Inspection
December 2008

FLORIDA fails to perform required food inspections
31.dec.08
Tampa Bay Online
Lindsay Peterson
http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/dec/31/state-fails-perform-required-food-inspections/
State food monitors aren't performing required inspections for more than a fourth of food service establishments that pose the highest risk to the public, said a report from the state accountability office.
Three state agencies are responsible for ensuring the safety of food service operations across Florida, from day care centers to deli counters. But they are not performing inspections as often as the law and department rules require, said the December report from the state Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability.
"For two departments … firms posing the highest risk to the public were more likely to miss inspections," said the report.
The Department of Health had the worst record. Its lowest risk establishments, such as bars that limit food service, received their required one visit a year. But nearly a third of the highest-risk operations, those serving children and people who are ill, didn't get the required four inspections a year.
More than a fourth of the highest risk operations inspected by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services – such as grocery stories with sushi and sandwich counters – received fewer than the four required inspections.

TEXAS: Restaurant inspections
29.dec.08
Amarillo.com
http://www.amarillo.com/stories/122908/new_news7.shtml
The following report reflects only demerits the establishments received.
0 demerits - no major violations at the time of inspection.
15 demerits - considered an average number.
30 demerits or above - requires re-inspection within 24 hours.
COS - corrected on site during inspection.
These establishments had 0 demerits during a routine inspection: Amarillo KOA, 1100 Folsom Road; Aramark Dining Hall/Catering, 2402 Fourth Ave., Canyon; Austin Middle School, 1808 Wimberly Road; Avondale Elementary, 1500 S. Avondale St.; Baymont Inn & Suites, 3411 W. I-40; Braum's Ice Cream #69, 7401 S.W. 34th Ave.; Canyon Intermediate School, 506 Eighth St., Canyon; Chez L A, 616 S.E. 10th Ave.; Coronado Elementary, 3210 Wimberly Road; Dollar General Corp. #1608, 4210 S.W. 45th Ave.; Double M Chevron, 7301 W. I-40; Eastridge Elementary, 1314 Evergreen St.; EBGB, 2511 S.W. Sixth Ave.; Golden Apple Catering, 6801 W. I-40; Houston Middle School, 815 S. Independence St.; Jesse's Pool Hall, 3409 W. Amarillo Blvd.; Mary Miles Learning Center, 1700 S. Van Buren St.; Mesa Verde Elementary, 4011 Beaver Drive; No Dogs Allowed Saloon, 700 S.W. 10th Ave.; Reeves-Hinger Elementary, 1005 21st St., Canyon; Region 16 Nelson St. Headstart, 1023 N. Nelson St.; Sleepy Hollow Elementary, 3435 Reeder Drive; Tascosa Hot Sauce, 1110 S. Johnson St.; Texas Delight, 3801 Olsen Blvd.; TNT Discount, 2801 S.E. 27th Ave.; Toot'n Totum #54, 3601 N. E. 24th Ave.; Toot'n Totum #59, 3601 S.W. 45th Ave.; Tower Market, 600 S. Tyler St.; Wolflin Elementary, 2026 S. Hughes St.; Zoo Nightclub, 2523 Britain Drive.
These establishments had 0 demerits during a follow-up inspection: Alcoholic Recovery Center, 412 S.E. 16th Ave.; Amarillo Courtyard Inn, 8006 W. I-40; Amarillo Slims Pool Palace, 2514 S. Georgia St.; Ben E. Keith Foods, 2300 N. Lakeside St.; Carver Early Childhood Academy, 1800 N. Travis St.; Cee N Dees BBQ, 1010 N. Fillmore St.; Family Dollar Store #2344, 433 S. Western St.; Franks Bakery, 1923 S. Western St.; Frito Lay, 1051 N. Forest St.; Leals, 1619 S. Kentucky St.; Lorenzo de Zavala, 2801 N. Coulter St.; Microtel Inn & Suites, 1501 Ross St.; Pizza Planet, 6801 Bell St.; Quality Inn & Suites, 6800 W. I-40; Southlawn Elementary, 4719 Bowie St.; Subway #25610, 2001 S. Western St.; Toot'n Totum #55, 5901 Bell St.; Toot'n Totum #56, 7149 Bell St.; Toot'n Totum #77, 421 Tascosa Road; Tortilleria Lupita, 4013 S.E. 10th Ave.; Wienerschnitzel, 1507 Ross St.
These establishments received demerits for being out of compliance as stated:
(4) ABC Learning Center, 5901 Hillside Road: Personal drink in kitchen without lid. COS.
(13) African Mini Market, 810 Columbine St.: Dented cans for sale; no toilet paper or paper towels in restroom; no thermometer in freezer; band saw not properly cleaned. COS.
(17) Antonio's Bistro Italiano, 2700 S.W. 34th Ave.: Molded product in small freezer. COS. Drink with no straw or lid on top of prep area; no sanitizer used to wipe down surfaces; mop sink not accessible; dirty dishes in clean dish area; rack dusty and dirty; fryer and vent hood dirty. To be corrected within 10 days.
(16) Aramark-Jack B. Kelly Center, 2402 Fourth Ave., Canyon: Personal drink without lid in pizza kitchen; blender rinsed in hand sink; faucets leaking at hand sinks in kitchen's east and west sides; spray bottle with blue liquid not labeled in west kitchen; no food manager card; can opener and carrier dirty; V-shaped channel above door to ice machine dirty. To be corrected within 10 days.
(3) Arby's, 5214 S. Western St.: Two microwaves dirty. COS.
(4) Baker Bros. American Deli, 1901 S. Georgia St.: Employee working cashier did not wash hands before putting on new gloves and helping in prep area. COS.
(5) Bing A Burger, 3520 S.E. 27th Ave.: Several items in counter reach-in unit at improper temperature. COS.
(15) BL Bistro Inc., 2203 S. Austin St.: Employee did not wash hands or change gloves after throwing out trash and handled items in kitchen after handling trash; cucumbers molded; wait staff handled lemons with bare hands to place on glass. COS. Can opener, ice machine splash guard and racks in walk-in dirty. Bread stored on dirty racks in walk-in. To be corrected within 10 days.
(12) Blue Front Cafe, 801 S.W. Sixth Ave.: Mashed potatoes and sausages at improper temperature in hot holding unit; dispensing utensil for mashed potatoes laying on top of lid. COS. Inside surfaces of refrigerator freezer and shelving in silver cold hold unit dirty. To be corrected within 90 days.
(8) BPO Elks #923, 932 Clyde St.: Five-pound package of ground beef at improper temperature; blue cheese dressing with no ingredient label. COS. Refrigeration unit holding at improper temperature. To be corrected within 10 days.
(11) Braceros, 2822 S.W. Sixth Ave.: Chili con carne and sour cream sauce at improper temperatures; no paper towels at employee hand sink at bar. COS. No probe thermometer. To be corrected within 10 days.
(3) Bruce Ford Community Center, 2009 N. Marrs St.: Food crumbs in utensil drawer. COS.
(6) Cafe Bella, 7306 S.W. 34th Ave.: Broken thermometer in reach-in; can opener dirty. COS.
(8) Catfish Shack & Seafood Grill, 3301 Olsen Blvd.: Grilled fish at improper temperature. COS. Walk-in cooler needs to be sealed (ceiling leaking); racks in walk-in cooler dirty. To be corrected within 10 days.
(7) Celia's Cocina, 2917 S.W. Sixth Ave.: Employee shredding lettuce not wearing gloves; can opener dirty and not being cleaned daily. COS.
(3) The Christian Learning Center, 1717 Fourth Ave., Canyon: V-shaped channel above door to ice machine and area above door dirty; ledge inside ice machine and area around thumb screws dirty; rust on metal inside ice machine. To be corrected within 10 days.
(6) Cold Stone Creamery, 2333 S. Georgia St.: Sanitizer too weak; employee did not rinse dishes before sanitizing. COS. Establishment permit expired. To be corrected within 10 days.
(10) Creative Cares Early Childhood, 1400 S.W. 10th Ave.: Unlabeled containers with contents not easily recognizable; spray bottles not labeled; sanitizer too strong. COS. No thermometer in chest freezer. To be corrected within 10 days.
(12) Days Inn Medical Center, 2102 S. Coulter St.: No soap at hand sink in counter; spray bottles not labeled; improper dish washing procedure used; no thermometer in freezer. COS.
(10) Denny's Restaurant, 2116 S. Georgia St.: Cook did not wash hands before working in back area and then working in grill area; cook did not wash hands before putting on new gloves. COS. Some sanitizers dirty and others weak; dish machine not sanitizing; drink stir spoon stored in soda grill; grit on clean glasses. To be corrected within 10 days.
(10) Donut Stop Inc., 1905 S. Georgia St.: Employees not washing hands after cleaning and not washing hands before putting on new gloves. COS. Ice machine dirty. To be corrected within 10 days.
(6) Donut Stop/Jimmys Java, 5815 W. I-40: Dish machine not sanitizing; inside surfaces of milk reach-in display cooler and fan grill at top dirty. To be corrected within 10 days.
(26) Eddies Napolis V, 700 S. Taylor St.: Filet chicken and heavy cream at improper temperatures; employee handling dirty dishes did not wash hands before handling clean dishes; employee did not wash hands when changing gloves; employees' drinks without lids or straws; employees' clothing not stored in designated area; waitress handling dishes with cloth gloves; knives used on raw foods set in sanitizer bucket then used again; employee using wipe-down rag without sanitizer; no towels at kitchen hand sink. COS. Spray bottle of bleach behind bar unmarked; spray bottle with blue liquid in hallway; clean dish rack dirty; clean utensils dirty; can opener dirty; silverware stored with mouth-part up. To be corrected within 10 days.
(14) Fast Stop #25, 890 S. FM 1912: Employee drink with no lid. COS. Water test for November not available; no paper towels in men's restroom; paper towels at hand sink behind counter not in dispenser; soda, coffee and tea nozzles dirty and need to be cleaned daily; inside ice machine, condiment holders, blower cover in milk cooler and trash cans dirty. To be corrected within 10 days.
(7) Forest Hill Elementary, 3515 E. Amarillo Blvd.: Moldy tomatoes in cooler; dented can in dry storage. COS. Trash cans, blower covers in cooler, and fan in dish wash room dirty; food particles on strainers in kitchen. To be corrected within 10 days.
(6) Gene Howe Elementary, 5108 Pico Blvd.: Fan hitting grill of walk-in freezer; dish machine did not reach proper temperature on surface of pan during final rinse. To be corrected within 10 days.
(15) Grandmas Burritos, 1800 Bell St.: Beef and chicken not cooled to proper temperatures within two hours. COS. Hot water and three-compartment sink and hand sinks at improper temperature. To be corrected within 24 hours. Improper dish washing procedure used; health department permit expired. To be corrected within 10 days.
(7) H & Y Discount, 1409 S. Grand St.: Dented cans on shelf; microwave dirty. COS.
(4) Hampton Inn East, 1700 E. I-40: Ingredient labels not available for bagels, muffins and pastries. To be corrected within 10 days.
(3) Howard Johnson Inn, 1620 E. I-40: Chemical spray bottles not marked legibly. COS.
(10) IHOP, 2100 S. Western St.: Employee handled chemical sanitizer to wipe down surfaces then did not wash hands before serving plates; cook did not properly wash knife before placing in clean knife holder area; soda nozzle dirty; food debris on clean glasses. COS.
(14) IHOP #3003, 1711 E. I-40: Waitress brought dirty dishes from dining area and did not wash hands before serving food; cook used hand sink to obtain water for cooking pan; utensils not turned so mouth part is not touched; employee grabbed ladle by scoop part; no soap at hand sink by cook area. COS. Food manager card expired. To be corrected within 10 days.
(12) Joe Taco Taqueria, 7312 Wallace Blvd.: No thermometer in drawer unit; can opener dirty. COS. No hot water at hand sink in kitchen; hand sink in bar blocked. To be corrected within 10 days. No certified food manager. To be corrected within 30 days.
(7) Mixes From The Heartland, 2805 Hobbs Road: Employee did not use soap to wash hands and did not wash for proper length of time; no soap or paper towels at hand sink. COS.
(4) Olsen Park Elementary, 2409 Anna St.: Several items in refrigerator without dates. COS.
(14) P&P I-40 Convenience Store, 900 Spur 228: One dented can on shelf for sale; ice scoop not properly stored; food splatters inside microwave; mop sink used for purposes other than waste water. COS. No water test available. To be corrected within 24 hours.
(3) The Plaza Restaurant, 3415 Bell St.: No hand sanitizer and no wipe-down solution. To be corrected within 10 days.
(3) Pleasant Valley Elementary, 4413 River Road: Can opener dirty; hot pads not cleanable. COS.
(3) Randall High East, 9000 Valleyview Drive: Dish machine not at proper temperature on surface of pan. To be corrected within 10 days.
(7) River Road Middle School, 7600 Pavillard: Drive: One dented can in dry storage; wet pans stacked without time to dry. COS.
(10) Robinson's BBQ, 5920 Hillside Road: Moldy tomatoes in refrigerator. COS. Glass cleaner and bleach water in degreaser bottles; no visible thermometer in refrigerator in back room. To be corrected within 10 days.
(10) Rudy's Country Store & Bar B Q, 3751 W. I-40: Containers with products not easily identifiable not labeled; no thermometer in refrigerated make-table; pepper strainer dirty. COS. Flour bin dirty. To be corrected within 90 days.
(16) S & P Discount, 701 S.W. 10th Ave.: No soap and paper towels at front hand sink; no paper towels at hand sink in restroom; soda nozzles moldy; Cappuccino machine dirty. COS. No hot water at front hand sink. To be corrected within two hours. Sanitizer too strong; no thermometer in ice cream chest freezer. To be corrected within 10 days.
(6) Saffron Mediterranean, 1511 S. Nelson St.: No sanitizer for counters and tables. COS. No certified food manager. To be corrected within 45 days.
(30) Sharps Shooters Sports Bar, 500 E. Hastings Ave.: One spray bottle of clear liquid with no label; foods in refrigerator beyond date marked expiration date; two food products marked refrigerate after opening found not refrigerated; numerous broken plastic food containers; no paper towels in employee restroom; no test strips for chlorine sanitizer; one inaccurate thermometer in refrigerator; no hand wash signs in men's restroom; used ashtray stored on shelf with canned foods. COS. Utensils stored in cold water; can opener carrier dirty; food particles in clean utensil tubs; potato slicer not properly cleaned; food splatter on bottom of shelf above cook-top; bulk food scoop handle touching food; single service food containers not covered in storage; trash cans in kitchen dirty; grease buildup on kitchen cooking equipment; clean dish shelves dusty. To be corrected within 10 days.
(10) Sonic Drive In, 4320 S.W. 45th Ave.: Scoops, ice poker pool and pitcher scoop not stored in or on clean surface; no thermometers in grill freezer and stand-up freezer; grill freezer, reach-in cooler, walk-in cooler shelving and vent hood dirty; wash scoop that was on floor. To be corrected within 10 days.
(9) Sonic Drive In, 7417 S.W. 34th Ave.: No sanitizer at three-compartment sink. COS. Hand sink drain leaking; condensate in walk-in freezer dripping on product; ice machine dirty. To be corrected within 10 days.
(6) South Georgia Elementary, 5018 Susan Drive: Sanitizer needs to be adjusted; ice machine splash guard dirty. To be corrected within 10 days.
(6) Storyland Preschool, 5001 Hillside Road: Water at two hand sinks at improper temperature; spray bottle not labeled. COS.
(3) Sunshine Child Care, 2108 13th Ave., Canyon: Food manager card expired. To be corrected within 10 days.
(7) Texas Roadhouse, 2805 W. I-40: Tray of cooked wings placed directly on top of another tray of cooked wings. To be corrected within two hours. Employee tossed scoop into sugar bin allowing scoop handle to touch product; food debris on clean utensils. To be corrected within 10 days.
(3) Toot'n Totum #3, 5409 E. Amarillo Blvd.: Trash cans, walk-in cooler ceiling, donut case and behind hotdog roller need cleaning. To be corrected within 10 days.
(8) Toot'n Totum #4, 822 S. Georgia St.: Hot dogs and taquitos in walk-in at improper temperature for unknown time. COS. Soda and tea nozzles dirty and should be taken apart, cleaned and sanitized every 24 hours. To be corrected within 10 days.
(15) Toot'n Totum #29, 2600 E. Amarillo Blvd.: No paper towels at hand sink; cleaner stored on food counter; utensil dried with cloth towel; three-bay dish sink used to store trash; hand sink used to wash equipment. COS. Lid to cappuccino machine missing; soda nozzles very dirty/moldy; tea nozzle very dirty; dust on tops of vending equipment; dust on canned goods for sale; dirty rags stored on floor next to back door and on floor in restroom; plastic utensils and food products stored uncovered; condiment trays dirty; microwave dirty inside; floor has dirt and spills; splatters and dust on wall behind beverage machines. To be corrected within 10 days.
(13) Toot'n Totum #92, 2020 Dumas Drive: Dented cans on shelf for sale; no thermometer at make-ready refrigerator; back freezer, inside cabinets, trash cans, inside food warmer and tops of equipment dirty. COS. No paper towels or towel holder at hand sink. To be corrected within 10 days.
(3) Triumph Healthcare, 7501 Wallace Blvd.: Can opener and meat slicer dirty. COS.
(6) Western Bowl Restaurant, 5120 Canyon Drive: Dish machine in bar not providing enough sanitizer; dish machine in kitchen not sanitizing; inside all refrigerators and freezer in snack bar and wait station refrigerator and freezer compartments dirty. To be corrected within 10 days.
(3) Westover Park Intermediate, 7200 Pinnacle Drive: Ledge inside ice machine dirty. COS.
(3) Whittier Elementary, 2004 N. Marrs St.: Spatula handle setting on food product. COS.
(3) Wienerschnitzel, 600 E. Amarillo Blvd.: Ice machine, tea urn, can opener, ice scoop and shelf above cook-top dirty. To be corrected within 10 days.
(4) Will Rogers Elementary, 920 N. Mirror St.: Food product with expired HACCP date in refrigerator. COS.
(7) Woodlands Elementary, 2501 N. Coulter St.: Food item without dates. COS. Dish machine not sanitizing. To be corrected within 10 days.

