. 2. Test strips must match chlorine-based sanitizer.
Twister's Cones and Coneys, June 6, 551 W. Coshocton St., Johnstown, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Can opener is dirty. 2. Boxed single-serve items in dry storage must be stored off floor.
JKB at Johnstown LLC, DBA McDonalds, June 6, 625 W. Coshocton St., Johnstown, follow-up, no violations.
Duchess Shop 238, June 6, 1101 Hebron Road, Heath, 30-day inspection, with violations. 1. Employee not wearing hair restraint working with ready-to-eat foods. 2. No thermometer in True refrigerator. 3. Sanitizer in three-bay sink is not at required strength.
Buckeye Lake Yacht Club Inc., June 6, 5109 N. Bank Road, Buckeye Lake, pre-licensing, no violations.
Wendy's Kitchen, June 6, 10960 Hebron Road, Buckeye Lake, pre-licensing, with violations. 1. Three-bay sink is not sealed to wall. 2. Interior of warmer has food particles. 3. Low water pressure at hand sink in restroom.
Captain Woody's, June 6, 10055 Avondale Road, Thornville, follow-up, with violations. 1. Wiping cloths lying on counters in kitchen. 2. Door seals on Beverage Air cooler are torn. 3. Interior cavities of microwave has food splash. 4. One Dumpster outside has no lid.
American Legion Post 85 Levi Phillips, June 9, 85 S. Sixth St., Newark, standard inspection, with violations. 1. No towels at hand sink. 2. Wall has splash/splatter in kitchen. 3. Inside of reach-in and shelves have spills. 4. Utensils stored hazardly in drawers.
Dew Drop Inn, June 9, 64 Union St., Newark, standard inspection, no violations.
Meijer 49, June 9, 1155 N. 21st St., Newark, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Cold table at deli is out of service. 2. Light shield missing above three-bay sink.
Licking Spring Trout and Golf Club, June 9, 2250 Horns Hill Road, Newark, standard inspection, no violations.
Quality Inn/Heath Hotels, June 9, 733 Hebron Road, Heath, consultation, with violation. 1. Improper distance of candles of light at dishwashing machine.
Gorant's Candy Cards, June 9, 771 S. 30th St., Heath, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Employees need to wear hat or hair net when working with ready-to-eat foods. 2. Display case has no ingredient labels for bulk candy.
Lakewood Inn, June 10, 122 Arrowhead Blvd., Hebron, standard inspection, no violations.
Speedway 9385, June 10, 3521 Hebron Road, Hebron, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Two drain plugs missing for three-bay sink. 2. Light not shielded over three-bay sink. 3. No handwashing posters above handwash sinks in facility. 4. Dumpster has lid missing. 5. Scattered trash on ground around Dumpster.
Riley's Bakery, June 10, 19 W. Church St., Newark, standard inspection, with violations. 1. No handwashing signage at hand sink. 2. Light shield missing above hand sink. 3. Lights burned out in bakery. 4. Walls in dishroom are dirty. 5. Floors under/around equipment is dirty.
Fraternal Order of Eagles, June 10, 1007 Hollander St., Newark, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Lids on Dumpster are open. 2. Floor in walk-in is dirty. 3. Inside of reach-ins and cabinets have spills.
R and M Bakery, June 10, 369 Mount Vernon Road, Newark, standard inspection, with violations. 1. No cold water at hand sink. 2. Lids on Dumpster are open. 3. Ceiling tile in storage room is not secure. 4. Lights not working in storage room. 5. Floor under/around equipment is dirty. 6. Gloves must be worn with contact of food. 7. Carts on wheels have buildup on them.
Golden Wok Chinese Restaurant Corp., June 10, 22 1/2 N. Park Place, Newark, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Wiping cloths on counter top. 2. Chipping paint on walls/ceiling upstairs and in kitchen. 3. Inside of reach-ins, inside of cold table and shelves in kitchen are dirty. 4. Floor is dirty under/around equipment. 5. Food items stored in hallway.
Lancer's Inn and Tap Room, June 10, 139 W. Main St., Hebron, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Wiping cloths lying on counters. 2. Door seals on food prep cooler are torn. 3. Chemical sanitizer in dishwash machine does not meet requirements. 4. Interior cavities of microwave has food splash. 5. Blades on large can openers has metal shavings.
Duchess Shop 113, June 10, 102 E. Main St., Hebron, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Items (drinks) stored in mop sink. 2. Reach-in freezer needs to be defrosted. 3. Top of reach-in freezer has dirt/food spill. 4. Light fixture dangling in walk-in cooler. 5. Items under three-bay sink. 6. Ceiling tile missing over three-bay sink.
Race L&T Inc. DBA, June 6, 1066 Mount Vernon Road, Newark, standard inspection, no violations.
Duke and Duchess Shoppe 248, June 5, 1073 Mount Vernon Road, Newark, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Floors in walk-ins have debris collecting on them. 2. Shelves on prep tables have food particles accumulating on them.
Cheng's Gourmet, June 5, 291 Deo Drive, Newark, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Lids on Dumpster are open. 2. Floor is dirty under/around equipment. 3. Some foods in walk-in are not covered.
Adornetto's, June 5, 250 Goosepond Road, Newark, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Mixer, bread slicer, door seals on cold tables and reach-ins, carts on wheels, Blodgett over have food particles accumulating on them. 2. Floor under/around equipment and wall in the dough room have spills/splashes/splatters on them. 3. Utensils in various areas in kitchen are stored with handle down. 4. Top front panel is missing on ice machine. 5. Side entrance door to kitchen is opened without a screen barrier.
Manor House Bar and Grill, June 5, 300 S. 30th St., Newark, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Floor tile behind bar is broken and missing in areas. 2. No test strips for sanitizer in three-bay sink.
Duke and Duchess 227, June 5, 999 E. Main St., Newark, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Floor in walk-in has area where build up has occurred. 2. Lid on Dumpster is open. 3. Some of the deli meats are not date marked.
Circle K 5305, June 5, 34 S. 30th St., Newark, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Hand sink inaccessible with many items stored in it. 2. No single-use towels at hand sink. 3. No handwashing signage at hand sink. 4. Light shields are missing in storage room. 5. Pop has spilled on floor in storage room. 6. No test strips for sanitizer.
Buckeye Lake FOE, June 2, 3240 Walnut Road, Buckeye Lake, standard inspection, with violations. 1. No thermometer in walk-in cooler. 2. No test strips for sanitizer in three-bay sink. 3. Door seals on Beverage Air cooler has food particles. 4. Side of fryers has grease. 5. Vent filters over cooking equipment has grease.
Kyber Run Golf Course, June 2, 5261 Mink St., Johnstown, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Food debris on can opener. 2. Two bottles of tea found in ice bin at rear bar area. 3. No hand-drying provisions at rear bar sink. 4. No thermometer in coolers. 5. Debris found at bottom of Perlick beer cooler at front counter area. 6. Non-commercial microwaves and coolers. 7. Cutting board on four-door Beverage Air prep cooler in need of resurfacing or replacement. 8. Clean two portable fans to remove dust/debris from grills and blades. Clean floor thoroughly. 9. Properly support front counter area ice bin. 10. Clean Manitowoe ice machine to remove mold growth on inner stainless steel panel. 11. Repair leak/cause of water on floor in ice machine/wash softener/pressure tank/water heater area. Clean, repair or replace as necessary to remove mold/mildew in this area. 12. Nonfunctional small Frigidaire freezer and Scotsman ice machine need removed. 13. No service/mop sink available within the facility. 14. Inadequate lighting in warmer alley, dry storage area. 15. No protective shield on light in dishroom. 16. No exposed wire/jumpers, etc. Finish remodeling projects.

