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The Alchemist Kitchen & Bar, located at 361 Hwy 74 N in Peachtree City, received a score of 56 points out of a possible 100 points during their 10/25/2024 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The violations noted by the inspector were:
Violation #1:
1-2A – pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(l)(n)(o) – responsibility of pic (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed several foodbrone illness and public health intervention violations including cold holding, food packaging integrity not protecting food, hand sink operation, certified food safety manager, and chemicals; observed a lack of active managerial control over the facility. CA: There shall be active managerial control over the facility and the facility shall ensure that all of the responsibilities of the PIC are met and that foodborne illness and public health intervention violations are properly controlled.
Violation #2:
1-2B – certified food protection manager
511-6-1.03(3)(a) – food safety manager certification (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed that the facility does not have a certified food safety manager; last one expired in February and it was marked on the last inspection that the facility was to obtain one within 60 days. CA: Facility shall have a certified food safety manager.
Violation #3:
2-2B – proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
511-6-1.03(5)(j)1&2 – eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed employee drinks in non-single-use and single-use cups with and without lids stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Drinks moved. CA: Employee drinks shall be stored in a single-use cup with a lid and a straw and shall handled to prevent contamination.
Violation #4:
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
511-6-1.06(2)(o) – using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed that their were cans/dirty dishes in the hand sink and then items were placed in front of the hand sink. COS. All items moved. CA: Hand sinks shall be kept clear and accessible.
Violation #5:
3-1C – food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
511-6-1.04(3)(e) – package integrity (pf)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed many dented cans. COS. Discarded. CA: Food packaging shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the food.
Violation #6:
6-1A – proper cold holding temperatures
511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed that cold TCS food was stored above 41 F (bacon, chicken, beef, bolognese, sardines, oil in garlic). COS. Items discarded. CA: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be stored at 41 F or below.
Violation #7:
8-2B – toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
511-6-1.07(6)(e) – conditions of use (p, pf, c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed residential pesticides in the kitchen. COS. Removed. CA: Chemicals shall be used according to their condition of use, including only using residential pesticides in residential settings; only commercial pesticides intended for use in food service establishments may be used in the facility.
Violation #8:
11C – approved thawing methods used
511-6-1.04(6)(c) – thawing (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed thawed fish stored in vacuum sealed containers while stored in refrigeration. COS. Removed from packaging. CA: Fish stored in modified atmospheric packaging shall be removed from the packaging prior to or immediately upon completion of thawing.
Violation #9:
12C – wiping cloths: properly used and stored
511-6-1.04(4)(m) – wiping cloths, use limitation (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on the counter. COS. Placed into a sanitizer container. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution that is at the appropriate concentration.
Violation #10:
13A – posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
511-6-1.02(1)(d) – displaying of the inspection report (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed that the facility posted their prior inspection report of a 74 inspection of the most recent one which was a 73. CA: The most recent inspection report shall be posted within 15 feet of the front door, 5-7 feet from the floor, readable at a distance of 1 foot away, and in a conspicuous place.
Violation #11:
14B – utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 – equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6″ off floor in clean, dry location (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed plates and utensils stored upright without overhead protection. CA: Plates and utensils shall be stored protected.
Violation #12:
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) – good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed accumulation of debris and standing water on floors. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris.
Additional remarks:
Due to the facility receiving an unsatisfactory score, the facility receive a reinspection within the next 10 business days. Due to the score, the department requests that a risk control plan meeting be held to discuss long term compliance plans.
This was a joint inspection with Kaitlynn Gillette.
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