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Friends of Macon, located at 7405 Industrial Hwy in Macon, received a score of 63 points out of a possible 100 points during their 08/09/2024 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)(c) – certification documentation (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: EHS observed no CFSM certification at facility. PIC stated that it was normally posted on cork board in kitchen. Violation: The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority. CA: obtain certificate and post in public view.
Violation #2:
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: No
Inspector Notes: EHS observed handwashing sink at bar with sanitizer buckets being stored in sink. Violation: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. CA: keep handwashing sink clear of any objects and only use for handwashing.
Violation #3:
3-1C – food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
511-6-1.04(1) – safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: EHS observed facility with moldy lettuce and moldy lemons in RIC. Violation: Condition. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented CA: EHS had PIC discard food.
Violation #4:
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: No
Inspector Notes: EHS observed chicken, lettuce, and onions in food prep area cold holding in ice bath with temperatures above 41F. Violation: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. CA: EHS had PIC discard products.
Violation #5:
6-2 – proper date marking and disposition
511-6-1.04(6)(h) – ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: EHS observed facility with all date marked containers with dates in June. Violation: ready to eat time/temperature control for safety foods shall be discarded if (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (iii) Is appropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days . P CA: EHS had PIC discard all products date marked in June.
Violation #6:
10D – food properly labeled; original container
511-6-1.04(8)(b) – expired foods (p)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: EHS observed expired milk and buttermilk in Reach in Cooler in back. Violation:Expired Foods. 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. CA: EHS had PIC discard expired foods.
Violation #7:
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: No
Inspector Notes: EHS observed ice scoop in ice storage bin behind bar. Violation: in use utensils shall be stored as follows: in a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food. CA: remove ice scoop from inside ice bin.
Violation #8:
14C – single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
511-6-1.05(6)(r) – single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: EHS observed the reuse of food containers for other food product. Chili container for lettuce. Violation: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. CA: discard food containers; obtain reusable containers for food products.
Violation #9:
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: EHS observed numerous flies and ants in kitchen. Pest Control records made available. Violation: ontrolling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions CA: work with pest control company on eliminating flies and ants.
Additional remarks:
EHS observed permit and inspection posted. Gave name of CFSM unable to locate certificated. Test strips available. Procedures and disinfectant for bodily fluid incident available.