ARKANSAS: Health department inspections
16.jun.08
Benton County Daily Record
http://nwanews.com/bcdr/News/62868/
Information from state Health Department records for inspections May 30 through June 5. Restaurants are listed in alphabetical order. All reports are from regular food service / food store inspections unless otherwise noted.
• Critical violations are defined as items that relate directly to factors that lead to food-borne illness, and must be corrected immediately.
• Noncritical violations are defined as items that relate to maintenance of food operations and cleanliness.
May 30 Boat Dock Cafe 1 Prairie Creek Marina Dr., Rogers Critical violations include: Do not store raw meat above ready-to-eat foods. Maintain cold foods at 41 degrees or below. Employees must wash hands after handling raw hamburger.
Noncritical violations include: Store ice scoop in or on a container that can be washed and sanitized. Do not store on top of machine. Adjust cooler to maintain food at 41 degrees or below. Check dishwasher concentration every day. Do not reuse singleuse containers.
Centerton Gamble Elem.
1500 Gamble Rd., Centerton Noncritical violations include: A receptacle is needed for recyclables. This shall be installed so that accumulation of debris and insect and rodent attraction and harborage are minimized.
The Crumpet 4301 Pleasant Crossing, Rogers Critical violations include: Sanitizer water for dishes should be 50-100 ppm CL, corrected.
Early Childhood Center 1110 Bella Vista Way, Bentonville Noncritical violations include: Hands must be washed between taking off gloves and putting on new ones.
Hunan Chinese Restaurant 509 S. 8 th St., Rogers Critical violations include: Employees seen handling raw egg batter, then raw shrimp, without washing hands properly between separate duties. Another employee seen touching shrimp then touching clean dishes to store. Must wash hands with soap and water at handwashing sink between dirty and clean duties. Many severely dented cans found in dry goods storage. Must not serve to public as they are considered unsafe for consumption. Foods found in many locations of kitchen without covers and being stored under foods or black, dripping debris from vent hood. Foods must be stored under protective lids. Cooked chicken found stored in a cardboard box that previously held raw chicken. Chicken considered contaminated. Must discard chicken and discontinue use of raw chicken box, corrected. Dishwasher contaminated dishes by hands that just had been handling trash. Must wash, rinse, sanitize dishes before used, corrected. Must mark potentially hazardous with discard or open date if holding foods more than 24 hours. Chicken found out of safe hot / cold holding temp; must establish and record time as a control plan if using to protect food. Roach found crawling across floor by food contact surfaces. Walk-in cooler has black, mold-like debris on ceiling that is potentially dripping down on raw chicken. Must clean to prevent contamination and cover all foods. Must have vents and vent hood cleaned as they are completely black and are dripping contaminated on to food contact surfaces.
Noncritical violations include: Must use multiuse food approved containers to store foods in as they are being stored in single-use containers. Can opener has dirty, black build-up, must clean before using again. Doors and floors of walk-in coolers and freezer are in disrepair; must replace seals and clean. They have dirty, black build-up. Floors and walls are thick with greasy film and black dirty debris; needs extra attention-must clean regularly. Floor and wallboard coming down in kitchen; must repair.
Log Cabin Pizza 14550 Hwy. 12 E, Rogers Noncritical violations include: Defrost the upright freezer. Replace seal on upright freezer. Beard restraints required for food prep staff.
Taqueria Vega 1553 Hudson Rd., Rogers Critical violations include: Employees must wash hands with soap and water before preparing foods if they touch each other or dirty dishes or objects, corrected. Trash can in way of handwashing sink, handwashing sink must be used for handwashing, three-compartment sink used for cleaning, not for handwashing, corrected. Must wash, rinse, and sanitize all dishes, utensils used to make / store food in. Must keep potentially hazardous foods at safe, coldholding temperature of 41 degrees; upright cooler found holding many foods between 48-53 degrees, must discard these, corrected. Must mark all foods made / opened for longer than 24 hours with a date to show when proper time to discard. Do not hold foods in refrigerator longer than 7 days, corrected. Must store all foods six inch above floor level; found dry flour / corn goods on floor, corrected.
Noncritical violations include: Hot water is not working at handwashing sink, must repair. Must use multiple-use containers that are approved for food to store foods in. Must be durable, cleanable, non absorbent, corrected. Found meats in freezer and coolers stored in plastic shopping bags. Wood stump and wooden cutting board must be replaced with food grade surface, corrected.
Travelodge 2307 S. E. Walton, Bentonville Critical violations include: Need three-compartment sink and a separate handwashing sink to comply with the rules and regulations pertaining to retail food establishments. Need soap and paper towels for handwashing. Need sanitizer for dishes. Chlorine or Quaternary Ammonia.
Noncritical violations include: Need a thermometer in refrigerator. Maintain food at 41 degrees or below. Need test strips for sanitizer 50-100 ppm chlorine.
VFW 3031 11160 W. Old Wire, Rogers Noncritical violations include: Some feces of rodents found in walk-in, harborage conditions eliminated, pest control plan in place, recommend daily clean up and continued focus on pest elimination.
June 3 Arkansas Baptist Assembly 3600 S. Lincoln, Siloam Springs Critical violations include: Found many dented No. 10 cans,. These are in poor condition and are considered unsafe for consumption, thus must discard foods in dented cans and do not serve to pubic, corrected. Handwashing sink must be equipped with drying device to ensure proper hand-washing procedure, corrected. Must wash, rinse, sanitize all food contact surfaces before preparing / cooking any foods with equipment, dishes, utensils and / or food prep tables that currently have gathered dust, dirty or food debris. Must wash, rinse, drink gun as it has accumulated thick, sticky, black build-up. make sure to do cleaning regiment regularly. Dishwasher chemically sanitizing at about 50 ppm; ideally should be 100 ppm chlorine.
Noncritical violations include: Many food contact surfaces are considered in need of repair replacing with a durable, cleanable, smooth and nonabsorbent surface; i. e. shelves in walk-in, floors and walls in walk-in are all wood these need to be sealed. Most of physical facilities: floors, wall and ceiling contain broken edges, holes in walls, cracking of floor surface and are made of unapproved surfaces, must repair and restore floors, walls and ceilings to durable, cleanable, smooth and non-absorbent surfaces.
Clarion Hotel 211 S. E. Walton, Bentonville Critical violations include: All employees drinks must be covered when drinking in food prep area, corrected. Handwashing sink found without drying device; must maintain equipment at handwashing sink to ensure proper handwashing techniques / procedure, corrected. Drink nozzles on beverage machine had dirty, gritty build-up; must wash, rinse and sanitize before use and on a frequent basis, corrected. Dishes, utensils are not being completely sanitized as dishwasher is not completely sanitizing. Must hand-sanitize or discontinue use of dishes until dishwasher is repaired and can properly sanitize. Must repair dishwasher and send inspector report. Foods found at 51 degrees in prep cooler; must maintain at safe, cold-holding, temperature of 41 degrees or below.
Marvin's IGA Deli Bakery 203 N. Bloomington, Lowell Noncritical violations include: Several ceiling tiles missing and need replaced.
June 4 Jacqueline's Catering 2800 N. 6 th St., Rogers Critical violations include: Waste water leaking / draining onto the ground. Found employee stuffing PVC pipe in tank's pipe to stop leakage, must have proper equipment to seal tank of waste water. Found second vehicle that establishment was serving food out of that is not permitted. Must meet with inspector to have opening inspection before operating.
June 5 Gravette C Store 601 S. W. 1 st, Gravette Critical violations include: Deli meats in make table need to be less than 41 degrees. All meats not in temp were thrown away by employee, corrected.
Noncritical violations include: Packaged items such as sausage and egg biscuits must be labeled with establishment name, address, and ingredients.
In Zone 106 N. E. 1 st, Gravette Noncritical violations include: Cheese containers may not be washed and reused.
Jabez Health Store 404 First S. E., Gravette Noncritical violations include: Glass jars of what appears to be honey need to be labeled with establishment name, address, and ingredients.
Red Roof Cafe 308 S. E. First, Gravette Noncritical violations include: Cottage cheese containers can not be washed and reused.
Sonic Drive In 4183 702 First Ave. SE, Gravette Critical violations include: Need paper towels for handsink in women's restroom, corrected.

KENTUCKY: Inspections reported
16.jun.08
Common Wealth
http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/local/local_story_168070331.html
• 85-100 — pass inspection.
• 70-84 — must be re-inspected within 30 days.
• Under 70 — a suspension of permit notice is sent to owner; if owner doesn’t reply in 10 days, the permit is revoked and the restaurant is closed.
The following establishments were inspected by the Lake Cumberland District Health Department:
MAC’S VILLAGE PANTRY
South U.S. 27
Rating Score:
Food Service: 92
Retail Food: 97
VIOLATIONS: Lights not shielded over produce; lights not shielded in preparation room in back; scoop without handle; restroom’s trash can not covered; no hand towels; food not covered in coolers; single service utensils not stored properly.
BRUMLEY’S BILLIARDS & GAME ROOM
51 Shellmark Drive
Rating Score: 98
VIOLATIONS: Raw food stored above ready-to-eat foods in reach-in cooler and freezer (corrected).

PENNSYLVANIA: Panda Chinese Kitchen reopens sans snapping turtle
16.jun.08
York Daily Record
Sean Adkins
http://ydr.inyork.com/ci_9601424
The Panda Chinese Kitchen in York reopened Thursday after the restaurant passed its follow-up inspection with a score of 99, according to York's Bureau of Permits and Health Licensing.
On June 6, the bureau shut down the eatery for having a large, snapping turtle in the three-bay sink, rotting lettuce stored in the walk-in cooler and other violations.
Panda Chinese Kitchen failed that initial inspection with a score of 64.
The critical violations found during that inspection earned the restaurant at 320 E. Philadelphia St. a citation, which carries a maximum $600 fine.

