101 Bagel Cafe in Duluth receives a 72% on their recent health inspection

101 Bagel Cafe, located at 3455 Duluth Highway in Duluth, received a score of 72 points out of a possible 100 points during their 02/06/2023 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.

The violations noted by the inspector were:

Violation #1
2-2A: .03(2)(m)Facility was unable to provide in a verifiable manner that employees are aware of their responsibility to report foodborne illnesses. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Food employees and conditional employees shall be informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. (Pf)
Corrective Actions: //Employee health agreements were signed.//

Violation #2
2-2D: .07(3)(a)Observed two handwash sinks without any soap. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Each handwashing sink shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. (Pf)
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Violation #3
2-2D: .07(3)(b)Observed two handwash sinks without disposable paper towels. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION. Each handwashing sink shall be provided with individual, disposable towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel, or a hand drying device. (Pf)
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Violation #4
5-2: .04(7)(e)Egg on avocado toast is offered undercooked and is not marked with an asterisk on the display menu and paper menu. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION If an animal food is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in a ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food, the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective means. The disclosure and reminder statements shall be worded in legible type in all capital letters and no smaller than size #8 font, or if displayed on a menu board shall be printed no smaller than the smallest letter in used for a menu item. (Pf)
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Violation #5
6-1A: .04(6)(f)Observed lettuce, sliced turkey, raw salmon, Taylor ham, and cream cheeses, stored in a prep top cooler, holding temperatures above 41F. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. (P)
Corrective Actions: //Food items were discarded.//

Violation #6
6-1D: .04(6)(i)Observed bagels in time control (Jalapeno cheddar, Asiago, Egg, and Egg everything) not holding a timestamp of start or discard time. When using Time Control (TPHC) for a maximum of 4 hours: 1) hot foods shall start at 135°F (57°C) or above and cold foods shall start at 41°F (5°C) or below; (P) 2) the food items shall be labeled with a start and discard time, not to exceed 4 hours; (Pf) 3) foods not consumed before the discard time shall be discarded; (P) 4) when combining ingredients, the start/discard time for the foods shall reflect the start/discard time of the earliest ingredient placed on time control; {P) 5) food in unmarked containers or packages, or marked to exceed a 4-hour limit shall be discarded; (P) 6) written procedures TPHC shall be created in advance and made available upon the Health Authorities request. (Pf)
Corrective Actions: //Bagels were labeled with their corresponding timestamp.//

Violation #7
10D: .04(8)(b)Observed three containers of milk stored in the walk-in cooler with an expiration date of 1/29. Prepackaged sandwiches, eggs, infant formula, shucked oysters, milk, and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. (P)
Corrective Actions: //Containers were discarded.//

Violation #8
12B: .03(5)(i)Observed two employees handling/prepping food items without any hair restraints. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch (1/2″). (C)
Corrective Actions: //Employees put on hats.//

Violation #9
12B: .03(5)(g)Observed an employee prepping food with multiple bracelets on his wrists. Food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food (except for a plain ring such as a wedding band). (C)
Corrective Actions: //Employee removed bracelets.//

Additional Comments
Note: All cold-holding items were in compliance unless otherwise noted.
Note: The facility uses flavored syrups for drinks as additives.
Note: Ensure to update the parasite destruction letter (Salmon).
Note: A follow-up inspection will occur within 10 days. Ensure all violations are corrected by this time or the permit may be suspended.

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