PENNSYLVANIA: Little bite put in restaurant inspections
28.dec.08
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Patricia Sabatini
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08363/938072-46.stm
What if roaches outnumber employees in the kitchen of your favorite restaurant? Or ready-to-serve sushi festers in a faulty cooler? Or the buffet table serves lukewarm foods poised to make you sick? Someone would find out, someone would do something, right?
If you dine out in Allegheny County, that's not necessarily so.
The Post-Gazette recently reviewed inspection reports for the last three years for 94 restaurants in Ross, one of the largest concentrations of eateries overseen by county health inspectors. In addition, as a kind of check, the paper reviewed the most recent inspections for a sampling of 27 restaurants in other parts of the county.
Among the findings:
• Many restaurants are not being inspected a minimum of once per year, as promised by Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato two years ago.
• When inspectors do show up, they typically find multiple critical food safety violations, indicating restaurants are putting customers at increased risk for food-related illnesses.
• What's more, the health department almost never takes action against restaurants for repeated violations, giving restaurant operators little incentive to do better.
Mr. Onorato's promise of once-a-year checks came as he announced the addition of three people to the health department's restaurant inspection team after a task force recommended the hires.
Despite the increase in staff, Mr. Onorato said at the time, "I want the public to know there has been absolutely no cut, and no slacking, on the inspections of restaurants in Allegheny County."
But according to the most recent inspection reports, 32 of the 94 restaurants in Ross, or roughly one in three, went more than a year between inspections. Of those, the average time between inspections was 19 1/2 months. Inspections at 10 of the overdue restaurants were performed immediately after the newspaper made its request to look at the files.
Among the sampling of 27 restaurants from around the county, results were even worse. Roughly half (12 of 27) were not inspected annually. On average, those restaurants went 18 months between inspections.

GEORGIA: Restaurant inspection scores released
26.dec.08
The Northeast Georgian
http://www.thenortheastgeorgian.com/articles/2008/12/26/news/business/01business.txt
Following are the foodservice inspections for Dec. 1-2 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.
Dec. 1
* Waffle House, 1492 Level Grove Road, Cornelia. Inspection time: not listed. Purpose of inspection: routine. Score: 80; current grade: B; last score: 90. Out of compliance with the following: No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use. Adequate hand washing facilities supplied and accessible. Proper date marking and disposition. Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled. Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used. Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean. Comments: Gloves shall be worn when handling ready-to-eat foods (bread). Employee drinks shall have a lid and a straw. All employee personal items shall be stored in a separate area from food prep. All hand washing facilities shall be supplied with paper towels and soap. All prepared (potentially hazardous food items) shall be labeled with name and discard date. Air dry all utensils after washing, rinsing and sanitizing. Three-compartment sink shall be used for warewashing only, not for food preparation. Food preparation sink shall be used for food preparation only, not for storage of personal items. Clean floors under all equipment.
* Waffle House, 599 Old Historic Highway 441, Cornelia. Inspection time: not listed. Purpose of inspection: routine. Score: 91; current grade: A; last score: 98. Out of compliance with the following: Properly labeled; original container, required records; shellstock tags; segregated distressed food. Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used. In-use utensils: properly stored. Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled. Gloves used properly. Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean. Comments: All toxic substances (cleaners, etc.) shall be properly labeled and stored with other toxic substances. Properly label any food item out of the original container. All utensils shall be air-dried after washing, rinsing and sanitizing. All scoops must have handles and be stored properly. Must wash hands between changing gloves. All floors shall be thoroughly cleaned throughout entire establishment.
Dec. 2
* Apple Mountain Grille, Rockford Creek Road, Clarkesville. Inspection time: not listed. Purpose of inspection: routine. Score: 86; current grade: B; last score: 99. Out of compliance with the following: Adequate hand washing facilities supplied and accessible. Properly labeled; original container; required records: shellstock tags; segregated distressed food. In-use utensils: properly stored. Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used. Nonfood-contact surfaces clean. Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean. Comments: Provide a sink used for hand washing only - it cannot be used as a mop sink and a hand washing sink. Identify all (potentially hazardous) food items with label indicating type of food and discard date. Discard any expired food items (half and half). Store ice scoop in a separate container (rather than on top of bin, to prevent contamination). Clean reach-in door thoroughly. Provide test strips to test sanitizer levels. Clean floors under all equipment. Note: Discussed installing backflow prevention device on mop sink.
* MC's Kountry Kitchen, 3662 Hollywood Highway, Clarkesville. Inspection time: Not listed. Purpose of inspection: Routine. Score: 100; current grade: A; last score: 100. Comments: Very clean facility; good job!

TEXAS: Restaurant monitor
23.dec.08
TheEagle.com
Bryan/College Station Eagle
http://www.theeagle.com/Food/Restaurant-Monitor2008-12-23T18-50-05
The Restaurant Monitor is a weekly listing of scores for restaurants inspected by the Brazos County Health Department.
Inspection scores are on a 100-point scale. Generally, scores below 80 might cause the department to schedule a follow-up visit. Scores in the 60s and below would cause the department to consider closing an establishment temporarily for health reasons.
The following is a list of inspections from Dec. 11 to 18.
BRYAN
4 Corners Market -- Service, 3239 Wilkes St. -- 100.
Country Skillet, 3629 Tabor Road -- 86. Evidence of rodents/other animals; lack of good hygienic practices (eating/drinking/smoking/other); improper handling of ready-to-eat foods; food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils not cleaned/sanitized/good repair.
The Cowboy, 2820 Finfeather Road -- 100.
Fatburger, 1801 S. Texas Ave. -- 92. Lack of good hygienic practices (eating/drinking/smoking/other); cross-contamination of raw/cooked foods/other.
Hot Dot Etc., 310 N. Texas Ave. -- 100.
J.J.'s Snocones, 3000 Carter Creek Parkway -- 97. Thermometers not provided/accurate/properly calibrated.
JFE Sushi, 2303 Boonville Road -- 94. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils not cleaned/sanitized/good repair; toxic items improperly labeled/stored/used.
Ken Martin's Safari Grille, 3231 E. 29th St. -- 75. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils not cleaned/sanitized/good repair; toxic items improperly labeled/stored/used; evidence of rodents/other animals; evidence of insect contamination; cross-contamination of raw/cooked foods/other; unsound condition; cold-hold temperature violation(s) (41 F/45 F).
Kroger Signature, 2303 Boonville Road -- 87. Hand-wash facilities not adequate and accessible; unsound condition; thermometers not provided/accurate/properly calibrated; food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils not cleaned/sanitized/good repair.
Madden's, 2020 S. Bryan Ave. -- 100.
Miramont Country Club, 1 Miramont Blvd. -- 96. Unapproved systems (hazard control plans).
Sloppy Joe's, 2700 S. Texas Ave. -- 79. Hot-hold temperature violation(s) (135 F); equipment not adequate to maintain product temperature; lack of good hygienic practices (eating/drinking/smoking/other); cold-hold temperature violation(s) (41 F/45 F); unsound condition.
Tacos La Morenita, 129 Weccinton -- 73. Hand-wash facilities not adequate and accessible; improper manual/mechanical ware-washing and sanitizing; unsound condition; water -- unapproved source/sufficient capacity/lack of hot/cold; toxic items improperly labeled/stored/used; food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils not cleaned/sanitized/good repair; improper handling of ready-to-eat foods; unapproved sewage/wastewater disposal system, improper disposal.
COLLEGE STATION
Auntie Anne's Soft Rolle Pretzels, 1500 Harvey Road -- 87. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils not cleaned/sanitized/good repair; improper handling of ready-to-eat foods; toxic items improperly labeled/stored/used; hand-wash facilities not adequate and accessible.
Blue Baker, 201 Dominik Drive -- 84. Cold-hold temperature violation(s) (41 F/45 F); food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils not cleaned/sanitized/good repair; toxic items improperly labeled/stored/used; hot-hold temperature violation(s) (135 F).
Blue Bonnet House, 3901 Victoria Ave. -- 100.
Chili's #235, 1063 Texas Ave. -- 87. Toxic items improperly labeled/stored/used; unapproved sewage/wastewater disposal system, improper disposal; food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils not cleaned/sanitized/good repair; unsound condition.
The College Station Medical Center, 1604 Rock Prairie Road -- 96. Lack of good hygienic practices (eating/drinking/smoking/other).
CVS Pharmacy #7826, 1800 Rock Prairie Road -- 100.
Denny's Restaurant #7631, 607 Texas Ave. -- 90. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils not cleaned/sanitized/good repair; cross-contamination of raw/cooked foods/other; toxic items improperly labeled/stored/used.
Dippin Dots, 1500 Harvey Road, Suite T-17A -- 100.
Fatburger, 725A University Drive -- 97. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils not cleaned/sanitized/good repair.
Fazoli's, 400 Harvey Road -- 94. Toxic items improperly labeled/stored/used; food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils not cleaned/sanitized/good repair.
Great American Cookie Co. #5315, 1500 Harvey Road -- 91. No certified food manager/demonstration of knowledge; toxic items improperly labeled/stored/used; hand-wash facilities without soap and/or towels.
Hurricane Harry's, 313 S. College Ave. -- 100.
Hollywood USA Movies, 1401 Earl Rudder Freeway -- 91. Hand-wash facilities not adequate and accessible; thermometers not provided/accurate/properly calibrated; hand-wash facilities without soap and/or towels.
Honey B Ham & Deli, 2416A S. Texas Ave. -- 97. Hand-wash facilities without soap and/or towels.
Honey Baked Ham, 3975 S. Texas 6, Suite 1400 -- 93. Water -- unapproved source/sufficient capacity/lack of hot/cold; toxic items improperly labeled/stored/used.
Kyoto Sushi, 113 College Main -- 89. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils not cleaned/sanitized/good repair; cross-contamination of raw/cooked foods/other; lack of good hygienic practices (eating/drinking/smoking/other).
Lux, 108 College Main -- 88. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils not cleaned/sanitized/good repair; improper manual/mechanical ware-washing and sanitizing; evidence of insect contamination; hand-wash facilities without soap and/or towels; water -- unapproved source/sufficient capacity/lack of hot/cold.
Manchu Wok, 1500 Harvey Road -- 100.
Manor Inn-College Station, 2504 Texas Ave. -- 97. No certified food manager/demonstration of knowledge.
Roman Delight Pizza, 1500 Harvey Road, Suite 4030 -- 96. Unapproved systems (hazard control plans).
Rosie's Pho Asian Noodle, 2001 Texas Ave., Suite 300 -- 77. Toxic items improperly labeled/stored/used; unapproved systems (hazard control plans); cross-contamination of raw/cooked foods/other; lack of good hygienic practices (eating/drinking/smoking/other); cold-hold temperature violation(s) (41 F/45 F); food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils not cleaned/sanitized/good repair.
Sonic-Post Oak Mall, 1500 Harvey Road -- 96. Improper handling of ready-to-eat foods.
The Tap, 815 Harvey Road -- 94. Toxic items improperly labeled/stored/used; food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils not cleaned/sanitized/good repair.
Taste of China, 2702 Texas Ave. -- 83. Equipment not adequate to maintain product temperature; unapproved sewage/wastewater disposal system, improper disposal; unapproved systems (hazard control plans); unsound condition; food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils not cleaned/sanitized/good repair.
The Taste of the Tropics, 1500 Harvey Road -- 87. Hand-wash facilities without soap and/or towels; improper handling of ready-to-eat foods; food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils not cleaned/sanitized/good repair; thermometers not provided/accurate/properly calibrated.
Veritas Wine & Bistro, 830 University Drive, Suite 400 -- 92. Water -- unapproved source/sufficient capacity/lack of hot/cold; cross-contamination of raw/cooked foods/other.
World Market, 1450 Texas Ave. -- 97. Improper manual/mechanical ware-washing and sanitizing.
Zapatos Cantina/Bar-Ber Shots, 211 University Drive -- 87. Evidence of rodents/other animals; cross-contamination of raw/cooked foods/other; food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils not cleaned/sanitized/good repair; hand-wash facilities without soap and/or towels.