UK: Yo! Sushi defends food-safety procedures after Independent attacks hygiene record
16.jun.08
Caterer Search
Kerstin Kühn
http://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2008/06/16/321486/yo-sushi-defends-food-safety-procedures-after-independent-attacks-hygiene-record.html
In a statement it said: "We train all 1,000 employees in food hygiene to a higher standard than required by law and employ a full-time food safety and hygiene manager.
"We conduct quarterly hygiene and food safety audits at all of our restaurants and any restaurants that do not meet robust criteria are given an immediate action plan and are revisited within six weeks."
Yo! Sushi added that it had worked with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) on its "scores on the doors" scheme but had concerns about the system.
"We fully support local authorities in their role to improve food safety and believe that scores on the doors is a positive step towards driving up standards and consistency," the company said. "However, we do have concerns about the consistency of the inspections and in particular how quickly the scores are updated after the inspection has been carried out."
The FSA is currently in a 12-week consultation on a nationwide scores on the doors system.
Yo! Sushi has insisted that food-safety regulations are a "top priority" after a media report suggested the restaurant chain was failing to meet basic legal hygiene standards.
A report in the Independent newspaper analysed nearly 1,300 restaurants run by 10 of the UK's largest restaurant chains and revealed that each of them had at least one branch that did not comply with food-safety legislation.
The report found Yo! Sushi to be the worst offender, with eight of its 23 restaurants in the sample receiving a two-star rating or less, amounting to less than the legal requirements onfood hygiene.
However, Yo! Sushi has defended its food-safety policy, saying that as a business it took hygiene very seriously.

NEW ZEALAND: Cafe sentenced for dishwashing liquid poisoning
16.jun.08
New Zealand Herald
NZPA
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/6/story.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=10516659&ref=rss
The owner of a Queenstown restaurant that last July mistakenly poisoned two women with dishwashing detergent was convicted and ordered to pay $1000 "emotional harm" reparation to both victims in Queenstown District Court today.
Both women were hospitalised after drinking the potentially fatal poison, wrongly put in Old Man Rock Cafe's mulled wine urn, on July 9 last year.
One, part-time barmaid Bethany Sim, could suffer obstructive problems from her scarred oesophagus in later life, crown prosecutor Sarah McKenzie said.
Cafe owner Chico's Restaurant Ltd pleaded guilty three weeks ago to selling food containing an extraneous matter - sodium hydroxide - causing injury.
Chico's lawyer Shafraz Khan told Judge Stephen O'Driscoll he did not believe a fine was necessary as nationwide negative publicity had been deterrent enough.
The owners had suffered "a lot of embarrassment" when their photo was shown in the local paper in this "small town where everybody knows everybody".
Queenstown primary school teacher Sarah Ferguson had asked Ms Sim for a sample of mulled wine, but spat it out immediately after feeling her lips and mouth burn.
Ms Sim then tested the mulled wine, suffering fibrosis and scarring of her oesophagus after swallowing the caustic brew, as well as burning her mouth and lips.

Tomatoes are back on the menu at some CANADIAN fast-food chains
15.jun.08
Canadian Press
http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5jdqp4X_oRhA0j-R0-UP5pIZTvhRQ
TORONTO -- Tomatoes are back on the menu at various Canadian restaurants.
Several fast-food chains and grocery stores in Canada and the U.S. temporarily removed selected varieties of tomatoes as a precaution a week ago after some red plum, red Roma and round-red varieties were linked to the rare salmonella saintpaul outbreak in the U.S.
But now Boston Pizza, Tim Hortons and Cara Operations, which operates Swiss Chalet Rotisserie & Grill, Milestone's Grill and Bar, Montana's Cookhouse, Kelsey's Neighbourhood Bar & Grill, Harvey's and Coza! Tuscan Grill, are once again offering fresh sliced tomatoes to customers.
Priszm, which owns and operates Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and KFC in Canada, has also allowed the return of tomatoes to their restaurants.
"We have advised all of our restaurants across Canada that they can put fresh tomatoes back on the menu," Susan Frank of Boston Pizza International said in an interview from Vancouver on Sunday.
She said customers were understanding during the four days Boston Pizza removed sliced tomatoes from sale.
In a statement, Mississauga, Ont.-based Cara Operations said a supply of fresh tomatoes have been sourced from regions where tomatoes have been deemed safe.
Cara Operations also provides food to Canadian airlines and railways and said tomatoes were also returned to those menus.

TEXAS: Restaurant report card 6/13
13.jun.08
KFDM 6 News
Bill Leger
http://www.kfdm.com/articles/food_26473___article.html/dirty_kellum.html
This week's restaurant inspection scores come to us from the Hardin County Health Department.
Marium Kellum is on the job in Hardin County. The sanitarian is making sure restaurants follow food safety regulations.
#1. DAIRY QUEEN 1180 NORTH 5TH ST. SILSBEE/GRADE=85
We begin with Dairy Queen in Silsbee. Inspector Kellum conducted a surprise inspection after a customer complaint and found so many violations the restaurant received a failing score. Kellum found flies, a dirty ice machine, dirty bathroom, dirty sitting area. Dirty dishes from the night before. Toppings and food had to be thrown out. Dairy Queen in Silsbee initially received a failing grade of 65 .. But was re-inspected and improved to an 85.
#2. JACK IN THE BOX 190 SOUTH MAIN LUMBERTON/GRADE=86
Now to Jack in the Box 190 South Main in Lumberton. Inspector Kellum found flies in the food area, the floors and storage areas needed to be cleaned. Jack in the Box scored an 86.
#3. 105 FOOD MART 690 HWY 105 SOUR LAKE/GRADE=87
Next is 105 Food mart in Sour Lake. Inspector Kellum found slime in the ice machine, the microwave was dirty, dishes were not being properly washed, rinsed and sanitized properly. She also found an employee with fake nails preparing food which is not sanitary. The 105 Food Mart in Sour Lake gets an 87.
Another score to pass along from Hardin County is The Gourmet Cupboard on Highway 105 in Sour Lake. It scored a 96.
And now for the Blue Ribbon Awards.
These are businesses that received perfect scores from the Hardin County Health Department.
The Cottage on Old Evadale Highway in Silsbee, Chuck Wagon Barbeque in Lumberton and Brookshire Brothers in Kountze all received 100's.

NEW MEXICO: Carlsbad gas station downgraded for food safety violations
14.jun.08
Current Argus
http://www.currentargus.com/ci_9581878
CARLSBAD -- The New Mexico Environment Department has downgraded Allsups No. 179, 1101 W. Lea St., following an inspection on June 12 for noncompliance with the New Mexico Food Service and Food Processing Regulations.
Due to violations found during the inspection, the facility was downgraded from "approved" to an "unsatisfactory" status.
The facility will be re-inspected by the Environment Department following corrective measures and at the facility's request.
The "unsatisfactory" grade emblem is posted at each entrance of the facility.

Where in the world are LOUISIANA's restaurant inspections?
13.jun.08
Shreveport Times
Alison Bath
http://www.shreveporttimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080613/NEWS01/806130339
This newspaper doesn't print local restaurant inspections.
It isn't for a lack of trying. Past attempts ground to a halt for a variety of reasons — mostly a lack of detailed information and because the records were unavailable electronically.
Even now, inspections aren't easy to get.
A state Department of Health and Hospitals restaurant inspection Web site was suspended several months ago. You can look at the records at the local parish health units, but you can't see just recent inspections or learn about restaurants that were closed due to poor inspection results.
Instead, you have to name a specific restaurant, including its address. Copies of inspections cost 25 cents a page, workers at both offices said.
A request for pizza restaurant inspections at the Bossier office was met, but my name, address and telephone number were needed to get them. Only the most recent record, which was a paper copy of the inspector's electronic report, was presented.
It took 27 minutes and $3 to get 11 records.
In Caddo, workers didn't ask for personal information but inquired why the inspections were wanted.
When it came time to pay a $12.75 bill for copies, the office didn't have change. A worker suggested obtaining a money order at a convenience store down the street. A visit next door to the unit's main building for change solved the problem. Total visit time: 35 minutes.
Later, I called DHH Region 7 sanitarian and regional manager Ron King. He explained the inspection process, which is recorded on a laptop-type computer and stored electronically.
I asked him why the Bossier office needs a citizen's name, address and telephone number.
"We would like to have the name and records you are requesting just for our knowledge. It's just part of what we are asking. There is not a specific reason."
I asked, "How often do people come in and ask to see a restaurant inspection?"
"We don't track how many we have coming in here. We just try to provide the service," said King, who also noted residents generally are eager for the information. "We would prefer to have it by appointment, if we could."
An appointment? A citizen can't just come in and ask to see, let's say, several inspections? I asked.
"You could do that, but what we would like for you to do is make an appointment," he replied. "You would have to give us time to pull together the records."
I asked, "If you're charging for copies, why don't you have change?"
"We don't keep cash in the office," he said.
King said technical problems forced the removal of inspections from the DHH Web site and referred me to the department's Baton Rouge office for more details. I could get listings of recent restaurant inspections and closures if a written request was made to the managing sanitarian of each parish, he said.
That request was made and, a few days later, I got a call from an administrator, who said: "I can't pay my people to do your research for you."
State law requires a response to public records requests within three business days. If a public agency chooses not to fulfill a request, it must cite specific laws that allow the information to be kept secret.
Still interested about the Web site, I called the DHH public information office and, four days later, got an answer.
"What we are doing now is evaluating what is the best way and quickest way to get that information in a format that is easily accessible and transparent and easy to understand for consumers," said spokesman Jonathan Burns.
Burns explained the previous online system — which didn't allow residents to see actual inspection forms but gave restaurants a rating based on inspection results — proved unreliable and was taken down in late July or August.
"Would the new system allow citizens to see the actual inspections?" I asked.
"We are moving into that direction as opposed to some sort of rating system," he said.
Burns couldn't give a specific date when the new Web page would be available but did say likely it would be within months. He also said there isn't a DHH policy requiring people who request public information to identify themselves and called my experience "disappointing."
After several phone calls and a meeting in Baton Rouge, the department did fulfill the request for additional restaurant inspections at a cost of about $48. "That work is being done and being done to protect the welfare of the citizens of Louisiana and they have every right to have access to the information," Burns said.
Readers can view the restaurant inspections obtained for this story at shreveporttimes.com. The Watchdog will post additional inspections, periodically, and keep readers apprised of DHH efforts to post them online.

