Escobar Restaurant and Tapas receives a 42% on their recent health inspection

Escobar Restaurant and Tapas, located at 1140 MT Zion Rd, received a score of 42 points out of a possible 100 points during their 05/10/2022 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.

The violations noted by the inspector were:

Violation of Code: [511-6-1.03(2)(m)]
Observed no signed employee health reporting agreement forms available at the time of inspection. Advised to have all employees review document and sign. New Violation.

Violation of Code: [511-6-1.06(2)(o)]
Observed employee rinse off cooler hanging therm. soiled with raw animal residue at the handsink. Observed stoppers stored in the bar handsink. COS- stoppers were removed. Advised hand sink is only for washing hands and not to use for other purposes. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Violation of Code: [511-6-1.07(3)(a)]
Observed bar handsink with no soap. COS-soap was supplied Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Violation of Code: [511-6-1.07(3)(b)]
Observed bar handsink with no paper towels. COS-paper towels were supplied Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.

Violation of Code: [511-6-1.03(6)]
Observed vomit/fecal procedure with no EPA approved disinfectant nor supplies for procedure. Advised to obtain. New Violation.

Violation of Code: [511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii)]
Observed in walk in cooler par-cooked chicken wings stored next to raw shelled eggs. COS-par-cooked chicken discarded Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Violation of Code: [511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv)]
Observed in cooler containers of food (ground beef, raw lamb, raw ground turkey) stored uncovered. Advised to keep covered between uses. New Violation.

Violation of Code: [511-6-1.05(7)(a)1]
Observed food contact surfaces of several plates, utensils, and metal food storage pans stored clean with old food residue. Advised to clean. Advised shall be clean to sight and touch New Violation.

Violation of Code: [511-6-1.04(5)(d)]
Observed establishment with par cooked chicken wings with no pre-approved procedure for non continuous cooking of raw animal products. COS-chicken was discarded. Advised to fully cook chicken wings to 165F until par cooking procedure has been approved by the local health authority. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Violation of Code: [511-6-1-.04(7)(e)]
Observed on menu that eggs for brunch can be served raw or undercooked with no consumer advisory and asterisk by food item that is being disclosed. Advised to update menu in establishment. New Violation.

Violation of Code: [511-6-1.04(6)(f)]
Observed TCS foods (cheese, raw shelled egg, grits, pasta, sour cream) held in the temperature danger zone above 41F. COS-cooler ambient was lowered and foods discarded Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Violation of Code: [511-6-1.04(6)(d)]
Observed plastic container completely covered with collard greens that did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. Advised to discard. Advised cooling starts at 135F, 2 hrs to reach 70F and 6 hours total to reach 41F or below. COS- collard greens were discarded Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Violation of Code: [511-6-1.07(6)(c)]
Observed spray bottle with chemical store next to box of tortilla chips, degreaser stored next to single service straws, and Pledge next to mustard. COS- chemicals removed. Advised to store chemicals in a designated area away from food and food equipment Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Violation of Code: [511-6-1.04(7)(c)]
Observed several containers of dry ingredients and sauces removed from its original container with no label. Advised to label all sauces and dry ingredients. New Violation.

Violation of Code: [511-6-1.04(6)(e)]
Observed large plastic container of collard greens tightly wrapped. Advised to cool using shallow containers, metal pans, and partially cover until 41F or below. New Violation.

Violation of Code: [511-6-1.04(4)(z)]
Observed in cooler condensation from condenser on plastic wrap of lava cakes. Advised not to store foods where they will be exposed to drippage from condenser New Violation.

Violation of Code: [511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)]
Observed walls in kitchen with excessive debris and mold like substance on walls near dish machine area. Advised to clean walls New Violation.

Violation of Code: [511-6-1.07(5)(k)]
Observed numerous drain flies in establishment. Advised to clean and notify professional pest control company New Violation.

Violation of Code: [511-6-1.07(2)(m)]
Observed several missing ceiling tiles in the kitchen, back door propped open and side door with visible at bottom when door is closed. Advised to seal all opening and keep doors closed when not in use. New Violation.

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