GEORGIA: Restaurant scores Dec. 23
23.dec.08
The Covington News
http://newmedia.covnews.com/news/article/5064/
o Mickey Dees: 6147 U.S. Highway 278, Dec. 9. 96. chemicals stored in food prep area (corrected).
o R. L. Clements: 66 Jack Neely Road, Dec. 10. 95. Mixer bowl at stand mixer has rust, three-compartment sink not sealed properly to wall, ice build up in walk-in cooler.
o Wing Nook: 3665A Salem Road, Dec. 9. 94. Vegetable prep sink dirty, spice cart has build up, wall in walk-in cooler, ceiling tiles in bathroom damaged due to water lead.
o C. R. Bard: 8195 Industrial Blvd., Dec. 12. 91. Tea nozzles and warmer drawer dirty, advisory on menu (missing food items with asterisk for reminder, need to place an asterisk by items cooked to order, utensils stored wet.
o Bojangles: 5156 U.S. Highway 278, Dec. 8. 89. Milk and egg wash not held below 41 degrees F and no time documentation, improper wiping of dining tables, light in walk-in freezer not shielded.
o Campus Café: 239 Cedar Lane, Dec. 8. 89. No digital thermometer on site, holding sugar in old dill pickle container, dirty behind reach-in coolers, mop stored in bucket wet.
o Cosmo Joe's: 10055 By Pass Road, Dec. 1. 85. raw pork stored next to beef, raw beef stored next to tea; sanitizer bucket solution too strong, dirty vent hood, doors around reach-in cooler, not wiping tables down correctly.
o Johnny's New York Pizza: 10176 Carlin Dr., Dec. 12. 87. Slicer dirty, oregano container is not labeled, oil on floor beside fryer, utensils stored wet, plumbing lead at four-compartment sink, mops not stored properly, hand sink not sealed to wall, holes in ceiling at Coke lines and above hot water heater, need splash guard by hand sink.
o Riverside Medical: 5100 West St, Dec. 1. 85. Employee drink stored near food in food prep area, paper towels not in dispenser in employee rest room, tea spout dirty, can opener dirty, no digital thermometer, tea urn not covered, wet wiping cloths in food lprep area, single service items stored on floor, need back flow air gap on plumbing at drain on three-compartment sink, wet mop stored on floor.
o Pony Express: 1852 Ga. Highway 11. 71. Employee drink in food prep area, utensils on shelves dirty, advisory not proper (must identify items on meanu with asterisk), sausage not hot-held at proper temperature, food items stored on floor in dry storage, rice scoop handle in product, glasses stored wet, vent hood and sides of store and fryer dirty, stainless behind cook area need to clean, no back flow prevention at sinks, area beside building cluttered with equipment, floors dirty around cook area, light shied missing at vent hood, shields dirty in kitchen.
o Village Deli: 1124 Monticello St., Dec. 8. 71. Employee drink be side food utensils and single service items, raw eggs next to pickles in walk-in cooler, raw bacon next to ready-to-eat food in cooling drawer, sanitize bottle next to crock pot and single service items, sanitizer weak in bucket, corn starch stored in old flavor icing bucket, wet wiping clothes on counter, no hand wash sing in men's and women's bath room, utensils stored wet, plates at cook line not turned over, single use items not stored 6 inches off floor, employee handled raw food then ready-to-eat food without washing hands, employee used sanitizer than handled ready-to-eat foods with gloves on, inside of microwave dirty.
o Burge Plantation: 44 Jeff Cook Road, Dec. 9. 63. Employee drink in food dprep area, sausage links stored next to chicken, can opener dirty, milk container not labeled, chemical bottle next to utensils, no label on food containers in bulk storage area, cooking oil stored on floor, wet wiping cloth sitting out on counter, no hand washing sign in employee bathroom and at kitchen hand washing sink, utensils stored wet, bottom of reach-in freezer dirty. (corrected: 95)
o Little Phillies: 10255 Industrial Blvd. Dec. 10. 62. employee changed gloves without washing hands and prepared food, bare hand contact with sandwich by employee, no paper towels at hand sink, meats at grill held out of temperature, bleach stored beside cooking oil, wiping cloths stored in food prep area, eggs stored above cheese.
o Town House Café: 1145 Washington St., Dec. 5. 55. Employee did not wash hands between glove changes then cooking food again, no hand towels at hand sink, raw bacon stored above rice in reach-in cooler, ground beef next to eggs in reach-in cooler, raw ground beef stored over cooked turkey in reach-in cooler, raw bacon sitting out on counter for unspecified time and put back in refrigerator (temperature checked in cooler at 71 degrees F), sweet potato pie not hot held, sanitizer solution too strong in buckets, sanitizer too weak in three-compartment sink, cleaners stored next to food items in dry storage area, food stored in grocery bags in reach-in cooler, sausage patties stored uncovered in freezer, employee wearing watch while preparing food, wet wiping cloths stored on counter, ice build up in back of reach-in cooler, faucet broken on cold water side of hand sink, prep cooler gasket dirty, sides and behind grill area dirty, mop stored wet in bucket.
o Waffle House No. 625: 6137 U.S. Highway 278, Dec. 10. 52. Employee handling ready-to-eat food needs not to handle utensils with raw meat juices then touch ready-to-eat foods, employee must not touch utensils that were previously used, employee handling raw foods then touching clean plates and bowls without washing hands first, employee slid cooked bacon off spatula onto plate with no gloves on, sanitizer too weak in bucket, employee not sanitizing tables correctly, can opener dirty, ice machine interior not clean, cold foods not held at proper temperature, employee drinks and cigarettes stored o n food prep surfaces, sanitizer too strong, single use utensils stored next to chemicals, food containers not labeled, plates not stored properly at bar area, plastic containers stored wet, drawer under grill area dirty, sugar and pepper stored in old syrup bottles, appropriate vegetable sink not installed per code, door to prep cooler does not close properly, hose end down in flood plain of mo sink, no self-closing door at bathroom, need hand washing sign in men's bathroom.

TEXAS: Restaurant inspections
22.dec.08
Amarillo.com
http://www.amarillo.com/stories/122208/new_news8.shtml
The Food Establishment Inspection Report is a weekly report that appears on Mondays. Information is taken from reports provided by the Bi-City-County Health District and individual reports can be viewed at their Web site at www.ci.amarillo.tx.us/departments/environhealth/foodestablishments.htm.
The following report reflects only demerits the establishments received:
0 demerits: No major violations at the time of inspection.
15 demerits: Considered an average number.
30 demerits or above: Requires re-inspection within 24 hours.
COS: corrected on site during inspection.
These establishments had 0 demerits during a routine inspection: Amarillo Ice Co., 1400 S. Johnson St.; Arby's, 7222 W. I-40; Austin's, 3121 S.W. Sixth Ave.; Bangkok Restaurant, 5901 E. Amarillo Blvd.; Burger King No. 952, 1800 S. Georgia St.; Buttons & Bows Preschool, 1911 S. Madison St.; Cactus Bar, 4831 S. Western St.; Cakes & Catering, 918 S. Houston St.; Canyon High School, 1701 23rd St.; Cici's Pizza, 6605 W. I-40; Cool Cat, 2200 S.E. 27th Ave.; Country Barn Steakhouse LLC, 8200 W. I-40; Crestview Elementary, 80 Hunsley Road; Crocket Middle School, 4720 Floyd Ave.; Family Dollar Store No. 6126, 3309 Bell St.; Flowers Baking Company, 3530 N.E. 24th Ave.; Gram's Grill, 1505 E. FM 1151; Jeff's Grand Burger, 3609 S.W. 45th Ave.; Khiva Shrine, 305 S.E. Fifth Ave.; Kohr Bros. Frozen Custard, 7701 W. I-40; Lamar Elementary, 3800 S. Lipscomb St.; Margaret Wills Elementary, 3500 S.W. 11th Ave.; Mustashe Ride Bar & Grill/Green Go, 1503 S. Arthur St.; Omni Capital Corp., 3701 Plains Blvd.; On The Border, 2401 S. Soncy Road; Palo Duro High School, 1400 N. Grant St.; Paramount Terrace Elementary, 3906 S.W. 40th Ave.; Region 16 Cleveland Headstart, 1601 S. Cleveland St.; Ridgecrest Elementary, 5306 S.W. 37th Ave.: River Road High School, 101 W. Mobley Ave.; Subway No. 7323-211, 5807 S.W. 45th Ave.; Travis Middle School, 2815 Martin Road; Water Villa, 1110 S.E. 10th Ave.; Water Villa, 1619 S. Kentucky St.; Water Villa, 2201 S.E. 27th Ave.; Water Villa, 2300 Bell St.; Water Villa, 401 S. Western St.; Water Villa, 4515 S. Georgia St.; Water Villa, 5603 E. Amarillo Blvd.; Whataburger No. 114, 4111 S.W. 45th Ave.; YMCA Midtown, 609 S. Carolina St.; YMCA Midtown/ North Branch YMCA, 609 S. Carolina St.
These establishments had 0 demerits during a follow-up inspection: Applebee's Neighborhood Grill, 2810 S. Soncy Road; Beavers, 8401 S.E. Third Ave.; Buckles Lounge, 6800 E. I-40; Carolinas Wood Fired Italian, 2916 Wolflin Ave.; Chiyos, 4313 Teckla Blvd.; Craig Methodist Retirement, 5500 S.W. Ninth Ave.; Days Inn South, 8601 Canyon Drive; Donut Stop Inc., 4500 Canyon Drive; El Bracero, 3303 Bell St.; Fargo's, 3600 W. Amarillo Blvd.; La Fiesta Grande, 7415 S.W. 45th Ave.; McDonald's, 4402 Teckla Blvd.; Pak-A-Sak No. 14, 6320 Bell St.; Petro SC, LP Travel Store, 8500 E. I-40; Pizza Hut, 5101 S. Western St.; Popeye's Chicken and Biscuits, 3400 Bell St.; Ranch House, 7117 River Road; Sonic Drive In, 1910 S. Grand St.; Toot'n Totum No. 1, 1500 S. Washington St.; Toot'n Totum No. 12, 3365 Bell St.; Toot'n Totum No. 34, 2024 S. Washington St.; Walgreen's No. 5613, 5921 Hillside Road; Wendy's No. 4103, 407 23rd St., Canyon; Western Plateau Elementary, 4927 Shawnee Trail.
These establishments received demerits for being out of compliance as stated:
(6) Applebee's, 5630 W. Amarillo Blvd.: Equipment and utensils washed from previous night not prescraped, soaked or flushed; cutting boards not prescraped, soaked and flushed before returned to work stations; scoop not cleaned before running water dipper well turned on; two cracked and/or braised lexan utensils; soda guns and holsters not cleaned from previous night. COS.
(6) Aramark Dining Hall, 2402 Fourth Ave., Canyon: No soap at hand sink in catering area and hand sink next to dish machine; no towels at hand sink in kitchen; spray bottle not labeled. COS.
(6) Arden Road Elementary, 6801 Learning Tree Ave.: Condensation dripping on boxes in walk-in freezer; dish machine does not reach proper temperature on surface of pan. To be corrected within 10 days.
(3) Bivins Elementary, 1500 S. Fannin St.: Ice machine and can opener dirty. COS.
(14) Brady's Dairy Queen No. 17, 3333 S. Western St.: Collar for shakes in hand sink. COS. No back-flow preventer on mop sink hose; thermometers missing; grease and food debris on clean dishes; drink holder dirty. To be corrected within 10 days.
(15) Cadillac Joes, 4111 Wolflin Ave.: Employee placed cooking spoon in hand sink; dented can. COS. Several containers without labels. To be corrected within 24 hours. Flour containers, walk-in cooler shelving and splash guard on mixer dirty. To be corrected within 10 days.
(6) Canyon Junior High School, 910 Ninth Ave.: Warmer at south end of serving line, not holding proper temperature; light missing on top of display unit and center unit turned to low. To be corrected within 10 days.
(7) Carino's Italian, 8400 W. I-40: Tongs not used to handle lemons for drinks; slicer and ice machine dirty. COS.
(8) Carver Early Childhood Academy, 1800 N. Travis St.: Gravy and chicken nuggets at improper temperature; hot hold unit not on. COS. Dish machine not sanitizing. To be corrected within 10 days.
(4) Cattle Call Restaurant, 7701 W. I-40: Molded produce in walk-in. COS.
(7) Cornerstone Outreach Center, 1111 N. Buchanan St.: Cleaner stored above food product; bottom of shelf above cook-top dirty. COS.
(4) Dong Phuong Market, 2218 E. Amarillo Blvd.: Several food products repackaged with no label. COS.
(23) El Tropico, 1111 E. Amarillo Blvd.: Guava candy on shelf with no label and source unknown. COS. Scoop handle in coconut; cups used as scoops for several containers; no lid on nut container; no soap and paper towels at front hand sink; no paper towels at kitchen hand sink; several gnats around pineapples; several spray bottles without labels; thermometers needed in all freezer units; deflector shield inside ice machine dirty. To be corrected within 10 days.
(11) Fiesta Foods, 1012 S.E. 10th Ave.: Employee cups with no lid or straw or lid and handle in tortilla area; bag in hand sink in dish-washing area; no towels at hand sink. COS.
(3) Great Western Dining Services, 6222 S.W. Ninth Ave.: No chlorine in dish machine. COS.
(3) Green Chile Willy's Grill LLC, 13651 I-27: Shelves in walk-in cooler, top of tea dispenser, potato slicer and air cooler filter dirty. COS.
(9) H&H Discount, 941 S. Grand St.: Hand sink blocked; proper dish washing procedure not used; soda nozzles dirty. COS.
(3) Hamlet Elementary, 705 Sycamore Ave.: Roaches in kitchen. To be corrected within 10 days.
(4) Hickory Farms, 7701 W. I-40: No hot water. COS.
(4) Home Plate Diner Inc., 5600 Bell St.: Employee poured waste water from sanitizer into hand sink. COS.
(29) Hong Kong Buffet, 5807 S.W. 45th Ave.: Sushi, crab, egg and shrimp at room temperature; two personal drinks at work stations. COS. Two utensils sitting in standing water; ice cream scoop from previous day in running water dipper well in dirty water. To be corrected within two hours. Stainless steel ware not being washed properly; no thermometers in both reach-in and make table coolers; no metal stem thermometer for hot foods; ice cream scoop dirty. To be corrected within 10 days. Manager who took course is seldom at establishment and no one could explain regulations concerning protection of food. Must have full-time certified supervisory employee. To be corrected within 45 days.
(8) Horace Mann Middle School, 610 N. Buchanan St.: Personal cups stored with clean dishes; moldy orange in walk-in; dented cans on shelf. COS.
(4) Houston Middle School, 815 S. Independence St.: Employee drinking milk in kitchen. COS.
(3) JNB Quicki Shop No. 3, 11601 FM 1541: Soda nozzles not properly cleaned and sanitized. COS.
(10) Johnny N. Allen Middle School, 700 N. Lincoln St.: Employee wiped hair and pulled up pants with gloved hands and didn't change gloves; thermometers not calibrated; orange mold on deflector shield in ice machine; cup left in food container. COS.
(5) Kentucky Fried Chicken, 3316 N. Danvers Drive: Hot holding unit not holding at proper temperature. COS.
(3) La Pachanga, 1104 E. Amarillo Blvd.: Dishes not sanitized; no sanitizing wipe-down solution available. COS.
(14) Lakeview Elementary, 6407 Lair Road: One bottle spray cleaner not labeled; dented cans in dry storage. COS. Dishwasher leaking onto floor at several places; gaskets to walk-in coolers not allowing doors to close properly; blower covers in walk-in coolers dirty; paint chips in coolers; trash cans, racks in walk-in cooler and floor under dishwasher dirty. To be corrected within 10 days.
(26) Leal's, 1619 S. Kentucky St.: Shredded chicken at improper temperature; employee did not wash hands when changing gloves; dented can on shelf; waiter knocked ice into cup with finger; no towels in employee restroom; dish washer using cloth towel to dry dishes; no test strips for sanitizer for three-compartment sink. COS. Mold and slime on deflector shields in both ice machines in back; food debris on clean utensils; rodent trap on shelf with clean dishes; underside of splash guard over cook top dirty; knives stored between wall and sink at bar. To be corrected within 10 days.
(8) Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School, 2801 N. Coulter St.: Toasted cheese sandwiches at improper temperature. COS. No certified food manager. To be corrected within 10 days.
(3) McLellan Learning Center, 401 S. Van Buren St.: Spray bottles of sanitizer too strong; no test papers for chlorine. COS.
(6) Microtel Inn & Suites, 1501 Ross St.: No sanitizer test strips; improper ware washing procedure used; no thermometer in refrigerator. To be corrected within 10 days.
(3) Olive Garden Restaurant, 4121 W. I-40: Scoop lying on dirty surface. COS.
(10) Papa Johns Pizza, 3415 Bell St.: Employee handling bread sticks with bare hands; wastewater being pushed outside back door. COS. No thermometer. To be corrected within 10 days.
(14) Pizza Hut, 110 23rd St., Canyon: Employee handling salad with bare hands; holder broken inside ice machine. To be corrected within two hours. Black substance on ledge inside ice machine. To be corrected within 10 days. No certified food manager. To be corrected within 30 days.
(7) Pizza Hut, 6905 W. I-40: Employee placed container of pasta in hand sink and filled with water; bucket and device for three-compartment sink in hand sink in bar. COS. Hand sink in bar, all table tops in bar, inside refrigerated make table and inside proofer needed cleaning. To be corrected within 10 days.
(4) The Plaza Restaurant, 3415 Bell St.: Molded jalapenos in walk-in cooler. COS.
(3) Randall County Jail, 9100 S. Georgia St.: Dented cans on shelf in storage. COS.
(4) San Antonio Restaurant & Bar Ltd., 401 Tiltrotor Drive: Macaroni salad in walk-in out of date. COS.
(3) Smokey Joes, 600 S. Kentucky St.: Ice scoop stored on uncleanable surface; tea and water nozzles need cleaning daily. COS.
(12) Southlawn Elementary, 4719 Bowie St.: Hot holding unit not holding at proper temperature; cut melons without HACCP sticker; cut melons held longer than allowed; can opener dirty. COS.
(17) St. Joseph School, 4122 Bonham St.: Employees not washing hands after changing duties, smoking and before putting on new gloves; employee drinking in kitchen area without straw or lid. COS. Cook in charge did not know proper cooking temperatures; no food manager; thermometers not calibrated; dirty dishes in clean dish areas; food debris on utensils. To be corrected within 10 days.
(3) Subway No. 25610, 2001 S. Western St.: Soda and tea nozzles need cleaning and sanitizing; bread scraper not stored in easily cleanable location. To be corrected within 10 days.
(17) Tacos Garcia, 2200 E. Amarillo Blvd.: Moldy cilantro in reach-in cooler; employees handling ready-to-eat foods without gloves; ice scoop stored in ice machine; microwave and can opener dirty. COS. No sweep on back door opening; clean-out cap broken; open sewer. To be corrected within 10 days
(10) Taqueria Mexico, 712 E. Amarillo Blvd.: Food product made on site held refrigerated over 24 hours not date marked; no towels at hand washing links. COS. No choking poster. To be corrected within 10 days.
(14) Texas Firehouse Sports Bar & Grill, 3333 S. Coulter St.: Dented can on rack; cooks handling ready-to-eat foods without gloves; bowl used as scoop for fries; tongs not used to handle lemons; spray bottle not labeled; dish machine not sanitizing; no sanitizer at three compartment sink. COS.
(9) Today Discount No. 2, 1021 Martin Road: Mop sink used for purposes other than mop water; no thermometer in cold-hold unit; blower covers in walk-in cooler, tops of coolers and fan inside coolers dirty. COS.
(3) Today Discount No. 3, 2210 E. FM 1151: No hand wash signs in restroom. COS.
(13) Toot'n Totum No. 18, 3101 Plains Blvd.: Stop sign not used for items not up to proper temperature; taquitos in refrigerator not date marked; no sanitizer mixed; no test strips. COS. Floor drain by sinks overflows on floor; last inspection report not posted. To be corrected within 10 days.
(3) Toot'n Totum No. 22, 920 W. FM 1151: Chemical containers setting on food product box. COS.
(7) Toot'n Totum No. 52, 6698 River Road: Moldy employee food in walk-in refrigerator; coffee filters stored unsealed; dirty napkins stored in back room. COS.
(10) Toot'n Totum No. 77, 421 Tascosa Road: Spray bottle not labeled; wrong chemical in sanitizer bottle. COS. Hot dogs and taquitos not date marked; no sanitizer test strips. To be corrected within 10 days.
(5) TX Chicken Wok, 2406 Paramount Blvd.: Egg rolls in hot holding unit at improper temperature. COS.
(20) Wienerschnitzel, 1507 Ross St.: Employee drinks without lid, straw or handle; employees cleaning counters and food contact surfaces with rag without sanitizer; vinegar/water bottle not labeled. COS. No sanitizer or sanitizer test strips; ice machine lid and microwave handle dirty; last inspection report not available. To be corrected within 10 days.
(3) Windsor Elementary, 6700 Hyde Pkwy.: No soap at hand sink in kitchen. COS.