KENTUCKY: Restaurant inspection posting arrives in Fayette County
13.jun.08
Business Lexington
Mark Sievers
http://www.bizlex.com/Articles-c-2008-06-11-77150.113117_Restaurant_inspection_posting_arrives_in_Fayette_County.html
In April, the Lexington-Fayette County Board of Health approved a new policy which requires restaurants to post inspection scores in a conspicuous spot near the business entrance. In Fayette County, restaurants are inspected every six months and the scores are to be posted following their first inspection after May 14. While some restaurants have elected to go ahead and post their last prior inspection, its important to note that it will take up to six months from the May 14 implementation date for all permitted establishments to receive their routine inspection and have their score officially posted by their health department.
Before delving into some details of the new policy and local ramifications some broader discussion of food safety is appropriate since the reality is Lexington is merely joining many cities across the United States (including Louisville) with such a policy.
Food safety is an important matter and all the restaurant operators I know in the Bluegrass take it very seriously. It is estimated that foodborne diseases cause an estimated 76 million illnesses in the United States annually. Approximately half of these are associated with restaurant meals. Additionally, more than 70 billion meals are purchased annually in U.S. restaurants which accounts for nearly half of total food expenditures. These facts make it clear why public health departments consider preventing restaurant associated foodborne illness an important task. Some cities are posting scores on-line to make the information even more accessible.
On a state level, the Kentucky Restaurant Association (www.kyra.org) performs a valuable education service by offering their ServeSafe Sanitation course around the state throughout the year. This is a national certification and many health inspectors from all over the state take the course to get certified. Additionally, many restaurant operators and their employees obtain their ServeSafe certification. This common base of information helps ensure that those being inspected and doing the inspections are operating with a common knowledge base. At the local level, the Lexington Fayette County Health Department also offers food safety classes and associated certification programs.
From talking to local restaurateurs the general feedback I have received is that this is not big event for them. The good operators were practicing proper food safety and want their restaurant operating at a high level on several dimensions including those items covered in a restaurant inspection. Additionally, anything that can be done that gives the consumer more confidence in dining out is good for business in the long run. The only negative issues might be that posting inspections may look a little tacky to some and/or take away from a restaurant ambiance. Another issue is the concern over whether inspections are performed objectively and consistently. I visited a fast food restaurant over the weekend that had its inspection nicely framed and clearly visible as you entered the front door. There are some businesses excluded from this policy and they include retail, mobile food units, pushcarts, restricted concession and temporary food service.
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department policy makes restaurant inspections public record and anyone can request the information by contacting the Environmental Health office (231 – 9791). The inspection process uses a 44 item checklist with a total possible score of 100.
It uses a point system with one to five point violations with the higher point violations being the more serious. All violations with one or two point items may be corrected at the time of the inspection or by the time of the next routine inspection. The point vio-lations impact the overall inspection score. A score of 85 or above with no four or five point violations will be posted with a numeric value in green. A score of 84 or lower or those with four or five point violations will be posted in red. The more serious four and five point violations must be corrected within 10 days. If a restaurant scores below 70 it will be issued a "Notice of Intent to Suspend Permit. "The restaurant will then have five days to request a hearing or their permit to serve will be suspended.
Restaurateurs are a resilient and hardy group and used to adapting to new reporting requirements. This is a policy that is found throughout the United States and was implemented with consumer safety in mind.
Health department ready to start posting restaurant inspection scores
Starting tomorrow, the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department will begin requiring restaurants to post inspection scores in a conspicuous spot near the business' entrance. Scores of 85 or higher with no four- or five-point violations will be posted with a numeric value in green, while scores of 84 or lower or those with four- or five- point violations will be posted in red.
Lexington restaurants are inspected every six months, and the scores will be posted following their first inspection after May 14. Many establishments have already chosen to post their last prior inspection; however, it will take up to six months from the implementation date of May 14 for all permitted establishments to receive their next routine inspection and have their score officially posted by the health department.
As always, restaurant inspections are public record, and anyone can request the information from the last inspection at their favorite restaurant by contacting the Environmental Health office at 231-9791 or stopping by the office on the fourth floor at 333 Waller Ave. to complete a request for records form.
All violations of one- or two-point items can be corrected at the time of the inspection or by the time of the next routine inspection. All four- or five-point violations must be corrected within 10 days. Any restaurant that scores below 70 will be issued a "Notice of Intent to Suspend Permit," and their permit to serve will be suspended unless a written request for a hearing is made within five days of receipt of the notice.
The new policy will exclude retail, mobile food units, pushcarts, restricted concession and temporary food service.
The Lexington-Fayette County Board of Health approved the new policy at its April 14 meeting. Anyone with questions about the regulation change can contact the Environmental Health office at 231-9791.

NORTH CAROLINA: Outback 'hammered' in health inspection
13.jun.08
WCNC
Jeff Campbell
http://www.wcnc.com/6newsextra/edbw/stories/wcnc-061208-mw-outbackedbw.25d77306.html
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Two very popular restaurants are on this week’s list of the worst restaurant inspection scores.
First, at the Outback Steakhouse on Independence Boulevard, inspectors found cracked pans, dirty knives, and lots of utensils that needed to be cleaned. They asked the restaurant to fix the floors, replace cutting boards, and seal food containers.
On first inspection, the Outback received an 84. A spokesperson later told us the restaurant “immediately fixed the problems.” Sure enough, the score is now 94.5
The other restaurant on this week’s list is Mimosa Grill in uptown Charlotte. Inspectors found fruit flies in the kitchen, and mold inside the ice machine. Inspectors gave Mimosa Grill an 87 score. At last check, it has not yet been re-inspected.
Below, you can see the full reports for Outback and Mimosa Grill, as well as this week’s best scores.
Top Scores
Restaurant Address Score Inspection Date Report
Chick-fil-A 9010 Albemarle Road 102% June 2 Full report (pdf)
My Girlfriend's Kitchen 8432 Old Statesville Road 102% May 27 Full report (pdf)
Convention Center/Banquet Kitchen 501 S College Street 102% June 3 Full report (pdf)
Dunkin Donuts 2037 W Sugar Creek Road 102% May 27 Full report (pdf)
Bottom Scores
Restaurant Address Score Infractions include Inspection Date Report
Outback Steakhouse 9623 Independence Blvd 84% Dirty utensils; food unsealed May 28 Full report (pdf)
Mimosa Grill 327 S Tryon Street 87% Fruit flies in kitchen; mold in ice machine May 30 Full report (pdf)

PENNSYLVANIA: Chinese restaurant shut down because of a turtle
12.jun.08
Healthinspections.com
http://www.healthinspections.com/articles.cfm?YXJ0aWNsZUlEPTEyNg==
A Chinese restaurant in York, Pennsylvania was shut down by a health inspector after a snapping turtle was found in the kitchen sink.
The restaurant owner told a York television station that "in China, a turtle is like Buddha," bringing good luck.
But, luck ran out for Panda Chinese Kitchen when the health inspector showed up. Turtles are a source of salmonella and other bacteria.
The restaurant has been shut down in the past for health violations. The owner hopes to open again soon.
Owner Jim Zhao told the television station that he rescued the turtle from a man trying to get rid of it in a parking lot.

NEW YORK: Burger King begins to restock tomatoes after scare
12.jun.08
CNN Money/Associated Press
http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/apwire/75c4eff8224405ca8e830ba76e3791b0.htm
NEW YORK -- Burger King Holdings Inc. was cited as saying Thursday that some of its restaurants began receiving new shipments of tomatoes after a food poisoning scare forced the company to pull the produce nationwide.
Company spokesman Denise Wilson said the tomato shipments were expected to start Thursday at some of its locations, but it could take weeks to restock the entire chain.
McDonald's Corp., the world's largest hamburger chain based in Oak Brook, Ill., said the company would continue to avoid serving sliced tomatoes on its sandwiches until it's able to source tomatoes that meet its food safety and quality standards and until there are enough to supply the whole chain.

