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Don Pepe Mexican Grill, located at 3450 Wrightsboro Rd Ste 2355 in Augusta, received a score of 65 points out of a possible 100 points during their 12/04/2024 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The violations noted by the inspector were:
Violation #1:
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 no Certified Food Protection Manager certification. C/A: Post certificate or obtain a Certified Food Protection Manager cert w/in 60 days.
Violation #2:
2-2A – management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) – responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed no employee health reporting agreements for staff actively working w/in the establishment. C/A: Ensure all employees read, understand, and sign an agreement.
Violation #3:
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
511-6-1.07(3)(b) – hand drying provision (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed the hand washing sink w/out paper towels in the front food service area. Observed the hand washing sink being blocked in the main kitchen. C/A: Ensure all hand washing sinks are fully supplied and accessible at all times.
Violation #4:
2-2E – response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
511-6-1.03(6) – clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed no response procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events. C/A: Construct/develop procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events.
Violation #5:
4-2A – food stored covered
511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) – packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed peppers, cheese, cilantro, & salsa stored uncovered. C/A: Store all food items covered at all times.
Violation #6:
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
511-6-1.05(7)(b) – food contact surfaces and utensils – cleaning frequency (p, c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed buildup around the front food service drink station. Observed black buildup inside and around the bulk ice machine. C/A: Clean the each machine and/or have serviced. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.
Violation #7:
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?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed cheese-43F, pork-42F, and rice-58F improperly cold held above 41F. C/A: Maintain cold held foods at 41F or below.
Violation #8:
6-1B – proper hot holding temperatures
511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed onions-101F and shrimp-104F improperly hot held below 135F. C/A: Maintain hot held foods at 135F or above.
Violation #9:
8-2B – toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
511-6-1.07(6)(l) – restricted use pesticide (p)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed cans of home defense Raid stored in the establishment. C/A: Consult w/ a licensed pest control operator for pest control management.
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 the most current inspection not posted. C/A: Ensure the most current inspected is posted in customer view at all times.
Violation #11:
13A – posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
511-6-1.07(3)(d) – handwashing signage (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed no hand washing signs at any of the hand washing sinks, C/A: Post signage.
Violation #12:
14A – in-use utensils: properly stored
511-6-1.04(4)(k) – in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed scoops improperly stored inside sugar and beans. C/A: Ensure scoops are properly stored w/ the handle above the food & containers.
Violation #13:
14B – utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
511-6-1.05(10)(a) – equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed wet nesting of clean dishes. C/A: allow dishes to properly air dry before stacking.
Violation #14:
15B – warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i) – temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed no test strips for the sanitizer being used. C/A: Obtain the proper test strips for the sanitizer being used.
Violation #15:
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
511-6-1.07(2)(a) – floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed grease buildup on the floors in the dish washing area. C/A: Clean up buildup. PIC stated grease trap was emptied recently and advised to clean after each service.
Violation #16:
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
511-6-1.07(5)(k) – controlling pests (pf, c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed dead and alive roaches throughout the establishment. C/A: Cannot treat w/ residential products. Consult with a licensed pest control operator to get rid of roaches. Provide documentation to the health department by 12/6/2024.