ARKANSAS: Restaurant inspections
22.dec.08
Northwest Arkansas Times
http://nwanews.com/nwat/News/72382/
Information is from Arkansas Department of Health records. Restaurants are listed in order of inspection date. 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.
· Non-critical violations are defined as items that relate to maintenance of food operations and cleanliness.
The following establishments were inspected Dec. 2-15 and had no violations reported:
24/7, 1709 Johnson Road, Fayetteville.
Airport Cafe, 802 Airport Road, Springdale.
Arby's, 1263 W. Sixth St., Fayetteville.
Asian Fusion, 701 S. School Ave., Fayetteville.
Brough Commons, 1021 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville.
Catfish Hole Catering Mobile, 4127 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville.
Catfish Hole No. 3, 2331 W. Deane St., Apt. 7, Fayetteville.
Domino's Pizza No. 5300, 1065 N. Garland Ave., Fayetteville.
Elkins Elementary Primary School, 476 N. Center, Elkins.
Elkins Elementary School, 308 N. Center, Elkins.
Faith Regular Baptist Church, 217 Elm Springs Road, Springdale. J.B. Hunt Park, Fleming Drive, Springdale. Jim's Razorback Pizza, 214 W. Main St., Farmington. Little Bread Co., 116 N. Block Ave., Fayetteville. Maudie's Seafood Market, 1490 N. College Ave., Fayetteville. On the Mark, 2588 N. Gregg Ave., Fayetteville. Pizza Junction, 1995 N. Center, Elkins. Quizno's, 1021 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Richardson Center, 1760 Woodland, Fayetteville. Salvation Army, 219 E. 15th St., Fayetteville. Salvation Army, 305 S. Holcomb, Springdale. Shiloh Christian School Basketball Concession No. 1, 1707 Johnson Road, Springdale. Shiloh Christian School Basketball Concession No. 2, 1707 Johnson Road, Springdale. Sonic, 2113 N. Center, Elkins. Sonic No. 5557, 186 N. Cato Springs Road, Fayetteville. Springdale Kiwanis Concession, Randal Tyson Complex, Springdale. Starbucks, 1021 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. St. John's Lutheran Church, 2730 E. Township, Fayetteville. University of Arkansas Student Union, 435 N. Garland Ave., Fayetteville.
Nov. 12
Colonial Motel 505 E. Douglas St., Prairie Grove
No critical violations noted. Non-critical violations include: Thermometer in pie cooler requires replacement.
La Fiesta 111 N. Pittman, Prairie Grove
Critical violations include: Dishwasher must sanitize dishes; paper towels must be provided at hand sink up front. Non-critical violations include: Outside trash bin must remain closed when not in use.
Nov. 18
Guido's Pizza 363 U.S. 412 W., Tontitown
No critical violations noted. Non-critical violations include: Thermometer in salad cooler requires replacement.
Nov. 21
Chuck E. Cheese 1330 N. College Ave., Fayetteville
No critical violations noted. Non-critical violations include: Foods stored in walk-in must be kept covered.
Grub's Bar & Grill 220 N. West Ave., Fayetteville
Critical violations include: Potentially hazardous foods need to be 41 degrees or below or 135 degrees or above; raw eggs must not be stored above vegetables or produce; spray bottles must be labeled with name of contents.
Non-critical violations include: Splash guard needed at hand-wash sink at waitress station or move cups; dust vents in food prep; hair restraints must be worn by food employees; thermometer needed in all coolers storing potentially hazardous foods; lights in food prep need to be shielded or shatterproof.
Lou Lou's Fish Shack
708 N. College Ave.,
Fayetteville
Critical violations include: Broken hand sink in food prep requires immediate repair; drinks in food prep area require lids and straws; moldy lemons must be disposed of; spray bottles must be labeled with name of contents; foods must be thawed by an approved method.
Non-critical violations include: Men's bathroom requires a self-closing door; missing vents must be replaced; stored food must be kept covered.
Penguin Ed's BBQ
2773 Mission Blvd.,
Fayetteville
Critical violations include: Drinks in food prep area must have lids and straws.
Non-critical violations include: Thermometers needed in all coolers storing potentially hazardous foods; torn screen in smoker area requires repair; hand-wash poster required at all handwash sinks; do not use bowl to scoop, must have handle.
Sonic 1144 Colorado, Fayetteville
No critical violations noted. Non-critical violations include: Keep outside trash bin closed when not in use and clean-up trash around trash bin; floor tile must be fixed so that water does not pool; ceiling vents in food prep require dusting.
St. Joseph Catholic School 1722 N. Starr Drive, Fayetteville
No critical violations noted. Non-critical violations include: All food employees must wear hair restraints.
Nov. 28
Last Call 1311 S. 48th St., Springdale
No critical violations noted. Non-critical violations include: Outside trash bin must remain closed when not in use.
Dec. 3
Battlefield Grill 109 Buchanan, Prairie Grove
No critical violations noted. Non-critical violations include: Restroom in back must have a self-closing door.
City Cafe 107 Boyer St., Lincoln
No critical violations noted. Non-critical violations include: Keep ice scoop handle out of ice to prevent contamination; post hand-wash signage at all hand sink.
Gaby's Mexican Grill 121 N. Pitman, Prairie Grove
Critical violations include: Pork loin must be thawed using an approved method (corrected). No non-critical violations noted.
Harps Food Store No. 193 718 W. Pridemore Drive, Lincoln
No critical violations noted. Non-critical violations include: Hand sink may be used for hand washing only; lights above produce need to be shielded or shatterproof.
Las Palmas No. 5 300 E. Pridemore Drive, Lincoln
Critical violations include: Open drinks cannot be stored in walk-in cooler; raw meat must not be stored above ready-toeat food; dishwasher must sanitize dishes (sanitize by hand until dishwasher is repaired). Non-critical violations include: Bulk containers of items must be labeled; food stored in walk-in must be covered and at least 6" above the floor.

OHIO: Restaurant inspection report
22.dec.08
Newark Advocate
http://www.newarkadvocate.com/article/20081222/NEWS01/812220318/1002
Dragon Village, Dec. 9, 9317 Columbia Road, Pataskala, 30 day inspection with violations reported 1. Replace inaccurate exterior thermometer on Americooler walk-in cooler. 2. Label bulk food storage containers.
# Yummies Grill, Dec. 9, 113 Lois Lane, Pataskala, standard inspection with no violations reported.
# Over The Rainbow Chidren's Center, Dec. 9, 101 Lois Lane, Pataskala, standard inspection with violation(s) reported 1. No date marking observed. 2. Clean door gaskets on Beverage Air freezer to remove food debris.
# CVS Pharmacy, Dec. 9, 8910 E. Broad St., Pataskala, standard inspection with violation reported 1. One shelf in back stock area needs moved up to meet rule requirements of six inches above floor.
# Pataskala Grace Brethren Church, Dec. 9, 3517 Headley's Mill Road, Pataskala, standard inspection with no violations reported.
# Johnstown High School Athletic Boosters, Dec. 9, 401 S. Oregon St., Johnstown, standard inspection with no violations reported.
# Dollar General Store, Dec. 9, 789 Hebron Road, Heath, standard inspection with no violations reported.
# GFS Market Place LLC, Dec. 10, 240 Central Parkway, Heath, standard inspection with violations reported. 1. Interior of countertop oven has food particles. 2. Floor under shelves in walk-in cooler in produce area has miscellaneous debris.
# Duchess Shoppe, Dec. 10, 1101 Hebron Road, Heath, standard inspection with no violations reported.
# Chipotle Mexican Grill, Dec. 10, 515 Hebron Road, Heath, standard inspection with violations reported. 1. Tea on floor in walk-in cooler. 2. No thermometer in food prep cooler. 3. Door gasket on small cooler is torn.
# Child of God Preschool, Dec. 10, 88 N. Fifth St., Newark, standard inspection with no violations reported.
# Rinascimeto Lodge, Dec. 10, 607 McKinley Ave., Newark, standard inspection with violation reported. 1. Wine glasses stored on paper towels.
# Trout's Tavern, Dec. 10, 427 Case Ave., Newark, standard inspection with violation reported. 1. Walls in walk-in are not finished.
# Central City Pizza II, Dec. 11, 1818 Cherry Valley Road, Newark, standard inspection with no violations reported.
# Wendy's, Dec. 11, 1415 N. 21st St., Newark, standard inspection with no violations reported.
# Kwik-N-Kold, Dec. 11, 998 N. 21st St., Newark, standard inspection with no violations reported.
# Circle K, Dec. 11, 369 Church St., Newark, standard inspection with violations reported. 1. Lights are not shielded in dishroom. 2. Three-bay sink is dirty and not accessible. 3. Floor is dirty in storage room.
# United Dairy Farmers, Dec. 11, 77 N. Fourth St., Newark, standard inspection with violations reported. 1. No light shield on bulb in storage room. 2. Floor is dirty under/around shelves.
# Skyline Chili, Dec. 11, 1122 Hebron Road, Heath, standard inspection with no violations reported.
# Dairy Queen, Dec. 11, 720 Hebron Road, Heath, standard inspection with violations reported. 1. Chicken uncovered in Silver King cooler. 2. Hot dogs were held at 132.8 in hot food holding unit. 3. Food prep sink is not sealed to wall. 4. Boxes of food tray liners make hand sink in grill area inaccessible.
# Olive Garden, Dec. 11, 898 Hebron Road, Heath, standard inspection with violation reported. 1. Floor under shelves in walk-in freezer has food particles.
# Licking Heights South, Dec. 11, 6623 Summit Road SW, Pataskala, standard inspection with violation reported. 1. Hand sink found with cups stacked in it.
# Licking Heights Central Middle School, Dec. 11, 6565 Summit Road SW, Pataskala, standard inspection with violation reported. 1. Dented cans found during inspection.
# Capuano's Pizza, Dec. 11, 24 S. Township Road, Pataskala, standard inspection with no violations reported.
# Nanny's Eats and Sweets, Dec. 11, 66 Oak Meadow Drive, Pataskala, standard inspection with violation reported. 1. Maintain sanitizer in three-bay sink at level recommended by manufacturer.
# Licking Heights North, Dec. 12, 6507 Summit Road SW, Pataskala, standard inspection with violations reported. 1. Thermometer by door to walk-in freezer non-operational. 2. Dented cans found during inspection.
# LEADS Head Start-Pataskala, Dec. 12, 12536 Adams Lane SW, Pataskala, standard inspection with violation reported. 1. Clean can opener with particular attention to cutter and gear area.
# Tuscany Gardens Cafe, Dec. 12, 7400 Hazelton-Etna Road, Pataskala, standard inspection with violation reported. 1. Clean door gaskets on three-door cooler on a regular basis to prevent build up of food debris.
# Tuscany Gardens, Dec. 12, 7332 Hazelton-Etna Road, Pataskala, standard inspection with violations reported. 1. Hand sink found with plastic bag in it. 2. One employee noted with no hair restraint.
# White Castle, Dec. 12, 904 Hebron Road, Heath, standard inspection with violations reported. 1. Door seals on McCall freezer are torn. 2. Lights not working in walk-in freezer.
# AVI Food Systems, Dec. 12, 500 Reliance Drive, Hebron, standard inspection with no violations reported.
# Heath High School, Dec. 12, 300 Licking View Drive, Heath, standard inspection with no violations reported.
# The Chapel Grove Inn, Dec. 12, 1400 Chapel Way, Heath, standard inspection with violation reported. 1. Door seal is torn, hinge is loose and handles are missing on Beverage Air refrigerator.
# Lucky Bamboo, Dec. 15, 1485 Granville Road, Newark, standard inspection with violations reported. 1. Wiping cloths on counter top. 2. Hood has grease buildup on it. 3. Floor under equipment has debris collecting on it.
# Damon's, Dec. 15, 1486 Granville Road, Newark, standard inspection with violations reported. 1. Drain line for ice machine does not have two-inch air gap. 2. Grout is low on line and in prep area. 3. Floor has debris collecting under/around equipment. 4. Ceiling around air vent in dish room has dust buildup on it.
# Licking Heights High School, Dec. 15, 4000 Mink St., Pataskala, standard inspection with no violations reported.
# Creno's Pizza, Dec. 15, 9319 Columbia Road, Pataskala, standard inspection with violations reported. 1. Two spray bottles found unlabeled. 2. Label gray bulk container.
# Dapper Dan's Pub, Dec. 15, 9327-29 Columbia Road, Pataskala, standard inspection with violation reported. 1. Test strips needed for quat sanitizer used.
# Dollar General Store, Dec. 15, 75 Oak Meadow Drive, Pataskala, standard inspection with violation reported. 1. Dumpster lid found open.
# Dragon Buffet, Dec. 15, 597-4 Hebron Road, Heath, follow-up inspection with violations reported. 1. Interior of oven has grease. 2. Sides of fryers in the kitchen have grease and food particles.
# Tim Hortons, Dec. 15, 875 Hebron Road, Heath, follow -p inspection with violation reported. 1. Vent hood above oven in front has dirt and dust.
Compiled from official reports.