CALIFORNIA: The Bee's new restaurant inspection database
12.jun.08
The Sacramento Bee
http://www.sacbee.com/101/story/1007264.html
In the past year, health inspectors closed restaurants in Sacramento County almost 150 times for major violations and gave more than 1,000 yellow cards for violations that were more quickly addressed. The most common problems were foods cooked or stored at improper temperatures, vermin infestation and employees not washing their hands.
Today, The Bee is launching an online database of inspections of the county's roughly 5,000 restaurants, stores and other facilities that prepare, sell or store food, from July 2005 to present.
To learn more about how safe it is to eat at your favorite restaurant or shop at your closest grocery store, go to The Bee's new interactive map and database launched today at www.sacbee.com/databases.
On Sunday, watch for The Bee's story about the worst offenders.

NEW JERSEY: Restaurant lemons tested positive for fecal matter and E-coli
12.jun.08
ABC News
Elisabeth Leamy and Vanessa Weber
http://www.abcnews.go.com/GMA/Consumer/story?id=5048483&page=1
It may be tempting to take a twist of lemon along with a refreshing summer drink. But beware because that splash of citrus could have bacteria that may make you sick.
"Good Morning America" tested lemon wedges from six popular family restaurants and what they found was more frightening than refreshing. At four restaurants, "GMA" found the lemons were contaminated with fecal matter, including one sample that contaminated with E. coli.
To put the lemons to the "GMA" test, we visited three sets of chain restaurants: Applebee's, TGI Fridays, and Chili's. All six of the causal dining restaurants were in New Jersey.
After swabbing each lemon we were served, the samples were sent to a microbiology lab at New York University's Medical Center.
We found yeast and harmless bacteria that are commonly found on fruits and in our environment. But four of the samples were contaminated with dangerous bacteria.
"A small risk, but a risk nevertheless by ingesting byproducts of these lemons," Philip Tierno, director of the clinical microbiology at NYU.
The fecal matter was found at both of the Applebee's and TGI Friday's restaurants. The E. coli was found at the Applebee's in Clifton, N.J. At Chili's, we found no evidence of fecal matter or E. coli at either restaurant.
But that's not all. At half of the restaurants we caught workers grabbing lemons with their bare hands. New Jersey's health code insists that workers wear gloves or use tongs.
"I see that people have no concern of where they put their fingers," said Tierno. "They'll take things with their bare hands rather than gloving up and distributing the food stuff as they should."
Restaurants Respond
Representatives from TGI Fridays and Applebee's tell "GMA" they take health and safety very seriously.
TGI Fridays told "GMA" in a statement: "As we do with all matters of safety and health in our restaurants, we took this very seriously. We immediately stopped utilizing lemons at all of our restaurants until we could investigate this matter further and review our procedures to ensure this was an isolated issue.
"We've taken quick, thorough and appropriate measures to rectify this situation. We have very high health and safety standards, including extensive food safety training for all team members. The health and safety of our guests and team members is our top priority."
And Applebee's said in a statement: "Applebee's takes these findings very seriously as the health and safety of our guests are top priorities. We believe these are isolated incidents and not reflective across the system in our company or franchise restaurants. Nonetheless we have reinforced our processes for produce washing, washing of all our cooking utensils and silverware and employee hygiene in all our restaurants."
Not the First Time
In a study released last year, Anne LaGrange Loving, a New Jersey microbiologist, tested lemons at 21 restaurants. She found disease-causing bacteria on two-thirds of all lemons, including fecal bacteria.
People need to be aware of the kind of bacteria on lemons, Loving said in a HealthInspections.com report.
"It was like they had dipped it in raw meat or something," Loving, a science professor at Passaic County Community College said. "It was gross."
What You Can Do
The best advice is to squeeze the lemon juice into your drink and put the whole lemon aside, instead of putting the lemon in your drink.
Experts told "GMA" that a lemon's acidity will not kill bacteria. Hard alcoholic drinks, like a martini, can kill bacteria, but beer's lower alcohol content will not.
In New York, employees at Peter's restaurant cut lemons with gloves and distribute the wedges with little spears, mindful of all that workers can come in contact with during a shift, including handling filthy money.
Looking for safety protocols like those may be the best practice the next time you order a lemon with your favorite drink.

CANADA: Canadian restaurants pulling tomatoes from menu
10.jun.08
Reuters
Leah Schnurr
http://ca.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idCAN1038809220080610?sp=true
TORONTO -- Some restaurant chains in Canada have temporarily halted serving raw tomatoes, following a similar move in the United States, while U.S. health officials try to uncover the source of a salmonella outbreak.
McDonald's Canada, Tim Hortons Inc and Boston Pizza said on Tuesday they won't serve raw tomatoes on their food until there is clarification on the source of the U.S. outbreak.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said that there have been no reported incidents in Canada related to the U.S. outbreak and that tomatoes grown in Canada have not been implicated in the investigation.
"We have two very different situations," said Alain Charette, media relations officer for the CFIA.
"We don't have any cases of this particular bug, so that certainly tells us we're in a different environment there."
Tomatoes will still be available on grocery store shelves in Canada, at least for now. The Canadian Council of Grocery Distributors said its members, including the country's largest grocer, Loblaw Cos, will not withdraw the produce unless the CFIA advises them to do so.

GEORGIA: Restaurant inspection score released
10.jun.08
The Northeast Georgian
http://www.thenortheastgeorgian.com/articles/2008/06/10/news/business/02business.txt
Following is the foodservice inspection for June 4 by the Habersham County Health Department's Environmental Health Section.
A score of 85 and above is considered passing. Foodservice establishments are required to post their score sheets in public so that customers can review them. For more information about an inspection, contact the environmental health office at 706-776-7659.
# The Warehouse, 150 N. Main St., Cornelia. Purpose of inspection: routine. Score: 87; current grade: B; last score: 97. Out of compliance with the following: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized. Proper cold holding temperatures. Comments: Dishwasher sanitizer must be repaired to reach proper strength; until repaired must sanitize dishes in the three-compartment sink manually. Wash, rinse, sanitize can openers after use. All cold foods must be held at 41 degrees or lower on salad bar and in cooler. Slaw on salad bar and in salad cooler at 51 degrees discarded with other items on bar/in cooler; repair salad cooler immediately - use walk-in until repaired.

MINNESOTA: Health-code violations remain on the menu at area restaurants
08.jun.08
Duluth News Tribune
Brandon Stahl and Patrick Garmoe
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/articles/index.cfm?id=68113&section=News
To Cindy and Hsueh Chen Hsu, owners of the Shanghai Express in the Holiday Center, cleaning their restaurant is a habit. You can find them cleaning their dining room and kitchen at least three times a day, washing everything from the floors to the soy sauce containers and salt and pepper bottles.
The story says that of the more than 200 restaurant inspections performed in the Duluth area over the past two years, their restaurant was the only one to have no health-code violations.
Cindy Hsu was quoted as saying, "If the restaurant is clean, the customer feels better."
But, the story says, for most other restaurants, the news wasn’t as good.
Last year the News Tribune reviewed inspection records of all traditional sit-down restaurants and bars and grills in Duluth, Proctor and Hermantown, as well as non-commercial kitchens that also do advanced prep work, and found that 67 percent were cited for at least one “critical violation” — violations that are most likely to lead to a foodborne illness.
A year later, the overall results are not any better. Of the 105 restaurants inspected, 71 of them — or 68 percent — had a critical violation, with problems including slimy soda guns, employees not washing their hands before working with food, food being left at temperatures that could easily harbor bacteria, and one case in which a sink was draining into a bucket.
Only six restaurants had no critical violations over the past two years, but even some of those had numerous non-critical violations, such as metallic flakes coming off an ice cream scoop and loose paint on the ceiling.
Donna O’Connor, who oversees the inspection process as environmental health supervisor of St. Louis County, was cited as saying most of the restaurants her staff reviews are clean, and that it has been several years, she said, since a restaurant was so foul it had to be closed down.
While there were 29 reports of people getting sick at Duluth-area restaurants in the past 17 months, according to the county and the Minnesota Department of Health, none was confirmed, which would require at least two people from unrelated parties becoming ill.
O’Connor said that some restaurant managers were angry after last year’s report, with one even threatening to sue the county.
But, the story notes, some restaurants made substantial improvements. Last year, for example, the China Cafe at 1623 London Road had 10 critical violations, more than any other restaurant. During its most recent inspection, it had no critical violations, just one noncritical violation and a note on the report stating: “Facility cleanliness and order greatly improved.”
Another restaurant with numerous critical violations two years ago, the Fall Inn Tavern at 4219 Kingston Road in Rice Lake Township, made a substantial improvement.

