Cornerstone Cafe, located at 76 North Main Street in Ellijay, received a score of 44 points out of a possible 100 points during their 01/13/2023 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
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed 6 violations of risk factors for foodborne illness. PIC must demonstrate knowledge of best practices for foodborne illness prevention, and have active managerial control over the facility.
Violation #2
2-2B – proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed bottled beverage on counter. Beverages consumed during operation must be stored in a disposable cup with lid and straw and handled in a manner that prevents contamination. COS-Manager discarded.
Violation #3
3-1C – food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed mold on squash and tomatoes stored in outdoor WI cooler. COS- voluntarily discarded.
Violation #4
4-1A – food separated and protected
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of butter/sliced cheese. Raw foods must be separated from RTE foods to prevent cross contamination. COS- manager removed.
Violation #5
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed heavy buildup on interior ice machine. Clean with frequency that is adequate to prevent accumulations.
Violation #6
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed warewashing machine not dispensing sanitizer. Chlorine must be dispensed at 50-100ppm. Call maintenance to repair warewashing machine.
Violation #7
5-1B – proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed tomato basil soup reheating on steam table for 1.5 hours held at 114F. Reheated foods must reach 165F within 2 hours. COS- manager moved soup to microwave, reheated to 165.
Violation #8
6-1A – proper cold holding temperatures
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed all foods held in prep top cooler 43F and above (46F-52F). Cold held TCS foods must remain 41F or below to inhibit bacterial growth. COS- manager removed foods from unit. Unit will be repaired, food voluntarily discarded.
Violation #9
6-2 – proper date marking and disposition
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed house made Rueben sauce and cream cheese removed from original packaging with no date mark. Observed other products dated in an inconsistent manner. TCS items must be marked in a uniform manner. COS-date mark provided.
Violation #10
15A – food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed outdoor WI cooler with door that would not close completely. Gasket of door was in disrepair. Have unit serviced, and maintain all food service equipment in proper adjustment and good repair.
Violation #11
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed rodent in trap under 3 compartment sink, and rodent in trap under preptop cooler. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. COS- traps discarded.
Remarks
MANAGER VOLUNTARILY CLOSED FACILITY PRIOR TO COMPLETION OF THE INSPECTION. Before calling EH for reopening
– All dead pests must be removed. All areas with evidence of pests must be cleaned and sanitized.
-A detailed pest control plan must be provided to EH, along with invoice/report from licensed pest control operator.
-All cold holding units must be functioning properly and maintain foods at 41F or below.
-Warewashing machine must be repaired and dispense chlorine at 50-100ppm
-WI cooler door must be repaired
-Entire facility must be thoroughly cleaned as to eliminate potential food sources for rodents.
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