KOREA: Restaurants using food leftovers
22.dec.08
DONG-A ILBO
Bhang Hyeong-nam
http://english.donga.com/srv/service.php3?biid=2008122266098
The government has joined forces with consumer protection agencies and restaurant associations to campaign against the reuse of leftovers at restaurants. At an event hosted by the Health, Welfare and Family Affairs Ministry, participants pledged to serve a consumable amount of food and not to reuse food leftovers; make it rule to order an amount of food they can consume; eat all food served; and to use and promote restaurants not reusing leftovers. Rather than finding the campaign necessary, the seriousness of the leftover reuse problem is such that the government has had to step in.
Suspicion has been repeatedly raised over the past few months that certain restaurants reuse food and side dishes left over. TV stations aired several times in August and September the practice of leftover reuse and unhygienic food handling at restaurants. Notably, the three largest broadcasters spotlighted the widespread practice of leftover reuse with shows such as, “Only Customers Do Not Know This: Leftover Reuse (KBS)”; “Reuse and Re-reuse: Controversy over Side Dish Reuse at Restaurants (MBC)”; and “Shocking Controversy over Leftover Food Disposal (SBS).” While embarking on a campaign to end leftover reuse, the Health Ministry has failed to conduct its own survey.
Certain Korean restaurants and those serving homestyle meals are reportedly serving side dishes left uneaten by a patron to other customers, and even main dishes such as soups and stews by reheating them. Korean sushi restaurants often wash and reuse decorative shredded radish. Serving food unconsumed by other people not only makes customers feel uncomfortable, but also poses health risks. Food poisoning is a real danger, as is the spread of the hepatitis A virus that is transmitted via saliva. Ethics in restaurant operations have lamentably collapsed.
Of the 20 restaurants chosen randomly by a KBS investigative news magazine, 16 were found to have reused food. The ministry will revise a food hygiene law and shut down restaurants caught for a third time for serving leftover food.

TEXAS: Restaurant reports 12/18
16.dec.08
Woodlands Villager
http://hcnonline.com/articles/2008/12/21/woodlands_villager/news/wv-n_rest_reports_12_18.txt
The Villager routinely runs a summary of reports on area restaurant inspection reports by the Montgomery County Health Department Environmental Health Services. The department performs food establishment inspections twice yearly, or more often if the inspection report resulted 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 Dec. 12 through Dec. 19.
Restaurants with no demerits:
Cafe at Fellowship – 1 Fellowship Drive, Conroe
New York Pizzeria – 3335 College Park Drive, The Woodlands
McAllister’s Deli – 3335 College Park Drive, The Woodlands
Carrabba’s Italian Grill – 25665 I-45 North, The Woodlands
McDonalds – 25222 I-45 North, The Woodlands
Honey Baked Ham Company – 25507 I-45 North, Spring
The Woodlands Christian Academy – 5800 Alden Woods Drive, Conroe
Shipley Donuts – 7901 Research Forest, The Woodlands
Sushi Xpress – 8000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands
Kroger Deli #732 – 8000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands
Educare Center – 121 Robinson, Conroe
Woodlands Liquor – 3091 College Park Drive, Conroe
Red Phonenix Hunan Restaurant – 3091 College Park Drive Ste 170, Conroe
Easy Lane – 603 Rayford Road, Spring
Wingstop – 6777 Woodlands Parkway Ste 324, The Woodlands
Edible Arangements – 6777 Woodlands Parkway Ste 322, The Woodlands
Dosey Doe Inc. – 545 FM 1488, Conroe
Waffle House – 240 Loop 336, Conroe
Daddy Ray BBQ – 18995 Old Houston, Conroe
Subway #26349 – 224 Ste G Loop 336, Conroe
Red Ginger Chinese Restaurant – 3708 West Davis Street, Conroe
Restaurant Alfonso – 1208 Frazier, Conroe
Restaurants with the most demerits:
Popeye’s Fried Chicken – 25192 I-45 North Ste A, Conroe – 3 demerits – demerits were given for unsanitized food contact surfaces
Super Suppers – 27326 Robinson Road, Conroe – three demerits – demerits were given for unaccessible handwashing facilities.
China Buffet – 326 Loop 336 West, Conroe – three demerits – demerits were given for inadequate handwashing facilities
El Capitan Seafood – 2017 North Frazier. Conroe – four demerits – demerits were given for unapproved HACCP systems.
Chuck E. Cheese – I-45 North 16790, Conroe – eight demerits – five demerits were given for improper cold hold temperatures, three demerits were given for inadequate temperature regulation equipment,
Double Dave’s Pizza – 6777 Woodlands Parkway, The Woodlands – 10 demerits – four demerits were given for unsound condition of products, three demerits were given for unaccessible handwashing facilities, three demerits were given for unsanitized food contact surfaces.

LOUISIANA: Restaurant report card: who scored worst?
19.dec.08
WDSU.com
http://www.wdsu.com/news/18320359/detail.html?rss=no&psp=news#-
LOUISIANA. -- If you're heading out to do some holiday shopping this weekend, think twice before you decide where to stop and eat.
WDSU investigated the low-scoring restaurants in Jefferson Parish in this week's Restaurant Report Card.
The first stop was Caffe! Caffe! on Clearview Parkway, where inspectors found the following critical violations:
- Food meets the definition of adulterated.
- Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch, specifically the ice machine.
Over the phone, Caffe! Caffe! management told WDSU that all critical violations were corrected immediately.
"We've always taken food and health safety very seriously," the restaurant representative said. "All employees go to ServSafe classes. And we conduct detailed cleanings several times a month."
The next stop was Shogun Restaurant on Veterans, where inspectors found:
- Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 degrees or below.
- An employee did not wash hands.
- Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sigh and touch, specifically the ice machine and soda dispensing machine.
- Insects are present in the establishment.
Shogun management did not want to talk on camera, but the owner released a statement.
"We've been open since 1981. Food safety is important to us," the owner said. "We are a family-run restaurant and value our customers and want to make sure their dining experience is of the highest quality. We regret that the violations happened, but we corrected them immediately."
From there, it was on to Houston's, also on Veterans Boulevard. According to health inspection reports, roaches were found in the dry storage area. Management referred WDSU to the restaurant's corporate office.
Houston's management released this statement:
"Having received positive health inspections for over 20 years, we were terribly surprised and disappointed with the most recent health inspection report. Since then, our management and staff have redoubled our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the restaurant industry," general manager Troy Monconduit said.
"We want to assure our loyal guests that their well-being and safety has always been our highest priority and we look forward to serving them with excellent food and outstanding service in the years to come."
And restaurants with zero violations include Texas Roadhouse Grill, Scooters Chicken Delivery, Tony Mandina's, Seafood Heaven, Sbarro and Smoothie King on West Esplanade.

ARIZONA: Follow-up inspections give OK to 2 eateries failed in Nov.
18.dec.08
Tucson Citizen
Tom Stauffer
http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/ss/fromcomments/105507.php
El Minuto Café, a downtown favorite for Mexican food for 72 years, was one of two restaurants to fail unannounced county inspections in November.
El Minuto, 345 S. Main Ave., and Jerry Bob's Family Restaurant, 2680 E. Valencia Road, passed follow-up inspections that returned their regular licenses to serve food.
Eight other food establishments scored "needs improvement" ratings from November inspections.
A county sanitarian flagged El Minuto for seven critical violations in a Nov. 19 inspection. Five or more critical violations result in a "provisional" rating that requires the food establishment to pass a follow-up inspection to restore its regular license.
The sanitarian observed employees having bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat foods, and also noted two live roaches and several dead ones in a wood cabinet, and "a sewerlike odor in the restroom area."
The sanitarian reported that the restaurant lacked a mop sink and sufficient hand-washing sinks.
The restaurant's violations primarily involved infrastructure or procedural issues, all of which have been taken care of, said George Shaar, a member at large of El Minuto's ownership group.
"There were things that didn't affect the well-being of the public but didn't satisfy the fine lines of the food code," Shaar said. "We want to reassure the public that we have taken care of everything and that we are committed to satisfying our customers and doing the best job we can for them."
Because El Minuto has received prior violations for employees not properly washing their hands, installing a hand sink in a different area should optimize hand-washing procedures, said Sharon Browning, program manager for the county's Consumer Health and Food Safety unit.
"What happens with older restaurants is that when the food code was written, it just said you need a hand sink, but it didn't tell you where you had to put it," Browning said. "The new food code talks about having them in certain areas, and I really believe that's for the betterment of public safety. In this case, there was a lack of infrastructure that was causing the employees not to wash their hands."

TENNESSEE: Restaurant ratings
18.dec.08
The Leaf-Chronicle
http://www.theleafchronicle.com/article/20081218/COMMUNITY/812180312
The following are the Montgomery County Health Department's food service establishment inspection scores and the Department of Agriculture's retail establishment scores. Food service establishments include schools, day cares and restaurants. The highest possible score is 100.
DEC. 4
# Blackhorse Tap Room, 132 Franklin St., 92, complete.
# Lar's Olde Towne Tavern, 116 Franklin St., 91, complete.
# Kicker's Country Club Food Service, 690 Riverside Drive No. B, 88, follow-up inspection required due to violations involving hand washing and cleanliness, good hygienic practices.
# Kicker's Country Club Bar, 690 Riverside Drive No. B, 92, complete.
# Planet Smoothie, 3862 Trenton Road Suite A, 81, follow-up inspection required due to violations involving number, convenience, accessibility, design and installation of toilet and handwashing facilities, outer openings not protected from birds, turtles, other animals, proper storage, labeling, usage of toxic items.
# Club 101, 240 Tiny Town Road, 90, complete.
DEC. 5
# Shoney's No. 1206, 791 N 2nd St., 86, complete.
# Benne's, 107 Franklin St., 88, complete.
# Benne's Piano Bar, 107 Franklin St., 93, complete.
# The Warehouse, 20 McClure St., 79, complete.
# The Warehouse Bar, 20 McClure St., 93, complete.
# Frank's Hamburger, 106 N 2nd St., 87, complete.
Arby's Roast Beef No. 1666, 3325 Fort Campbell Blvd., 91, complete.
# Cici's Pizza, 76 Dover Crossing, 85, complete.
DEC. 8
# G's Pancake House No. 1, 803 Riverside Drive, 85, complete.
# Taco Bell No. 22800, 790 Riverside Drive, 89, complete.
# Patty's 24 Hour Care Foodservice, 1251 Cobblestone Lane, 95, complete.
# Jack in the Box No. 6923, 40 Dover Crossing, 87, complete.
# Jade Dragon II, 3431 Ft. Campbell Blvd., 65, follow-up inspection required due to violations involving outer openings not protected from birds, turtles, other animals, potentially hazardous food meeting temperature requirements during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation.

Inspectors still watching OKLAHOMA eateries for food safety
18.dec.08
The Oklahoman
Vallery Brown
http://newsok.com/inspectors-still-watching-eateries-for-food-safety/article/3331061
Fewer staff members and flat budgets at the state Health Department this year are prompting restaurant inspectors to place more emphasis on higher risk and repeat-offender establishments.
Hank Hartsell, deputy commissioner of protective health services, said restaurants typically are inspected twice a year.
"We place a higher priority on investigating complaints that indicate risk or potential harm,” he said. "That doesn’t mean we’ve stopped doing inspections.”
Restaurants that heat, cool and reheat foods are considered higher threats because of the potential for food-borne illness. Conversely, businesses that serve prepackaged food are considered less of a risk, Hartsell said.

BARFBLOG: Let the Real Housewives of Orange County chime in on restaurant inspection grades
17.dec.08
barfblog
Doug Powell
Barfblog Post
Having 10-day old baby Sorenne means a lot of sitting around. Seriously, the kid must have breasfed for 12 hours yesterday. And that means a lot of bad TV for Amy and Sorenne. Lately, it’s been a Real Housewives of Orange County marathon. I don’t know who lives like that and I don’t know what’s real about those people, but those ladies need to get their botoxed faces and fake bobbies and restylane lips down to the Orange County Board of Supervisors.
“Despite a warning from the county grand jury, the Board once again declined Tuesday to impose a letter grading system designed to inform would-be diners about the health safety record of restaurants.
“Supervisor Bill Campbell, who once owned a chain of Taco Bell franchises, said he thought it was unfair to punish restaurant owners with grades or color codes if they had corrected problems and met health standards.
“Orange County does not require its 13,000 restaurants to post letter grades after health inspections. Instead, restaurants are required to post certificates showing that they have met food preparation and cleanliness standards or are scheduled for a reinspection because of past violations.
“In May, the Orange County Grand Jury concluded that the county's current system essentially keeps the public "in the dark" about a restaurant's record and suggested the county's Health Care Agency require restaurants to post letter grades so the public knows how they scored in their last safety inspections.”
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-ocrestaurants17-2008dec17,0,2378995.story?track=rss
After watching the mish-mash of federal, state and local approaches to restaurant inspection in a number of western countries for the past decade, I can draw two broad conclusions:
• Anyone who serves, prepares or handles food, in a restaurant, nursing home, day care center, supermarket or local market needs some basic food safety training; and,
• the results of restaurant and other food service inspections must be made public.
Publicly available grading systems rapidly communicate to diners the potential risk in dining at a particular establishment and restaurants given a lower grade may be more likely to comply with health regulations in the future to prevent lost business.
More importantly, such public displays of information help bolster overall awareness of food safety amongst staff and the public -- people routinely talk about this stuff. The interested public can handle more, not less, information about food safety.
And instead of waiting for politicians to take the lead, the best restaurants, those with nothing to hide and everything to be proud of, will go ahead and make their inspection scores available -- today. Demand it ladies.
http://barfblog.foodsafety.ksu.edu/2007/05/articles/ifsn-oped/whats-your-score-mate/

CALIFORNIA: O.C. rejects letter grade system for restaurants
16.dec.08
Los Angeles Times
Stuart Pfeifer
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-ocrestaurants17-2008dec17,0,2378995.story?track=rss
Despite a warning from the county grand jury, the Orange County Board of Supervisors declined Tuesday to impose a letter grading system designed to inform would-be diners about the health safety record of restaurants.
It was the second time that county supervisors rejected using a system that's become nearly universal in Southern California -- using letter grades to measure restaurants.
Orange County does not require its 13,000 restaurants to post letter grades after health inspections. Instead, restaurants are required to post certificates showing that they have met food preparation and cleanliness standards or are scheduled for a reinspection because of past violations.
In May, the Orange County Grand Jury concluded that the county's current system essentially keeps the public "in the dark" about a restaurant's record and suggested the county's Health Care Agency require restaurants to post letter grades so the public knows how they scored in their last safety inspections.
Citing a Stanford University study, the grand jury also noted that instances of food-borne illness declined in Los Angeles County after it adopted the letter grading system in 1998 and said that most Orange County restaurant customers don't even notice the certificates they are currently required to post.
But supervisors Tuesday declined to adopt the letter grading system or an alternative plan that would have required restaurants to post color-coded certificates to provide more information to customers. A yellow certificate would have indicated that the restaurant had been cited and was now scheduled for a reinspection.
Instead, supervisors opted to redesign certificates to more prominently display "reinspection scheduled" for those restaurants that had enough violations to warrant a follow-up visit by the health department.
Supervisor Bill Campbell, who once owned a chain of Taco Bell franchises, said he thought it was unfair to punish restaurant owners with grades or color codes if they had corrected problems and met health standards. The county Health Care Agency will not allow restaurants to open if they fail to correct significant health violations.

CALIFORNIA: Poll: Should OC change restaurant inspection practices?
15.dec.08
OC Register
Jennifer Muir
http://healthyliving.freedomblogging.com/2008/12/15/poll-should-oc-change-restaurant-inspection-practices/1742/
The Board of Supervisors is expected to resume its debate tomorrow about whether to change the county’s restaurant health inspection practices and move closer toward adopting A-B-C grades in restaurants like they have in Los Angeles.
The issue has been brewing a long time. Earlier this year, an Orange County Grand Jury found that the public is not aware of how to get information about health inspections and recommended that O.C. adopt L.A.’s method.
Health inspectors recommended the county take a different approach, and require restaurants to display color-coded placards in their windows. Red means the place has been shut down, yellow means it’s safe but some serious problems triggered the need for a re-inspection, and green means it passed without major problems.
Last week, the supervisors seemed to back away from those two options in favor tweaking the county’s existing program, which includes a web site and placards that indicate the restaurant has passed its inspection.
The supes said they were concerned the other options could hurt restaurant owners by marking restaurants that had been cleaned up as dirty. Supervisor Chris Norby said there’s no need to change the system because there’s no safety risk here — the county doesn’t have a big problem with foodborne illness.