TEXAS: Restaurant ratings: Public should have easy access
07.jun.08
El Paso Times
http://www.elpasotimes.com/opinion/ci_9505382
Pending legal clearance, Department of Public Health scores for city eating establishments should be available on the city of El Paso's Web site.
This editorial says other cities are doing it. We're trying, as we should.
The public has a right to know a restaurant's inspection score.
Food is a health issue. That means it's a public's right-to-know issue.
Since restaurant ratings are already a matter of public record, that means access to ratings should be made as convenient as possible.
While city attorneys continue to review legalities that could arise with such a Web site, the city is encouraged to continue creating such a database. It is now planned to be based at www.elpasotexas.gov/health
When brought on line, the site will have food inspection scores dating back to September and there will be weekly updates to keep each restaurant's score as current as possible.
El Pasoans will be able to insert a name of an establishment or a key word into a search bar.
The system will then display the name of the food establishment, where it's located, it's current inspection score and on which date it was last inspected.
Because there are many cases where a poor score can be caused by an easy-to-rectify problem, there will be a 14-day hold on scores placed on the Web site. One such example could be inadequate lighting in the kitchen -- failure to meet a specific code for brightness.
That can usually be rectified easily and a restaurant should not have to suffer the consequences of a poor rating if it can immediately fix the problem.
It should be noted, too, that the city must be certain to take special care in recording its ratings correctly.
When the El Paso Times published scores of restaurants in April, some information supplied to the Times was incorrect.
That was not fair to restaurants involved.
It is good that the city is working on a database that will make access to restaurant inspection scores easily accessible on a Web site.
It's also understood that it's best to iron out any possible legal issues and iron out any kinks in the database before it's made available to the public.
This new Web site should be placed online as soon as it's feasible to do so.

MISSOURI: St. Charles County restaurant inspections
06.jun.08
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stcharles/story/0DE56540DC3583D38625745F0075F9B4?OpenDocument
St. Charles County inspectors grade restaurants on a numerical scale with 100 being the best score. St. Peters inspectors use the ABC system for grading with A being the best, followed by a numerical rating to reflect the number of demerits. Only the numerical ratings are listed here. Violations are expected to be corrected by the time of the next inspection. Only the more serious infractions are listed here. Occasionally, other comments by inspectors will be listed.
SF, for Smoke Free, designates establishments where smoking is not allowed in the enclosed dining area.
NSF, for Not Smoke Free, means that smoking is allowed, whether throughout the dining area or in a separate section.
ST. CHARLES COUNTY
Premiere Catering, 1116 North Second Street, St. Charles. May 21. Score 94. Gaskets on refrigerator repaired with duct tape. Ceiling in poor condition above ice machine (repeat violation). NSF.
China King, 2701 Highway K, O'Fallon. May 21. Score 98. Wooden storage rack not painted. SF.
International House of Pancakes, 1912 Highway K, O'Fallon. May 21. Score 98. Floor tile in poor condition in service area. NSF.
Brinker's Lustron Home, 403 South Sixth Street, St. Charles. May 21. Score 100. No violations. SF.
Pete's Drive-In, 1009 East Pearce Boulevard, Wentzville. May 21. Score 93. Food product out of original container, not date labeled. Wall in poor condition behind ice cream machine. NSF.
Wingstation, 1119 West Pearce Boulevard, Wentzville. May 21. Score 88. Manager's certification was not posted. Person in charge must have ServSafe certificate (repeat violation). No one on duty certified. No thermometer provided in display case. Food product out of original container, not date labeled. NSF.
Rookie's Bar & Grill, 1544 South Service Road, Wentzville. May 21. Score 96. Violations were corrected. NSF.
El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant, 8 Wentzville Center, Wentzville. May 21. Score 89. No hot water at handwashing sink (repeat violation). Pots and pans sink needs to tight to the wall and caulked (repeat violation). NSF.
Krieger's Pub & Grill, 1365 Highway K, O'Fallon. May 21. Score 84. No hand soap provided at handwashing sink at bar. No hand towels provided at handwashing sink at bar. No hot water in employee restroom. Tracking soiled on bar cooler door. Other violations were corrected. NSF.
Grandma's Cookies, 15 Briarwood Lane, St. Charles. May 22. Score 100. No violations. SF.
The Salvation Army, food pantry, 2140 North Fourth Street, St. Charles. May 22. Score 100. No violations. SF.
The Salvation Army, 2140 North Fourth Street, St. Charles. May 22. Score 98. A violation was corrected. SF.
Winery of the Little Hills, 501 South Main Street, St. Charles. May 22. Score 90. Floor cleaning underneath equipment needs to be scheduled more often, too much buildup. Ice machine dusty. Other violations were corrected. SF.
Mexico on Main Street, 311 North Main Street, St. Charles. May 22. Score 93. Women's restroom door does not have a self-closing device. Hand towels need to be in a dispenser in women's restroom. A violation was corrected. NSF.
Big A's on the Riverfront, 308 North Main Street, St. Charles. May 22. Score 95. First in, first out not implemented properly in walk-in cooler. NSF.
Ashley Rose-Augusta White House, 5567 Walnut Street, Augusta. May 23. Score 96. Toilet brush not stored properly, staining floor. Refrigerator needs cleaning. NSF.
MPW Inc., 5634 High Street, Augusta. May 23. Score 94. No light in walk-in freezer. Floor needs to be replaced near cheese cooler. Soda nozzles soiled. SF.
Cafe Bella, 5501 Locust Street, Augusta. May 23. Throw rugs on floor, must have flooring smooth and easily cleanable. A violation was corrected. SF.
The Mother In Law House Restaurant, 500 South Main Street, St. Charles. May 23. Score 88. Dishwashing machine not sanitizing. Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not set up properly. NSF.
The Vine Wine Bar & Bistro, 325 South Main Street, St. Charles. May 23. Score 98. A violation was corrected. NSF.
Country Inn & Suites, 1190 South Main Street, St. Charles. May 23. Score 93. Sanitizer solution for wiping cloths not at proper strength. A violation was corrected. SF.
Boone Valley Golf Club, 1319 Schluersburg Road, Augusta. May 23. Score 96. Scoop handle laying in bulk food product. Soda nozzles soiled at bar. NSF.
Louis Balducci Vineyards, 6601 Highway 94 South, Augusta. May 23. Score 100. No violations. SF.
Convenient Food Mart, 2702 Droste Road, St. Charles. May 27. Score 94. No hand towels provided in employee's restroom. Insulation exposed above walk-in cooler. Single service item improperly stored on the floor in dry storage. SF.
Wentzville Green Lantern, 506 South Linn Street, Wentzville. May 28. Score 100. SF.
Frenchtown Deli & Catering, 1312 North Second Street, St. Charles. May 28. Score 96. Can opener blade rusty. Wall in poor condition near restroom. Pipes need cleaning. SF.
Dairy Queen, 702 South Church Street, Wentzville. May 28. Score 100. No violations. SF.
O'Charley's, 2204 Highway K, O'Fallon. May 28. Score 98. Air vents dusty in kitchen. NSF.
Stephanina's Pizzeria, 8645 Veterans Memorial Parkway, O'Fallon. May 28. Score 98. Fan guards soiled in reach-in cooler. NSF.
Mid-Towne IGA, deli, 317 Hawthorn Avenue, St. Charles. May 28. Score 86. Improper thawing methods being used. Sanitizer not at proper strength at three compartment sink. Employees eating while preparing foods. Chemicals improperly stored with food. Fly light improperly stored over dry food product. SF.
Hardee's, 2701 Highway 94 North, St. Charles. May 28. Score 92. Walk-in freezer not properly maintained, ice buildup. Water buildup in dry storage area. Gaskets in poor condition on meat cooler. Soda nozzles soiled. Ceiling in poor condition at drive-through. SF.
LongHorn Steakhouse, 2102 Highway K, O'Fallon. May 29. Score 92. Beer cooler soiled. Interior of freezer soiled. Soda gun nozzle soiled. Tile grout in poor condition in kitchen (repeat violation). Food product improperly stored on the floor in walk-in freezer. Exterior of ice machine soiled. NSF.
C.J.'s Pizza, 100 South Main Street, Foristell. May 29. Score 93. Main refrigeration unit not cold holding temperature at 41 degrees or lower. Flooring in poor condition. SF.
Best Western, 12 Highway N, Foristell. May 29. Score 98. Trash bin not covered properly. SF.
Petro Mart, 1995 Highway 94 South, St. Charles. May 29. Score 96. Food service license was not posted. Employee restroom door not self-closing. SF.
CiCi's Pizza, 1071 Regency Parkway, St. Charles. May 29. Score 85. Manager's certification was not posted. Person in charge must have ServSafe certificate. No one on duty certified. Food service license was not posted. Press counter in poor condition. Sanitizer solution for wiping cloths not at proper strength. Employee drinks improperly stored. Dishes improperly stored in handwashing sink. Stoppers needed for three compartment sink. SF.
ST. PETERS
Erios Ristorante, 951 Jungermann Road. May 28. Score 98. Personal clothing item improperly stored. SF.
Francesco's Italian Restaurant, 429 South Church Street. May 28. Score 93. Interior of reach-in cooler soiled. Food product improperly stored on the floor. Mop improperly stored on the floor. Flooring soiled in kitchen. Walls soiled in kitchen. NSF.
Pepperstone Steakhouse, 1287 Jungermann Road. May 28. Score 99. Food preparation employee has improper hair restraint while preparing food. NSF.
Sonic Drive-In, 3630 Harvester Road. June 2. Score 95. Wet-stacking food container, not air drying. Tongs and ladles stored soiled. Flooring soiled under equipment in kitchen. Wall soiled behind three compartment sink. SF.
Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders, 8099 Mexico Road. June 2. Score 92. Chemicals not labeled. No hand towels provided at handwashing sinks. Food preparation employees not wearing proper hair restraint. NSF.
Ponderosa Steakhouse, 4177 Veterans Memorial Parkway. June 3. Score 88. Lemons moldy in walk-in cooler. Ice scoop improperly stored. Knives stored soiled in knife rack. Improper thawing methods being used. Flooring soiled in kitchen. Shelving soiled at dessert station. NSF.

GEORGIA: Restaurant inspection scores released
05.jun.08
Northeast Georgian
http://www.thenortheastgeorgian.com/articles/2008/06/05/news/business/01business.txt
Following are the foodservice inspections for May 30-June 3 by the Habersham County Health Department's Environmental Health Section.
A score of 85 and above is considered passing. Foodservice establishments are required to post their score sheets in public so that customers can review them.
For more information about an inspection, contact the environmental health office at 706-776-7659.
# New Magic Dragon, 201 Habersham Village Shopping Center, Cornelia. Inspection time: Not listed. Purpose of inspection: routine. Score: 83; current grade: B; last score: 93. Out of compliance with the following: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display. Wiping cloths: properly used and stored. Proper cold holding temperatures. Nonfood-contact surfaces clean. Comments: All knives/utensils in storage must be properly washed, used, sanitized prior to storing; keep all sinks used in kitchen area properly cleaned/sanitized. Must keep all food items separated from personnel items; organize storage areas appropriately; label all items properly and clearly. Must keep cleaning cloths in sanitizer solution between uses. Must hold cold foods at 41 degrees or lower; keep cold items in cooler at 41 degrees or lower until needed for cooking; do not leave items on the counter out of refrigeration in waiting; must defrost all frozen food items properly inside cooler (fried chicken and eggrolls on counter - out of cooler - at 71 degrees were discarded by owner). All non-food contact areas must be cleaned and sanitized on regular basis (areas behind equipment, fixtures, shelving, etc.)
# Jaretzy Juice, Appletown Flea Market, Cornelia. Purpose of inspection: Not listed. Score: 96; current grade: A. Out of compliance with the following: Adequate hand-washing facilities supplied and accessible.
# Taqueria Cinderellas, Appletown Flea Market, Cornelia. Purpose of inspection: Not listed. Score: 95; current grade: A. Out of compliance with the following: Proper date marking and disposition.
# La Perla, Appletown Flea Market, Cornelia. Inspection time: Not listed. Purpose of inspection: Not listed. Score: 95; current grade: A. Out of compliance with the following: Adequate hand-washing facilities supplied and accessible.
# El Antojito, Appletown Flea Market, Cornelia. Score 100; current grade: A.
# Camp Hawkins, 800 Rudeseal Road, Mt. Airy. Score: 100; current grade: A; last score: 100. Great work!

TEXAS: Tomato salmonella outbreak affecting some local restaurants
05.jun.08
KRIS 6 News
Bart Bedsole
http://www.kristv.com/Global/story.asp?S=8435916&nav=menu192_2
CORPUS CHRISTI -- Several local restaurants were cited as telling KRIS 6 News they have now stopped serving tomatoes due to the nationwide salmonella outbreak.
The FDA and the Centers for Disease Control have issued a warning about certain types of tomatoes that could be contaminated with salmonella bacteria.
6 News conducted a random phone survey Wednesday afternoon, and found that unlike prior scares involving spinach or beef, where everyone is affected or no one is affected, opinions are divided this time.
For example, tomatoes are temporarily not on the menu at Subway, La Playa, Olive Garden, Water Street Restaurants, and Schlotzky's.
However, tomatoes are still being served at TGI Friday's, Fuddrucker's, Katz 21, Nolan's Poorboys, McDonald's, Mimi's by the Sea, Whataburger, and Wallbangers.
Several of the restaurants that are serving tomatoes told 6 News they receive their tomatoes from parts of the county that are not under suspicion for contamination.
The folks at CC Produce told 6 News they have not yet received any official notification from the government to stop selling roma or full-size red round tomatoes, but they were prepared to take action if needed.

OHIO: Restaurant inspection report
04.jun.08
The Advocate
http://www.newarkadvocate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080604/NEWS01/806040313/1002
# JKB at Pataskala LLC, DBA McDonalds, May 13, 67 W. Broad St., Pataskala, follow-up, no violations.
# Cones and Concoctions, May 13, 15000 Broad St. SW, Reynoldburg, 30-day inspection, no violations.
# Toy Chest Day School, May 13, 598 S. 30th St., Heath, standard inspection, with violations. 1. No test strips for sanitizer in the three-bay sink. 2. No metal stem thermometer. 3. Door seals on Gibson cooler are dirty. 4. Interior of microwave has food splash. 5. No lid on trash container in employee restroom.
# Toys 'R' Us, May 13, 851 S. 30th St., Heath, standard inspection, no violations.
# Southtown Kids Club, May 13, 645 Heath Road, Heath, standard inspection, with violations. 1. No metal stem thermometer. 2. No test strips for sanitizer in the three-bay sink.
# Bombay Garden Greek Eats, May 13, 842 S. 30th St., Heath, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Foods uncovered in food prep cooler. 2. Broken thermometer in McCall cooler. 3. Door seal on True freezer is torn. 4. Glasses stored on cloth towels.
# West Main Street Deli, May 14, 78 W. Main St., Newark, pre-licensing, no violations.
# N&P Concessions, May 14, 473 Firehouse Drive, St. Louisville, standard inspection, no violations.
# Captain Woody's, May 14, 10055 Avondale Road, Thornville, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Wiping cloths lying on counters in kitchen. 2. No thermometer in Beverage Air cooler, Pepsi Cooler and McCall cooler. 3. Door seals on Beverage Air cooler are torn. 4. Handle is missing on Pepsi cooler. 5. Interior cavities of microwave has food splash. 6. Sides of fryer in kitchen as grease and food particles. 7. Interior of Beverage Air cooler has food particles. 8. No test strips for sanitizer in three-bay sink. 9. Commode in women's restroom will not flush. 10. No soap and paper towels by handsink in kitchen. 11. One Dumpster outside has no lid.
# Cheng's China Buffet, May 14, 789 Hebron Road, Heath, complaint, no violations.
# Gary's Buckeye Bar-B-Q, May 14, Cherry Valley Road, Newark, pre-licensing, no violations.
# Rinascimento Lodge 2486, May 14, 607 McKinley Ave., Newark, standard inspection, no violations.
# K's Koncession, May 14, 84 South St., Homer, standard inspection, no violations.
# Nick's Pizza, May 15, 6 S. Sugar St., St. Louisville, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Interior top cavities of microwave in kitchen has food splash. 2. Door seal on Beverage Air cooler is torn.
# The Carryout, May 15, 122 N. Washington St., Utica, standard inspection, no violations.
# American Legion Post 92, May 15, 10 S. Washington St., Utica, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Sides of fryers in kitchen has grease collected. 2. Interior of oven has food particles. 3. Lights over ice machine in back room are not shielded. 4. Ceiling in kitchen is in disrepair.
# Redskin Lanes and Pizza, May 15, 100 N. Washington St., Utica, standard inspection, no violations.
# Mama Maries, May 15, 49 S. Main St., Utica, pre-licensing, with violations. 1. Condensation problem in cooler under hot food unit. 2. Crack in food prep cooler. 3. No test strips for sanitizer in three-bay sink. 4. No sanitizer for three-bay sink. 5. No lid on trash can in women's restroom.
# Weathervane Playhouse, May 15, 100 Price Road, Newark, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Light shields are missing on bulbs. 2. Lights burned out. 3. Floor covering is missing.
# Risky Business Concessions, May 16, 335 Maple Ave., Utica, standard inspection, no violations.
# Martin Concessions, May 16, 69 N. Central Ave., Utica, standard inspection, no violations.
# Oiler Catering, May 16, 1844 Lake Fork Road, Utica, standard inspection, no violations.
# Fallsburg Pizza, May 16, 11550 Fallsburg Road, Frazeysburg, standard inspection, with violations. 1. No metal stem thermometer. 2. Commode does not work. 3. Floor is rough in kitchen.
# Newark Holophane-Fixtures, May 19, 214 Oakwood Ave., Newark, standard inspection, no violations.
# Newark Holophane cafeteria, May 19, 214 Oakwood Ave., Newark, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Cold food held at 49 degrees in cold storage unit (food discarded-unit to be repaired). 2. Light shield missing in cold food machine.
# Montessori Community School, May 19, 621 Country Club Drive, Newark, standard inspection, no violations.
# Rainbow Haven Christian Preschool, May 19, 1415 Londondale Parkway, Newark, standard inspection, no violations.
# Licking Heights High School, May 20, 4000 Mink St, Pataskala, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Dishwasher on wash cycle only reaches 156 degrees, should be 160 degrees. 2. Flow pressure of sanitizing rinse is less than what is should be. 3. Evidence of rodents found in one area of dry storage.
# Owens Concessions 4, May 20, 7580 Canyon Road, Hebron, standard inspection, no violations.
# Owens Concessions 1, May 20, 7580 Canyon Road, Hebron, standard inspection, no violations.
# Owens Concessions 3, May 20, 7580 Canyon Road, Hebron, standard inspection, no violations.
# Owens Concessions 2, May 20, 7580 Canyon Road, Hebron, standard inspection, no violations.
# Owens Concessions 5, May 20, 7580 Canyon Road, Hebron, standard inspection, no violations.
# The Manna Restaurant, May 20, 5 N. Third St., Newark, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Foods are not date marked. 2. Floor under/around equipment is dirty. 3. Wiping clothes on counter top. 4. Outside of bulk bin is dirty. 5. Inside of reach-ins have splatter on them.
# Natoma Cafe, May 20, 10 N. Park Place, Newark, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Pop nozzle has build up. 2. Wiping clothes on countertop. 3. Door seals torn on single door freezer. 4. Food items are not date marked. 5. Lights burned out in kitchen. 6. Paint is chipping on ceiling. 7. Ceiling in kitchen is dirty. 8. Floor tile is missing in kitchen.
# Buffalo's Pine Cafe, May 20, 495 Wehrle Ave., Newark, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Floor tile is missing behind bar and kitchen. 2. Cover on ice machine is missing. 3. Wall under hood has grease buildup. 4. Food items are not date marked. 5. Wiping cloths on counter top. 6. Provide a cold table for pizza prep.
# Dagwoods Restaurant, May 21, 292 E. Main St., Newark, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Area around Dumpster has debris. 2. Food items are not date marked. 3. Floor in storage room and walls has debris collecting. 4. Can opener has debris. 5. No handwasher (unreadable) at handsink.
# Mason's Country Diner & Catering, May 21, 503 E. Main St., Newark, standard inspection, with violation. 1. Cold table is out of service.
# The Eatery, May 21, 44 W. Locust St., Newark, standard inspection, no violations.
# Dan's Family Restaurant, Pizza & Subs, May 21, 400 W. Main St., Newark, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Mixer and floor fan are dirty. 2. Floor under/around equipment is dirty. 3. Broken floor tile. 4. Walls in small walk-in are rough.
# Buckeye Lake Truck Stop Inc., May 21, Interstate 70 and Ohio 79, Buckeye Lake, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Wiping cloths on counter top. 2. No test strips for sanitizer in three-bay sink.
# Duchess Shop 256, May 21, 10820 Hebron Road, Buckeye Lake, standard inspection, with violations. 1. No test strips for sanitizer in three-bay sink. 2. No lid on Dumpster.
# Dollar General Store 8977, May 21, 5246 Walnut Road, Buckeye Lake, standard inspection, with violation. 1. No vacuum breaker or hose spigot (mop sink) in women's restroom.
# Bangkok City Restaurant, May 21, 28 Park St., Buckeye Lake, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Wiping clothes on counters. 2. Food uncovered in cold food prep unit. 3. No date marking on food in the cold food prep unit. 4. Guard on fan in the cold food prep unit is dirty. 5. No thermometer in cold food prep unit. 6. Vent filters/hood has grease buildup.
# Buckeye Lake Yacht Club, May 21, 5109 N. Bank Road, Buckeye Lake, standard inspection, with violations. 1. Door seals on food prep coolers are torn. 2. Interior of microwave has food splash. 3. No soap and paper towels by handsink at bar. 4. Floor in kitchen has food particles.