MICHIGAN: Restaurant not to blame for illnesses
15.dec.08
Cheboygan Daily Tribune
Mike Fornes
http://www.cheboygannews.com/news/x1049858107
Cheboygan, Mich. -- A mysterious sickness that hit party-goers at a Dec. 7 barbecue held at a downtown Chebogyan restaurant was not related to food served there, a health official said Friday.
Kevin Prevost, an environmental sanitarian with the District Health Department No. 4 office in Cheboygan, said that a norovirus was more than likely the malady that left several attendees of the private party at Mulligan's with vomiting and diarrhea within 24 hours of the event.
"Unofficially, that's what we think it was," Prevost stated. "It looks like a noro-virus outbreak. It's extremely infectious and comes from human contact that contaminates surfaces. It comes on quickly - usually with 24 hours of contact and then it's gone. This is the thing that's been in the news about some cruise ships recently."
Prevost explained that he was able to rule out the food cooked at the party after interviewing many people on the guest list and finding no links in those afflicted and what they ate.

PENNSYLVANIA: Health checks to go online
15.dec.08
Erie Times News
David Bruce
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081215/NEWS02/312159909/-1/RSS01
The Erie County Department of Health is rebooting an often-delayed attempt to get its restaurant inspection results online.
County health officials have decided not to lease a system developed by Garrison Enterprises, a North Carolina company the health department has worked with since 2004.
"We couldn't get anything that was reliable," said Andy Glass, county health department director. "We would get something that would work for a couple of months, then it would stop and it would break."
Instead, the health department will use its own informational systems personnel to create software that allows inspectors to electronically file reports from the field using small notebook computers.
The county notified Garrison about its decision earlier this week, Glass said.
Cameron Garrison, the company's chief executive, said that the county decided to sever the relationship for strictly financial reasons.
"Within 48 hours of the invoice being sent, they sent a letter saying they aren't willing to make the deal," Garrison said. "If they want to walk away, that is their prerogative. But we will aggressively pursue money we are owed."
Garrison said the county owes less than $50,000 for services provided -- half the money from their initial agreement.
The county has paid Garrison $36,000 so far, Glass said. The money came from a federal grant.
The county's goal is to put restaurant inspections online by the end of April. Inspection reports for schools, pools and mobile home parks will be placed online by the end of the year, Glass said.
Health inspection reports are currently all done by hand, except for Lake Erie water quality inspection reports. Those are done and sent to the Environmental Protection Agency using Garrison's software.
Once the new system is in place, inspectors will use the notebook computers they have already been trained to use and the system their information systems department will develop.
Restaurant reports will be checked by a supervisor and posted on the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture's Web site (www.agriculture.state.pa.us) within 24 hours, said Doug Range, director of environmental health for the county Health Department.
"This system will allow us to more closely monitor what facilities are doing," Range said. "Information will be available much more rapidly, both to us and the public."
A licensing agreement with Garrison would have cost the county at least $12,000 a year, Glass said.
"Our IS staff is already paid, so this will just be part of their responsibilities," Glass said.

TEXAS: Dec 12 Leger's restaurant report card
12.dec.08
KFDM News
Bill Leger
http://www.kfdm.com/articles/week_29168___article.html/kellum_hardin.html
This week's restaurant inspection scores come to us from the Hardin County Health Department.
Inspector Marian Kellum checks out restaurants all across Hardin County to make sure the owners are following food safety rules.
This week Kellum found very few problems.
#1. Rafael"s Mexican Restaurant 351 South Main Lumberton/Grade=90
We begin with Rafael's Mexican Restaurant in Lumberton. Inspector Kellum found just a couple of problems, the equipment holding plates in the kitchen was dirty and needed to be cleaned and the kitchen sink needed to be cleaned and sanitized. Rafael's still makes a good score with a 90.
#2. Casa Ole 915 Hwy 96 Silsbee/Grade=90
Next Inspector Kellum checked out Casa Ole on Highway 96 in Silsbee. The microwave was dirty .. and the ice machine needed to be cleaned. Despite that Casa Ole in Silsbee also did well with a 90.
#3. Now to Chef Chen 900 Hwy 96 in Silsbee/Grade=93
and finally the inspector checked out Chef Chen on Highway 96 in Silsbee. The restaurant was in need of a thermometer to make sure the cooler was holding food at safe temperatures. Chef Chen scores a nice 93.
The Silsbee Country Club scored an 87. The inspector said the microwave was dirty.
The Valero Diamond Shamrock on South Main in Lumberton earned a 93.
BLUE RIBBON AWARDS FOR PERFECT SCORES FROM THE HARDIN COUNTY HEALTH DEPT.:
J/Rods Processing on Ashcroft Lane in Silsbee made a 100.
And the Pine Arbor Nursing Home on FM 418 West also had a perfect score.

OHIO: Health department closes Galion restaurant
10.dec.08
Telegraph-Forum
Terricha Bradley
http://www.bucyrustelegraphforum.com/article/20081209/NEWS01/81209012
GALION -- The Galion Health Department has closed a restaurant because of repeated failed inspections and “recurrent critical violations” since 2005, according to a summary of health inspections.
The department closed M-R Family Restaurant, 741 Portland Way South, on Monday after an administrative hearing deemed it unsafe for patrons. The department also permanently revoked the food operating license of owner Nazif Qorri, a resident of Mansfield.
The last administrative hearing took place Feb. 12 for ongoing and recurrent violations, according to the summary. On April 29, the department served Qorri an emergency three-day license suspension and another emergency suspension Nov. 20 for recurrent violations.
“This has been building for quite some time,” said Stephanie Zmuda, director of environmental health for Galion. “(This is) a history and a pattern for critical violations. They were good about trying to correct things for the short term.”
When reached by a reporter, Qorri declined to comment Tuesday.
Qorri’s restaurant had multiple violations, including dish machine and cooler malfunctions and improper handling of food, according to the summary. She conducts all routine inspections and handles customer complaints for food businesses in Galion. She said there are no other restaurants in the same enforcement process at this time.

GEORGIA: Restaurant scores 12/8
10.dec.08
CovNews
http://newmedia.covnews.com/news/article/4886/
*GG’s Pizza and Wings: 9148 U.S. Highway 278, Nov. 17. 100.
*China Star: 13015 Brown Bridge Road, Nov. 3. 100.
*Mansfield Elementary School: 45 East 3rd Ave., Mansfield, Oct. 30. 100.
*American Deli: 3154 U.S. Highway 278. Oct. 24. 100. OK to issue permit after copy of pest control report and fees are received.
*Ficquett Elementary School: 2207 Williams St., Oct. 27. 98. Replace missing cove molding in utensil storage area.
*Sweet Bea’s: 1820 Suite B, Ga. Highway 11, Nov. 9. 97. OK to issue permit.
*Palmer Stone Elementary School: 1110 Emory St., Oxford; Nov. 7. 97. Gaskets in walk-in cooler dirty, ceiling cooler has build up as does light fixture (light has water inside cover), area at back dock and around dumpsters has trash accumulation, hole in wall by electrical switch and by electrical cord in chemical room, damp mop in mop sink.
*Tru Coffee: 1123 Monticello St., Nov. 10. 95. Sanitizer in three compartment sink too strong, light blown over three-compartment sink.
*Indian Creek Middle School: 11051 Bypass Road, Oct. 24. 95. Chemical bottles not labeled, pans stored wet at dishwasher room.
*Heard-Mixon Elementary School: 14110 Ga. Highway 36, Nov. 18. 94. Sanitizer weak in bucket, walk-ins have condensation build up, hole around piping at heart/air plumbing.
*Newton High School: 140 Ram Drive, Nov. 14. 94. Hand sink without sign for washing hands in small serving line, utensils/pans stored wet, paint peeling inside vent hood, push handle on inside of walk-in not working properly, gasket on reach-in cooler dirty; fan covers in walk-in dirty, no air gap back flow on three-compartment sink; hose end down in mop sink; light out at vent hood; grates broken at cook line drain, paint peeling off wall behind service line, light switch at serving line broken.
*Porterdale Elementary School: 45 Ram Dr., Nov. 6. 93. Slicer dirty on underside, chopper dirty, scoop with handle in sugar product, mesh drain under three-compartment sink not open enough to let water through without backing water up onto floor.
*Eastside High School: 10245 Covington Bypass, Oct. 28. 93. Sanitizer buckets had weak levels of sanitizer (corrected).
*McDonald’s: 4147 Salem Road, Nov. 7. 92. No cover on ice container, plastic spoons stored with handle down in cup, hamburger freezer cracked, dirty above ketchup and mustard dispenser, hot hold unit is dusty, hose down in mop sink, gap at back door bottom, light out at fry hot hold.
*Starbucks: 5341 Ga. Highway 20, Oct. 30. 92. Milk container open with no date marking, scoop with handle lying down in sugar container, individual coffee stirrers not wrapped, no test strips for sanitizer, spray wand at sink hanging below flood plain of sink (corrected).
*Livingston Elementary School: 3657 Ga. Highway 81, Oct. 31. 92. Can opener dirty, employee wearing jewelry (can only wear plain band ring in food prep area), corn meal bin broker (need to replace or fix), inside of microwave at top dirty, gasket around walk-in cooler dirty.
*World of Wings: 5340 GA. Highway 20, Nov. 13. 87. Employee drink in food prep area, sanitizer too strong, sanitizer bucket stored beside floor, wet wiping clothes stored in food prep area, employee washing gloves, vent hood has build up, gaskets on walk-in dirty.
*Alcovy High School: 14567 GA. Highway 36, Nov. 10. 87. Employee drink stored by utensils, chopper dirty when taken apart, improperly cooling grits, utensils stored wet, gasket on walk-in cooler door is taped.
*Challenge Charter Academy: 8134 Geiger St., Oct. 23. 87. Eggs stored over ham in reach-in cooler (corrected), chemicals stored next to food (corrected), sanitizer buckets had weak solution.
*Cousins Middle School: 8187 Carlton Trail, Nov. 12. 85. Employee drinks out next to food prep, sanitizer bucket has weak solution, wet wiping cloths on counters, utensils stored wet, ice maker has rust on inside and gasket is old, dirty gasket on reach-in cooler door, faucets leaking at three-compartment sink, need to clean up behind kitchen where school desks stacked up.
*Oak Hill Elementary School: 6243 Ga. Highway 212, Oct. 29. 85. Hot water had hand washing sink is 97 degrees F (must be 100 degrees F or higher, dishwasher water is not reaching temperature of 180 degrees F, sanitizer solution is weak, container not labeled in storage area, thermometer on dishwasher not working properly, ice build up on walk-in freezer floor and ceiling, walk-in cooler door gasket dirty.
*Fairview Elementary School: 3325 Fairview Road, Nov. 4. 85. Utensils and pans found dirty after they were cleaned, sanitizer weak in buckets, sanitizer buckets found on floor, wet wiping cloths out on counter, utensils stored wet, lemonade dispenser nozzle leaking, gasket loose on ice machine lid, plastic covers over lights in vent hood area peeling, fan covers in walk-in cooler rusting, gasket around walk-in cooler door dirty, lead in janitor closet floor.
*Happy J’s: 8105 Washington St., Nov. 3. 84. Employee drink in food prep area, cheese, tomatoes and slaw out of temperature, vent hood has build up, no back flow prevention at drain lines on plumbing.
*Mi Tierra: 5340 Ga. Highway 20, Nov. 13. 84. Vegetable sink dirty, milk opened and not date marked, spices not labeled, scoop handle stored in food product, vent hood dirty, no air gap/back flow prevention at drainpipes at sinks, faucet loose at vegetable prep sink.
*East Newton Elementary School: 2286 Dixie Road, Oct. 22. 81. Employee drink in food prep area, macaroni left in food prep sink, sanitizer bucket has solution that was too strong, milk containers sitting on floor in walk-in cooler, wet wiping cloth on counter, gasket around walk-in cooler door dirty, metal seal loose on top right corner of walk-in cooler door casing, threshold loose on walk-in cooler door, ice build up in walk-in freezer, air return dirty at heat/air unit, pipe behind ice maker leading at cut off valve, tile on corner of wall cracked or broken, dirty floors behind ice maker, light shield in walk-in cooler missing.
*McDonald’s: 10701 Covington Bypass, Nov. 4. 81. Tea nozzle dirty, no hand washing sign at hand sink and three-compartment sink, utensils stored wet, dirty under coffee maker at drive through, fan covers dirty at walk-in cooler, light out at hot holding unit for fries, plumbing leak under sink next to hand sink, hose end down in mop sink, no hand towel’s in men’s and women’s bathroom.
*Krystal: 3230 U.S. Highway 278, Nov. 7. 80. Chemical sanitizer too strong, sanitizer stored beside food prep, no time documentation on cheese, food stored on floor, wet wiping cloths stored in food prep area, single service items stored too close to floor, employee went to food prep then handled trash then back to food prep without changing gloves, gasket on ice machine missing, fan unit on outside walk-in not turning, no sanitizer test strips, sides of fryers and underneath dirty, cove molding coming loose from wall, air vents and ceiling dirty in cooking area, mop sink very dirty, faucet leaking and loose.
*Cosmo Joe’s: 10055 Bypass Road, Nov. 17. 79. Cheese out of temperature at prep line, sanitizer solution weak, no thermometer, utensils stored wet, no test strips, bread container dirty on outside, outside of fryer dirty, no back flow or air gap on drain lines of sinks.
*McDonald’s: 2080 A Crowell Road, Nov. 12. 76. Employees did not wash hands when changing gloves or changing work stations, employee did not properly wash, rinse and sanitize tongs, flour not properly labeled, employees with rings and bracelet, sanitizer bucket stored on floor and wet wiping cloths stored in food prep area, no hand wash sing at hand sink, utensils stored wet, walk-in cooler air curtain torn, lids on tea containers in walk-in cracked, threshold in walk-in freezer loose, paper towel holder broken at hand sink, condiment bin dirty, fan covers in walk-in refrigerator dirty, splash up above prep station dirty, French fry warmer splash up dirty, fish filet steamer leaking water, spray wand below flood plain at three-compartment sink, hose in mop sink below flood plain.
*Campus Café: 239 Cedar Lane, Nov. 13. 76. Coke nozzles and slicer dirty, foods held out of temperature, no digital thermometer, sugar stored open in bag, wet wiping cloths stored in food prep areas, cup used as scoop in sugar, utensils stored wet, coffee stirrers not individually dispensed, vents on Coke machine and drain tray on Coke machine dirty, shelf under microwave dirty, gasket on reach-in cooler dirty, hole in wall in dry storage area.
*Pool Room Café: 5152 Washington St., Oct. 27. 75. Raw hamburger meat stored above hot dogs, cheese and sliced tomatoes sitting out with no time or temperature control, employee has painted fingernails, no food inspection report posted, utensils stored wet, no back flow device.
*Quality Inn: 10225 Ga. Highway 142, Nov. 12. 73. Cheese cubes out of temperature, no label or date on batter container, milk jug or cheese cube bag, pest control products next to cleaning chemicals, no digital thermometer, apples in container sitting out not individually wrapped, no hand wash sign in man’s/women’s bathroom, single use coffe stirrers not wrapped, no test strips for sanitizer, tables wiped down with sanitizer and hand cloth, gap around refrigerator room exterior door.
*Blimpe Subs & Salads: 387 A, Ga. Highway 11, Nov. 13. 72. Employee did not wash hands between glove changes, no soap at hand sink, no digital thermometer, medicines stored in food prep/storage area, personal items stored in food storage, wet wiping cloths stored in food prep area, no hand wash sign in restroom, no sanitizer test strips, Coke machine dirty, no air gap, mop sitting in mop water dirty.
*Pippins: 10055 Covington By Pass, Nov. 17. 58. No light cover/shield in walk-in freezer, floors dirty at entrance of walk-in, missing electrical plate cover, trash can in restroom does not have cover, no back flow on three-compartment and vegetable sink, gasket and fan cover in walk-in cooler dirty, handle on outside of walk-in dirty, gaskets on reach-in cooler dirty, ice build up on freezer floor, handles on forks, knives and spoons stored improperly, handle of scoop stored in sugar, wiping cloths stored in food prep area, employee did not wash hands between glove changes, employee drink in food prep area, Coke machine nozzles very dirty, French fries out of temperature, stew thawing in sink in standing water, pickle container on floor, cooking oil stored on floor, food boxes on floor in walk-in freezer.
*Royal: 4188 U.S. Highway 278, Oct. 23. 50. Employees did not wash hands after prepping raw meats, raw beef stored over ready-to-eat; shrimp stored over ready-to-eat, cooked container of chicken sitting on raw chicken, tea spouts and Coke nozzles dirty, can opener dirty, did not wash, rinse and sanitize cutting boards, cold foods out of temperature at cold buffet, chemicals not labeled, food storage container with spices not labeled, foods (chicken) cooled at room temperature, food stored on floor, eggs (raw) stored over cooked chicken, food stored in metal cans (must use approved containers), wet wiping clothes on counter, no hand washing sign in men’s bathroom, using metal can as scoop in rice, stored cups wet, dirty salt container, must have protective covers over lights, MSG container is dirty and rusting, ice maker in back dirty and has old gasket, walk-in cooler fan faces are dirty, plumbing drains have no back flow devices, employee bathroom dirty, cooking area near grill dirty, floor in walk-in cooler dirty.
*Mamie’s Inc., 7121 U.S. Highway 278, Nov. 26. 100. Replace valance on light (kitchen), make cover for air conditioning vent at cook line, put steel at bottom of walk-in unites, air gap at three-compartment sink (check back in two weeks to confirm items are fixed).
*Nagoya: 1065 Access Road, Nov. 26. 100. Replace nozzle at bar before next inspection.
*Waffle House: 10106 Alcovy Road, Nov. 20. 100.
*Pippins: 10055 Covington Bypass, Nov. 18. 100. Air gaps/back flow prevention will be installed within two weeks.
*Middle Ridge Elementary School: 11649 Covington Bypass, Dec. 1. 99. Single service trays stored on floor by serving line, light fixture in cooler near fans has some dust accumulation.
*Bert Adams Dining Hall: 218 Boy Scout Road, Nov. 18. 96. No hand wash sign at hand sink, facet leak at three-compartment sink, grout in floors missing.
*Quality Inn: 10225 Ga. Highway 142, Nov. 24. 96. No digital thermometer, no sanitizer test strips.
*Burger King: 53 Ga. Highway 81, Porterdale, Nov. 21. 94. Some utensils stored greasy with clean utensils, utensils stored wet, no towel dispenser in restrooms.
*Blimpie Subs and Salads: 387 A Ga. Highway 11, Social Circle, Nov. 26. 94. No label on sugar container, employee has too many rings.
*Rocky Plains Elementary School: 5300 Ga. Highway 162, Nov. 20. 90. Employee drink stored near utensils, sanitizer too strong, fan not working in walk-in freezer, mops not stored properly.
*McDonald’s: 2080 Crowell Road, Nov. 20. 83. Employee did not wash hands before putting gloves on, tea nozzles dirty, utensils stored wet, faucet leaking at three-compartment and mop sink, new air conditioner on order.
*Oxford College, Emory University, Nov. 21. 82. Dishwasher changed gloves between dirty and clean dishes and did not wash hands between glove changes, apples not served individually; sugar left open, single service items (napkins) stored on floor in dry storage, foot on bottom of reach-in freezer, sanitizer on floor Ox, wet wiping cloths stored in food prep area, no light cover in walk-in cooler, light out in walk-in cooler, paint peeling outside of middle area in kitchen, hole in wall at base of wall near door in Ox area, no air gap/back flow on draw lines at dishwasher and other sinks, dirty under hot hold unit, water coming out of side of dishwasher at joint, handle facing down of forks and knives in Ox area, coffee stirrers not individually wrapped, utensils in kitchen stored wet.
*Checkers: 3182 U.S. Highway 278, Nov. 24. 80. Sanitizer weak at three-compartment sink, cheese and tomatoes out of temperature, employee wearing bracelets, wet wiping cloths stored in food prep area, utensils stored wet above three-compartment sink, sink faucet leaks, freezer not working.
*Bojangles: 5156 U.S. Highway 278, Nov. 24. 77. No hand soap at back hand sink, fries and tater rounds out of temperature, creamer stored beneath plumbing fixture, no hand wash sign in men’s restroom, utensils stored wet, single service items stored beneath plumbing fixture, sprayer want below floodplain of sink, hand sink in closet broken.
*Wing Nook: 3665A Salem Road, Nov. 20. 77. Fish stored beside chicken in walk-in, chicken left opened in walk-in, oil stored on floor by fryers, chicken stored on floor in walk-in, scoop in rice, door on walk-in dirty, air gap/back flow not installed at plumbing drain line, handle on bathroom door loose, mop stored on floor.