TEXAS: Restaurant scores await online legal clearance
03.jun.08
El Paso Times
Stephanie Sanchez
http://www.elpasotimes.com/news/ci_9460169
Several weeks after the city of El Paso said it would begin posting food inspection scores online, the reports are still, according to this story, caught up in legal limbo.
Officials with the city's Department of Public Health were cited as saying they are awaiting legal clearance before posting inspection scores on the city's Web site.
The El Paso Times in April published articles that indicated about 10 percent of the city's restaurants had failed inspection between September and March. The Times also posted all restaurant inspection scores for that time period at elpasotimes.com.
Shortly after publication, officials with the food inspection program said they would begin posting scores on its Web site at the end of April. Last week, the program was still being reviewed by city attorneys.
Lower Valley resident Esther Castor was quoted as saying, "I find that disappointing. I would just like to see that up and running as soon as possible. I think it is something the public should be aware of."
Castor said she understands the database has to go through checks and balances, but she thought the information would have been available already.

TEXAS: Restaurant reports
01.jun.08
Houston Community Newspapers Online
The Courier
http://www.hcnonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19737948&BRD=1574&PAG=461&dept_id=639299&rfi=6
Editor’s note: The Courier each week runs a summary of reports on area restaurant inspections by the Montgomery County Health Department Environmental Health Services. The departmetn routinely performs food establishment inspections twice per year, or more often if the inspection report was bad resulting in numerous demerits or a complaint was filed. Below are all establishments that reeived no demerits, plus esstablishments each week that received the most demerits.
Restaurant inspections for May 28 to June 4.
Restaurants with no demerits:
Cafe at Fellowship of the Woodlands- 1 Fellowship Dr., The Woodlands.
New York Pizzeria - 3335 College Park Drive, Conroe
Guri Do Sul Steakhouse- 1400 Research Forest Drive, Ste 180, Shenandoah
McAllister’s Deli - 3335 College Park Drive, Ste 100, Conroe
Homewood Suites-By Hilton - 29813 I-45 North, The Woodlands
The Woodlands Christian Academy - 5800 Alden Woods Drive, Conroe
Shell College Park - 4105 College Park Drive, The Woodlands
Shenandoah Chevron- 19153 I-45 South, Shenandoah
Shell Lake Woodlands - 28055 I-45 North, The Woodlands
Courtyard - 1020 Lakefront Circle, The Woodlands
Melting Pot Restaurant - 19075 I-45 South, Conroe
Good Fortune Club - 25170 I-45 North, Spring
South by Southwest Foods - 32303 FM 2978, Magnolia
Sundale Donut and Bagels - 6777 Woodlands Parkway Ste 308, The Woodlands
Yankee Doodle Donut - 5131 FM 1488, Magnolia
Quizno’s - 6700 Woodlands Parkway Ste 400, The Woodlands
Taqueria Acapulco - 32015 Texas 249 Ste 100, Pinehurst
Tropical Snow - 32003 Nichols Sawmill Road, Magnolia
Wing Stop - 6606 FM 1488 Ste 108, Magnolia
Blockbuster Video # 48589 - 6700 Woodlands Parkway, The Woodlands
Whataburger #948 - 30330 FM 2978, Magnolia
Starbucks Coffee - 10716 Kuykendahl, The Woodlands
Domino’s Pizza - 18602 FM 1488, Magnolia
A Child’s View- 31925 Nichols Sawmill Rd., Magnolia
Marble Slab Creamery - 6700 Woodlands Parkway Ste 190, The Woodlands
Schlotzsky’s - 522 Sawdust, The Woodlands
Restaurants with the most demerits:
Double Dave’s - 6777 Woodlands Parkway, The Woodlands - 3 demerits- demerits were issued for failure to posr consumer advisories.
Koloache Factory - 127-A Sawdust Road, The Woodlands- 4 demerits- demerits were issued fro not practicing proper hygenic practices.
Player Club/Golf Facility - 8900 Sterling Ridge Dr., The Woodlands - 4 demerits- demerits were issued for cross contamination of raw foods.
Magnolia Diner - 18423 FM 1488 Ste G, Magnolia- 6 demerits- 3 demerits were given for inadequate handwashing facilities, 3 demerits were given for failure to post consumer advisories.
El Bosque Mexican Restaurant - 28777 I-45 North, The Woodlands - 10 demerits- 4 demerits were issued for improper handling of prepared foods, 3 demerits were given for improper handwashing facilities, 3 demerits were given for improper sanitizing of warewashing machine.
Wendy’s - 6670 Woodlands Parkway, The Woodlands - 10 demerits - 4 demerits were given for not practicing proper hygenic practices, 3 demerits were given for unapproved sewage systems, 3 demerits were given for failure to post consumer advisories.
Subway - 2978 Woodlands Parkway, The Woodlands - 10 demerits- 4 demerits were issued for inadequate handwashing facilities, 3 demerits were given for inaccesible handwashing facilities, 3 demerits were given for unstocked handwashing facilities.