UK: Agency announces savings from better regulation
10.dec.08
FSA
http://www.food.gov.uk/news/newsarchive/2008/dec/simplification
Since 2005 annual savings of £379 million have been delivered to businesses, the public sector and third sector by the Food Standards Agency. Details are in the Agency’s 2008/09 Simplification Report and Plan, published today. The savings include £44 million achieved through reductions in administrative burdens.
The report shows further progress towards the FSA's aim of minimising unnecessary bureaucracy and costs while maintaining and improving public health protection and consumer interests in relation to food and drink. This is the Agency's third report on its rolling simplification programme, and the case studies from stakeholders demonstrate how much real impact the initiatives are having.
The reduction of administrative burdens has been a major focus of the Government's better regulation programme. The Agency has a challenging target to reduce administrative burdens by £136 million by May 2010. More proportionate traceability guidance and the Safer Food Better Business initiative have contributed significantly to savings made so far and will continue to deliver savings over the next two years.
The report also outlines many non-financial benefits passed on to businesses and consumers through improved regulations, with much being done by the Agency to help smaller businesses in particular. The introduction of a Food Safety Management Diary for meat producers has received positive feedback from the industry and flexibilities negotiated by the Agency in the European Union food hygiene legislation, by introducing exemptions for small slaughterhouses, will result in estimated annual savings of up to £200,000. These flexibilities come into force in early 2009.
Other stakeholders also benefit. The plan includes details of the Agency’s work on reducing the burden for the wider public sector and third sector. For example, through the continued development of the GRAIL (Guidance and Regulatory Advice on Import Legislation) database on import legislation for port health authorities and local authorities. Also described are the Agency’s efforts during the European Commission’s review of EU food labelling, to keep hold of exemptions for the third sector.
In the plan, stakeholders are encouraged to submit better evidence where possible to help the Agency deliver its ambitious simplification programme and take forward simplification in Europe. With more than 90% of the UK's food law originating from Brussels, this is essential in order for the Agency to produce meaningful impact assessments to influence the European Commission.
Tim Smith, Chief Executive of the Food Standards Agency, said: 'We’ve made good progress so far in reducing admin burdens by £44 million. We know from experience that when we simplify the rules, it is easier for businesses to comply and consumer protection increases as a result.
'However, with nearly all food legislation originating in Brussels, reducing these burdens can be a lengthy process. While we are grateful for the contributions and interest received from stakeholders on this issue, more effective engagement with all stakeholders is vital if we are to deliver our ambitious simplification programme.'

CALIFORNIA: Three KFC employees in hot water for dip in restaurant's sink
09.dec.08
Redding Record Searchlight
Dylan Darling and Associated Press
http://www.redding.com/news/2008/dec/09/three-kfc-employees-hot-water-dip-restaurants-sink/
Barfblog Post
ANDERSON -- A trio of Anderson girls are in hot water with their fast-food employer for dipping themselves into the sink used to clean dishes.
One of the girls bathing in the sink at the Anderson Kentucky Fried Chicken posted the photos on the Internet and after management learned of them, all three were suspended today, said Cheri, assistant manager at the restaurant. She declined to give her last name.
“The girls are being reprimanded for it,” Cheri said.
She said she learned of the photos, which had been posted publicly on the girl’s MySpace.com social Web site, during the dinner rush today.
Cheri did not give the names of the girls.
The photos, which appeared to have been posted late last month, showed the girls bathing in the deep commercial sink and posing in their underwear and swimwear..
She said no manager was on duty when the photos were likely taken, when the three girls closed the restaurant themselves. In her more than a year at the store, Cheri said she hadn’t had any incidents similar to this.
The photos had been filed under a gallery called “KFC moments.” Captions for the photos included “haha KFC showers!” and “haha we turned on the jets.”
On her MySpace page, the girl lists herself as a 17-year-old worker at the Anderson KFC.
“I’m a KFC worker, they are my best friends and my family,” she said on her site.
Although the pictures were available to the public earlier today, all of the photos on the girl’s site were restricted to private viewers tonight.
In August a 25-year-old Burger King worker in Xenia, Ohio, was fired after a four-minute video of him taking a birthday bath in the restaurant’s sink appeared on MySpace.com and YouTube.com.
The spiky-haired Timothy Tackett became a minor celebrity earning national news attention for the video, in which he appeared to be naked in the sink.

CALIFORNIA: Supervisors give red light to color-coded eatery inspections
09.dec.08
The Orange County Register
Jennifer Muir
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/restaurant-health-inspection-2251703-county-color
SANTA ANA -- The Orange County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday backed away from a health department recommendation that would have required restaurants to display color-coded placards indicating how they scored on their latest health inspection.
Saying they were concerned that red, green and yellow color codes could hurt restaurant owners, the supervisors instead asked staff to look into how they could make minor changes to the county's existing restaurant inspection placards. They'll take up the issue again next week.
Supervisor Chris Norby said there isn't a public safety need for a new rating system because statistically, Orange County has the same rate of hospitalization for food borne illness – approximately three cases for every 100,000 people – as Los Angeles county.
"If it ain't broke, don't fix it," Norby said, echoing a comment made earlier by California Restaurant Association lobbyist Andrew Casana.
The discussion comes less than a year after an Orange County Register investigation found more than 20,000 major food safety violations in 2007 – ranging from lack of hot water to vermin infestations -- in some of Orange County's 13,173 restaurants, supermarkets, convenience stores and other food venues.
Many restaurants with large numbers of violations operated without the public knowing about the health problems, the Register reported.
The Orange County Grand Jury agreed, saying in a report published in May that the public is "almost universally unaware" of the county's current system for reporting the violations, which includes posted placards that tell customers whether a restaurant passed its latest health inspection, but don't require eateries that were shut down because of health problems to post a notice explaining why.
The Health Care Agency, which oversees restaurant inspections, also makes inspection reports available online (www. www.ocfoodinfo.com).
The color-coded placard system would be less stringent than the Grand Jury's recommendation. OC health inspectors complained that the A-B-C grading system would be costly and could erode trust among restaurant owners and inspectors.
Here's why: A letter-grade program would call for inspectors to assign values for each type of health violation and give each restaurant a grade based on the total score, allowing consumers to weigh the degree of cleanliness at each establishment. But the inspectors said it could create an "adversarial process" for inspectors and business owners who would be more concerned about disputing violations than collaborating to improve health conditions, according to a staff report.
The color-coded placards, they said, would bring less risk of dispute because the inspection criteria would not change. Restaurants would receive a green if they passed; a yellow if the inspector saw major violations that the restaurant was able to correct on the spot but that triggered a mandatory follow-up visit and a red placard if it was shut down.

AUSTRALIA: Band-aid puts Dominos Pizza on NSW shame list
09.dec.08
New Zealand Herald/AAP
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=10547219&ref=rss
SYDNEY -- A pizza topped with a band-aid has landed a southern Sydney takeaway store on the NSW government's name and shame list of food safety infringements.
Dominos Pizza on Carter Road in Menai was fined $1100 ($1355) for accidentally serving the bandaid in the pizza in August.
All up 317 businesses now appear on the name and shame list on the Food Authority website, with 502 fines issued.
Primary Industries Ian Macdonald said the list was designed to stop individuals and companies that cut corners on food safety for consumers.
"The fines have been for a range of breaches including dirty premises, allowing pests into food preparation areas and inappropriate temperature control of foods," Mr Macdonald said in a statement.
The website, has had over 1.4 million visitors since it was launched in July.

NEW JERSEY: Woman sues over illness after eating meals at restaurant in Franklin
08.dec.08
MyCentralJersey.com
Michael Deak
http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20081208/NEWS/812080314/1010/RSS02
FRANKLIN, Somerset -- A township woman has sued Taco Bell and its lettuce supplier after she became infected with E.coli after eating tacos two years ago at the fast-food restaurant on Easton Avenue.
Stephanie Kinley, who is seeking a jury trial in the Civil Division of Superior Court, Somerville, is asking for both compensatory and punitive damages from Yum Brands, the owner of Taco Bell, and the chain's lettuce supplier, Ready Pac products.
According to the lawsuit, Kinley bought and ate tacos with lettuce from the township restaurant on Nov. 1, 3, 7, 11, 20, 21 and 25, 2006.
She then became ill with lower abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. On Nov. 29, 2006, Kinley went to Somerset Medical Center in Somerville.
Kinley then was transferred to Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City the following day. There, according to the suit, she was diagnosed with infectious colitis, most likely caused by the lettuce.
The lawsuit states that the national Center for Disease Control confirmed on Dec. 14, 2006, that there were a total of 78 cases nationwide of people being sickened by the contaminated lettuce.
"Throughout this entire matter, Taco Bell acted openly, responsibly and with the public safety as our primary concern," said Rob Poetsch, a spokesman for Taco Bell. "We're sorry anyone became sick over this incident, and have paid for the medical bills of those who were affected. We've tried to resolve each situation individually, and unfortunately, haven't come to an agreement with this customer."

ARIZONA: Sky Harbor restaurants found with repeat health violations
08.dec.08
KNXV-TV
Josh Bernstein
http://www.abc15.com/content/news/investigators/story/Sky-Harbor-restaurants-found-with-repeat-health/C_sdr6tUmk67bmSg9D3s2w.cspx
In 2008, more than 45 million people have flown in and out of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport – many eating at the dozens of restaurants and bars.
Looking through health inspection reports dating back to 2006, the ABC15 Investigators found Sky Harbor restaurants with major health violations. In some cases, repeatedly failing to follow health code requirements.
Dr. Kelly Reynolds is a microbiologist and public health professor with the University of Arizona in Tucson.
“Cleanliness in a restaurant is very important,” said Reynolds. ““In a high volume fast food situation where you have a lot of people potentially exposed, it's that much more important. We've heard in the news a lot about food born outbreaks and this could be a major source.”
At a Pizza Hut in Terminal 4, a health inspection record points to “rodent droppings found along coved base of walls behind pizza oven”.
Famous Familigia in Terminal 4 received 17 major violations including “deli slicer soiled with food debris” and 12 of 15 employees “without food service worker cards”.
“If an employee doesn't receive that training there could be many potentials for improper behavior that could lead to human disease,” Reynolds said.
And we’re not just talking about food. Maricopa County Environmental Service health inspection reports consistently show black mold in the ice machines and something we found in multiple restaurants’ inspection reports that may be hard to swallow, “filthy soda nozzles”.
In October 2008, the Kokopelli Deli in Terminal 3 was cited after an employee “washed his hands then brushed his teeth with his fingers then went to work with food”. In Terminal 4 at Flo’s Shanghai Cafe, employees were caught “cutting chicken with bare hands”, “portioning peanuts onto chicken bare handed”. Overall, Flo’s Shanghai Kitchen has received 20 major violations and six repeat major violations since 2006, more than any other restaurant at Sky Harbor Airport.
In a statement to ABC15, Flo’s Shanghai Café said:
“Flo’s has 11 years of history now in Phoenix. Our reputation and success have been built on hard work and a sincere desire to deliver the customer with value, quality and supreme service. In addition, we have a close relationship with the health department. Flo’s works directly with them to train, instruct, and help our staff adhere to all Maricopa County Environmental Service Department rules and regulations. If we have ever or will ever violate any of these standards, Flo’s Restaurants has and will take action to correct them.” – Dustin Wallace
“The amount of people that pass through here daily is outrageous,” said a traveler at Sky Harbor Airport. “Yeah, so I think that they should take better care of their facilities.”
HMSHost, the management company representing Pizza Hut, Famous Familigia and Kokopelli Deli, told ABC15:
“We never want to see violations of any kind in any of our establishments, but unfortunately, this can happen and when it does, we take every possible measure to make corrections immediately and prevent it from happening again. As a company operating nationwide in public venues, HMSHost has on-going training with all employees, from those who prepare food all the way to restaurant managers. We also have an ongoing pest control program in place and if there is a problem, we address it immediately. In addition, nationwide we employ an independent health inspection service and as part of the program at Sky Harbor International Airport specifically, we receive “unannounced” inspections throughout the year. This year, the first round of 2008 inspections has taken place and we received high marks. At this time, the final independent inspection for this year is underway and if there are any issues, we will follow up quickly and take action on any findings.”

NEW JERSEY: Restaurant inspection report
08.dec.08
Newark Advocate
http://www.newarkadvocate.com/article/20081208/NEWS01/812080306
* Certified Oil Co., Nov. 25, 466 S. Main St., Granville, standard inspection with violations. 1. Boxed, single serve cups stored directly on floor. 2. Replace torn, damaged door gasket on walk-in cooler main door. 3. Clean fans, fanguards and evaporators to remove dust/debris buildup. 4. Walk-in cooler at 45 degrees at time of inspection.
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* Plaza Pizza, Nov. 25, 1130 Mount Vernon Road, Newark, standard inspection, no violations.
* Glenn's Market, Nov. 25, 6085 Fallsburg Road, Newark, standard inspection, no violations.
* Aspen Fitness Center, Nov. 25, 607 Hebron Road, Heath, standard inspection, no violations.
* Leghorns, Nov. 25, 850 S. 30th St., Heath, complaint inspection with violation. 1. No hot water in the facility.
* Goumas Candy Land, Nov. 26, 19 Claren Drive, Heath, standard inspection with violation. 1. Wall in back storage room needs to be painted. Surface should be smooth and easily cleanable.
* Factory Card Outlet, Nov. 26, 937-945 Hebron Road, Heath, standard inspection with violation. 1. Lids on Dumpster are open.
* Gas America, Nov. 26, 759 Hebron Road, Heath, standard inspection with violations. 1. Sink in the women's and men's restrooms are not sealed to the wall. 2. Ceiling and guards on fans in No. 1 walk-in cooler are dirty. 3. Lights not working by three-bay sink and beer cooler. 4. Floor under fountain syrup has spill.
* Hollywood Theaters, Nov. 26, 771 S. 30th St., Heath, standard inspection with violations. 1. Hand sink in kitchen is not sealed to the wall. 2. Soap dispenser by hand sink is broken.
* Certified Oil Co., Nov. 26, 1956 Lancaster Road, Granville, standard inspection with violation. 1. Clean fans, fanguards and evaporators in large Kolpak walk-in cooler to remove build up of dust and debris.
Compiled from official reports.

CALIFORNIA: County finally posts restaurant inspection results
07.dec.08
Marin Independent Journal
http://www.marinij.com/opinion/ci_11160018
After years of promises, Marin County government has launched online public access to restaurant and food service inspections.
County officials said in 2005 they would post health inspection results online by 2006. But the task was quietly put on the bureaucratic backburner and stayed there until earlier this year when Supervisor Judy Arnold demanded action and called for progress reports that have led to its implementation.
Now, results of inspections are a couple a mouse clicks away at www.co.marin.ca.us/ehs.
The county's system also includes access for diners to report possible violations.
The goal? Public health.
Web-site visitors can find local restaurants by location or name.
They can also learn more about the county inspection process.
What they don't get - but should - are specific details about violations. Readers of the Web listings can find out if there is a "critical" violation, but aren't told exactly what that violation is. They get the code number and the technical citation, but it would be better if it was translated so people who aren't bureaucrats could have a better idea of the problem.
If inspectors found bugs, poor food storage or a dirty kitchen, that's what they should post.
That's what people want to know.
If inspectors determine the violation is "critical," the exact nature of the offenses should not be a mystery to the dining public.
In addition, an up-to-date listing of restaurants that fail to meet inspections' standards would make it much easier for diners.
After all, that's who this effort is for.
At the same time, Marin officials should follow through with plans to honor restaurants that always meet public health standards with an annual "award of excellence." That recognition should be a goal for every restaurant.

AUSTRALIA: Barbecue chefs put diners in danger
08.dec.08
Marissa Calligeros
BrisbaneTimes
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/life-and-style/barbecue-chefs-put-diners-in-danger/2008/12/08/1228584685344.html
Australians might regard themselves as the world's greatest backyard chefs, but the latest research has revealed the average barbecuer could actually be putting themselves and their diners in danger.
Research conducted by the Australian Chicken and Meat Federation (ACMF) showed 60 per cent of people reported witnessing unsafe food hygiene practices at barbeques they had attended.
The findings of the national survey have put a fork through the myth Australians were safety-savvy when it cames to cranking up the barbie, and show Queenslanders are at higher risk of food poisoning due to the steamy climate.
The barbecuer's biggest blunders were undercooking food and re-using plates that had held raw chicken or meat, risking cross-contamination.
One third of people manning the tongs were seen taking chicken off the grill without first checking if it was properly cooked.
``This type of behaviour suggests there is a lack of understanding of why certain food safety practices need to be followed,'' ACMF executive director Andreas Dubs said.
Diners were put at risk of potentially fatal salmonella poisoning if poultry is undercooked, he said.

Customer spies cook carving up deer in a PENNSYLVANIA pizzeria
03.dec.08
Associated Press/Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/cp/Oddities/081203/K120308AU.html
Barfblog Post
ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- A Pennsylvania pizzeria insists venison is not on the menu - despite the impression a customer may have gotten when she saw one of the cooks butchering a deer in the shop's kitchen.
The manager of Stromboli Pizza in Allentown says a customer saw one of the restaurant cooks carving up a deer Tuesday. John Okumus says the venison wasn't intended for the store. He says he shot a doe during a hunt and left the carcass in the store's kitchen for pickup by a friend.
Okumus says a customer complained to the city health department after seeing a cook mistakenly butcher the deer.
The department investigated the incident but did not issue a citation.

UK: West Wickham restaurant fined for skin and nail in salad
03.dec.08
News Shopper
http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/3947555.West_Wickham_restaurant_fined_for_skin_and_nail_in_salad/
Barfblog Post
A restaurant has been fined after serving a salad containing skin and nail from the chef’s finger.
A customer was eating at Pizza Express in West Wickham High Street when she bit into something hard and chewy.
She removed it from her mouth and found something resembling a piece of human skin with part of a nail attached.
DNA testing linked the half-inch piece of skin to the restaurant’s chef, Nicalau Vandley, who had cut his finger while chopping red peppers two days before the salad was served on January 1 this year.
Pizza Express admitted selling food unfit for human consumption and was fined £7,500 at Bromley Magistrates’ Court today (December 3).
How exactly the skin ended up in the salad is not known.
John McDonald, mitigating, said: “One possibility is the skin may have become dislodged when bandaging the cut or on some subsequent occasion.
“It was not serious enough to take time off.
“It was clearly a regrettable incident and unpleasant for the customer.”
Mr McDonald added: “Since the accident the company has co-operated fully with the investigation and carried out a thorough review.
“The company has done its best to put the matter right and ensure this won't happen again.”
Prosecutor Sandra Hines said: “The chef had cut his finger while cutting red peppers and the matter found in the salad had originated from this incident.
“It was concluded that its presence in the food rendered it unfit for human consumption.
“It’s not known how the skin came to be present.
“If the correct procedures had been adhered to, the salad would not have been unfit for human consumption.”
Pizza Express was also ordered to pay costs of £5,108.45.

GEORGIA: Restaurant inspection scores releases
02.dec.08
The Northeast Georgian
http://www.thenortheastgeorgian.com/articles/2008/12/03/news/business/01business.txt
Following are the foodservice inspections for Nov. 20-21 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.
* Chuck's BBQ, Highway 17 North, Clarkesville. Inspection time: 12:10 p.m. Purpose of inspection: routine. Score: 95; current grade: A; last score: 99. Out of compliance with the following: Proper date marking and disposition. Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean. Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used. Comments: Properly label and date all prepared food products in coolers and items that are out of original package with name and discard date (seven days maximum from time prepared/opened). Clean floors thoroughly in stockroom and storage cooler; seal linoleum floor in side room. Clean vent filters regularly to prevent build-up.
* Stew-&-Que, 1065 Willingham Ave., Baldwin. Inspection time: 4:35 p.m. Purpose of inspection: routine. Score: 93; current grade: A; last score: 95. Out of compliance with the following: Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use. Comments: All employee drinks must have lids and straws. Make sure wiping cloths are stored in proper strength sanitizer solution at all times; must use test strips to monitor; keep sanitizer at three-compartment sink between 50-100 ppm (chlorine). Facility very clean!
* Dairy Queen, 154 Highway 441, Baldwin. Inspection time: 3:45 p.m. Purpose of inspection: routine. Score: 96; current grade: A; last score: 95. Out of compliance with the following: Properly labeled; original container, required records; shellstock tags; segregated distressed food. In-use utensils; properly stored. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used. Comments: Properly label all containers of food with name, if out of original container/package (i.e. ice cream mix in jugs); check all dates and rotate stock properly. Keep tongs for hot dogs inside warmer unit or wash, rinse, sanitize between uses. (Do not hang on wall between uses). Store all paper goods six inches off floor in storage unit; keep all single-service trays stored upside-down for protection. Facility very clean. Good work!
* Mickey Pigg's BBQ, 256 Anderson Circle, Alto. Inspection time: 10:30 a.m. Purpose of inspection: routine. Score: 95; current grade: A; last score: 96. Out of compliance with the following: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used: test strips. Comments: Have sanitizer repaired at dishwasher; must use proper manual sanitizing method in meantime; monitor closely; check sanitizer strength daily. Keep proper test strips on hand/available all times for monitoring both dishwasher sanitizer and cleaning cloth solutions (monitor all closely). Facility extremely clean!

OHIO: Restaurant inspection report
01.dec.08
Newark Advocate
http://www.newarkadvocate.com/article/20081201/NEWS01/812010310
# Duke & Duchess Shoppe, Nov. 17, 1175 W. Church St., Newark, Standard inspection with violations. 1. No soap at hand sink in prep room. 2. Foods are not date marked.
# Olde Summit Towne Restaurant, Nov. 18, 14163 Broad St. SW, Pataskala, Foodborne inspection with violations. 1. Both Pepsi sliding door cooler and Friedrich walk-in coolers are at 44 degrees. 2. Shields needed on lights in room with Friedrich walk-in cooler. 3. No soap or paper towels at hand sink. 4. Clean fan, fanguards and evaporator to remove dust. 5. Replace torn, damaged door gasket on Kenmore upright freezer.
# Brenda Sue's Country Fixins, Nov. 19, 5227 National Road, Hebron, Follow-up inspection, no violations.
# Leghorns, Nov. 19, 850 S. 30th St., Heath, 30-day inspection with violation. 1. Condensation problem in the walk-in freezer.
# Leghorns, Nov. 19, 850 S. 30th St., Heath, Complaint, no violations.
# Taco Bell, Nov. 19, 1021 Hebron Road, Heath, Prelicensing, no violations.
# Bombay Garden Greek Eats, Nov. 19, 842 S. 30st St., Heath, Follow-up, no violation.
# Taco Bell, Nov. 19, 1091 N. 21st St., Newark, Standard inspection with violation. 1. Dust has collected on vents.
# Sterling House of Newark, Nov. 19, 331 Goosepond Road, Newark. Standard inspection with violations. 1. No air gap on drain for ice machine.
# Goosepond, Nov. 19, 425 Senior Drive East, Newark, Standard inspection, no violation.
# Helen's Family Restaurant, Nov. 20, 1150 Mt. Vernon Road, Newark. Standard inspection with violations. 1. Light shields are missing in basement. 2. Lights are burnt out in basement.
# Famous Recipe Fried Chicken, Nov. 20, 1636 N. 21st St., Newark, Standard inspection with violation. 1. Lights burnt out in storage room.
# Northridge Organic Farm, Nov. 21, 4211 Van Fossen Road, Johnstown. Standard inspection, no violation.
# The Winery at Otter Creek, Nov. 21, 5291 Beenington Chapel Road, Johnstown. Standard inspection, no violation.
# Sonic America's Drive-in, Nov. 21, 695 S. 30th St., Heath, Standard inspection with violations. 1. Door gasket on Wasserstrom cooler is torn. 2. Shield off light in walk-in freezer. 3. Bulk food containers for onion ring breader are not labeled. 4. No date marking of foods in walk-in cooler.
# Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken, Nov. 21, 771 S. 30th St., Heath, Standard inspection with violations. 1. Cardboard and newspaper on shelves in kitchen. 2. Quat test strips for tablets in three bay sink are wet. 3. Door seals/gaskets on walk-in cooler and Norge reach-in freezer are dirty. 4. Guards on fans in walk-in cooler are dirty. 5. There is no air gap for ice machine drain line at floor drain. 6. Vent hood and vent filters have grease collected. 7. Sides of grill and fryers are dirty. 8. Pork thawing at room temperature.
# Osaka Japan Grille, Nov. 21, 771 S. 30th St., Heath, Standard inspection with violations. 1. Chicken thawing at room temperature. 2. Vegetable sink in kitchen needs sealed to the wall. 3. Exterior of bulk food containers have buildup. 4. Drain line for ice machine at floor has no air gap. 5. No paper towels by hand sink in kitchen.
# Hickory Farms, Nov. 21, 771 S. 30th St., Heath, Standard inspection with violation. 1. No thermometer in cheese cooler.
# Croton United Methodist Church UMW, Nov. 22, 14380 Downing Road, Croton, Standard inspection, no violations.
# Tim Hortons, Nov. 24, 875 Hebron Road, Heath, Standard inspection with violations. 1. No date marking of food in walk-in cooler. 2. No test strips for sanitizer in three bay sink. 3. Food prep sink in kitchen not sealed to the wall. 4. Release handle inside walk-in freezer door is in disrepair. 5. Door seals on two Beverage Air refrigerators have food particles and mildew/mold. 6. Vent hood above oven has dirt/dust. 7. No handwashing posters in women and men's restrooms. 8. Several lights are not working in the women and men's restroom. 9. Floor in the small walk-in freezer has food particles.
# Ponderosa Steakhouse, Nov. 24, 828 Hebron Road, Heath, Follow-up inspection with violation. 1. Door seal/gasket on McCall cooler is torn (on order).
# Long John Silver's, Nov. 24, 863 Hebron Road, Heath, Standard inspection with violations. 1. No date marking on foods in walk-in cooler. 2. Door seals on Traulsen freezer are torn. 3. Shelves behind front counter are rough. 4. Floor under shelves in walk-in freezer has food particles. 5. Toilet paper dispenser in men's restroom is broken.
# Puerto Vallarta, Nov. 24, 869 Hebron Road, Heath, Standard inspection with violations. 1. Chicken and French fries uncovered in the chest freezer. 2. Ice scoop lying in ice machine. 3. Food in walk-in coolers in basement is not date marked. 4. Cover on ice machine is missing. 5. Sinks in both public restrooms are not sealed to walls. 6. Commode in employees' restroom will not flush. 7. Ceiling in the men's restroom is in disrepair. 8. Floor in walk-in cooler in basement is rough.
# VIP Bar & Grill, Nov. 24, 510 E. Broad St., Pataskala, Follow-up inspection, no violations.
# Summit Station United Methodist Church, Nov. 24, 6626 Summit Road, Summit Station, Standard inspection, no violation.
# Duchess Shoppe, Nov. 24, 110 W. Broad St., Pataskala, Standard inspection with violations. 1. Replace torn, damaged door gasket on Summit cooler.
# United Dairy Farmers, Nov. 24, 95 W. Broad St., Pataskala, Standard inspection with violations. 1. Boxed single serve items stored directly on floor. 2. Remove cardboard from floor under dairy display section of cooler. 3. Clean counter behind soda dispensers and ice machine to remove dust and debris. 4. Clean fan guards and diverters in walk-in cooler to remove dust. 5. Clean doors to both walk-in coolers to remove build up around handles and on doors. 6. Clean cabinets under coffee area to remove spilled product.
# Smoothie Brews, Nov. 24, 7256 Hazelton-Etna Road, Pataskala, Standard inspection, no violations.
# Pete's Place, Nov. 24, 14211 Broad St., Pataskala. Follow-up inspection with violations. 1. Installation of hand sink being worked on. 2. In process of securing quotes on floor repairs.
Compiled from official reports.